STAMPIN' UP! ORNATE GARDEN DAISY CIRCLE CARDS

I really enjoyed making this card a few months ago, so, rather than re-inventing the wheel, I decided to use the same layout, with different papers.

This is the colour scheme I worked with, thanks to the gorgeous Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper (that reminds me a bit of 1970s flannelette sheets!):

On my first card, I used a white-on-white background, adhering to my card base a Whisper White panel embossed with the Subtle 3D embossing folder.  I heat-embossed the sentiment in white embossing powder, on Old Olive card.  The scattered gems are a mix of Noble Peacock Rhinestones and In Color enamel dots (in Bumblebee).  I sponged the daisy centre with Crushed Curry ink, before adding a Perennial Essence Floral Centre.

I was happy with how this card turned out, but decided to make a second one with a couple of variations - and I'm glad I did, because I like the next one even more.  An added mat of Old Olive card helps the card look a bit crisper, I think.  The embossing folder I used on the second card is the new Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.  I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso ink onto Bumblebee card, and used only Noble Peacock Rhinestones as accents.  The ribbon on both cards is the new Bumblebee ribbon coming out tomorrow (yippee!).

I can't yet link to the new products in my online store ... that will happen from tomorrow.  However, all other Stampin' Up! products I used to make these cards are listed below.  The stamp set, fuzzy flower centres and rhinestones are all retiring today, so if you must have them, make sure you shop today!  You can reach my online store by clicking on any of the thumbnail images below.  I'd love for you to shop with me if you live in Australia, and don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Product List

Botanical Bliss Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151284] $33.00	Clear Block B [117147] $10.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $14.25	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $26.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $13.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $13.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $10.50
Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $17.00	Medium Daisy Punch [149517] $28.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $61.00
Noble Peacock Rhinestones [149494] $9.50	Perennial Essence Floral Centers [149442] $10.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00

STAMPIN' UP! BOTANICAL BLISS BIRTHDAY CARD

When I sat down to create with the Botanical Bliss stamp set, and co-ordinating Botanical Tags dies, before they retire in just over two weeks' time, I had a bit of creative block.  I decided to CASE this gorgeous card by Stesha Bloodhart.  I've tweaked it a little, to make it slightly less textural (and less angled - I struggle with angling panels on cards!), but all thanks to Stesha for this lovely design.  I had a lot of fun making this card.

After die cutting the tag from Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper,  I mounted it on a second tag cut from Early Espresso cardstock, to strengthen it a little before adhering it to the hessian-look paper.  I sponged it a little with Early Espresso ink, to bring out some detail.  The rectangle I mounted the tag on, was cut using the Nature's Thoughts dies.  In this photo, you can see a little more clearly the detail on the die cut rectangle, and of the woodgrain-look paper:

I like that the Holiday Rhinestones add a bit of lightness to the card.

Listed below are all the products used to make this card.  Lots of them are retiring on 2nd June, so if you'd like to buy them for yourself, make sure you don't delay.  My online store can be accessed by clicking on any of the thumbnail images below.

Tomorrow I'll be sharing with you a card made with some new products - and one of my favourite new In Colours - being released on 3rd June.

Product List

Botanical Bliss Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151284] $33.00	Clear Block B [117147] $10.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $15.25	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper [149500] $25.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $13.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144594] $7.75	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600] $15.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $15.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274] $15.50
Botanical Tags Dies [146824] $47.00	Nature's Thoughts Dies [153586] $50.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00	Detailed Trio Punch [146320] $35.00	Linen Thread [104199] $8.75
5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $12.25	Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146939] $14.00	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $10.50	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00