Seashore Stampers January Blog Hop

 

Hello Fabulous Paper Crafters,

Welcome to the Seashore Stampers Monthly Blog Hop. This month, probably not surprisingly, we're celebrating all things Valentine's. 

How my card came to be is a story of improvisation. Initially, I created a completely different design. When I couldn't find my Heartfelt Stamp Set (forgetting I'd put it in my new cabinet, with a project I needed to finish) I scoured my stamp sets for a romantic Valentinesy-ish greeting. I stumbled upon this one from Dandelion Wishes. I think it's absolutely adorable, even on its own, without any dandelions surrounding it. Okay, scratch that - I added the dandelion fluffs. Recently I ordered the gorgeous Love You Always Specialty Foils, from our new Mini Catalogue, so I needed to them. Then I decided I wanted a slimline card instead. While I was assembling it, I decided I like it better in portrait rather than landscape. And that, 4 changes later, is how this card came to be.

I started with an 8 1/2" x 8" piece of Sahara Sand Cardstock, scored on the 8" side at 4". The next layer is Rococo Rose Cardstock, measuring 3 3/4" x 8 1/4". I then cut the Blushing Bride Cardstock layer at 3 5/8" x 8 1/8". Trim a 10" piece of Blushing Bride 3/8" Metallic Ribbon. One of the cool features of this ribbon is that it's reversible. From each colour of the foil, use the regular heart punch to punch out one heart. (These are from the Heart Punch Pack or the Heartfelt Bundle.) Use the scalloped heart to punch out 3 hearts from Basic White Cardstock.

Stamp the greeting, "I made a Wish and You Came True" in your Rococo Rose Classic Stampin' Pad on a piece of Basic White Cardstock. Using your Cut & Emboss Mini or full size, with the Stitched Rectangle Dies, cut out the greeting. With your Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, stamp the dandelion fluffs all over the Blushing Bride. (Tip: Do this over a piece of scrap paper so you can go off the edges.)

For assembly, with your Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach the Blushing Bride and Rococo Rose Layers to each other. I love this glue for layers because you have a moment to realign them if need be. Wrap the ribbon around this piece, about 1/4" from one of the long sides and attach it to the back with Stampin' Seal. (Tip: Put the Stampin' Seal on the cardstock, not the ribbon. Press the ribbon onto the paper.) Attach each foil heart to a white scalloped heart. (Tip: While I'm a huge fan of our Multipurpose Liquid Glue, but recommend our Stampin' Seal for foils as the glue can show through.) Attach the greeting first, then the hearts, with Stampin' Dimensionals, to the card. I decided I loved this card as it is and chose not to add any other embellishments.

Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of February. The FREE items are flying off the shelves! Since they're while supplies last, order now. My shop is here. For every 60/purchase before s/h & tax, you get to select a FREE item from the SAB catalogue. If your order is under 200, be sure to use this month's host code (shown under the image of the catalogue.) You'll be entered into my monthly draw for a fabulous prize.* Speaking of fabulous, if your order is around the 100 mark, consider joining. You'll get to choose 165 worth of product for only 135. There is NO GST or TAX. When you join during SAB, before Feb 28, 2021, you also get 5 packages of DSP as a bonus!

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Cheers,

Adrienne

*In order to comply with Federal Regulations, you must correctly answer a skill testing question before being declared a winner.