This Congratulations card features the Serene Garden bundle from Stampin' Up! and was created using a combination of Tranquil Tide and Pool Party inks and paper.  The Framelits in the bundle offers dies that cut but also one that embosses the pattern onto your card.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Set:  Serene Garden

-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Flourishing Phrases
-Dies: Garden Scene Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits
-Inks: Tranquil Tide
-Stampin' Blends: Pool Party Set
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Pool Party, Whisper White
-Other:  Sponge Daubers, Tear & Tape, Wink of Stella
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Use sponge dauber & Tranquil Tide ink to cover the WW top mat with background ink.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the flower & leaf stamps from Serene Garden in Tranquil Tide ink as shown.
--Die Cut the lower right corner section (this removes some of the leaves so the Tranquil Tide will show thru - it does not cut out the piece).  You can also use the 2nd die to emboss the pattern.
--Color the flowers with Pool Party Stampin' Blends set.
--Stamp the dove on a piece of Pool Party CS with TT ink and die cut.
--Pop-up the dove using dimensionals.
--Stamp the sentiment on a piece of WW CS with TT ink.
--Die cut the sentiment using the 2 piece frame from Bunch of Banners.
--Die cut a 2nd frame from a scrap of TT CS.
--Attach the outer section to the inner section using Tear & Tape on the back.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals.
---Attach White Mat to TT Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.
--Apply Wink of Stella to flowers (optional).

This Holiday Card features the Deer from the new Dashing Deer Bundle available September 5th, from the new 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  The deer die cuts are combined with the pine tree from Lovely As a Tree stamp set.  I am sure this will be one of the most popular bundles from the new catalog.  This is a A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Set:  Dashing Deer, Lovely As A Tree
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Nature Sings
-Dies: Detailed Deer Thinlits (available Sept. 5th, 2018)
-Inks:  Balmy Blue, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
-Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Mossy Meadow Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the tree from Lovely As A Tree in Mossy Meadow Ink using 1st & 2nd generation stamping.
--Use sponge daubers and Balmy Blue ink to shade the background.
--Stamp the sentiment using Early Espresso ink.
--Stamp a scrap of Crumb Cake CS with Deer from Dashing Deer using Soft Suede ink.
--Die Cut the deer using Detailed Deer Thinlits.
--Pop-up the deer onto the white mat as indicated using mini dimensionals.
--Attach White Mat to Mossy Meadow  Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

This Love What You Do card uses the stamp set of the same name from Stampin' Up!.  It features the coordinating DSP and a combination of Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron & Pool Party inks and papers  - and was inspired by a sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  Really quick & easy with measurements of the pieces I used in the directions provided on my website - see link below.  This is an A2 card.

Material List:

-Stamp Set:  Love What You Do

-Sentiment Stamp Set:  same
-Dies:  Stitched Shapes Framelits
-Inks:  Tranquil Tide, Pool Party
-Other:  Banner Triple Punch
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron, Share What You Love DSP, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of WW to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.  Attach with Tape Runner.
--Cut piece of DSP: (3" x 3-1/2").
--Mat on a piece of Tranquil Tide: (3-1/4" x 3-3/4").
--Cut a piece of Whisper White: (2-1/2" x 3").
--Stamp the WW with the background image in Pool Party ink.
--Then stamp the flower image in Tranquil Tide ink.
--Mat the flower on a piece of Tranquil Tide: (2-3/4 x 3-1/4")
--Place DSP mat on WW top mat as shown with tape runner.
--Cut a (1"x- 4") strip of Mint Macaron, flag the end using Banner Triple Punch,  attach with tape runner as shown & trim to length if needed.
--Pop-up the flower mat as shown with dimensionals
--Stamp the a scrap of Whisper White with the sentiment in Tranquil Tide ink.
--Die Cut the sentiment with appropriately sized oval from Stitched Shapes Framelits.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals, as shown.
--Attach Tranquil Tide Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

This is the 4th card in a series of Blended Seasons cards using the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up! (only available until August 31, 2018 or while supplies last).  For this Wishing You All The Best card I used a combination of Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive for the color scheme, heat embossed the flower stamp and then fussy cut the image & popped it up on top of a frame made using the Stitched Season Framelits Dies.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons

-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Blended Seasons
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Inks:  Versamark, Rich Razzleberry
-Stampin' Blends:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White
-Embellishments:  Enamel Shapes, Wink of Stella
-Other:  Detailed Trio Punch, Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Piece of Rich Razzleberry for the Frame
-Piece of Whisper White to Stamp the Flowers

Directions:

--Cut the bottom mat to size per list.

--Use the Detailed Trio punch for the cuts in the 4 corners of the bottom mat.
--Die Cut a piece of Rich Razzleberry using the 2 largest frames from the Stitched Seasons Framelits.  Cut largest first. Be sure to center the 2nd cut.
--Attach the frame to the center of the bottom mat.
--Dust a piece of WW with Embossing Buddy.
--Stamp the flower onto a sheet of Whisper White with Versamark ink.
--Sprinkle the embossed design with Silver embossing powder.
--Heat set the embossing powder with Heat Tool.
--Fussy cut the Flower.
--Color the flower with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Apply Wink of Stella to the flowers.
--Stamp the sentiment on the top inside of the frame with Rich Razzleberry ink.
--Pop-up the flowers with dimensionals.
--Attach Enamel shapes as shown.
--Attach Old Olive mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

This is my 3rd card in this series of Blended Seasons cards featuring the bundle from Stampin' Up!.  For this birthday card I stamped the flower onto a piece of Whisper White CS, fussy cut it and then colored it with Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive Stampin' Blends. Also used the Detailed Trio Punch on the corners of the WW top mat.  This is an A2 size card.  

