Stampin' Up! Art in Bloom Card with Expressions in Ink and Ink Blended DSP

Hello my crafty friend. Thank you for popping in to view this beautiful card and tutorial. This card features the Stampin' Up! Art in Bloom Stamp Set and the oh-so-gorgeous Stampin' Up! Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper (DSP). I can't get enough of both of these products. The Art in Bloom bundle comes with a hybrid embossing folder -- it both embosses and cuts! It's so awesome and a lot of fun to use -- I can't wait to make more projects with the Stampin' Up! Bloom Hybrid embossing folder.

Card Tutorial

Ingredients

• Stamp Set: Art in Bloom

• Dies: Bloom Dies (hybrid)

• Ink Pads: Polished Pink, VersaMark WaterMark Stamp Pad (embossing ink)

• Cardstock: Basic White

• Designer Series Paper (DSP): Expressions in Ink, Pattern Party Host DSP

• Embossing Folder(s): Bloom Hybrid

• Stampin' Blends: Polished Pink (light)

• Coloring Tools: Blending Brushes

• Ribbon & Trim: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

• Embellishments: 2021-2023 In Color Jewels

• Embossing Powder: Basics Embossing Powder (black)

• Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Foam Adhesive Strips, Mini Glue Dots (optional)

NOTE: the non-Stampin' Up! products mentioned are my personal preference and are not endorsed by Stampin' Up!. I do not receive commissions or affiliate payments for mentioning these products

Tools

• Basic Supply Kit: paper trimmer, paper snips/scissors, bone folder, acrylic stamping blocks

• Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (SUCE = sookie)

• Optional: Anti-Static Powder Pouch or Tool (such as EK Success Powder Tool or Ranger Ink Anti-Static Pouch)

• Optional: Take Your Pick (the putty end makes picking up and adhering gems super easy!)

NOTE: the non-Stampin' Up! products mentioned are my personal preference and are not endorsed by Stampin' Up!. I do not receive commissions or affiliate payments for mentioning these products

Technique(s)

• Ink Blending

• Ink Blending on Embossing Folder

• Dry Embossing (Embossing Folders)

Cardstock Measurements (Imperial)

• Card Base: Thick Basic White measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

• Layer #1: Pattern Party DSP measuring 5 1/4" x 4"

• Layer #2: Expressions in Ink DSP measuring 5 1/4" x 3"

• Stamping & Die Cutting: Basic White

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Cardstock: cut/trim/score/burnish all cardstock as described above

2. Blend Polished Pink ink on the inside of the Bloom Hybrid embossing folder, with a Blending Brush

3. Snap the coordinating flower/bloom die into place in the Bloom hybrid embossing folder, place Basic White cardstock in the embossing folder, and run through the die cutting machine (treat the hybrid embossing folder as a 3D embossing folder when making the sandwich)

4. Blend Polished Pink ink on the Layer #1 Pattern Party DSP

5. Attach Layer #1 Pattern Party DSP and Layer #2 Expressions in Ink DSP together

6. Wrap a layer of the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the center of the DSP; adhere the ends of the ribbon to the back of the DSP layers with Tear & Tape

7. Adhere the DSP layers to the front of the card base

8. Arrange and adhere the three blooms to the front of the card; adhere with liquid glue and Stampin' Dimensionals in various areas to give the flowers lift and dimension as desired

9. Color a second section of Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with the Light Polished Pink Stampin' Blends alcohol marker

10. Tie the ribbon in a double bow and attach to the front of the card with a Mini Glue Dot or a small piece of Tear & Tape

11. Apply anti-static powder, if you have it, to the Basic White cardstock for the sentiment

12. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark on the sentiment cardstock; cover in Basic Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and melt with a heat tool

13. Adhere the sentiment to the card with the adhesive of your choice (I used a trimmed piece of Foam Adhesive Strips to give it dimension)

14. Stamp the outline leaf image on the inside of the card with Polished Pink ink

15. Decorate the flowers with Polished Pink In Color jewels

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