Happy Technique Tuesday!!! These fun cards use a two-tone ink technique that is fun and easy to recreate!!! Check it out!!!

I am loving these Spring colors and that fun plaid look that will be perfect for any season with a color switch! Which color combination would you use?!? Check out these instructions for the You’re Amazing Plaid Card!

MEASUREMENTS:

Basic White Cardstock:
Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Layer: 2-1/4″ x 5″
Scrap Piece: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Greeting: 2-1/8″ x 1/4″

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fold the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock in half to create the card base.
2. Ink one half of an Uninked Stampin’ Spot with Pretty in Pink and the other half with Daffodil Delight Ink. Drag the ink pad across the Basic White Cardstock layer vertically and horizontally to form a plaid pattern.
3. Stamp the flower and leaves image in Pretty in Pink and Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock scrap piece.
4. Punch it out using the 2″ Circle Punch, then adhere it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink on the Basic White Cardstock strip and adhere it to the card front.
6. Embellish with In Color Flat Pearls as desired!

Give this fun two-tone ink technique a try! Need some supplies? I have listed them below for easy shopping! Don’t forget that all orders of $40 or more (before tax and shipping) earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and orders of $75 or more (before tax and shipping earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks as well as Laura’s Free Gift of the Month!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

A Round Of Hellos Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167227]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad [163807]
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [119672]	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [163816]	Uninked Stampin' Spots [141822]	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782]
2024 2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165266]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

It’s Technique Tuesday and I have a good one for you today! If you really want to create a WOW card, check out this Fun Flaps card that you can create with any die! This card uses the Pop Up Petals Bundle!

Step 1: Die cut a square using the Stylish Shapes Dies (or any image you wish) and position the plates so the top edge isn’t cut (this leaves it attached as a flap). Then, use a ruler and the Take Your Pick tool (stylus end) to score the fold line at the top.

Step 2: Stamp the vase in the center of the square and die cut it to create the peek-through window. Adhere the stamped vase to the card base (align it with the vase cutout).

Step 3: Stamp and color the die-cut pieces and adhere them to the card base. Mount the Basic White Cardstock layer to the card front using Foam Adhesive Strips.

What do you think? Will you give it a try? I hope you do! Let me know in the comments below if you do and if you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Pop Up Petals Bundle (English) [168010]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165175]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Take Your Pick [144107]

Using letters on your card to create a fun greeting is super cool! The POP of the greeting stands out! Have you ever tried coloring the letters?!?! Check out these TWO alphabet fun cards!!!

Card Measurements:
Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Thick Cardstock (large panel): 5” x 3-1/2”
Basic White Thick Cardstock (small panel): 4-1/2” x 3”

Instructions:

1. Score 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold in half to create your card base!
2. Die cut the letters and apply a thin layer of glue to the back. Let dry until tacky.
3. Place the letters on the smallest card panel. Ink blend and stamp over the letters and onto the panel.
4. Remove the letters to reveal the “Thank you” sentiment. (Save the letters to make the second card.)
5. Adhere the smaller card panel to the larger panel, then to the card base.
6. Add embellishments.

Use the leftover letters to create this fun card! How fun is that to create 2 cards with 1 technique?! I love it! Will you be giving this alphabet fun technique a try?! Check out the supplies listed below so you can create this exact card!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163514]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad

[163807]

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

[165286]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Opal Rounds Assortment

[163298]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Alphabet Dies

[162934]

I have been having so much fun with the Extraordinary Flora Stamp Set, coordinating Dies and Washi Tape! Unfortunately the Washi Tape keeps going unavailable because you all are loving it so much too! Don’t worry though because I am sharing two fun projects using just the stamps and dies!

For the Congratulations Card, check out the tutorial below!

MEASUREMENTS:
Lost Lagoon Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Very Vanilla Cardstock panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece: 3-1/2″ x 6″
Very Vanilla Cardstock strip: 3/8″ x 2-1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS:
~ Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Then die
cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
~ Next, stamp the floral image from Extraordinary Flora twice in Lost Lagoon ink on the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock panel. Color the floral images using a Blender Pen and Lost Lagoon ink. Adhere the panel to the card. TIP: Squeeze your closed ink pad to create a pool of color in the lid. If you prefer to keep your ink pad clean, press a Clear Block into your ink pad and use that as your color palette! Dip your Blender Pen in the ink and let the coloring begin!

~ Then die cut the largest square shape from the 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Lost Lagoon Two-Tone Cardstock scrap piece using Stylish Shapes Dies. Next, cut down the top and bottom to 1-3/4″ so that the stitched edge shows only on the sides. Adhere it to the card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!
~ Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on the 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ Very Vanilla Cardstock strip. Adhere it to the Lost Lagoon piece.
~ Stamp floral images in Pecan Pie ink on the 3-1/2″ x 6″ Very Vanilla Cardstock scrap piece. Die cut the floral images and adhere a few of them to the card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I just love flowers and these Extraordinary Flora cards make me happy! You could create this same card in a different color too! Which color would you use? Let me know in the comments below! I think Highland Heather would be stunning!

Check out all of the supplies listed below and click ADD ALL TO CART for quick and simple shopping! Just for you I added in the Washi Tape even though it isn’t used in these cards but you are going to want it because it’s fabulous too!!! Don’t forget that orders of $40 or more earn you Fabulous Friends Club Perks! Woot Woot!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English)

[165245]

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

Lost Lagoon 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166658]

Lemon Lolly 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166659]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

Antique Pearls

[164679]

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

[165269]