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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s theme is “Something New.” If you’re looking for inspiration and a reason to play with your craft supplies, this hop is for you! The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participant’s blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!

Today’s card is featuring new products I’ve highlighted in bold letters. The card base is 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, in a beautiful blue color, Azure Afternoon. I layered it with White Willow Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, and gave it texture with the Eyelet Embossing Folder.

Happy Day in Azure Afternoon

Next, I created the frame using a Gallery Blooms Die to cut gingham, Love Notes Mix & Match Designer Paper. Then, I cut a second frame from White Willow Cardstock, and glued the two together. I did this to make the frame sturdier for raising on Dimensionals, and to prevent a red “glow” from the reverse side of the gingham paper.

To decorate the frame, I used  Endless Love Stamps to stamp a heart and “Happy Day” in Azure Afternoon Ink on White Willow Cardstock. After stamping, I used an Endless Love Die for cutting. The watering can is from Easter Time Mix & Match Ephemera. Both were glued to the frame before attaching the entire piece to the card front on Dimensionals. To complete the design, I used an Endless Love Die to cut the small heart from the Love Notes Mix & Match gingham paper, and attached it with a Dimensional. 

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog, and enjoy seeing new products in action. Next month we’re creating for the “Language of Love” theme. You won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Peggy Noe
2. Debbie Mageed
3. Karen Hallam
4. Beth McCullough
5. Lisa Ann Bernard
6. Su Mohr.   ***YOU ARE HERE***
7. Rae Burnet
8. Tricia Chuba
9. Stesha Bloodhart
10. Sue Jackson

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