Aloha and welcome to another edition of the Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! Twenty of my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator friends are joining me in this worldwide blog that stretches all the way from New Zealand to Hawaii across twelve different time zones.
April Showers Bring May Flowers is the general theme for the April 2023 Blog Hop with a challenge to show off a technique we enjoy
This card really reminds me of Spring- especially May Day! I remember when I was little, leaving a small bouquet of flowers on the door, knocking and then running to hide. I’m sure Mom knew it was me, but she’d always look so surprised & happy to see all these flowers I’d picked from her garden!
This set is called Warm Welcome and it coordinated with a set of dies.
I’ve used a technique in this card that I haven’t used in a long time: Soft Pastels! They’re simple to use- just rub a Q-tip on the chalk then apply to your image. It’s very pretty and has a soft look.
Here are the dimensions for this card:
- Thick Very Vanilla: 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score at 4 1/4
- Soft Succulent: 4 X 5 1/4
- Fancy Flora DSP: 4 x 1 3/4 & scrap
SUPPLIES LISTED HERE!!
I hope this project has inspired you to do some stamping and send out some Happy Mail!
Be sure to keep hopping along to see more great ideas from around the world. Just click the daisy below, or scroll down the list of names because you don’t want to miss any.
Next up is the talented Jan Clothier from New Zealand.
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Fabulous inspiration … I’ve not inked up my stamp set yet and you’ve inspired me to do so, Thank you x
Can’t wait to see what you do with this set, Mikaela!
A very cute card Cheryl. xxx
Thanks so much, Cheryll!
This is just delightful! I love the soft look of your pastels.
Thanks Chris! I really love this DSP!
I love how you added DSP inside the door! Clever!
Thank you, Brenda! There are so many things you can do with this stamp set!
Love your story. I am sure your mom was thrilled with you surprising her with the flowers.
Thanks Wendy!
What a beautiful memory Cheryl. Lovely card x
Thanks Rochelle!
Cute card
The pastels have given a very soft look. I’ve not used them before but they look interesting.
Great idea Cheryl!