The Stampin' Up! Tasteful Touches Stamp Set features images with beautiful texture--they can be used to create soft and calming projects or bright and bold projects. The Stampin' Up! In Good Taste DSP is timeless, with beautiful layers and rich textures. The DSP sheets can be combined to make the perfect creation. Together with the Tasteful Touches Stamp Set, you can create feminine projects and the oh-so-elusive masculine projects.
I have a superstition about making sympathy cards until I need one, but I wanted to make a card with the Stampin' Up! Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set for my sentiment. The stamp set has many heartfelt sentiments for every occassion, so it is a must-have in the crafter's stash. It is designed specifically for card fronts and inside the card! Plus, the font style in this stamp set is clean and neutral, making it a complementary match to all of your favorite image stamps!
Card Tutorial
Ingredients
Stamp Sets: Tasteful Touches, Inspired Thoughts
Dies: Tasteful Labels
Ink Pads: Basic Grey
Cardstock: Basic White, Pale Papaya
Designer Series Paper (DSP): In Good Taste DSP
Stampin' Blends: Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Ribbon & Trim: Linen Thread
Embellishments: Elegant Faceted Gems (pearlescent white)
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools
Basic Supply Kit: paper trimmer, paper snips/scissors, bone folder, acrylic stamping blocks
Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (SUCE* = sookie)
Optional: Take Your Pick (the putty end makes picking up and adhering gems super easy!)
Technique(s)
Fussy Cutting
Coloring with Stampin' Blends (Alcohol Markers)
Cardstock Measurements (Imperial)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Your Cardstock: cut/trim/score/burnish all cardstock as described above
Stamp two flowers in Basic Gray ink on Basic White cardstock
Color the flowers with both the light and dark Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. I colored one darker than the other, but color them to your liking.
Die cut the flowers
Die cut the sentiment layer from Basic White
Stamp the sentiment on the cut cardstock in Basic Gray ink
Stamp the stem of leaves on the card front, one on the left side and one on the right side -- turn the stamp upside-down so the leaves are facing the bottom of the DSP; place the stem in the center portion of the DSP before stamping the image (the stems will be covered up by DSP later in the steps)
Stamp the stem of leaves on the card front, one on the left side and one on the right side -- turn the stamp upside-down so the leaves are facing the bottom of the DSP; place the stem in the center portion of the DSP before stamping the image (the stems will be covered up by DSP later in the steps)
Adhere Layer #2 DSP in the center of Layer #1 DSP, in the center covering up the stems, with the adhesive of your choice
Adhere the layers to the front of the card base with the adhesive of your choice
Adhere one flower directly to the DSP with a tape runner or liquid glue
Adhere the second flower, slightly covering the first flower, with Stampin' Dimensionals
Adhere the sentiment layer to the front of the card, to the left of the flowers
Create a bow with the Linen Thread and adhere to the bottom right end of the sentiment layer with Mini Glue Dots
Decorate the card Elegant Faceted Gems
Stamp the bottom of the inside of the card, if desired, with a decorative stamp from the stamp set
Voilà! The card project is complete!
Let's Connect, Share & Learn Together
Virtual Card Classes via Zoom
I offer live card classes open to everyone globally. If you're in the US, there are options for class kits to go, with prepared, precut project materials, PDF tutorials, live class via Zoom, with an additional $15 in Stampin' Up! products at no additional chage -- all with free shipping. For those outside the US, you will receive the PDF tutorials and the live class via Zoom.
Classes will be saved for viewing for up to 30 days. You also have the option to save the video(s) to your device so you can watch them anytime you want.
Meetup Group
Find all my events and classes in one place! Have you ever used Meetup? What is Meetup? Meetup is a service used to organize online groups that host in-person and virtual events for people with similar interests. My vision for this group is to gather crafters together -- online and/or in person (when possible) -- for a fun time creating projects, learning new techniques, and of course, meeting other likeminded crafters. This group is for anyone and everyone, no matter your skill level. This group is open to everyone, globally!
I schedule events for making cards, scrapbooking, gift packaging, and more. I also coordinate my card classes to go via Meetup.
Crafting In The Stamping Nook Facebook Group
As a creative coach, I am here to help you with your projects -- I do not have to be your demonstrator for me to help! We are a community of crafters learning from each other! Members are encouraged to share crafty and DIY projects of all types (and of any brand), share tips, and of course meet others with the same crafting passion. I often share my projects, tutorials, etc., and of course, incorporate fun activities as well (prizes included)! I hope you join & participate so I can learn from you too! Everyone is welcome -- demonstrators included!
Thank you!
Thank you for stopping by and viewing this project. I hope it has inspired you! If you like this post, I'd love to know -- please click the heart icon at the bottom of the post. And, if you feel so inclined, leave a comment too -- I'd love to hear from you and meet new crafty friends!
Happy Crafting,
Krista
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