STORYBOOK FRIENDS AND WATERCOLOR EMBOSSED VELLUM

Today's cute card uses the Watercolor Embossed Vellum Technique that I demonstrated yesterday in my Learning With Friends video.

Aren't these little guys cute!  There are so many cute little critters in the Storybook Friends stamp set that it is difficult to choose which ones to use -- so I just selected those that fit best on the little squares down the left side of the card.

Of all the backgrounds I made using the Watercolor Embossed Vellum Technique this one is my favorite.  The color combination of Pecan Pie, Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce is one that I never would have come up with without the help of my trusty Color Coach.  

If you missed the Learning with Friends video where I show how to do the Watercolor Embossed Vellum Technique you can always watch the replay.

In the video you will also see some additional backgrounds made with this technique.

I turned today's card into another Easter Card.  I made the cards for this week over a period of a few weeks, and until I sat down to write the posts I didn't realize that they all were "Easter Greetings" cards.  Well, that's OK.  I need to start building my stash of Easter Cards, so this week got me started with my first three.

All three of my furry friends were colored with Stampin' Blends.  Moe, the squirrel at the top, was colored with Crumb Cake.  Curly, the bunny in the middle, was colored with Pecan Pie, and Larry- who is maybe a racoon, at the bottom was colored with Smokey Slate.  

For the inside of the card I simply matted my sentiment layer with Night of Navy, and who would have guessed that Pecan Pie and Night of Navy look great together?  The sentiment is from a very old, retired stamp set called Glorious Gift.  This is probably one stamp set I will keep forever as it has my favorite Easter sentiment.

For all the details on today's Storybook Friends Easter Card, use this link to download a copy of the tutorial.

A list of the currently available products is shown below.

Product List

Storybook Friends Bundle (English) [164675]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]	Night Of Navy 12" X 12" Card Stock [124282]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903]	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154891]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	So Swirly Embossing Folder [163791]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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There is only one week left to Sale-A-Bration.  If you haven't already taken advantage of the great FREEBIES, time is running out.  New Sale-A-Bration items were added in February and some of them are truly awesome values!  Be sure to check them out!

BARGELLO & TERRIFIC TOADSTOOLS

Today's card uses some more of the Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper (DSP).  This DSP is one of my favorite Sale-A-Bration items.

For this card I used the Bargello Technique and the "backside" of several DSP designs.  I refer to them as "backside" because they are more all-over patterns rather than the more scenic sides which I usually think of as the "front" side of the paper.  In reality, there is no "front" or "back" side to Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.

The Bargello technique is a needlework or quilting method that uses strips of fabric or paper to create a zigzag pattern. The technique can be used to create quilts, cards, and other art.

Can you see the vertical "zigzag" pattern in the background of the card?

I stumbled across this technique so decided to see if I could figure it out.  It is not difficult and is a wonderful way to use up those DSP scraps.  There are some helpful tips and tricks that I learned the "hard" way.  But you can take advantage of my stumbling-along learning by watching this video that I made for my Learning with Friends Technique Video Series.

The little toadstool patch focal point was quick to stamp, and the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch make it easy to cut them out!

The "diamond" for the toadstool patch was made with a square Stylish Shapes die.  Sometimes a diamond shape is a little more interesting than a square, so just rotate your square and you have a diamond.  Add 3 Brush Brass Butterflies for a little bling and the focal point was complete.

The inside of the card was finished with a strip of the Toadstool Garden DSP and a little more stamping. I usually avoid much texture on the inside of the card because I want it to close nicely for mailing, but I couldn't resist adding another little Brushed Brash Butterfly.  These embellishments are flat so I didn't think it would cause any issue with closing the card.

If you would like a written tutorial you can download a PDF at this link and I hope you will watch the video to learn the Bargello Technique.  

New SAB items were added this week, so be sure to visit my store to check them out.  There is only about 3 weeks left in Sale-A-Bration so don't miss out!

A list of the products I used for today's card is shown below:

Product List

Terrific Toadstools Bundle (English) [164790]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Toadstool Gardens 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164942]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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