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

 

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
3. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
4. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
5. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
6. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
7. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
8. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
9. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
10. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
11. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
12. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
14. Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
15. Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
16. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
17. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
18. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
19. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
20. Jill Killeen at Killeen House Studio
21. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
22. Roseanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
23. Leah O’Brien at Stamping by the Bay
24. Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
25. Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
26. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
27. Sue Becker at RnR Stamping

 

 

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Product List for Spring Wreath Birthday Card (CLICK ON ANY PRODUCT TO SHOP ONLINE):

Accented Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146681] $20.00	Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760] $22.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $8.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Uninked Stampin’ Spots [141822] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [103033] $3.75	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148048] $9.00	Night Of Navy 1/2″ Gingham Ribbon [144232] $7.50	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00
Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $7.00	Grid Paper [130148] $11.75	Small Grid Paper [149621] $6.50	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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