Hello everyone and Happy Sunday to you! I hope you've found some time to craft this weekend!
Today, I'm bringing back one of my most popular blog features of the past -- Takin' It To the Top! This is where I create three different cards, all using the same basic design and colors, but then showing you how to step-them-up by adding layers, texture and embellishments!
Today's card uses the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set, Flourish Thinlit Dies and the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper Pack. Click HERE for a downloadable list of all the supplies used today. You can click on any image and you'll find yourself magically in my Stampin' Up! Store where you can learn more about each product and even place an order, if you like!
In the first photo above you will find a very basic, but very beautiful card using the colors of Calypso Coral and Berry Burst. There's nothing wrong with it at all ... it's quick and easy and anyone would be thrilled to receive it! But, just look at the second photo above and you'll see what just a little more color in the form of Designer Series Paper, and an extra layer and a bit of ribbon can do to dress up that basic card.
Now, look at the third card. It's the same basic card as the first one, and it has the extra elements of the second one but just look what a little more can do. In the third card, I've made the Sentiment piece a bit larger so that I could punch out the corners with the wonderful new Detailed Trio Punch (I'm really loving this versatile little punch, by the way). I added a little additional pop of color with the Glitter Enamel Dots on the corners and on the Die Cuts. And speaking of Die Cuts, did you notice that I added a larger flower to the sprig used on the first two cards? And I added some texture by using the Petal Burst Embossing Folder. And finally, that beautiful little double bow with the Berry Burst Metallic Edge Ribbon is the perfect finishing touch!
So there you go, from good ... to better ... and beyond! In three simple steps! And by the way, even the third is quick and easy and completely achievable, even from a beginning stamper! It's easy really, with all the beautiful Stamp Sets, Dies, Paper and Embellishments made available by Stampin' Up! Again, click HERE or on the scroll bar below, to find out more details about each of the products used today.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you'll come back soon!
Each version is artful and builds on the next. Marvelous!
Posted by: Mary B Fish | August 20, 2018 at 07:17 AM