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Dahlia Days by Stampin’ Up

Today’s Video

I first started creating with Dahlia Days for a team event. We were given a challenge that required us to all use the same layout. This is the card that I created using Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, and Soft Succulent.

The next challenge we were given was also a specific layout. Again, we could use whatever colors or stamps that we wanted. Additionally, we were required to use three different embossing folders!

Dahlia Days Cards Galore

I could not stop creating cards with this bundle. (And I still want to create some more!) You can see that I just had a great time allowing myself to become submerged in the process.

What did you think of today’s card project? I just loved that it had a little mystery to it! No two attempts will turn out exactly the same. I can’t wait to try it again and use a different stamp set and color palette!

As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Dahlia Days Bundle: https://bit.ly/3iZ3NfR
Thick Basic White Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Regular Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Basic Black Cardstock: http://bit.ly/3hInszp
Pale Papaya Cardstock: https://bit.ly/2QSHRbX
Polished Pink Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3b2nwaO
Pale Papaya Inkpad: https://bit.ly/33idKx4
Polished Pink Inkpad: https://bit.ly/3b3JPwV
Memento Black Inkpad: https://bit.ly/3cqg5df
Evening Evergreen Inkpad: https://bit.ly/3vGpUfp
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Black and White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3vmCIc7
Slim Sayings Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/33pRi92

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Card Measurements:

Thick Basic White Cardstock: (2) 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Polished Pink Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Pale Papaya Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic Black Cardstock: (2) 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White Cardstock: 5″ x 7 1/2″

Today’s Video

Using several colors on a stamp gives such depth and life to an image. For that reason, I chose to demonstrate that technique today. Our Stampin’ Write Markers come in every color that Stampin’ Up carries. But, we don’t use them nearly as often as we should. The Stamparatus tool allows us to easily use multiple colors on our images!

More Pretty Pumpkin Cards

In contrast, these two above images were colored using our Stampin’ Blends Markers. You get a totally different look and feel to your cards!

I used Crumb Cake Ink and stamped the smaller pumpkin. Clear Embossing Powder was quickly sprinkled over the image and it was heat set. The same process was used for the sentiment. I die cut the larger pumpkin from a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock. A twine bow adds the finishing touch.

Finally, my last card of the day might be my favorite one. I wanted a simple yet elegant card for fall. I used a fall-type sentiment, but a birthday or wedding sentiment would also work very nicely.

As always remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative.

Sally