Bright Star Stampers : April 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Everyday Details with Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper

Today's card can be used for any occasion because it doesn't have a sentiment on the outside. My card is a sympathy card. My inspiration for this card started with the pretty paper. Poetic Expressions DSP is retiring and I haven't used it yet. I only used one small piece on the front. The second thing I wanted to feature was that bird nest. We have blue birds in one our nesting boxes this year and that makes me so happy. We have a mockingbird nest in the arbor. I saw a hummingbird at the feeder. Spring is in full swing around here. Wait, back to the card.

Don't you just love those little bird eggs? And the detail around that circle is perfect for this card. The ribbon has some gold in it but this picture doesn't do it justice. Trust me, it adds subtle sparkle. The birds definitely add gold sparkle.

Here is the link to my video for this card: Everyday Details

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Mary Lou

Cutting Instructions:

Card Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"

Pool Party Layer: 3" x 4 1/4"

DSP Layer: 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"

Basic White: piece big enough to die cut largest circle

Supplies used to make this card:

Print Recipe

Product List

Everyday Details Bundle

[162865]

$52.00

Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162861]

$24.00

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Poetic Expressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162814]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$10.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$10.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$10.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Ribbon

[162588]

$8.50

Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds

[162743]

$8.50

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

A Pretty Translucent Florals Birthday Card

Just when I thought I'd use one of the Online Exclusives, the pretty paper sells out. Oh, well. Maybe you managed to purchase some and are looking for inspiration. I've got you covered.

I used the Translucent Florals stamps and dies. They are currently low inventory. so if you want to add these to your craft room, don't wait! Click here is you'd like to order.

This pretty card uses vellum. You are going to stamp on it, dry the ink, die cut using the Translucent Floral Dies and layer on the card. It adds a pretty detail to your card. Stamp the flowers in Berry Burst and Flirty Flamingo first and set aside to dry. If there is still wet ink, use your heat tool to finish drying the ink. I like to blot the image on a piece of paper to make sure all the wet places are dry before die cutting.

The card base is Berry Burst and is such a rick color. A piece of the Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper is die cut using Perennial Postage die and layered on a piece of Pretty Peacock DSP. The combination of those colors really brings out the flowers on the DSP! The Basic White cardstock layer is die cut using Deckled Rectangle Dies. The flowers are stamped in Berry Burst and Flirty Flamingo. The leaves and flower stems are stamped in Garden Green.