Razzleberry Lemonade Petals

The cards shown here feature the new In Colors and matching polka dot ribbons. Yummy! My inspiration was Maxine, my wonderful upline, who challenged us to create a set of cards using only one stamp set. My stamp set was Petal Pizzaz (p. 113 IBC). I took this challenge one step further using only the new In Colors, just one pack of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (p. 162 IBC) and just one sentiment set, Really Retro (which is still available on the Dormant List p. 132 2009 IBC).

What do you think? Check out the close ups.

My Fabulous Friend card:

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzaz, Really Retro

Classic Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Other: Modern Label Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Jumbo Brads

Next card is done with Dusty Durango:

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzaz, Really Retro
Classic Ink: Dusty Durango
Paper: Dusty Durango, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Other: Modern Label Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Jumbo Eyelet and Crop-A-Dile

Mellon Mambo:

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzaz, Really Retro

Classic Ink: Melon Mambo

Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Other: Modern Label Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Jumbo Brads, Metal Edged Tag & Clips Assortment

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Stampin'!

Petal Pizzaz for Max

As many of you know or have figured out by now, I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I have a wonderful supervisor, Max, who inspires me and excites me every day to share my love for Stampin' Up! This card is for Max, My dear Kind & wonderful Friend".

Max challenged me to create six stamped cards and envelopes with one of the new sets found in the 2009 Spring Idea Book & Catalog, Petal Pizzaz (you can find it on page 90). This is the first of those cards. She reminded me how fun it is to stamp a matching envelope with each card too. See below.

I really love how this card turned out. I wanted to use the Riding Hood Red Designer Series Paper that I had in my stash so I went with Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss for the color of my flower and leaves. I am already lamenting the loss of Kiwi Kiss on June 30 when this catalog retires. If you love it as much as I do, be sure to order the Kiwi Kiss Classic Stamp pad and the matching re-inker. Re-inking your Classic Stamp Pads make them last forever. Really. Of course, you will have to order matching cardstock, matching ribbon, matching buttons...LOL

So, anyway, the contrasting color is Basic Black. I have been stuck on using Chocolate Chip for my dark accent color lately, so the Basic Black is a refreshing change and with the matching Black Gingham Ribbon it has a Spring-like feel to it. Well, maybe that's just me hoping for Spring since I woke up to 10 degree weather for the 5th or 6th day in a row. ;O)

A couple of notes on composition. To achieve balance, I positioned this large sentiment toward the top and to the right of the card and the flower at the opposite corner toward the bottom and to the left. The tie of the ribbon is placed to the bottom right on purpose to balance the look of the large sentiment at the top of the card. Adding depth and dimension to your card adds interest for the eye. So much to look at it! I used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop up the sentiment and one Pop Up Glue Dot to adhere the flower. I curled the flower with my bone folder so it wouldn't lay on the card flat.

I use only Stampin' Up! products, so everything I have mentioned here, including adhesives, is available in our catalog and you can shop directly from my web site at www.ediestamps.stampinup.net Order on line now and receive a FREE catalog with every order and a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you purchase $50 in merchandise.

If you have questions about any technique or product, please email me at edie.bunting@yahoo.com

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizazz, All Holidays

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black & Whisper White cardstock, Riding Hood Red Designer Series Paper

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Black Classic Ink

Other: Kiwi Kiss flower button from the Button Bouquet collection, Linen Thread, Black Gingham ribbon, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pop Up Glue Dots

Thank you for visiting. Happy Stampin'!