This is my first creation with the “Seasonal Branches” Bundle. What I really liked about this “bundle” was the different possibilities with the branches, leaves, flowers and berries. I’m still waiting on another stamp order that contains the NEW “In Color” ink pads. I had ordered all the other ink pads, but for some reason forgot to order the NEW “In Color” pads! The only NEW color I incorporated into this card was “PecanPie“. I’m liking this “NEW Core Color” as it really is a pretty shade of brown.
The folded card base is “BalmyBlue“. Since the “Stitched Rectangle” Dies are now retired, I used the Scalloped Rectangle die from the “Scalloped Contours” Dies and trimmed off the scalloped edges. Then I added a layer of “ParakeetParty” card stock. The brown “PecanPie” layer was cut with the “Deckled Ractangles” Dies. After cutting the “PecanPie” layer, I crunched it up into a ball several times to give this layer a more “earthy” feel.
Before stamping the tree branch and leaves on my focal panel, I used a blending brush to add some “BalmyBlue” ink to the background. The branch and leaves followed with coloring in the leaves with “Blends”. The bird was stamped, die cut and colored with “Blends” before adhering with dimensionals. The greeting was stamped with “BalmyBlue” ink. To finish this card, I added a double bow made from “Linen Thread”. Overall, I’m liking this “Seasonal Branches Bundle” and working on another card to share in a few days!
I just recently “unearthed” this card made with the amazing “Sentimental Park” Bundle which was buried on my stamping desk! I only had a few days to play with this bundle before we left for our trip back to Maryland and Virginia. When I returned from my trip, Stampin’ Up! had already announced the “Retiring List” and I began the process of preparing for the NEW Color Refresh and NEW Annual Catalog release. Basically, this means moving items to be retired and deciding if I will keep or sell them. I will admit that I worked at this slowly, meaning a little each day! I decided to post this card since it did carry over in to the NEW Annual Catalog p. 36, but not at the “bundled” price. This stamp set and dies also coordinate with the “Petal Park” stamps and “Petal Park Builder” Punch, AC p. 37 & 149.
This particular card was easy, some basic two-step stamping, die-cutting and assembling. I chose “Basic White”, “Flirty Flamingo” and “Sweet Sorbet” for my color palette. The filled image for the two-step flowers were stamped off in “Sweet Sorbet” and this resembled “Flirty Flamingo” very closely. I love the “geometric” label shapes, especially the one with the die cut flowers attached. Adding a few die cut flowers in “Flirty Flamingo”, “Sweet Sorbet” and “Basic White” added some dimension to the card. I did add a few small “Pearls” to the flower centers, some of which I colored with a “Flirty Flamingo Blends”. To complete this card, I added a bow in “White Crinkled Seam Binding“. I will miss this ribbon as it was my “go to” because it could be colored with any color of “Blends”!
Finally able to make another post with the “Around the Bend” Bundle. You can see my previous card sample, HERE. I have been super busy preparing for my NEW Catalog Open House & SALE. Plus, my Demonstrator “Pre-Order” just arrived this week and I’m excited to start creating with new colors and products!
This “bundle” did roll in to the NEW Catalog, but the 10% bundled savings is no longer available. Stampin’ Up! only offers the 10% “bundled” savings when a product makes it’s initial debut in a catalog. If if rolls in to the next catalog, the 10% “bundled” savings disappears.
This bundle has some great dies such as border edges, flowers and leaves to create with. I chose Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Orchid Oasis and Old Olive for my color palette. I designed this card several weeks back and it was a project with my Maryland eastern shore group in early April. True confession, I used Mango Melody for the flower centers, which sadly, is now retired.
After die cutting the flower center, I texturized it by running through a retired embossing folder. Next, I added “Wink of Stella” Glitter Brush for a subtle shimmer. I tied a strand of “1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon” along the top edge and then frayed the ends. To finish the card, a few small “Pearls” were added to the smaller flower centers. A simple card utilizing several of the “Around the Bend” Dies.
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