Stampin’ Up Mixed Florals for Let’s Craft & Create

Hi, Stampers!

A new Let’s Craft and Create Challenge starts today, and the theme is “From the Heart.” I have to admit, though, that I didn’t realize that until I sat down to write this post! I accidentally looked at the February 2025 theme instead, which was pink or red with white. Oops! But honestly, I think this card still has plenty of heart, don’t you? This card is for a wonderful friend, whom I love so much. We are like sisters in every way.

So, on to today’s card…

To capture a little bit of that spring feeling, I used the Mixed Florals stamp set, which is newly acquired for me—but already on the Last Chance list. This time I chose the beautiful tulip image and colored it with Stampin’ Blends markers. The soft pink shades turned out so pretty and really helped bring a bit of spring to my craft table. We’ve been dealing with the coldest, longest stretch of Arctic weather I can remember. I’m usually not one to wish time away, but right now I am definitely longing for warmer days and blooming flowers.

Ready to get your creative juices flowing? Head over to the gallery for a dose of inspiration, and if you’re feeling crafty, come play along with us!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, this card started with cardstock, cut to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, then scored at 4-1/4.
• Then, I cut the Brights designer paper to 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 and gave it some texture by embossing it with the Painted Texture embossing folder. If you look hard at the photo, you can see it, but this step could easily be skipped.
• After that, I layered it onto Melon Mambo cardstock, cut to 4 x 5-1/4.

And now, the fun part!

• My new black ink, Secret Sea, was used to stamp the tulip image. Once it was dry, I began coloring the tulips and leaves with Stampin’ Blends markers (colors listed below). Then, I colored the background between the tulips and leaves with the light Balmy Blue to give the image some dimension. After that, I cropped it out with the coordinating die.
• I wanted to layer it onto an oval die, so I used my favorite (contraband) Hemstitch die. (I know I will be asked so the die is Spellbinders S5-332 but a search doesn’t find one for sale.) Once I cut that out, I popped it up with dimensionals onto the card base. Then, the image was popped up onto the oval.
• I found a sentiment in the Perfectly Pears stamp set, so I inked it up with Secret Sea ink and punched it out with the new Three Banner Punch.
• Finally, I added a few Frosted Iridescent Dots for some sparkle.

Then, on the inside…

• The inside of the card was made with Melon Mambo cardstock, cut to 4 x 5-1/4, then layered with white cardstock, cut to 3-7/8 x 5-1/8.
• Before I glued them together, I stamped the sweet floral and ladybug images and colored them with Stampin’ Blends.

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Perfect Time to Craft
3. A Place To Start
4. Allsorts
5. Classic Design
6. Die Cut Divas
7. Ellibelle’s Corner
8. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
9. The Paper Funda
10. We Love Stamping

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

Today’s project supply list

Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [164639] $24.00	Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166147] $20.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320] $14.00	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165301] $12.50	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] $9.00
Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161675] $11.00	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830] $11.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $11.00	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682] $11.00	Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153112] $11.00
Mixed Florals Dies [164641] $39.00	Three Banner Punch [167050] $26.00	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $10.00	Frosted Iridescent Dots [165766] $9.00

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Here’s my cute Noah, who was getting a bit tired of playing with the same old stuff. So, I decided to get out my Mix & Match images, and we made a bookmark (complete with a handmade pompom) and a card. He couldn’t wait to do it again the next day! Wow, he loves crafting with his old gramma!