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When you see an idea in the catalogue that you like, CASE the layout. 

Turn the Thanks So Much into a new idea by using the Modern Garden Bundle to make a Zum Fest card (remember that some stamp sets are in a different language to English).

First, stamp the flowers and leaves using Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, and Garden Green ink as well as stamping off (ink the stamp and stamp off by stamping onto a scrap and then onto another piece of cardstock) a few flowers to make the colours a little less bright, and then fussy cut everything.

Next, stamp out the sentiment in VersaMark ink, punch it out with the Modern Oval Punch, and then heat emboss with copper Metallics Stampin’ Emboss™ Powder.

Assemble all the flowers and the sentiment on Vellum Cardstock, taking care to arrange everything so the card had a similar layout to the Thanks So Much card (or be adventurous and do your own thing). Adhered the Vellum to the card front, and then finish the card with some Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots.

Don’t be afraid to CASE it! Copy the layout, or you can even mimic the colours or the techniques—the possibilities are endless!

Enjoy!

Autumn leaves – step by step

Stille Anteilnahme card (4-1/3″ x 5-7/8″) (10.9 x 14.9 cm)

Depending on your location, autumn arrives at a different time of the year, here in the UK it has begun and the colour of the landscape is starting to change.  Here is some autumn inspiration, for wherever you are, and whatever level of crafting you are at.

CASUAL
For the easy-to-make Stille Anteilnahme card, branch out with a creative and beautiful colour combination—Copper Clay, Misty Moonlight, and Petal Pink. And while the colours make this card stand out, the leaf shapes with the two-step vein outlines give it fabulous depth. You can also bring in some extra dimension by placing a border underneath the sentiment. Lastly, the Linen Thread bow helps to “tie in” the Crumb Cardstock card base.

AVID
Step up the Avec toute ma gratitude card by stamping the sentiment on the label die cut using VersaMark ink; then, sprinkle with copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heat emboss. Once that’s done, apply an Adhesive Sheet to Copper Clay Cardstock and die cut the leaf veins, thus making it easy to adhere them to the stamped leaves. You’re almost done use the dotted lines texture die as a border accent on a Basic White Cardstock piece, and complete the look with a Linen Thread bow + sparkly sequins.

ARTFULLY AVID
For the most stepped-up card—the Altijd in onze gedachten card—paint the leaf veins with Copper Enamel Effects and adhere them to the leaves; then, add water to the Copper Enamel Effects and splatter the leaves and card front. And that beautiful sentiment tag? Use a Blending Brush to add Petal Pink ink to the Basic White Cardstock, then heat emboss the sentiment. To finish, add lovely texture to the top and bottom of the card using the dotted lines texture die. 

Enjoy!

As the saying goes, “Beauty lies in simplicity.” It’s a good rule for life and it holds true for cards, too! And remember, the simpler the card, the faster you’ll be done and able to give it to someone who could use a little pick-me-up or word of cheer!

Our simply stamped cards with the Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set took just minutes to make. For two of the cards, we stamped the same image in different yet complementary colours, allowing you to create a visually complex look with minimal fuss. Also, notice how easy it was to add a little pop using a few well-placed embellishments (in this case, Pastel Pearls)! We kept the cute mushroom card easy by using just one of the blends in each combo (Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, and Real Red).

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