Material List:

-Stamp Set: Blended Seasons

-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Sentiment Stamp Dies:  Celebrate You Thinlits
-Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
-Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
-Other:  Detailed Trio Punch
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pumpkin Pie Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of Daffodil Delight to die cut the sentiment.
-Scrap of Whisper White to Stamp the flower.

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Punch the 4 corners of the WW mat with Detailed Trio Punch.
--Die cut the WW with the largest frame from the Stitched Seasons Framelits dies - make sure you center it on the piece.
--Stamp the flower on a scrap piece of WW using Memento ink.
--Fussy cut the flower.
--Color the flower with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Die cut the Amazing die from a scrap of Daffodil Delight.
--Attach the WW top mat to the PP bottom mat with tape runner.
--Pop-up the stamped flower using dimensionals.
--Attach the sentiment with glue.
--Attach PP Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Here's another card featuring the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  This time I colored the flowers with Night of Navy, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends and die cut the shape with the die from the bundle.  Then I applied Wink of Stella to the flowers for that little bit of bling.  Have several more cards I am working on with this great stamp set which is only available until August 31, 2018.  I will post a few more in the next couple of days. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Set: Blended Seasons
-Sentiment Stamp Set:  Flourishing Phrases
-Dies: Stitched Seasons Framelits
-Inks: Blueberry Bushel, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White
-Embellishments: Enamel Shapes, Wink of Stella
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Blueberry Bushel Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp a piece of Whisper Whisper CS with the flower from Blended Seasons using Memento ink.
--Color the flower using Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Apply Wink of Stella to the flowers.
---Stamp the sentiment from Flourishing Phrases using Blueberry Bushel ink.
---Die Cut the flower using die from Stitched Seasons Framelits.
--Glue the die cut onto the Blueberry Bushel bottom mat as indicated.
--Attach the Enamel Shapes.
--Attach Blueberry Bushel Bottom Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

This Birthday Card features the Blended Seasons stamp set from Stampin' Up!, which is only available thru August 31, 2018 or while supplies last. I just got it this week and will be featuring it on my blog for the next few days. What a beautiful flower stamp.  I colored it with Stampin' Blend markers and was pleased with the outcome. This is an A2 size card. 

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Blended Seasons, Birthday Banners
-Dies: Lots of Labels Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits
-Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Stampin' Blends:  Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry,
Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
-Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette
-Embellishments:  Ribbon, Enamel Shapes
-Extras:  Tear & Tape
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pink Pirouette Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Rich Razzleberry White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Whisper White to stamp flowers
-Scrap piece of Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry for sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Stamp the flower stamp on a piece of Whisper White with Memento ink.
--Color the flowers with Stampin' Blends as shown.
--Die Cut the flower with the appropriately sized Lots of Labels framelit as shown.
--Stamp the sentiment from Birthday Banners on a scrap of Whisper White.
--Die cut the sentiment with the 2 piece die from Bunch of Banner Framelits, & then die cut a 2nd set from a scrap of Rich Razzleberry.
--Attach the Rich Razzleberry outline piece to the inner WW sentiment piece using Tear & Tape across the back to hold them together. 
-Attach the flower piece to the RR mat using tape runner as shown.
--Wrap a piece of scrap Ribbon around the bottom of the RR mat.
--Add a knotted bow with a glue dot as shown.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals as shown.
--Attach the Rich Razzleberry mat to the Pink Pirouette mat using tape runner.
--Attach the Enamel Shapes.
--Attach PP Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

This Thank You card was made using the August Paper Pumpkin kit, Blissful Blooms, from Stampin' Up!. This kit comes with stamps, an ink cube, card bases, envelopes and much more - to make 10 cards designed by the Paper Pumpkin team.  But this card is an alternative that I made based on a great layout from a card sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Paper Pumpkin Blissful Blooms
-Dies: Layering Oval Framelits, Stitched Label Framelits
-Inks:  Old Olive, Pineapple Punch, Black
-Cardstock: Pineapple Punch, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Whisper White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow -Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pineapple Punch Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Blackberry Bliss Banner: (1-1/2" x 4-3/4")
-3 DSP Pcs: Cut in order  (1"  x 3-1/4" )(1-1/2" x -3-1/4")(1"  x 3-1/4" )
-Old Olive Mats: 2 (1-1/8"  x 3-3/8" ) 1 (1-5/8"" x -3-3/8")
-Scraps of Whisper White & Blackberry Bliss for Flower Circles
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the bottom mat to size per list.
--Cut the DSP, Old Olive & Blackberry Bliss pieces per list.
--Glue the DSP to the Old Olive Mats.
--Flag cut the bottom of the Blackberry Bliss as shown.
--Stamp the flower from the kit in Pineapple Punch ink.  Stamp the centers with black ink.
--Die Cut the flowers using appropriately sized oval.
--Die Cut mats for the flowers using appropriately sized scalloped oval.
--Attach the Blackberry Bliss banner to Pineapple Punch base mat using tape runner as shown.
--Attach the DSP mats using tape runner as shown.
--Pop-up the flower circles using dimensionals as shown.
--Stamp a scrap of Whisper White with the sentiment.
--Die cut sentiment with label die from Stitched Label Framelits.
--Attach the sentiment using dimensionals.
--Attach Pineapple Punch Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

