STRIPES WITH MIXED FLORALS

This week I am going to use an "interesting" stamp set as my featured product of week.  The stamp set is called Stripes & Dots, and it is basically one large stamp that can be "broken" into 4 different sections.  Check it out in the Product List to better understand.

This card uses just one of the pieces of the 4-piece stamp. I stamped the stripes twice (well really 3 times), once horizontally and once vertically to create a "corner plaid".  

The reason I said "well really 3 times" is because the stamp is 4" long, so for the vertical stripes I needed to stamp it twice.   It was very easy to align, but as a HINT...  Have the upper and lower stamped image meet in the area of the "corner plaid".  If they aren't perfectly aligned, you'll never see it, and besides it is also covered by the Mixed Florals.

As I mentioned above, the Stripes and Dots Stamp Set is an interesting stamp set.  It's also a great stamp set to use in combination with other stamps you have.  I chose to use the Mixed Florals stamp as my focal point.  Like most stampers, I have many, many floral stamp sets, but this one really is one of my favorites.  The images are fun to color with my Stampin' Blends and I love that there are coordinating dies.

My coneflowers were colored with Fresh Freesia, and I wanted a really dark purple (like Gorgeous Grape) for the little flowers.  However, I realized Gorgeous Grape isn't available as a Stampin' Blends, so I reached for the retired Orchid Oasis.

The sentiment is from The Right Words and was die cut with an Unbounded Love die--as were the tiny flowers that border the lower right of the scalloped oval die cut.

To complete the inside and the envelop, I simply stamped the same Pool Party Stripes as I used on the card front.  The sentiment is another from The Right Words.  If you haven't checked out this sentiment set you need to.  It was on my wish list when it was gifted to me by a dear friend.  I love it!

Use this link to download a tutorial for today's card.

The list of products used is shown below:

Product List

Stripes & Dots Cling Stamp Set [165334]	Mixed Florals Bundle [164642]	The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [165316]	Unbounded Love Dies [163383]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673]	Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159223]	Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682]
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Simply Elegant Trim [155766]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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