SNEAK PEEK: Stampin’ Up!’s Special Reason Bundle

You have accumulated a lot of flower stamps.  At some point, they all seem to be doing the same thing, so you’ll tell yourself that you don’t need the Special Reason Bundle that’s found on page 42 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2016 Occasions Catalog.  Here’s where you are wrong – you DO need this new stamp-and-Framelits bundle.  I’m going to show you why.  🙂  I used the Special Reason Bundle to make a quick-and-easy card for this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  Here’s my card:

And here’s the banner for the challenge that inspired my card:

Tips, Tricks and Reminders

• Special Reason Bundle.  On Monday, I shared a fun-and-funky tree with a Framelit die from the Special Reason.  That little outline is just the tip of the iceberg for this amazing set of Framelits and Thinlits.  My first reaction was “not going to get those” as I flipped past them.  This set of dies, though, is unlike any others.  Here’s a look at the items that are a part of this bundle (the sentiments and layered emblem are really pretty amazing):
  

  Special Reason Bundle, Stampin’ Up!

  The flower that’s the focal image on my card is a Thinlit that doesn’t crop around the outside of the flower.  There’s a Framelit Die if you wish to crop around that flower.  Brilliant!  If you still don’t believe me, though, check out this video from Stampin’ Up! that showcases this amazing bundle:

• Layers.  This simple layout yields simple layers.  I’ve strategically created layers of color and pattern that don’t match – but they go together.  The bold and structured gingham print works well with the myriad of Mint Macaron flowers because the two patterns are so different from one another.  I also created my layers sot they all work together perfectly.  You love when I share the measurements of my layers – and I don’t always have time for that – but I’m happy to share today since the layers play such an important role in this card (from the base of the card to the top):
  • Basic Gray – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Basic Gray – 2-1/8″ x 4-7/8″
  • Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper – 2″ x 4-3/4″
  • Basic Gray – 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″
  • Sweet Sugarplum – 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Thick Whisper White – 3″ x 3″
• Color Combination.  Three-fourths of the colors in this card were pulled directly from the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper pack – Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum and Whisper White.  While the pack of paper showcases Tip Top Taupe, instead of Basic Gray, neither shade is featured on either of the two patterns used for this card.  The gray shade helps to calm the sweetness of the Macaron and Sugarplum.  If you like this combination, feel free to save this:

Stamp Sets:  Special Reason  Papers:  Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper, Basic Gray, Sweet Sugarplum, Thick Whisper White  Inks:  Basic Gray  Accessories:  Stylish Stems Framelits Dies  Stampin’ Dimensionals

Special Reason Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 142902

Price: $20.00

Stylish Stems Framelits Dies – 142750

Price: $31.00

Special Reason Clear-Mount Bundle – 144720

Price: $45.75

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper – 142778

Price: $11.00

Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121044

Price: $8.00

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 141418

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 140272

Price: $7.00

Supply List

I hope you’ll pop over to the Freshly Made Sketches site to see the cards by the design team members and to play along with this week’s challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

Mystery Grab Bag.  During December, I’m giving away bundles of Designer Series Papers, ribbon and  embellishments for every $50 you spend with me.  What you receive is a mystery, but I know you’ll love it!  Click below to read more: