Oh I love this stamp set - Painted Seasons

I can't stop playing with this stunning stamp set bundle.  I just love the 3D effect of the DisINKtive stamps and the fabulous creations you can make throughout the seasons with Painted Seasons.  As you've probably read here before it is a stamp set that comes free with a pack of designer papers when you place an order of £90 this month.  You can also, perhaps as part of your £90 order, purchase a set of coordinating dies to go along with the stamps. 

In my card today I used the soon to retire Berry Burst, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist inks from Stampin' Up! 2017 - 2019 in colours. I will really miss these gorgeous colours and if you want to carry on using yours or haven't ventured into this bunch of in colours you will need to act soon. They will sell out as the end of the annual catalogue approaches.  The ribbon is Berry Burst with a silver edge which just makes the flowers pop more.  I wrapped it around my designed layer before sticking to the base card and then instead of a bow to secure it I added a small amount of snail behind the designed layer before then tying white bakers twine around the two ends of the ribbon.  It's a less bulky way of adding ribbon, but a little more fiddly.  Quick tip tie the bakers twine in a double knot before adding the bow loops. 

I mentioned the free pack of papers and have used the subtle side of one piece to fill the aperture I created by using the Stitched Rectangle dies.  It creates a super background for my floral spray.  I've also used the Well Said Stampin' Up! set to create the sentiment which is heat embossed in white powder onto black card.  I hand cut these out and added with mini stampin' dimensionals. 

Another quick tip is to get a softer shade of the darker green leaves be sure to stamp off on scrap paper or whisper white for diecutting later for another project. I felt that the full power of the Tranquil Tide for this card would have been a little overpowering. 

Regular readers know I like a bit of bling so there's the ribbon and some gold metallic pearls too.

Happy Friday All and have a fantabulous weekend.

Zoe x

ps Love all these products consider the Stampin' Up! starter kit and you can currently get £170 minimum for your join fee of £99.  For more details please email me or visit the join link above.
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