Inspirational Squad I believe in you dragon card

Hello everyone!  A lot has happened since the last post.  Stampin' Up! has begun a month-long sale for the 2025-2027 In Colors.  Head on over to my online store to see what products are included in the sale.  There are many you might not think of including some Paper Pumpkin refill kits!  You will find the direct link to that page here: 2025-2027 In Color Sale.  In addition, new products and additional discounts have been added to the Last Chance category in my online store.  You can find those items here: Last Chance

Now that we have all that completed, let's get on to our project for today.  I recently obtained the Inspiration Squad stamp set (of course, it's now on Last Chance at a discount for you!) and had to use it before it's no longer available.  I recently read the Empyrean book series and the little dragon in this set reminds me of the dragon from the books.  I imagined the little dragon in front of an arched stone wall surrounded by flowers.  This card is the end result and I do love how it turned out, don't you?

 To see the video tutorial on how to put this card together, fly on over to my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

Inspiration Squad 165515

Charming Day bundle* 166136 (includes stamps and coordinating dies)

Everyday Arches dies 164629 (can be purchased in a bundle)

Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder 161600

Low-profile Sparkle Dots 166157

Ink Pads: Blackberry Bliss & Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Lemon Lolly, Lt Peach Pie, Dk Old Olive, Lt Mossy Meadow, Fresh Freesia, Dk Highland Heather

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1, 161700

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Fresh Freesia cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Floral Charm DSP 166125, 4" x 5 1/4", in Blackberry Bliss leaf pattern

Smoky Slate cardstock, approx 3" x 4"

Basic White for stamping images & sentiment

I hope you have been inspired by my card today and that you will try making one for yourself to send along to someone special.  Of course, you could use any sentiment and this would become a great card for many different occasions.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Thoughtful Wishes Dearest Friend

 For my card today, I've paired the featured Thoughtful Wishes bundle with some small butterflies from the Sketched Butterflies bundle.  I also used Designer Series Paper to do some of the heavy lifting with this card.  With DSP this beautiful, it's so easy to do.  To see how I put this card together, be sure to check out the video replay over on YouTube.

Supplies and Measurements:

Thoughtful Wishes bundle 163314 (includes stamps 163305 & dies 163313)*

Sketched Butterflies stamp set 163490 (can be purchased in a stamp/die bundle 163492)

Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder 164138 (Can be purchased with the coordinating stamp set in a bundle 164139) * (sentiment label only)

Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper 163303

    3 1/2" x 4 3/4" & inside scrap 3/4" x 3 5/8"

Fresh Freesia cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Blackberry Bliss cardstock 3 3/4" x 5"

Basic White for stamping and die cutting & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss & Mossy Meadow

Stampin' Write marker in Blackberry Bliss

Blender Pens 102845

Natural Tones Linen Thread 164071 (Sneak Peek of upcoming product available in September)

Wink of Stella glitter brush 141897

Medium Basic White Envelopes 159236

I hope you liked my card today and were inspired to make a card of your own.  By making and sending cards, we can bring a little joy to someone and possibly be the brightest spot in their day.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

Happy Birthday To You In purple

Today’s project starts with a base of Whisper White cardstock.  To this, I stamped the splotchy image from the Painted Poppies stamp set (151599) around the outside of the card base in Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Purple Posy (stamp can be inked with the Stampin’ Write Marker if you don’t have the stamp set which is no longer available).  I cut the rectangle frame using the Heirlooms Frames and Dies (152325) in Gorgeous Grape.  I then used the coordinating embossing folder (which comes with the dies) to emboss the frame.  To the back of this I added a piece of Purple Posy cardstock.  I then stamped the birthday cake image from the Sale-a-Bration free Happy Birthday  To You stamp set onto Whisper White, twice.  I colored the first image completely and only the flowers on the second image using my blends in Highland Heather combo, Purple Posy combo, light Blackberry Bliss and light Call me Clover.  I first cut the fully colored cake image with the coordinating Birthday Dies (153590) which are only available until March 31, 2020, or while supplies last.  I fussy cut the centers of the flowers from the second image and added them on top of the complete cake image with mini glue dots.  I cut the bottom from the cake piece and added a die cut cake platter from the Birthday dies out of gold foil to the cake piece.  I added this entire piece to the front of my frame and tied a piece of purple tri-colored ribbon (149708) around the frame piece prior to adding to the card front.  I love how this turned out.  

I hope you’ve enjoyed my project today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend with me.  If you would like to order any items, please click on the shopping cart to the right.  It will take you directly to my online store which is open 24/7.  I would be very grateful for your business.  Until next time, happy stamping and make it an amazing day!