I used the Stampin’ Up! Flower Cart stamp set and a little of the pretty patterned paper from the Perennial Lavender DSP to create a quick birthday card to share with you today. I made this card out on my Instagram account this morning and you can find it here.

My card design was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #650.
I started by adhering a panel of patterned paper from the Perennial Lavender DSP (on sale for 15% off through August 31) to the front of a Gorgeous Grape card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Then I cut a panel of Perennial Lavender DSP into three pieces and adhered the DSP pieces to panels of Gorgeous Grape card stock with Stampin’ Seal. Then I adhered the layered panels to the card front with Stampin’ Seal.

I tied a small bow with Linen Thread and then adhered it with a Mini Glue Dot to the card front. I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Card photopolymer stamp set in VersaMark ink on a panel of Pretty Peacock card stock, sprinkled it with white embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder and then heat embossed it.

I cut the sentiment out with one of the Everyday Details Dies and then adhered it with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card front. I added two Purple Shimmer Gems near the sentiment to finish the card front.

I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Cart stamp set in Gorgeous Grape ink on a panel of Basic White card stock and then adhered a strip of Perennial Lavender DSP to the panel to finish the inside of the card.
You can see a list of supplies used to create this project, including the card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this blog post.
I’ve created a printable PDF with written instructions and a list of products used to create this project. You can download, print and/or save it by clicking this image:
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Decorative Trees Online Class With Mary & Amy – September 28!
Mary Deatherage and I have teamed up for something fun!! We’re offering a fun online class to kick off your holiday card making! We’ll be making 4 cards and 2 tags in this class with the Decorative Trees stamp set bundle.
The class fee includes:
- Take A Bow 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper – full pack
- Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots – full pack
- Real Red & White Baker’s Twine – full pack
- A fun Zoom class where we’ll step you through making each project! The class will be recorded so that you can watch the replay later if you’re not able to join us live or if you want to watch again!
When you sign up for the class, you’ll see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class. These items are optional to add on but we will be using the items to create the cards.
This class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and card stock cuts so that you will have a written reference too!
Class Costs: $39.00 + $6.00 shipping (additional products will add the costs for the products and $7.95 shipping) and invoices will be sent out in late August.
Class Signup Deadline: September 3 at 5:00 PM ET
Click here to register for the class now! Let me know if you have any questions.
Bonus Days Coupon Redemption – August 1-31!
It’s time to redeem the Bonus Days coupon codes that you earned from Stampin’ Up! last month! You can redeem them on any order(s) placed during the month of August!
Here are the redemption details:
Redemption Period: August 1-31, 2024
Ordering Deadlines: August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
- There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
- Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after August 31.
- Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits). They cannot be used on exchanges.
- Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to new prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
- Coupon codes can not be used toward Stampin’ Rewards or half price items.
To redeem your coupon codes, simply add your item(s) to the shopping bag and the look for the words “coupon code” under the pink checkout button. Click on the little “+” sign next to coupon code. A box will appear where you copy and paste your coupon code(s). Be sure to leave a space between the codes if you have more than one. ***Don’t forget to press the “apply” button or your codes will not be added to your order! You’ll see the merchandise total decrease by the amount of your coupon codes. Then proceed through the checkout process like you normally do!
Let me know if you have any questions. You can head over to the online store to start your order right here!
Designer Series Paper Sale 15% Off – Through August 31!
Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite patterned paper.
Click on the image below to see the papers included in the sale and the sale prices:
Designer Series Paper Sale Details:
- Sales Period: August 6-31, 2024
- Ordering Deadlines: August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
- Only the select packs of papers listed on the flyer are included in the sale.
- You CAN redeem your Bonus Days coupons when you order the sale papers!
- You must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount.
- There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last.
- Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount.
Head over to the online store to shop now and get 15% off your favorite packs of pretty paper!!
Online Exclusives From Stampin’ Up! – Available Now!
Stampin’ Up! has some Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!! You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.
The new products have some fall items, Halloween items and a lot of new Christmas/holiday items!!
The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs! The Glass Mat Studio is available now in the Online Exclusives too!!
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Card stock cuts for this project:
- Gorgeous Grape – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, three 1-5/8″ x 3-3/4″ panels
- Pretty Peacock – Everyday Details die cut
- Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside card)
- Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ panel, three 1-1/2″ x 3-5/8″ panels, 1/2″ x 4″ panel (inside card)
Stampin’ Up! products used to create this project:
Sale: $10.62
Price: $12.50









wow, that’s just beautiful and I love the layout too Amy
Thanks Sandi! 🙂
Fabulous use of the sketch to highlight a gorgeous designer paper, Amy! Thanks for playing along with us this week at FMS.
Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! 🙂
Pretty and I like the sketch…good way to use up DSP! Might give this one a try. TFS.
Thanks Karen! 🙂
Pretty paper that worked perfectly for the sketch!
Thanks Linda! 🙂
Beautiful card Amy! I just love that DSP! It’s gorgeous! Love all of that purple too! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! 🙂
Beautiful paper!
It is a really pretty pack! 🙂