Stampin’ Up! Happy Hibiscus for Let’s Craft and Create #218

Hi, Stampers!

Are you ready for the new Let’s Craft and Create Challenge? The early flowers are just starting to pop up here in Chicago, and I couldn’t resist playing with the Happy Hibiscus bundle again. I had made a card with it recently, and I loved it so much that I had to make another—this one turned out even better! The bokeh patterned paper added the perfect dreamy background, and pairing it with the coordinating embossing folder gave it just the right texture.

If you’re feeling inspired by the blooms of the season, why not create something beautiful today? What’s your favorite floral stamp or paper to craft with? Share in the comments! Once you finish here, I hope you visit our Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along! I have a gift for one lucky stamper for participating, so hope to see you in the gallery!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, this A2 card started with Fresh Freesia cardstock, cut to 11 x 4-14 and scored at 5-1/2.
• After that, I cut the Beautiful Bokeh DSP to 5-1/8 x 3-7/8 and embossed it with the Happy Hibiscus embossing folder. Then, I layered it onto white cardstock, cut to 5-1/4 x 4.

And now, the fun part!

• So, once that was done, I dry embossed the flowers with the embossing folder, then lightly colored them with Balmy Blue ink, using a sponge. Then, I cut them out with the coordinating die. Once that was done, I decided to sponge the Freesia ink over the entire flower.
• I did a major clean-up in my garage recently and found a large box of punches that never made it into my craft room. After getting them organized into my craft room, I have vowed to use more of my punches! So, I cut out 5 of the Leaf Punch images and started sponging Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green ink. It still didn’t look the way I wanted so I sponged Balmy Blue ink, starting from the stem into the leaves, and love the effect!
• Then, to anchor the flowers onto the background, I cut another Beautiful Bokeh paper with the new Textured Notes die and layered it onto white cardstock.
• After adhering it to the card base, I added white baker’s twine in a “bow” then popped up the flowers with dimensionals. I tucked in the leaves, making them overlap for a more natural look.
• The “You make me Smile” sentiment was stamped in Balmy Blue ink and cut out with the Textured Notes die.
• Finally, I added the pretty Tinsel Gems to add some sparkle.

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. Allsorts
2. Beautiful Blossoms
3. Crafty Catz
4. Die Cut Divas
5. Ellibelle’s Garden Party
6. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
7. The Paper Funday
8. A Perfect Time to Craft

So, what do you think of my card today? 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!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

My project supply list.

Want to place an order through me? Use the Demonstrator Locator to find me under “Debbie Mageed, Illinois” to place an order if you don’t already have a demonstrator. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Happy Hibiscus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164877] $24.00	Happy Hibiscus Bundle (English) [164880] $59.25	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $11.50	Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164607] $12.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $9.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $9.00	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] $9.00	Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder [164879] $42.00	Textured Notes Dies [165555] $31.00	Tinsel Gems Three Pack [161624] $7.50

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