So Refreshing Summer Card for Make My Monday

Hi, Stampers!

A new Make My Monday challenge is starting today and the theme is “Summer,” hosted by JoAnn. My daughter Sarah came home for a couple of days recently and made us the most delicious drink that is perfect for summer. So, I wanted to use that idea for my card today using the brand new So Refreshing bundle that I received from my sister Katy for my birthday next month. Yep, I’m not much for waiting till my birthday to use my gifts because at my age surprises are few and far between. I just love this bundle because it’s not the typical style in the Stampin’ Up catalog plus I really think it will be versatile. I have the easy recipe she made at the end of my post if you’re interested!

Once you finish here, I hope you visit the Make My Monday Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, this A2 card started with white cardstock, cut at 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2.”
• After that, I chose two of the patterned papers from the new Glorious Gingham paper that just scream summer to me, cutting the Lemon Lime Twist large check pattern to 4″ x 5-1/4″.
• Then, I cut white cardstock to 2-3/4″ x 4″ and the Blueberry Bushel small check paper to 2-5/8″ x 4″ and layered it onto the other panel.
• Once that was done, I popped up the entire panel onto the card base.

And now, the fun part!

• After that, I first stamped the filler for the pitcher and glasses with Lemon Lime Twist ink, and stamped the outline images around it. Then, they were cropped out with the coordinating dies.
• After that, I cut out the cute tableclothy die with white cardstock, glued it down and popped up the pitcher and glasses with dimensionals.
• Then, I stamped the sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set, which is wonderful for all the great sentiments and fonts. Once that was done, I cropped it out with the Double Oval Punch.
• So, the card was feeling just a little sparse still, so I stamped the floral stamp and the coordinating stem. Since this was a little tricky for me, my last attempt was to stamp the flowers first and the stem second to get it placed correctly. If you have a better technique, please let me know in a comment!
• Also, I stamped the limes, cropped them out and popped them up with a mini dimensional.
• Finally, I thought that a pitcher of a sweet drink would interest bees in summer, so I pulled out the retired Bumblebee Trinkets for a fun touch of bling.

Then, on the inside…

• Lastly, the inside of the card used Blueberry Bushel cardstock, cut at 4″ x 5-1/4″ and layered on top with white cardstock cut at 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8.”
• After that, I stamped the sentiment from So Refreshing and cut two 1″ pieces of the scrap of patterned paper and cut it on the diagonal for the corners.

I’m sharing my card with these challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create
• A Place To Start
• Krafty Chicks 
• NBUS (So Refreshing bundle is a first-timer!)
• Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
• A Perfect Time to Craft
• Use Your Stuff

Before You Go!

I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! For a limited time, you can get even more FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit. Sign up between 1–30 June and get $125 USD $155 worth of products for only $99!

So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161344] $24.00	So Refreshing Bundle [161347] $49.50	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161277] $24.00	Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163170] $10.50	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968] $10.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $9.00	So Refreshing Dies [161346] $31.00	Double Oval Punch [154242] $22.00	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568] $7.50

Click the button below for the Limeade Recipe

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