Here are a couple of other color schemes:

I made this Anniversary Card using the Lovely as a Tree stamp set by Stampin' Up!.   It features mirror image stamping which I saw on a You Tube video.  Once you stamp the images the background is sponged and the sentiment heat embossed.  This is an A2 size card.  Mirror Image stamping and card CASEd  from a video by Dawn Griffith.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Lovely As A Tree, Beautiful Bouquet

-Dies: None
-Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz
-Cardstock:  Marina Mist
-Embellishments:  Clear Embossing Powder
-Extra Tools:  Heat Tool, Silicone Craft Sheet, Sponge Daubers, Sponge Brayer
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Marina Mist Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Stamp the Trees onto the silicone craft sheet with Memento Black and then lay the craft sheet onto the WW card top mat - to create the mirror image on the bottom half of the card.
--Then stamp the Trees onto the top half of the card mat with the Memento ink- overlapping each other as shown.
--Apply background ink as follow, Pear Pizzazz with a sponge dauber in center, Marina Mist with a sponge brayer on the top, and Pool Party on the bottom with sponge daubers.
--The sentiment from Beautiful Bouquet was stamped with Memento ink and then embossed with clear embossing powder.
--Attach White Mat to Marina Mist Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

This Friendship card features the Petal Palette stamp set and coordinating Petals & More Thinlits Dies from Stampin' Up!.  One of the birds (blue) on the card requires stamping a reverse image.  I have used Flirty Flamingo and Dapper Denim cardstock and ink.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Petal Palette, Marbled

-Dies: Petals & More Thinlits, Layering Oval Framelits
-Inks:  Dapper Denim
-Cardstock:  Dapper Denim, Soft Sky, Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
-Embellishments:  Rhinestones, Enamel Shapes
-Extra Tools: Silicone Craft Sheet
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Dapper Denim A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Soft Sky Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scraps of Pear Pizzazz, Flirty Flamingo, Dapper Denim
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut a sheet of Dapper Denim in half (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") & fold in half for Card Base.
--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White top mat with the Marbled stamp using Soft Sky Ink.
--Stamp the bird from Petal Palette on a scrap piece of Flirty Flamingo CS using Flirty Flamingo ink.  Die cut using the coordinating Thinlit.
--Die cut a 2nd bird from a scrap piece of Dapper Denim.  Turn over the piece and then stamp a mirror image of the bird using Dapper Denim ink & Silicone Craft Sheet. 
--Stamp the sentiment on a scrap piece of Whisper White CS using Dapper Denim ink, and then die cut using appropriately sized oval from Layering Ovals Framelits.
--Die cut an appropriately sized scalloped oval from a scrap of Flirty Flamingo using Layering Oval Framelits and glue under the stamped oval.
--Die cut the 3 branch/leaves sets from scraps of Pear Pizzazz.
--Then die cut a 2nd set of the flowers branches - 1 from a scrap piece of  Dapper Denim, the other from Flirty Flamingo - to be used to fill in  the flowers as shown..
--Glue the 3 branch/leaves sets onto the top mat as shown.
--Glue in the colored sections of the flowers.
--Pop-up the birds and the sentiment ovals using dimensionals.
--Attach some Enamel Shapes as shown & also rhinestones for eyes on the 2 birds..
--Attach White Mat to Soft Sky Bottom Mat & then both to the Dapper Denim Card Base using tape runner.

Mirror image:  Stamp image on Silicone Craft Sheet & then lay the stamped image onto your cardstock to create the reverse image or the cardstock onto the stamped image - whichever works best for you.

Another quick and easy card layout.  This Note card features the new Rooted in Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up! and the coordinating Natures Poem DSP.  Simply stamp the tree onto a scrap of Whisper White, die cut the oval shapes and strips of accent cardstock, attach all & you are done.  I love this greeting from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set as the card can be used for so many occasions.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Rooted in Nature, Flourishing Phrases

-Dies: Layering Ovals Framelits
-Inks:  Tranquil Tide
-Cardstock:  Natures Poem DSP, Mint Macaron, Soft Suede, Whisper  White
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Soft Suede Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scraps of Mint Macaron, Soft Suede,  Natures Poem DSP, Whisper White

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Stamp the Sentiment from Flourishing Phrases on the top WW mat with Tranquil Tide ink as shown.
--Stamp the tree from Rooted in Nature on a scrap of Whisper White and die cut with appropriately sized oval.
--Die cut an appropriately sized scalloped oval from Mint Macaron.
--Glue the Tree oval onto the Mint Macaron oval.
--Cut a strip of Natures Poem DSP (5" x 1-1/4"), attach to top mat as shown using tape runner.
--Cut a strip of Soft Suede (1/2" x 3-3/4"), attach to top mat as shown using tape runner.
--Pop-up the matted ovals with dimensionals as shown.
--Stamp the xx  on Whisper White CS, and the xxx  CS.
--Attach White Mat to Soft Suede Bottom Mat & then both to the Card Base using tape runner.

