Finally got back to stamping! I made two cards today but I'll only post one and post the other one tomorrow. Today's card features the Upsy Daisy stamp set. Before we go into the details on my card …..
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Now onto the card.
Bermuda Bay is a very vibrant beautiful color and I tried to work it with a couple of other colors – event Soft Suede but I didn't like it. I decided to go with Naturals White. Hope you like it.
If you notice the brad on the upper left hand corner has a polka dot base. I first tried to punch out a circle from the Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon but the punch kept getting stick in the material. I then took a scrap piece of Bermuda Bay and stamped Little Bitty Backgrounds in Whisper White Craft Ink. I was then able to punch a circle to use with the Build a Brad. I'm not too happy with the color of the brad – I need to order the pewter one.
The main image was stamped in Bermuda Bay once and then again without reinking the stamp. Since I am so in love with the Stamp-a-ma-jig now (LOL), I went ahead and used it to stamp the sentiment. I can't believe I thought it was too much of a bother to use it!
The lower part of the base card was fed through the Crimper Tool about half-way – add a ribbon and that it!
- Layer 1: Bermuda Bay (base card) - cut to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and fold in half using the bone folder to give it a nice crease.
- Layer 2: Naturals White – cut to 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Layer 3: Bermuda Bay – cut to 3 3/8" x 4 1/8"
- Layer 4: Naturals White – cut to 3 1/4" x 4" (this is for the main image)
Thanks for coming back – see you tomorrow!
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SUPPLIES:
- Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy (111710), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (114996)
- Paper: Bermuda Bay (115317), Naturals White
- Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115665), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
- Accessories: Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610), Build a Brad (101908), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Crimper (101618)
This is beautiful! I love the color and the image. I do have a little hit or tip for you on the material you wanted to use. Try putting a stabilizer on the back of the material that you iron on to make it stiffer. I think it would work better to punch out then. I have not tried it yet but figure if it works to cut with the Cricut then it should work for punching to.
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Debby
Love the stamping, crimping, and button!!! Great card.
So beautiful….love the bermuda bay and I love the partially crimped base.
Great card. Thanks for posting such complete instructions. Sue (stampin_sue@nc.rr.com)
Beautiful card:) The crimping is perfectly straight. I can never do that. Love the Build-A-brad. I just purchased the Stamp-A-Ma-jig a week ago and it’s become my best friend! Thanks for sharing:)
Lovely card! I can’t remember the last time I pulled out and used my crimper, so I appreciate the reminder to use it!
I knew I liked this color when I first saw it. Seeing how you can use it all alone too gives lots of ideas on the endless possibilities!
Beautiful card..I like the texture added by crimping the bottom. Looking forward to tomorrow’s card!
nicoletugrul@yahoo.com
I just love the polka dotted ribbons!! gorgeous cards!
Beautiful card. I love the accents and the added dimension with the crimping. Thanks for sharing.
This is gorgeous! I do love UpsyDaisy~ I need a lesson from you to crimp like that…perfectly straight-WOW!
Julie
Thsi blue is such a beautiful color, makes the card just pop!
Beautiful card! I never thought to try that set with the Bermuda Bay – love it! Can’t wait to try it. Love reading your blog!
Great card, using one of my favorite sets and new favorite color. I can’t wait to give it a try. jmniffer
Love it!
I surely need to try this! Thanks for sharing!
I think I have decided that I definitely need a crimper. It adds depth and dimension that you can’t get from an embossing folder. I love it!