When I saw the Flower Kit from Stampin' Up!, I knew that I wanted some. My plans are to give one to a friend who is retiring from teaching this month, one to my Granddaughter after her Dance Review, and of course, one for me! If my sister lived closer, she would get a finished bouquet for her boirthday. Happy Birthday Margie!
View from the top of the bouquet.
After making one of them, I can tell you that they go together nicely. But, I do have some tips for you.
Notice that there are 2 sizes of Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons in the kit. Of course, you can use them anyway you choose, but I would put the largest buttons in the largest flowers and the smaller buttons in the smaller flowers.
Also, one petal from each flower has been precut so contrary to the video, you do not need to use your scissors to cut anything.
And, I found it easiest to bend the end of the stem if I used my scissors to hold the stem next to where I wanted the bend.
The kit comes with an assortment of banner sayings. I plan to use CREATE on the bouquet that I am making for me. Additional banner choices are LOVE and THANK YOU.
If you would like a Flower Bouquet Kit, click on the SHOP NOW button in the top left om blog. The item number is 134542 and the cost is $12.95. They are only available while supplies last so don't wait, if you want one.
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Yesterday I mentioned that I would share the second masculine birthday card that I made using Clockworks by Stampin' Up!. Without further ado ……
I changed the orientation and the colors of this card compared to the card from yesterday. Notice the added background noise on the Baked Brown Sugar card base created with versamark ink and an image from the Clockwork stamp set. The image is matted on Pool Party c.s. And, I used a different color tape from the Epic Day This and That designer Washi Tape. What fun stuff this is! Because it is self-adhesive just cut a piece off and plop it down. The finishing touch is the addition of a little linen thread to draw attention to the sentiment.
This morning I realized that I needed 2 masculine birthday cards. Because I don't make as many guy cards, I sometimes struggle with them. You know – can't be too feminine, but can't be too plain either. As I thought about what to do, I remembered the stamp set Clockworks in the current Stampin' Up! catalog. It was a set that I liked right from the start and I thought it would be great for a masculine card.
Because this card has to be mailed, I wanted to be careful about too many layers or embellishments. Clockworks is just such a fun set. Honestly, I will be using it a lot more. With it, I can make a nice card quickly. The collage effect is terrific because you can't make a mistake. There is no right or wrong. So, you can have fun with color and placement. Tomorrow I will share the 2nd card that I made using this set.
Did I say that I LOVE this set? If you don't own it, seriously consider getting it. It will make those masculine cards a cinch. Just add a sentiment to fit the occassion and you are done.
STAMPIN" UP! SUPPLIES USED:
stamps – Clockworks 126260 (w), 126262 (c
paper – smoky slate(new), whisper white, so saffron
ink – midnight muse, smoky slate (new), so saffron, gumball green, pool party
Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246, Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape 130133
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