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Bloomin’ Beautiful

February 28, 2008 by Alison Solven

28 Feb

Hello Stampers,

Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve been on my blog – I had 4 workshops in one week and that was above my usual classes and clubs.  It’s been a busy time but it’s been so nice to meet so many new stampers – thanks to my hostesses Barb, Sandra, Sonya and Michelle!

I just love the new Occasions Mini (sales period March 1 – May 31) and of course I went nuts during the preview period – demonstrators can order items from Mini catalogues before the general public which is another great reason to sign up with Stampin’ Up!  I’m having an Opportunity Night on Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm if you’d like to learn more about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstator – the Starter Kit is on for 20% off the regular price until March 17th.  If you don’t live in Vancouver please email me for a free information package – I support downline all across Canada.  My newest recruit lives in Saskatchewan!

Okay…on to stamping…One of my favourite new stamp sets from the Occasions Mini is Bloomin’ Beautiful – so pretty.  If you are a regular customer of mine you should have received the Mini in the mail last week.

100_65751 Here’s the card I made today using the set – I think it’s missing something and will probably  redo it but for now it’s fine.

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Stamp Sets – Bloomin’  Beautiful      

Cardstock – Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, River Rock, Cardstock Vellum

Ink – Basic Black, Markers – Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue, So Saffron

Other – Hodgepodge Hardware (silver), Mat Pack, Empressor, Designer Label Punch, White Gel Pen                     

Here’s how I made this card….I started with the Bloomin’ Beautiful stamp set, vellum, empressor, mat pack, new Silver Hodgepodge hardware, some Stampin’ Write Markers and the Designer Label Punch.100_65641

100_6568 First I stamped the image in Basic Black on Cardstock weight Vellum.  Turn it over and colour the images with Stampin’ Write Markers.  Turn the image over to the right side and add some highlights with the Signo White Gel Pen (thanks for the tip Liane).

Turn it over to the wrong side again and place the vellum on top of the soft mat included with the Mat Pack.  Take the Empressor and gently but firmly rub over the image so that it pops up on the right side.  I call this technique "Blind Embossing" but I’m sure there is another name for it.  As you colour you will see the image turn a100_6569  white colour so you know you’ve gone over that piece of the image.  I only "popped" out the flowers and left the vase flat (thanks again to Liane for that suggestion).

I also stamped the little bee from the same set onto a scrap piece of vellum and coloured it from the back side with markers.

100_6565_6 Okay…now the best part…the Designer Label Punch is a perfect fit for the new Hodgepodge Hardware from the Occasion Mini – so cool!  I love this new hardware because it has tons of brads and some of the frames are embellished – perfect for Boho West images.

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Happy Stamping!

Alison

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  1. Caroline in Toronto says

    February 29, 2008 at 2:45 am

    Wow, that is gorgeous! You know, that was probably one of the few sets from the mini that didn’t originally reach out and scream “BUY ME”, but you may have changed my mind on that now – LOL! Bad Alison, bad Alison 😛

    See you in a month!
    – Caroline

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  2. Carrie says

    February 29, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Alison! You are making me want this set…..tsk tsk…

    Carrie

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  3. Sue says

    March 6, 2008 at 10:47 am

    Lovely card Ali! My new HPH just arrived so have to play with it soon! TFS
    Sue

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  4. Nancy B says

    March 6, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Sweet!! I’m waiting on my stamp set. So I can play with it.

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