Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop - Card Sets

Hi Crafters,

The Global Stamping Friends are back with another inspiring Blog Hop.  This time we are showcasing card sets.  I can't wait to see what my fellow bloggers have created.

This theme came at the perfect time as my lovely Stampin' Up! friend Rhoda had challenged her team to create a set of cards using only one stamp set, two ink pads and Very Vanilla Notecards.  I chose to use the Southern Serenade Stamp Set as it has versatile images which are great for backgrounds, focal elements and greetings.

I made three cards for my set and decorated the envelopes to match using Powder Pink and Tranquil Tide ink.  

The card on the left was created using the large lace image, stamped multiple times and then cut apart to create a channel for the sentiment.  I stamped the floral image in Tranquil Tide to match and then fussy cut using Paper Snips.  

The background for the middle card was made using two pieces of Very Vanilla cardstock, stamped in each of the colours with the lace image and then cut into strips.  I created a woven effect with the strips to give a textured feel.  I stamped the sentiment and raised this up using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The card on the right was created using an inking technique that I've neglected for a long time.  I scrunched up a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and then ran the Powder Pink ink pad over it to give a distressed look.  The remainder of the card was simply stamped and cut.  

I hope this has inspired you to try the challenge too.  It really made me think about using all the images in the set and how I could make each card different.  Be sure to let me know if you give this a try.

To keep hopping, simply click the arrow below to head over to Tricia's blog for more inspiration.  

Happy crafting, 

Rachel x

Blog List

1  Rachel Macleod *** You are here***
2 Tricia Butts
3 Anastasia Radloff
4 Lisa Ann Bernard
5 Anja Reuss
6 Narelle Fasulo
7 Libby Dyson
8 Kimberley Anne Morris
9 Jan Musselman
10 June Olsen
11. Angélique Stempelkeuken

Product List

Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145921]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084]	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]	Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes [144236]	Clear Block E [118484]
Stampin' Trimmer [129722]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Petal Palette Collage

Hi Crafters,

I'm back with my favourite all time Stampin' Up! stamp set!  You guessed it - Petal Palette.  There is just so much versatility in this set and I've not even scratched the surface yet!

Today's card is one that I kept thinking about making and finally I've sat down and got creative.  I looks slightly like what I had in mind but they rarely turn out exactly as I've pictured.

I created a card blank in Fresh Fig cardstock and used Crumb Cake for my background which was stamped in Archival Basic Black using the bird image from the Petal Palette stamp set.  I ran this through the Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder which creates a 3D effect.  Next I layered up my focal elements - half a doily inked in Fresh Fig, a punch Decorative Ribbon Border in Fresh Fig and two of the largest circles from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies set.  I stamped the bird again in Fresh Fig and fussy cut using small scissors and then layered onto a Very Vanilla scalloped circle.  

Dont' forget to use the Host Code on the right if you are placing an order under £150.  You will receive an extra special something from me too!  If you have any questions, you can reach me by email or on Facebook or Instagram.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]	Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699]	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497]	Big Shot [143263]	Leaf Punch [144667]
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721]	1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]	Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock [144248]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]