Maybe it was that one April shower we had, but this month certainly has an abundance of May flowers in our cards! With the new SU Annual catalog LIVE on May 4th, it's so easy to get excited about all the new stamps, dies, In-Colors, and more! Here are just a few to get you started...
The top two cards feature the Pansy Patch Bundle and Designer Papers, which can do almost all of the card designing for you if you wish! On the left card, I used the coordinating dies to die cut the flowers from the patterned paper (no stamping needed!), and then completed this altered Double Z-fold card with more matching patterns and stamps from the set. Pretty quick to make and embellished with the matching ribbon and gems for the centers.
The second card uses the coordinating Pansy dies, which are so exquisitely detailed! Just cut out the pieces (and admire the embossed textures), then glue them together for an eye-catching focal point. I added a bit more texture and contrast with a white embossed background, then used a matching Pansy Designer Paper as well as an ombre sheet and striped ribbon to finish off the look. Yes, there was a little more die cutting for this flower, but the results are so worth it.
The lower left card has an altered Slide-Lock opening, as I didn't care for the "hole" which usually shows on the original design. Just let the butterfly "fly"/slide to the left to release the right flap and open up the card. This simple interactive mechanism could be used for anyone if you substituted different colors and patterns. Imagine what fun it would be to make the sliding mechanism with a car, animal, star, flower, or whatever you like!
If you got a lot of the patterned Designer Paper packs from the last Sale-A-Bration promotion (or just have a lot of paper, like I do!), the funfold on the last card uses up half a sheet in a very easy and interesting way. This card ends up to be 4" x 6" so I'll provide a special envelope to fit, or you could trim it just a bit to make it fit into a standard 5 1/2" tall envelope. Notice that I used the water-colored circles from that SAB pack to make the die-cut stitched flowers, which makes them more interesting than just solid cardstock. Simple and quick, but still a fun and creative way to use up those pieces of pretty patterned paper.
STAMP CLASS DATE: Sunday, May, 16, 2:00 - 4:30 pm. (Maximum 6 vaccinated attendees)
Deadline Date to reserve your spot or order a Cards@Home Kit: Tuesday, May 11
Cost = $15 or FREE with a minimum $45 order when you use the current Host Code: H3QCZHEE, or if you have a previous Class Credit. Or order $50 and get a FREE SU Annual catalog as well!
You may order these cards as a Cards@Home Kit for $15 if you pick up; + $2 for shipping per kit if mailed to you. (Since I cannot stamp your card pieces per SU copyright policies, you may consider buying the stamp sets used, look among your supplies for stamps that would work, or simply write or print your own sentiments. You will receive blank white cardstock where I have stamped the samples, all the pre-cut/scored/embossed pieces and printed papers for the kit, and the printed instructions with color pictures. Contact me if you have any questions.)
(Note: if your order exceeds $150, do not use a Host Code, as you can keep the Host Rewards and still earn a Class Credit for a future class or get this month's Kit for FREE!)
