Stamp Set of the Month- Country Bouquet

 

The Country Bouquet stamp set is my Stamp Set of the Month! Order this stamp set from my online store with the Hostess Code, H96QQXDM, and I'll send you this kit for FREE! This stamp set is part of a Punch Bundle but because it was a "fast favorite" it is currently sold out until mid April. 

Click here to order the stamp set. 

You kit comes with 4 cards. Below are the supplies I used the and the ink colors you'll need to finish your kit. 

Supplies

Country Bouquet Stamp Set

Country Bouquet Punch (on backorder until April)

Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper

Country Gingham Designer Series Paper

Eden Dies

Stitched with Whimsy Dies 

Layering Circle Dies

Cardstock- Basic White, Thick Basic White, Sweet Sorbet, Mint Macaroon, Sahara Sand, Balmy Blue, Petal Pink

Ink- Sweet Sorbet, Balmy Blue, Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron

Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

Black Matte Dots

Black & White Gingham Ribbon

Heart Pearls

Linen Thread

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write Marker

I love Valentine's Day cards with a little bit of blue. I feel it makes it look more masculine even when surrounded by hearts and flowers. 

This card really shows off the Designer Series Paper and is perfect for your bike loving friends. 

When you cut the DSP for the front you have some leftover pieces which is perfect to flip and put inside the card. 

Measurements

Balmy Blue Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2

Gingham DSP: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

4 x 1/2

Bike DSP: 3 x 5 1/2

Balmy Blue (2): 1/2 x 5 1/2

Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Petal Pink: 3 x 1 

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Stamp in Sweet Sorbet onto the Petal Pink. 
3. Glue the Gingham DSP to the front of the cardbase and the Gingham strip to the inside onto the Basic White. Use Stampin' Seal+ to glue the Basic White to the inside of the card. 
4. Glue on the back of the bike DSP the Balmy Blue strips. Glue that all to the front of the card. 
5. Glue on the Petal Pink and embellish with the Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins. 

The card really shows off just how pretty this Country Floral DSP is. 

This layout could be used with lots of DSP combos. Just use the measurements below. 

Measurements

Mint Macaron Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2

Sahara Sand: 4 1/8 x 5 3 /8

DSP (5): 4 x 1

Basic White: 4 x 1/2 (die cut)

3 x 3 (punch) 

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Die cut out of Basic White the Eden Dies label. 
3. Stamp on the label with Sweet Sorbet. 
4. Stamp on the Basic White the large heart in Sweet Sorbet and the small heart in Mint Macaron. Punch them both out. Glue those two hearts to the back of the Basic White label. 
5. Glue the DSP panels onto the Sahara Sand with liquid glue (see video for tip on gluing and spacing). 
6. Attach the label with dimensionals. 

This card is so much fun and uses the DSP to make the center flower. 

You can make this card too when you follow my directions below. 

Measurements

Thick Basic White Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 11 @ 5 1/2

DSP: about 3 x 3 

Linen Thread: 10 inches

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. With the Stitched with Whimsy dies die cut the cardbase front. 
3. Punch out or fussy cut the Hearts, and leaves from the DSP. 
4. Stamp in Sweet Sorbet the outline hearts. 
5. Stamp in Mossy Meadow the leaves (see video for tip). 
6. Use the Stampin' Write marker to make 3 stems. 
7. Attach the DSP heart and leaves with dimensionals. 
8. Glue on the little hearts. 
9. Make a double bow and attach to the stems with a glue dot. 
10. Embellish with the heart peals. 

This card shows how you can create that big floral heart using two inks. 

I just love the saying for the inside of this card but you can change it to say whatever you want in the inside. 

I created a "faux" bow with the Gingham Ribbon and show you how in my video. 

Measurements

Sweet Sorbet Cardbase: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4

DSP: 3 x 5 1/2

Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

3 x 7 (die cut)

Balmy Blue: 1/2 x 3 1/2

Ribbon: 9 inches

Steps

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
2. Die cut out the Layering Circles. One circle and one scallop circle. 
3. Stamp in Mossy Meadow onto the circle with the leafy heart part. 
4. Stamp in Sweet Sorbet the floral heart part (see video for tips). Glue the 2 circles together. 
5. Stamp in the Basic White the saying in Balmy Blue and the hearts in Sweet Sorbet. Glue to the inside of the cardbase. 
6. Stamp on the Balmy Blue with the Mossy Meadow ink the "Just wanted to say...". Trim off the right end at a slant. 
7. Make a fake bow with the ribbon and attach with Seal+ on the back of the label. Then cover the ribbon with dimensionals. 
8. Glue the DSP to the cardbase. Attach the circles with dimensionals and attach the label. 
9. Embellish with one Black Matte Dot. 

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