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I imagined what this card would look like if I placed a piece of the Lily Impressions DSP under a layer of die cut card stock.

The dies from the LAST A LIFETIME BUNDLE were used to cut the Bermuda Bay card front. I like the way the splashes of colour from the DSP pop through.

“I can’t thank you enough” was the sentiment I chose from the SO SENTIMENTAL BUNDLE.

I used the Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment onto another piece of the DSP. It was stamped in Melon Mambo several times to build up the colour. Then, after cleaning the stamp, I stamped it again using Versamark and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Even if you are making just one card, I knew that using the Stamparatus would ensure that I could stamp the same image accurately, every time!

The coordinating Stitched So Sweetly Die I used framed the sentiment perfectly. As you can see, I also cut a second Melon Mambo piece to pop under the sentiment.

Finally, a few Frosted Epoxy Droplets on the card front and a stamped and die cut flower for the inside.

I know that I’ve mentioned this many times before – I love the way Stampin’ Up!® products coordinate. With this card, I used three different products/bundles and they worked together so well.

What do you think?

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I have used for this card. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these from me.

Product List

So Sentimental Bundle (English) [153828] $84.50	So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English) [151691] $38.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00	Last A Lifetime Bundle (English) [153736] $89.00
Lasting Elegance Dies [151475] $59.00	Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper [152284] $0.00	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $15.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456] $9.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $10.50	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $15.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Whisper White C6 Envelopes [106588] $13.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Stamparatus [148187] $85.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $17.00

Rob and I have not visited Japan, yet.

My daughter, Kate, was fortunate enough to be selected as one of several Australian students through the JENESYS Programme (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) and spent three weeks exploring Japan, when she was in Year 11. Some of that time was spent with a host family – she went to school with her ‘sister’ and enjoyed many aspects of life in Japan with her family, in their traditionally styled home. Her host mother gave her a kimono, wrapped in a traditional cloth and paper package, to bring home for me.

As you can imagine, when I saw this Sale-a-bration stamp set, I knew I would choose it.

I wanted to create a peaceful and elegant card that reflected traditional Japanese life – kimono, temple, lantern and bonsai.

Although I have no calligraphy skills, I thought water colouring would suffice.

So, after yesterday’s Z fold card, I decided to do a variation of one for this card.

Again, I used only three colours: Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile and Shaded Spruce, as well as Memento Black.

A touch of Clear Wink of Stella added a little sparkle.

Thanks for dropping by … happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I used to create this card. If you live in Australia, you can order through me.

Product List

Power Of Hope Bundle [152318] $0.00	Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982] $15.25	Terracotta Tile A4 Cardstock [150890] $15.25	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $15.75
Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $13.00	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Refill [102566] $12.25	Saddle Brown Stazon Ink Pad [151508] $17.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes [106589] $13.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

It is such a long time since I have made a Z fold card.

When I chose to use the BY THE DOCK BUNDLE, I knew that I wanted have panels and some pop out elements.

I think this card will be version one because I can think of some changes that I want to make.

That’s one of the things I enjoy with card making. You can explore a design idea and if you’re not 100% happy, you use it as a way to refine and develop your skills.

This card essentially uses only three colours: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz and Seaside Spray. These colours are reflected in the TROPICAL OASIS DSP.

I have been using the BRAIDED BURLAP TRIM so much recently – I love its texture and colour.

The ‘water’ has been dry embossed to create a wavy effect.

I don’t make many masculine cards, except for family members, so this bundle ‘forced’ me to go beyond what I tend to make. I think I’ll give this card to my brother for his father-in-law’s birthday.

Thanks for dropping by …. happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I used to create this card. If you live in Australia, you can order through me.

Product List

By The Dock Bundle (English) [153817] $73.75	By The Bay Cling Stamp Set [149739] $0.00	Dockside Dies [151618] $44.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00
High Seas 3D Embossing Folder [149577] $17.00	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $20.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25
Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $15.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $15.50
5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $14.00	Linen Thread [104199] $8.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes [106589] $13.00