Stamp with Marsha: Small Bloom Punch

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

2020-2022 In Color Projects

I love the five new 2020-2022 In Colors! I like them each on their own, but I especially like how they look all together. Note: The colors in these photos are brighter than in person. My camera tends to make things look dark, so I used a brighter lens when taking the photos and it over corrected the other way. Oh well!

You can watch me make these projects on my Facebook Live HERE. The measurements for each project are listed below:

Hershey Nugget Packets

These fun little treats were inspired by the The Papered Chef. I used the In Color Designer Series Paper (DSP) for one of the toppers and the Flowers For Every Season DSP for other one.

Tray (I used Cinnamon Cider): 4-7/8" x 2-3/8"; with 2-3/8" at the stop, score at 1/2" and 1-7/8"
DSP strips for the nuggets: 1" x 3"
DSP for the topper: 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
Cardstock for topper: 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"
White label strip: 3/4" x 2-3/4" (before punching the ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch)
Just Jade label strip: 3/4" x 3-1/4" (before punching the ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch))

Sending Love Your Way Card
I love the new Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch! I thought about just getting the punch, but I'm glad I decided to get the bundle to go with it. It made this card really easy! Note: The pink rectangle also has an image stamped on it, but you can't tell in the photo.

Thick White Cardstock (card base): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
Whisper White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4" (emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing folder)
Use scraps of cardstock from each of the In Colors (except Bumblebee) to punch the postage stamp shape
Bumblebee greeting strip: 5/8" x 3-1/2"

Celebrate Card
We made this card at my last Virtual Stamp Party. The celebrate die is retired, but you could stamp any birthday greeting in that spot instead. Try making one with each of the different colors for the card base. They all look great!

Card base (choose any In Color): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
Whisper White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4" (use one for the front and one for the inside)
In Color DSP strips: 1" x 2"

Smile Card
These lovely card design came from Julie Davison.

Thick White Cardstock (card base): 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2
DSP Strips: 3/4" x 3-3/4"
Use scraps of cardstock from each of the In Colors to punch flowers with the Small Bloom punch
Pop the flowers up and add In Color Enamel Dots

As I mentioned before, you can watch me make these projects HERE on Facebook. They were fun and simple to make. I hope you'll give them a try! Below are some other cards I made with the new colors. The designs were inspired by Rochelle Block. These were not so simple to make (die-cutting vellum is kind of a pain), but I love how they turned out. This picture more accurately shows the colors as it hasn't been brightened.

To purchase any of these supplies, simply click on the links below. Please use the following code at checkout: EEBWAY92. If your order total is $50 or more before shipping and tax, you get a free ink pad from me. Please email your color choice to me after you place your order. If your order is $150 or more, don't use the host code as YOU will get the host stamp rewards PLUS the free ink pad from me. Yippee!

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2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment [153074] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50
Lovely You Bundle (English) [154070] $42.25	Posted For You Bundle [154075] $31.50	Small Bloom Punch [152316] $0.00	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $8.00
3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $7.00

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Ladybug Fun Fold Card

The Little Ladybug host set is SO adorable! You can get it free during Sale-A-Bration when you place a $300 order or host a party totaling $300 or more in sales. Not ready to spend that much? Place an order of $50 order or more before the end of March and your name will be entered in a drawing to win the stamp set from me for free! The winner will be announced April 1st.

I found the measurements for this fun fold card on Julie Davison's blog HERE. She also has a video which is helpful to watch! Some of the punches are retired, but you can make the same design using dies instead of punches.

Measurements:

Black Cardstock: 4-1/4" x 11", with 11" side at the top, score at 2-1/2" and 6-3/4." After you score, trim 1/16" to 1/8" off the bottom (the flap that folds up) so it will close nicely.
Flower DSP: 4" x 3-7/8"
White Cardstock: 4"x 4" for inside; 2" circle
Red Cardstock: Punch one scallop circle with the 2 3/8" scallop punch (retired); punch two small flowers with the Small Bloom Punch (SAB item)

Tips:

Watch Julie's video (link above) as it makes the remaining steps easy to understand! :)
I used the 2 1/2" circle punch on the black cardstock. Push it all the way in from the edge with the score line down the middle. I did this first, then attached my white cardstock inside, and punched again to get rid of the white half-circle. You could attach and then punch, but this makes it easier to punch.
To get your scallop circle in the exact right spot, it's best if you attach your DSP and fold the card with both flaps closed, then put adhesive on the half circle part where the DSP is, and add your scallop circle.
Curl up the edges of your two small bloom flowers and attach to each other with a glue dot. Attach to the card with a dimensional in the spot that will just keep the top flap closed so it doesn't pop open.
I used Stampin' Blends to color all of my images. Supplies listed at the end of this post.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy making this sweet ladybug card. You can scroll to the end of this post to see a list of supplies used and add items to your cart. If you place an order, please use the March Host Code: WHJZQYQ3. If your order is over $150, do not use the code as you will earn the host rewards for yourself! As a reminder, you can choose a free sale-a-bration item with every $50 purchased (before shipping and tax); you will also get a free package of envelopes as a gift from me for ordering in March, AND you'll enter the drawing for the free Ladybug set.

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

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