Christmas Card featuring Star of Light stamp set and coordinating Starlight Thinlits from Stampin' Up!.  I got this set at the end of last year but didn't get to using it so wanted to try it out.  This card was so easy to make because you stamp directly onto the card and then just need 2 die cuts.  And I just love the results.  Definitely will be using this set for some of my cards this year. And great news - its still available in the 18-19 Annual Catalog.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Star of Light

-Dies: Starlight Thinlits
-Inks:  Night of Navy
-Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
-Embellishments:  Rhinestones
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Night of Navy Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap Pieces of Silver Glimmer Paper & Night of Navy

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Die cut the solid star from the a scrap of Silver Glimmer paper.
--Die cut the upper star from a scrap of Night of Navy.
--Glue the Night of Navy star onto the silver star.
--Stamp the trail of stars stamp, the 5 small stars, and the sentiment onto the Whisper White top mat with Night of Navy ink as shown.
--Glue the large star as shown.
--Attach a rhinestone to the center of each of the small stars.
--Attach White Mat to Night of Navy bottom mat & then both to the card base using tape runner.

Here's another card using the Lovely Floral Embossing folder from Stampin' Up!.  This time I used Stampin' Blend markers to color the embossed vellum and then attached it to the card mat with the colored side down.  You get a softer look where it is colored,  compared to when you place it with the colored side up.  I added my new favorite Happy Birthday sentiment from Blow Out the Candles stamp set, which I cut out using the coordinating Candles and Confetti dies.  This is an A2 size card. 

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Blow Out the Candles
-Dies: Candle & Confetti Framelits
-Inks: Blueberry Bushel
-Cardstock:  Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Vellum
-Embellishments: Scrap Piece of a coordinating ribbon
-Blends:  Light Night of Navy, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Rich Razzleberry, & Light Old Olive 

-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Blueberry Bushel Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Vellum Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Insert the Vellum top mat in the embossing folder and run thru Big Shot.
--Color the largest center flower with the Light Night of Navy SB on the underneath side of the vellum.
--Continue to color the 2 large flowers with the Dark Daffodil Delight SB,  the small flowers with the Dark Rich Razzleberry SB, the leaves and branches with the Light Old Olive SB - all on the underneath side of the vellum.
-Attach the vellum to the Blueberry Bushel bottom mat with colored side down using Mini Glue Dots - placing them under the larger flower pieces, and where the sentiment and ribbon will be placed, so they aren't visible
--Stamp the Birthday sentiment from Blow Out the Candle stamp set on a scrap piece of Whisper White.
--Die Cut the sentiment using the die from Candles & confetti Framelits.
--Thread a scrap of coordinating ribbon thru the die cut, apply dimensionals to the back of the sentiment to adhere to Blueberry Bushel mat & then tape ends of the ribbon to the back of the mat.
--Attach Blueberry Bushel Mat to the card Base using tape runner.

This card features the tree stamps from the new Rooted in Nature stamp set by Stampin' Up!.  I colored the card background with the new Coastal Cabana ink and then stamped the trees with Tranquil Tide ink.  The snow was stamped and heat embossed with white embossing powder. This is an A2 size card. 

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Rooted in Nature, Labels to Love, PP Nov 2017

-Punch:  Everyday Labels
-Inks: Tranquil Tide, Coastal Cabana, Versamark
-Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Whisper White
Embellishments:  White Embossing Powder
-Other Tools:  Sponge Brayer, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Use a sponge brayer to apply Coastal Cabana ink to the Whisper White top mat.
--Then stamp the mat with the trees from Rooted in Nature using Tranquil Tide ink. Use 1st & 2nd generation stamping.
--For the snow effect I used a stamp that I bought locally and stamped it several times to cover the surface of the card using Versamark ink - but any dotted type stamp you have could work. (Use embossing buddy on surface of card before stamping)
--Apply the white embossing powder and heat set.
--Stamp the label frame from the Labels to Love stamp set on a scrap of Whisper White.
--Then stamp the Let it Snow sentiment from the Nov2017 Paper Pumpkin Back in Plaid in the center of the frame.
--Punch the sentiment out using the Everyday Label punch..
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals.
--Attach White Mat to Tranquil Tide  Mat & then both to the card base using tape runner.

