Everyone gets excited to see Stampin’ Up’s new designer paper, and today’s card uses two that will be available May 2nd! I began by fussy cutting a raccoon from the Zany Zoo Designer Paper. The raccoon is one of 30 (I think I counted correctly) super cute animals in the package.
For the raccoon’s background, I cut Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper (4″ X 5 1/4″) to layer on a Lemon Lolly card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. This designer paper has beautiful patterns and colors, and you’ll be able to see all of them in the new catalog. Lemon Lolly is one of the new colors added to the “core colors” during this year’s color refresh, and it is luscious!

Zoo Crew Birthday
Next, I cut a piece of Lemon Lolly Cardstock, 4″ X 1 1/2″, and gave it fringe with a Beautiful Balloons Die. Then, I used another Beautiful Balloons Die to cut a large balloon from Vellum Cardstock, gluing just the bottom of it to the fringed piece. Then, I attached everything to the card front with Dimensionals; hiding Dimensionals behind the raccoon and balloons.
The Beautiful Balloon Dies coordinate with the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set and Bright & Beautiful Designer Paper. On May 2nd, you’ll be able to order the bundle for a 10% savings, or the suite, which includes Gold Celebrations Specialty Paper.
The sentiment I chose is from the carry-over, Sending Smiles Stamp Set. “Happy Birthday” was stamped in Memento Black Ink, cut with a Sending Die, and attached with Dimensionals.
I love creating with new products, and can’t wait to show you more!
I was inspired by The Paper Players.
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Lily and Su
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Great job creating this card. This suite has everything you need to create a quick and simple card and you showed us this. A must get bundle or suite.
Thank you, Nancy Sue! I’m so glad you like it!
Adorable, Su! What fun paper and colors! The fringe is absolutely awesome. What a wonderful way to show off this new bundle. Thank you for playing in my sketch challenge this week at The Paper Players!
Thank you, Ann! I’m always happy to play with The Paper Players!
Su this is so cute! I love the fringe.
Thank you, Pam! This fringe is going to be a favorite for sure!