This weekend we’re attending the wedding of our niece so naturally a special card is necessary. The wedding in New Orleans has a garden theme and I couldn’t think of a better way to highlight it than to use the products from the Fancy Flora Suite Collection. The Two-Tone Flora Dies and the Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper combine to create a beautiful card. Since I wanted to make a large card, the Basic White Memories & More card pack contains the perfect 4″ x 6″ size. The large Two-Tone Flora Die used to cut the overlay is perfect as it does not cut the outer edges so it allows the creation of a border to fill the entire card front. A simple message embellished with a small bow does not detract from the card front. The Something Fancy Stamp Set has the perfect size “congratulations.” On the interior a larger stamped sentiment still allows lots of space for a personal, handwritten message to the couple. And naturally, the envelope needed some embellishment! Best of all, the elegant card did not take long to create.
Here’s a tip for using the large, intricate die – cut with the die cutting edges face up. Place the die onto the cutting plate of your die machine face up, then add the card stock on top of the die, finish with top cutting plate. Depending upon your particular die cutting machine, you may also need to add a shim – usually a piece of cardstock is sufficient.
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Due to the current health situation, many weddings have to be postponed. When the event is rescheduled, be prepared with a beautiful card. I’m calling today’s card the Poppy Moments Wedding Card, since it features poppies cut with the Poppies Moments Dies. The sentiment and label are from the So Sentimental Bundle. Due to social distancing, the May card class was held via Zoom and participants had fun creating this card together virtually.
And hip, hip, hooray! I have a You Tube video tutorial for you. It’s the first, but I promise you not the last that I’ll create. Yes, it took me awhile but I think I have the filming and editing somewhat figured out. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks! LOL If you scroll past the video, you’ll find the list of materials needed to create the card and assembly details.
Card Materials:
Card Base: Whisper White Thick Cardstock (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold)
Layer 1: Whisper White cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″)
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
Poppy Moments Dies
So Sentimental Bundle (So Sentimental Stamp Set and Stitched So Sweetly Dies)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Petal Pink cardstock (3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ for label; 2″ x 4″ for poppies)
Vellum cardstock (2″ x 4″ for poppies)
Soft Seafoam Green cardstock – scraps for leaves
Old Olive cardstock (scraps for leaves
Basic Black cardstock (scrap piece for flower stamens)
Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon (on the Last-Chance Products list)
Pearl Basic Jewels
Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins (on the Last-Chance Products list)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Card Directions & Assembly:
Using the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, texture emboss the 5-1/4″ x 4″ Whisper White cardstock. After embossing, adhere to the Whisper White Thick cardstock base.
Cut the following using the Poppy Moments Dies:
Petal Pink poppy flower outlines – 2
Vellum Cardstock poppy flower bodies – 2
Soft Seafoam Cardstock small leaves – 2
Old Olive cardstock small leaves overlays – 2
Soft Seafoam cardstock slender leaves – 3
Old Olive cardstock slend leaves overlays – 3
Basic Black small flower stamens – 2
Attach the overlays to the leaves using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.
Next, add the Poppy overlays to the Vellum Poppy bodies by using a Mini Glue Dot in the center of the overlay. NOTE: The overlay is not attached completely to the vellum, just attached at the center.
With mini glue dots, add the Basic Black stamen to the center of the Poppy overlay.
Stamp the sentiment onto the Petal Pink and cut label shape.
Add the leaves and flowers to the back of the label.
Attach the label piece to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Embellish the center of the stamen with Pearls Basic Jewels.
Tie a small knot bow with the Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon. Add to the card with a mini glue dot and embellish the card with the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins.
All the materials for recreating this card will be available in the upcoming new Annual Catalog except for the ribbon and the sequins. If you want the Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon or the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins, be sure to order quickly!
Just a reminder:
Be sure to check the Last-Chance Products list to order some of your favorite products from the current catalog before they are no longer available. The final day to order the last-chance products is June 2 or while supplies last.
Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!
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