One of the wonderful ladies in my Pals Facebook Chat Group, a great place to get ideas and share information, (open only to Mary Fish' downline) posted a picture of a project she found on-line. it was just so beautiful that I jumped in and CASE'd (Copy and Share Everything) it. I didn't have all the supplies needed so I changed it up just a bit. I was very happy with the way it turned out and it just took a few minutes to put together! Hope you like it as well!

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Friendly Phrases

Paper: Primrose petals, Whisper White CS

Ink: Primrose Petals Classic Ink Pad, StazOn White Ink Pad

Accessories: Blossom Punch, Subtles Designer Buttons (Rose Red), Dimensionals

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Today's feature is called 'Step It Up' after a much admired article in my favorite Scapbooking Magazine Simple Scrapbooks which is sadly no longer in publication. The premise carries over very well from scrapbooking to card making. Just take a simple layout (which is beautiful in itself) to the next level. Here is the first card:

In this card I featured 5 of the beautiful patterns in the sneak peak of Summer Smooches paper, cut in simple 1" strips, graduated in length from 3" to 4". The DSP is adhered directly to the card base and the sentiment is kept simple with just two tulips as an accent, popped off the main image using a Dimensional and a bit of Dazzing Diamonds for a bit of sparkle. That's it. A super easy card, yet makes a great impact.

I used an embossing folder with the second card to give added texture. I sponged the edges of the DSP strips to add richness and adhered them to the card using Dimensionals for depth. I added a bit of baker's twine and the sponged the edges of the sentiment and the edges of the tulip accents before adhering them. Six additionals steps, all designed to give the card added interest.