This card features the Waterfront & Rooted in Nature stamp sets from Stampin' Up!.  First I sponged the background, then stamped the mountain images (1st & 2nd generation stamping), shaded the edges and mountains with sponged daubers, and stamped the tree image on the top of all with archival black ink.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Waterfront, Rooted in Nature

-Dies: None
-Inks: Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Archival Black, White Craft
-Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
-Embellishments: Wink of Stella
-Extra Tools: Sponge Brayer and Sponge Daubers
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Elegant Eggplant Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Start by applying a coat of Marina Mist to the bottom 3rd of the Whisper White top mat using the sponge brayer (or sponge daubers).
--Next apply a coat of Perfect Plum to the top 1/3 of the mat using the sponge brayer.
--Stamp the middle of the mat with the mountain stamp from the Waterfront stamp set in Elegant Eggplant using 1st & 2nd generation stamping as shown.
--Use Night of Navy ink with a sponge dauber to shade the sky and the mountains. 
--When everything is dry stamp the tree from Rooted in Nature where shown.  When dry apply Wink of Stella to the tree.
--Then I applied some white craft ink with the edge of a sponge dauber to the top of the mountains.
--Continue shading/sponging until satisfied with your card.
--Attach White Mat to Elegant Eggplant bottom mat & then both to the card Base using tape runner.

This card features one of the tree stamps in the new Rooted in Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up! and the coordinating Nature's Poem DSP, combined with Cajun Craze and Tranquil Tide cardstock and ink.  The design was based on a card sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Rooted in Nature, Colorful Seasons
-Dies:  Layered Oval Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits
-Inks: Tranquil Tide, Versamark
-Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Nature's Poem DSP, Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Glitter Paper
-Embellishments:  Nature's Twine
-Extra Tools:  Banner Triple Punch, Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy
-Basics: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Tape Runner, Tombow Glue,   Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Scissors,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-DSP Mat:  (3" x 3-1/2")
-Cajun Craze Mat:  (3-1/4" x 3-3/4")
-DSP Banner Tag: (1-1/2" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap of Tranquil Tide for stamped Oval
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

- -Cut the Tranquil Tide bottom mat, the Cajun Craze Mat, the DSP Mat & the DSP Tag to size per list.
--Use the Triple Banner Punch for the cut on the bottom of the tag.
--Attach the DSP Banner Tag to the Bottom mat as shown.
--Attach the DSP Mat to the Cajun Craze Mat with tape runner.
--Stamp the tree stamp from Rooted in Nature onto a scrap of Tranquil Tide with Versamark ink.
--Apply Silver Embossing Powder and heat with Heat Tool.
--Die Cut the tree with an appropriately sized oval framelit.
--Die cut the scalloped oval from glitter paper with the appropriately sized oval.
--Glue the tree oval onto the scalloped oval.
--Pop-up the ovals onto the DSP/Cajun Craze mat with dimensionals.
--Attach this mat to the bottom mat with tape runner.
--Stamp a scrap of Whisper White using the Thinking of You stamp from the Colorful Seasons set with Tranquil Tide Ink.
--Die cut the sentiment with die from Bunch of Banners Framelits.
--Popup the sentiment with dimensionals and attach to bottom of card.
--Wrap the twine around the bottom mat and tape the ends to the back.
--Attach Tranquil Tide Mat to the card base using tape runner.

This Amazing You card was created using the Lovely Floral Embossing Folder from Stampin' UP!.  For this card I embossed on Vellum paper.  And then used Stampin' Write markers to color the design.  It looks like Velvet.  The folder pattern is so versatile.  It is also great to emboss on foil paper or on a previous card here I applied ink to the inside of the folder before embossing on white cardstock.  This is an A2 size card.

Material  List:

-Stamp Sets:  none
-Dies:  Celebrate You Thinlits
-Markers:: Tranquil Tide & Elegant Eggplant Markers*
-Cardstock:  Tranquil Tide, Vellum
-Embellishments:  rhinestones, enamel shapes
-Extra Tools:  Lovely Floral Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Vellum Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scraps of Elegant Eggplant for sentiment die cuts

Directions:

- -Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Insert the Vellum top mat in the embossing folder and run thru Big Shot.
--Color the larger flowers with Indigo Blue marker on the top side of the vellum.
--Color the smaller flowers with Elegant Eggplant marker on the top side of the vellum.
--Attach the vellum mat to the Tranquil Tide using Adhesive Dots.  I placed them under sections of the larger flowers, and then in the corners and edges which I covered with the enamel shapes (as they will otherwise show thru the vellum.
--Apply Wink of Stella to the flower center.
--Attach Rhinestones and Enamel Shapes as needed.
--Glue the sentiment die cuts as shown.

This "Beautiful Day" card was created using the High Tide stamp set, combined with the die cut chairs from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits to create a nice summer scene of a day at the beach.  The Thinlits combine with the Colorful Seasons stamp set which is one of my favorites. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  High Tide, Eastern Beauty
-Dies: Seasonal Layers Thinlits
-Inks: Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, Garden Green, Basic Gray,  White Craft Ink, Versamark
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White
-Embellishments:  Silver Embossing Powder
-Extra Tools:  Sponge Brayer, Sponge Daubers, Heat Tool
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Sahara Sand Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scraps of  Whisper White to die cut chairs, and to use for masking.

