Stamped Sophisticates

Saturday, May 07, 2011

Naturally Mother

It getting warmer outside and everything is fresh and new! Colorful flowers are popping out of the ground, and in Texas, the humidity is still low -- it is simply the best time of the year!

I had so much fun making this card. I used the same colors as the flowers my DH planted for me in the front flower bed. Who knew that even the garden store followed fashion colors! And I was surprised at how fast and easy it was to make this card. I am so pleased the punch for this stamp set is one of the carry-over items from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog! There are a number of items you can purchase from the Holiday and Occasions Mini catalog and the Occasions catalog. You won't find these items posted in the Summer Mini, but you can add stamp and punch numbers below to your order.

I made this for my mom in Minnesota for Mother's Day. I love that with the Build A Blossom stamp set and Blossom Petals Punch I can create this easy-to-make flower so quickly.

After stamping the petals in Melon Mambo on Pink Pirouette, I punched them out with the matching Blossoms Petals Punch. Then I curled the petals slightly with my bone folder. A few leaves in Always Artichoke were added to the underside and I also used one of the Fabric Designer Brads in the center, although the stamp set comes with a wonderful center (actually, 2 circle centers; a 1/2" and a 1" center stamp) to give you more variety. This is a very versatile stamp and punch set and one you'll want to add to your collection as soon as possible! While the stamp set and punch aren't in the catalog, you can still add them to your order buy using the numbers below.

Stamps: Build A Blossom - 121994 (Clear); 121923 (wood), Home is where your mother is (retired)
Paper: Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (Occasions Mini), Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Fabric Designer Brads (121880- Occasions Mini), Blossom Petals Punch - 121808, Bone Folder, Eyelet Boarder Punch

On another note, I'm so excited to share with you the new Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog. Download your free copy today! Good May 1 - August 31, 2011

Also, this is National Scrapbooking Month. Look at these great promotions for May and save today. If you're a mom, this is a great time to drop a hint that Stampin' Up! is what you really want. Or spend that gift card someone thoughtfully tucked inside your card.