Welcome to the Pals’ March Blog Hop. We’re so glad you’re here because “Spring has Sprung” – at least on our blog hop if not outside! Our Design Team created beautiful projects to inspire you. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I’m excited to share a fun technique to make a simple spring wreath birthday card.
Several friends and family members have birthdays this month so I need quite a few birthday cards. The Stamparatus makes it quick & easy to mass produce! I attended a wreath builder workshop a few weeks ago (with Gina K of Gina K Designs) and absolutely fell in love with the wreath builder technique. I decided to make my own wreath builder template. I used the Stampin’ Up! Grid Paper and Layering Squares Framelits to cut the template. I started with a piece of 5 x 5 grid paper and used the lines to help me line up the die. I used the largest square and cut it twice. First I cut a straight square then I centered the die on top in a diamond and cut it again. I can use this template over and over again!
I used the same Layering Square die to cut my Whisper White cardstock to stamp my wreath design. I placed the square piece in my template. Next, I placed the small flower from the Accented Blooms stamp set on the cardstock piece where I wanted it and closed the Stamparatus so it stuck to the plate.
I prefer to use the ink spots when I use the Stamparatus. I have most colors from the Paper Pumpkin kits; however, if you don’t have them you can use the classic stamp pads or purchase Uninked Stampin’ Spots from my online store and use ink refills to make whatever colors you want. I bought a few Uninked Spots for some missing colors I needed and it’s simple to do plus they save space and $. Win! Win!
To make the wreath just turn the paper to the right and secure in the template, stamp, and repeat all the way around (going from square to diamond).
I added the sentiment by placing the stamp in the center of the wreath then closed the second plate on top of the Stamparatus to secure it. I inked it up and closed the plate. I love having the option to use both plates! I don’t have to remove my stamps so I’ll be ready to make more wreaths quick & easy without having to place the stamp again. I know it’s all lined up and good to go!
Another great feature of the Stamparatus is you can flip the plate over and use both sides! And that’s exactly what I did to add the sentiment for the inside.
I used my Stampin’ Blends to color the flowers and leaves.
Finishing the card was simple. My card base is 4 1/4 x 11 Night of Navy scored at 5 1/2 for a side fold card. The Daffodil Delight layer measures 4 x 5 1/4 and is embossed with the Lovely Floral Embossing Folder. I wrapped Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon around the embossed layer and secured it on the back before adhering it to the card base. I tied a simple knot on top with another piece of ribbon. The wreath is layered with a Navy scallop square and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I embossed the envelope to coordinate. This is one of my favorite color combinations.
Check back tomorrow to see how I changed it up a bit when I made a little boo boo! Often I like my “oops!” just as much! Many different stamps will work to make wreath designs. You can bet I will be making more! See what you have and give it a try. I’ve listed the product links below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 10, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “Families First” projects. Don’t miss the fun!
Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
- Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Jill Killeen at Killeen House Studio
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Roseanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
- Leah O’Brien at Stamping by the Bay
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
- Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
- Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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You go girl! Again, a FABULOUS POST and you are just the BEST to take the time to show all of the steps for this process!
Trust me, I know it takes a BUNCH of time to add all of the details and I know that I sooooo appreciate the detail work of your posts!
Super job and this is another reason why I adore little images like you used…just look at the masterpiece you made….thanks for the inspiration and the tutorial….
Oh Jeanie this is so pretty. You make it look easy but I am sure it took time. A very special person will be getting this card.
I can’t imagine your boo boo!?
Have a blessed day.
🙂
WOW, love your technique for making your own wreath builder.
I love this technique, and you made a fabulous card. The little flower ends up as a delicate looking wreath. So pretty!
OH Jeanie, I just LOVE these colors! A fantastic cards as always! Miss your face.
You are so clever to make your own wreath template. Love the embossing on your beautiful card. Have a great day!
A beautiful card, Jeanie! I love these wreath cards and your colors just scream, “Spring!”
What a great card! The color combo is a perfect Spring shout out. Thank you so much for the instructions for this. I can’t wait to try it.
Wow… you have more patience than I do! Wonderful wreath and great choice of colors!
Jeanie, This is a beautiful wreath on your birthday card! Thank you for the demonstration!
Brilliantly explicit instructions. I love your generosity in sharing the the “how’s” of your designs. The card is charming, too. Such happy colors! So glad you were hopping.
Love your springy card! I just saw the video from Gina K on the wreath building and will need to try this. I am not sure if I want to try and make my own template – I don’t know if I even have the layering squares in my collection. Either way, on my To Do List as this is fabulous. I love the happy colors as well as the embossing and that ribbon! Well done.
This is a stunning card and an amazing tutorial! I love this technique and appreciate you took the time to share it!
Jeanie, what an awesome idea to share! I love how you made the wreath and the colors of this card are so Springy 😉 It is beautifully decorated. Thanks for sharing.
Love, love this card Jeanie! Hope you don’t mind if I CASE it! 🙂 This would be a great card to do in a Stamparatus class too.
Very pretty, Jeanie! I’m going to have to dig out my template for the Stamparatus!
Beautiful and in one of my all time favorite color combinations too!
Jeanie, you are so awesomely talented and amazing! TFS your wreath builder template!
Look at you…coming up with your own wreath template. If only you thought of it before Gina, you’d be rich! I love the sweet wreath and the way you adapted those stamps to create it. Great color combination…it’s one of my favorites.
Wonderful card and a great technique! Very pretty card for Spring!