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Take a scrap of white cardstock and tear a curvy shape to use for a mask. Save both sections.
--Attach with curve side down, leaving bottom 1/3 of card for ink.
--Use a sponge brayer to apply Sahara Sand on the bottom third. Leave the mask in place
--Use the other half of the torn cardstock mask and position it for the water section of the card. 
--Use the sponge brayer to apply Marina Mist ink to this center section.
--Remove the 2 masks.
-Then use the sponge brayer to apply Soft Sky ink to the top section. --then use sponge daubers with Whisper White craft ink in this area to do some shading of the sky.
--Stamp using the sand stamp with Sahara Sand ink & the grass stamp with Garden Green Ink, and the seagulls with Basic Gray ink.
--Stamp the sentiment from Eastern Beauty with Versamark ink, apply silver embossing powder and heat emboss.
--Die Cut the 2 Adirondack style chairs using the Seasonal Layer Framelits.  Apply with glue,  positioning as shown.
--Attach White Mat to Sahara Sand Bottom Mat & then both to the card Base using tape runner.

This Get Well card features the new Healing Hugs stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  There are several great "get well" type sentiments in the set.  And I  love the detailed leaf stamp. I used Tranquil Tide and Rich Razzleberry inks and cardstock.  The card was based on a sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Healing Hugs

-Dies: none
-Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Tranquil Tide
-Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Tranquil Tide, (2) Pcs. Coordinating DSP, Whisper White
-Embellishments: none
-Extra Tools: none
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Tranquil Tide Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Flower  Mat:  (2-1/2" x 3-3/4") finished size
-Rich Razzleberry Mats:  (2-3/4" xx 4"), (1" x 2-7/8')
-DSP Tags are each (1-1/2" x 4") (1-1/2" x 3-1/2")
-Scrap piece of Whisper White for sentiment: (2-3/4" x 3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the Tranquil Tide bottom mat to size per list.

--Cut the 2 Rich Razzleberry mats to size per list.
--Stamp the flower in Rich Razzleberry ink, the leaves in Tranquil Tide ink on a scrap of Whisper White.  Then trim to finished size per list.
--Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White in Rich Razzleberry ink.  Trim to size per list.
--Mat the flower panel and the sentiment onto the Rich Razzleberry mats.
--Cut the two DSP tags to width and then flag cut the bottoms.
--Attach the Tranquil Tide mat to the Card base using Tape Runner.
--Attach the 2 tags, positioning as shown, using tape runner.
--Attach the flower mat and sentiment, positioning as shown, using tape runner.

Here's another card using the new Botanical Bliss stamp set and coordinating Botanical Tags Thinlits from Stampin Up!.  I have used Pear Pizzazz, Balmy Blue, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow for the colors and really liked the combination.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Botanical Bliss

-Dies: Botanical Tags Thinlits, Stitched Labels Thinlits, Stitched Shape Framelits
-Inks: Mossy Meadow
-Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Balmy Blue, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White
-Embellishments: Wink of Stella
-Extra Tools: Petal Burst Embossing Folder, Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive Stampin Blends
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Pear Pizzazz Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Scrap: 1 strip of Balmy Blue 3/4" x 5"
-Scraps of Balmy Blue to die cut square mat
-Scraps of Rich Razzleberry to cut branches
-Scrap piece of Old Olive to stamp the sentiment
-Scrap of Whisper White to cut tag

Directions:

--Cut the Pear Pizzazz bottom mat per list.  Emboss using the Petal Burst Embossing Folder.

--Die Cut a piece of Balmy Blue using the largest square die in the Stitched Framelits set.
--Cut the strip of Balmy Blue & use the die from the Stitched Label Framelits to apply the stitched edges.
--Die Cut a scrap of Whisper White using the bird tag die from Botanical Tags Thinlits. Trim. Color with Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive Stampin Blends as shown. Apply Wink of Stella to the 2 birds.
--Die Cut the 2 branches from scraps of Rich Razzleberry.
--Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Old Olive using Mossy Meadow ink.
--Use the label Framelit from Stitched Labels set to die cut your sentiment.
--Glue the Old Olive bottom mat onto the card base using tape runner.
--Attach the Balmy Blue strip to bottom mat with tape runner as shown.
--Glue the tag to the Balmy Blue Square and then glue the square to the bottom mat as shown.
--Pop-up the sentiment using dimensionals.
--Glue the branches as shown.

This Thank You card was created using the Daisy Delight stamp set and coordinating Daisy Punch from Stampin' Up!.  I have used one of this year's new inks, Color Me Clover, the new 2018-2020 In Color 6x6 Designer Series Paper pack, & a card layout sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Materials:

-Stamp Sets:  Daisy Delight
-Punch:  Daisy Punch
-Dies: None
-Inks: Call Me Clover
-Cardstock:  Call Me Clover, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, 2018-20 In Color DSP
-Embellishments: Gold Faceted Gems
-Extra Tools: None
-Basics: Adhesive Tape Runner, Scissors, Tombow Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer,  Big Shot
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Mint Macaron Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-3 Strips: 1 each 1-1/4" x 5" DSP, 1-1/2 "x 5" Call Me Clover,
3/4" x 5" DSP
-Mint Macaron Top Mat:  (2-1/2" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap pieces of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment & daisies.

