Monthly Archives: July 2018

Impressionist Art Inspired Kindness Card

By | July 5, 2018

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Abstract Impressions Kindness

Quick and Easy Abstract Impressionism with Two- and Three-Step Stamping

All you need to make a quick and easy abstract impressionism inspired card can be had from Stampin’ Up!’s new Abstract Impressions Bundle. The 21-piece stamp set can create colorful brushstrokes for soft nature scenes. Plus the three-piece Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies set crops a detailed butterfly, a small accent flower and lacey garden border that add the perfect embellishment for your masterpieces.

Today’s garden scene was easily created by carefully layering two and three brushstrokes using coordinating colors, some “stamped off” to create the flowers and foliage. Each time you stamp, you can create a unique scene.

One thing I love about this set is that it not only includes floral images, it also includes the perfect sentiments you’ll need to personalize your cards. There’s a thank you, congratulations, and friendship greeting.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Abstract Impressions Kindness

 

Here’s another card I created with this bundle.

Learn more about the Abstract Impressions Bundle in this Stampin’ Up! short video.

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Impressionist Art Inspired Thank You Card

By | July 1, 2018

Stampin' Up! Abstract Impressions | Just Stamp | Thank You Card

You’ve got to love Stampin’ Up! for taking the guesswork out of coordination. Colors, papers, ink, ribbons, stamps and dies make creativity a snap for anyone. Take the Garden Impressions Suite.

Here’s What I Did to Make an Impressionist Art Inspired Thank You Card

I inked the sentiment using Blueberry Bushel ink and added a So Saffron brushstroke behind the sentiment. Both stamps are included in the 21-stamp Abstract Impressions set. The Whisper White cardstock was hand-snipped. The So Saffron print from the Garden Impressions 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper creates a large banner background measuring 3 1/4 x 5 1/4. The flag was hand-snipped. The floral banner measures 2 x 5 1/2″.

The cardstock and ink colors were chosen straight out of the DSP: Blueberry Bushel for the card base and butterfly, and Soft Sea Foam for the 2 3/4 square that was scored 1/4″ around the outside border with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

A splash of Shaded Spruce ribbon from the Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack peeks from behind the sentiment.

Both the butterfly and sentiment banner were adhered using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Abstract Impressions Suite

Want to see more Thank You card examples? Click here and here.

Here’s What I Used to Make an Impressionist Art Inspired Thank You Card

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Here’s Some Important Information

The Designer Series Paper Sale is back again starting today! Buy 3, get 1 FREE on select Designer Series Paper. This is the best time to stock up.

The sale runs July 1-31.

Item Description Page Price (USD)
146338 Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146284 Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146921 Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper 189 $11.00
146902 Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146897 Best Route Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146913 Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146331 Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper 190 $11.00
146289 Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
146916 Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00
144177 Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper 191 $11.00

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