Soft Spring for GDP197

Simple things can be so beautiful. Since the moment I first held Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Annual Catalog in my hands, I couldn’t wait to ink up Soft Spring, a new Two-Step Stampin’ Host Stamp Set. The flowers are so soft and artistically drawn. I knew they would be perfect for this week’s Global Design Project color challenge, so I had the perfect reason to ink up this gorgeous set. Here’s my simple, layered card:

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

Tips, Tricks and Reminders

• Soft Spring. With purchases greater than $150, customers earn Stampin’ Rewards that can be used to purchase ANY current items in the current catalogs (you don’t have to host a party to earn the rewards). One of the perks of earning Stampin’ Rewards is that you can use them to purchase specially-priced Host Sets. The stamp set I used on today’s card is one of the new Host Sets from Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Annual Catalog – here’s a look at Soft Spring:The “thank you” sentiment on my card is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Seaside Spray cardstock and cropped with the Classic Label punch. I love this sentiment from Memorable Mosaic – it looks like it’s been tiled right onto my card. Here’s a look at Memorable Mosaic:
• New Embossing Folders. Have you seen all the new Embossing Folders in Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Annual Catalog (if not, you can  check them out here. You might not see it on the first photo where all the Terracotta Layers run together, but I lightly embossed this layer of Woven Threads Designer Series Paper with one of my favorite new folders – the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder. Here’s a closer look at some of the texture from the folder:While you’ll want the new 3D Embossing Folder Plate to use this folder with cardstock, I didn’t use the plate to give my Designer Series Paper a light touch of the embossed image. Here’s a look at the pattern in this embossing folder. It’s absolutely gorgeous!
• Four Layers of Terracotta Tile. Would you believe there are SIX layers on this card?! Even with the cleanest, simplest design, I know how to add layers and layers of paper. 🙂 Starting with the base, this card features four layers of Terracotta Tile. While I would normally force the layers to POP with white (or some accent color), I really wanted the flower to take center stage. As such, the Terracotta Tile layers blend together beautifully to build a solid base for this simple layer and sentiment.

Stamp Sets: Soft Spring, Memorable Mosaic Papers: Woven Threads Designer Series Paper, Terracotta Tile, Seaside Spray, Thick Whisper White Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Seaside Spray, Pear Pizzazz Accessories: Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Soft Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set – 149429

Price: $9.50

Memorable Mosaic Cling Stamp Set – 149226

Price: $22.00

Woven Threads Designer Series Paper – 149497

Price: $11.50

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder – 149643

Price: $10.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies – 148551

Price: $35.00

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147104

Price: $7.50

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad – 150085

Price: $7.50

Seaside Spray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 150883

Price: $8.75

Terracotta Tile 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 150884

Price: $8.75

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

Price: $8.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $6.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00

Supply List

I hope you’ll pop over to the Global Design Project 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

Amazing Promotions in July and August

Two great Stampin’ Up! promotions kick off in July – you don’t want to miss these. Click on either of these graphics to learn more:

My Favorite Things. I love to share my favorite things with you. I’ve shared two posts with some of my favorites from Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Annual Catalog. If you’ve like to take a look, click on the links below:

• My Favorite Things – Day One
• My Favorite Things – Day Two

I hope these lists help you to whittle down your wish list – or identify some amazing products you may have missed.

Placing an order today? Of course you are! If you are placing an order for $150 or more, I want you to enjoy all of the Host Rewards you have earned.  If your order is less than $150, I’d love for you please add this Host Code – PNRMKCVD – when prompted. Thank you!