Directions:

--Cut the top mat, bottom mats & 3 strips to size per list.
--Stamp  6 daisies on the Whisper White scraps with Call Me Clover ink.  Assemble the daisies.
--Stamp the Thank You sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White - trim to length and width desired and flag cut one end.  (My piece is 3" x 7/8")
--Adhere the Mint Macaron Bottom mat to the card base using Tape Runner.
--Adhere the 3 strips to the Bottom mat (in order left to right as listed) using Tape Runner or Glue as desired.
--Glue the Mint Macaron Top mat as indicated, centering on the card.
--Glue the 3 daisies as shown and apply faceted gems to the center of each.
--Glue the sentiment as shown.

I finally had some extra time last week to work on my June Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up! - Broadway Star.  I found some wonderful alternatives on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club on Facebook and on Pinterest.  The first one (blue Shaker Card) was inspired by a card by Christine Miller.  The one with the birthday cake was inspired by SuNN Stampin. 

And following are several others.

This Thank You Card features the Floral Phrases stamp set by Stampin' Up!.  It is quick and easy and yet I love the results.   I have used the retired Sweet Sugarplum ink and cardstock - but any of your favorite colors could be substituted.  This is an A2 size card.  Based on a Card Sketch by Dawn Griffith.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Floral Phrases
-Dies: none
-Inks: Sweet Sugarplum
-Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Coordinating DSP, Whisper White
-Embellishments: none
-Extra Tools: none
-Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Sweet Sugarplum Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Coordinating DSP Top Mats:  2  pcs. (5" x 1-3/4")
-Mats: Whisper White (2-1/2" square)  Sweet Sugarplum (2-3/4" square)
-Scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp the sentiment

Directions:

--Cut the top mat, bottom mat & 2 square mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White mat with the floral stamp from floral phrases.  Line the stamp up on the diagonal center of the square and stamp it.  Rotate the square 180 degrees and stamp again.
--Attach the stamped square to the Sweet Sugarplum square using glue/tape runner.
--Stamp the sentiment onto a scrap piece of whisper white.  Finished size: 3-3/4" x 3/8"
--Glue the 2 pieces of coordinating DSP onto the Sweet Sugarplum Bottom Mat with tape runner.
-Pop-up the square mat on the center of the card as shown using dimensionals.
--Attach the sentiment strip toward the bottom of the card front as shown.
--Attach Sweet Sugarplum Mat to the Card Base using tape runner.

This Thank You card features Stampin' Up!'s Flourishing Phrases stamp set and their Layering Oval Framelits using Melon Mambo ink and cardstock.  It was designed based on a layout sketch provided by Dawn Griffith.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Flourishing Phrases

-Dies: Layering Ovals Framelits, Bloomin Hearts Thinlits, Candles & Confetti  Framelits
-Inks: Melon Mambo
-Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Pink Patterned DSP (of your choice), Whisper White
-Embellishments: Rhinestones, Ribbon (of your choice)
-Extra Tools:
Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")xx Melon Mambo Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White  Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4" )
-Scraps of Whisper White & Melon Mambo for oval shapes, small flowers and sentiment.

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Cut a strip of a coordinating DSP 4-3/4' x 2-3/4"
--Stamp the flower stamp on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock in Melon Mambo ink.  Cut with appropriately sized Layering Oval Framelits.
--Die cut an appropriately sized Melon Mambo scalloped Oval from the Layering Oval Framelits.
--Glue the 2 ovals together as shown.
--Die cut 3 of the small flowers from scraps of Melon Mambo CS using the die from Bloomin Hearts Thinlits. (You can substitute any other small flower shape.)
--Stamps the sentiment from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set on a scrap of Whisper White CS, as shown.  Die cut it with the tag die from Candles & Confetti Framelits and trim as shown.
--Thread a scrap piece of  coordinating white ribbon and put thru the holes in the tag as shown.
-- Cut a rectangular piece of Melon Mambo to mat the sentiment on.
--Attach the DSP and the Oval shapes to the WW CS as shown.
-- Wrap the ribbon attached to the sentiment around the WW top mat and glue/tape the ends to the back of the mat.
--Pop-up the 3 small flowers on the edge of the oval shape using mini dimensionals. Attach rhinestone to the flower centers.
--Attach White Mat to Melon Mambo bottom  Mat & then both to the card Base using tape runner.

This card features the new Botanical Bliss stamp set and the coordinating Botanical Tags Thinlits from Stampin' Up!.  I bought it to make gift tags but saw the die cut used directly on cards fronts, so thought I would try it. There are 2 other tag options in this set.  This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Botanical Bliss
-Dies: Botanical Tags Thinlits
-Inks: Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black
-Cardstock:  Old Olive, Calypso Coral & Whisper White
-Embellishments: Washi Tape, Wink of Stella
-Extra Tools: Calypso Coral and Old Olive Stampin' Blends, Detailed Trio Punch
-Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Old Olive  Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Calypso Coral Top Mat:  (2-3/4"  x 5-1/4" )
-Scraps of Whisper White for Die Cut

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Flag cut the bottom of the Calypso Coral Mat as shown.
--Die cut the tag from a scrap of Whisper White. Trim to length to fit the calypso coral top mat.  Then round the 2 lower corners with the Detailed Trio punch.
--Stamp the flower on the lower section of the tag with Memento ink as shown.
--Stamp the 2 branches with Old Olive ink as shown.
--Color the flower with Calypso Coral and Old Olive Stampin' Blends markers.
--Color the 2 birds at the top of the tag with Calypso Coral Stampin Blends & then apply Wink of Stella to them.
--Attach the die cut to the center of the Calypso Coral mat using glue.
--Attach Calypso Coral Mat to Old Olive Mat & then both to the card Base using tape runner.
--I applied 2 strips of coordinating Washi Tape to the edges of the bottom mat as shown.  (Or you could use twine or ribbon for this embellishment.)

