When Life Gives You Lemons

 OK, the title to this post is deceptive.  Usually people say that when things are bad. But I'm using it because I have a beautiful card to share:

Last week Stampin' UP! published some photos of lovely cards using the Mediterranean Blooms designer paper.  And it got me to thinking.  I haven't used that in months!  So...

I started with lemons. This gorgeous paper also features oranges, but as I was using navy and yellow, the lemons won out.  The image was cut directly from the paper - no stamping necessary!

But I also wanted to feature that wonderful lattice from the Linked Together dies.  I. Love. It!

The card came together so easily - Night of Navy base with a layer of Daffodil Delight.  Then a layer of the Mediterranean Blooms DSP.   The lattice was popped up on skinny pieces of Dimensionals and the lemon cut-out adhered. 

And then there's the greeting - Just a simple strip of Daffodil Delight with the greeting stamped in Night of Navy ink and threaded through the lattice.  And finished with some Opal Rounds.

This card makes me happy on a gray and rainy day!  So I think I may just have to create some more...maybe oranges?  

Don't forget to let your patterned paper shine!  It can help you make beautiful cards with little to no stamping!  

Product List

Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163286]

$26.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163284]

$12.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$11.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Linked Together Dies

[164808]

$34.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Daffodil Delight 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[164715]

$8.00

Opal Rounds Assortment

[163298]

$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Spring Corners

 Yesterday I mentioned that the 2023-25 In Colors would be retiring in April.  So today I have another play with another "going away" color, Boho Blue.  I think of all the colors in this collection, this will be the one I miss the most.  

I also wanted to play with the decorative edges from the Spring Corners dies.  So that's where I started.  Cutting them with Boho Blue, I glued two together to make the edges, and cut my Basic White paper to fit.  

I used the Spring Corners stamps for the greeting, but had a lot of white space to fill.  Country Flowers to the rescue!  I love that little teapot (colored in Boho Blue) with the bouquet of flowers!  So springy!

Oh, Boho Blue...boo hoo...I will miss you!  

What 2023-25 In Color will you be sad to see go?  Boho Blue, Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve, Gray Granite or Copper Clay?  

Product List

Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164738]

$20.00

Spring Corners Bundle (English)

[164743]

$46.75

Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163405]

$24.00

Country Flowers Bundle (English)

[163411]

$53.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161659]

$11.00

Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161681]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$11.00

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163827]

$11.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$11.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$11.00

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161724]

$11.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$11.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Spring Corners Dies

[164742]

$32.00

Country Flowers Dies

[163410]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

2023–2025 In Color™ Opaque Sparkle Dots

[163782]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Retiring Colors

Believe it or not, it's nearly time to say good-bye to some of our In Colors!  I usually get a little sad about that, but I have had some difficulty using the 2023-25 In Colors overall, and am looking forward to seeing some new ones.

But...that's not to say that I won't miss a few of these.  I have an interesting color combo for you today; I'm not even sure I like it.  But it's growing on me.  Tell me what you think:

 So Gray Granite and Moody Mauve will be retiring in April.  I decided to pair these with Soft Sea Foam, another color I rarely reach for.  But I feel like this did make an interesting color combination for this card.

I started by running the Soft Sea Foam through the Changing Leaves hybrid embossing folder, giving me some wonderful texture.

Then I stamped and watercolored the large leaf pattern, using Moody Mauve and my Water Painters.  I do like how that came out.  

After cutting it with the die, I also cut a few sprigs and placed them all on the card.

The greeting was stamped in Gray Granite and layers cut with the Everyday Arches dies (a new favorite!).  

So what are your thoughts?  Should I have used a brighter background?  Different color for the leaves?  Or do you like it just the way it is?  

The jury is still out for me...but I did enjoy a play with a few soon-to-be-retired colors, and that felt good!

Product List

Changing Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164351]

$20.00

Changing Leaves Bundle (English)

[164139]

$54.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[161657]

$5.50

Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161723]

$11.50

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$11.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$11.50

Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder

[164138]

$40.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Moody Mauve 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161630]

$8.00