CASEd from a card I saw on Pinterest by Kim Oliver.  Thanks Kim.

These 2 cards feature the new Floral Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!.  This is a quick and easy card to make.  I have embossed a sheet of Whisper White paper - but have added ink to the inside of the folder prior to embossing.  You can get different looks depending on how much ink you use.  I have used the new Lovely Lipstick ink color and cardstock for this A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Love What You Do
-Dies: Layering Oval Framelits
-Inks: Lovely Lipstick
-Cardstock:  Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White
-Embellishments:  Rhinestones, Ribbon
-Extra Tools: Lovely Floral Embossing Folder, Sponge Brayers
-Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner, Glue Dots or Tear & Tape
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Lovely Lipstick Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")
-Scrap pieces of Lovely Lipstick & Whisper White to stamp & mat the sentiment.

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Use a sponge brayer with Lovely Lipstick ink to coat the top inside of the Lovely Floral Embossing folder.  The color on the card mat will vary depending on how much ink you apply. See 2nd example below.
--Remove the mat from the folder and trim to approx. 3-3/4" x 3-1/2".
--Attach the cut mat to the top of the Lovely Lipstick bottom mat as shown.
--Stamp the sentiment onto a scrap piece of Lovely Lipstick CS.
--Die cut the sentiment and then a scalloped oval from a scrap piece of Whisper White for a mat.  Attach them with glue.
--Cut a piece of you favorite coordinating ribbon and attach as shown with glue dots or Tear & Tape.
--Attach the sentiment to the top of the piece of ribbon using dimensionals.
--Attach some rhinestones to the flowers as desired..
--Attach Lovely Lipstick bottom mat to the card Base using tape runner.

This technique is called Triple Time and the card features Stampin' Up!'s Lovely as A Tree stamp set.  The stamping is done on a single card mat and then the mat is cut into sections and mounted on a similarly cut bottom mat. I have stamped the trees in Tranquil Tide ink. This is an A2 size card.

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Lovely As a Tree

-Dies: Spellbinders A-2 Matting Basics A & B Sets*
-Inks:  Tranquil Tide, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky
-Cardstock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake
-Embellishments: None
-Extra Tools:  Sponge Daubers
Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner

* This card can be made without using the Spellbinders Matting Dies - but for me its a much easier process.
  
-Card Base:  A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Crumb Cake Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.
--Stamp the Whisper White top mat with the tall pine tree in Tranquil Tide ink - use 1st and 2nd generation stamping to get some contrast.
--Use sponge dauber with Crumb Cake ink to shade the bottom third of the card background.
--Use sponge dauber with Soft Sky ink to shade the top two-thirds of the card background.
--Cut the top mat into 3 sections as shown.
--Cut the Crumb Cake bottom mat into 3 sections (each 1/4" larger then the sections from the top mat) as shown.
---Glue each section together - each piece cut from the top mat onto the corresponding larger piece cut from the bottom mat.
--Glue the sections on top of each other.  xxx using Tombow glue.
--Attach the triple mat to the card base using tape runner.

I have chosen not to add a sentiment to this card yet - will do so at a later date prior to mailing.

Here's another card featuring the Wild About Flowers stamp set by Stampin' Up!.  This time I used all three of the flower designs in the set and added some heat embossing as well - though it's not easy to tell from the picture.   I have used a couple of the new ink colors, Call Me Clover & Blueberry Bushel along with some of my favorites. This is an A2 size card.  

Material List:

-Stamp Sets:  Wild About Flowers, Marbled, Petal Palette

-Inks:  Call Me Clover, Garden Green, Blueberry Bushel, Elegant Eggplant, Crushed Curry, Versamark
-Cardstock: Call Me Clover, Whisper White
-Tools:  Heat Gun, Embossing Powder
-Embellishments:  Glitter Enamel Dots
-Basics: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombow Glue, -Big Shot, Adhesive Tape Runner
 
-Card Base:  Whisper White A2 Card (Folded Size 5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
-Call Me Clover Bottom Base Mat:  (5-1/4" x 4")
-Whisper White Top Mat:  (5" x 3-3/4")

Directions:

--Cut the top and bottom mats to size per list.

--Stamp the background using the Marbled stamp with Call Me Clover ink. 
--Stamp the various flowers and stems onto the top mat using the assorted ink colors listed to the left (or colors of your own choosing).
--The bottom center 3 flowers were stamped with the Crushed Curry ink and then stamped again (offset) with Versamark ink.  I applied a purple embossing powder to the Versamark and heat set it with the heating gun.
--Embellish the center of the embossed flowers with Glitter Enamel Dots.
--Stamp the sentiment from the Petal Palette set in the top left corner as indicated, using Blueberry Bushel ink.
--Attach Top Mat to Call Me Clover bottom mat & then both to the card Base using tape runner.