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    Home » Stampin' Up! 2022 January - June mini catalogue

    Tropical Themed Cards

    0 · Mar 19, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Stampin' Up!'s Artfully Layered bundle combines an amazing die set with a stamp set that not only has modern and edgy tropical leave images but great sentiments as well. I often choose stamp sets based on the images, but when a stamp set has fantastic images and sentiments than it becomes a favourite! I love the font and the sayings. Artfully layered by Stampin' Up! is a very versatile stamp set and definitely deserves to be on your favourite list too.

    Keep scrolling for several card ideas!

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    Stampin' Up! Artfully Layered bundle

    Artfully Layered Birthday Card

    Card #1

    This birthday card uses the background stamps from the Artfully Layered stamp set. Mint Macaron ink is used to create a spray of leaves diagonally across the card creating a pretty background. The word sketch adds more texture to the background. It is stamped with Just Jade ink, but to make it lighter, stamp off on a piece of scrap paper first.

    birthday card using Stampin' Up! Artfully Layered stamp set

    The Happiest Birthday Wishes sentiment is stamped with Just Jade ink on Mint Macaron cardstock. The monochromatic look could be CASEd with any colours but I love the soft greens paired here. What colours would you pick? Let me know in the comments.

    Scroll down for a complete supply list and tutorial. Ready to be downloaded and printed!

    Order supplies for Card #1 HERE

    Just Because Artfully Layered Card

    Card #2

    Hey There! What a great saying to send a card to a friend "just because." Perhaps you havn't seen in each other in a while or just want to send a quick note, I guarantee this card will bring a smile.

    The Artfully Layered bundle from Stampin' Up! has beautiful palm leaves and sayings! Choose your favourite die cut tropical leaves to anchor the sentiment. I paired the bright Daffodil Delight with Granny Apple Green and Garden Green. Pairing colours with the same bright hue helps balance the design of the card.

    Stampin Up greeting card created with Artfully Layered stamp set.  Featuring the Hey there sentiment

    Using masks to create backgrounds:

    Stampin' Up's Butterfly and Flowers Layering Masks can be used for easy and more complicated backgrounds. If you are just starting to learn to make backgrounds with masks, this is a good background to start with, especially since all you need is Stampin' Up! blending brushes and ink.

    To start, cut out your background layer slightly larger than you need. This makes it easier to hold down. Another advantage to starting with a larger piece is that is you are not happy with the edges, you can trim it smaller. Use the blending brush on the ink pad to pick up colour, start on a scrap piece of paper and then start blending onto your Basic White background layer. Concentrate the colour on a diagonal across the middle and allow it to fade on the edges. Keep adding more colour until you are happy with the result. Scroll down to download the instructions for more information on using masks.

    Scroll down for a complete supply list and tutorial. Ready to be downloaded and printed!

    Order supplies for Card #2 HERE

    Sending Hugs Artfully Layered Card

    Card #3

    My favourite sentiment in Stampin' Up!'s Artfully Layered stamp set is this one. "Sending all the Hugs" is such a wonderful saying to send to friends and family that need encouragement. Once again, this card features a background from Stampin' Up!'s Butterfly and Flowers Layering Decorative Masks. I used Soft Sea Foam ink to brush the background. This soft green was paired with Evening Evergreen for both the cardstock layer and the to stamp the palm leave. The coordinating Tropical Layers dies cut out the leaf effortlessly.

    Stampin Up greeting card created with Artfully Layered stamp set

    The Tropical Layers dies also contain the great triangular scallop that is used in place of ribbon. I also added some matte dots to add a finishing touch to the card.

    Enjoy these Stampin' Up! Artfully Layered cards. I encourage you to CASE the designs and use your own colours, or add your own touch!

    Do you live in Canada?

    If you need any stamping supplies from Stampin' Up! Canada, please click on any of the links to be directed to my store or please contact me. I am always happy to answer questions and help stampers. I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

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    Don't forget to scroll down to download the tutorials!

    Happy Stamping,

    Amy

    Tropical Just Because Card

    Amy Cook

    www.cardsbyacook.com

    Give a card to someone Just Because using the trendy Artfully Layered bundle by Stampin' Up!
    Print Instructions Pin Recipe
    Level of Difficulty Intermediate
    Total Time 20 mins

    Tools

    • Artfully Layered Bundle
    • Paper Trimmer
    • Pair of scissors
    • Stamp Blocks
    • Your choice of adhesive.
    • Stampin' Up! Dimensionals
    • Fine tip glue pen
    • Stampin' Up! Cut and Emboss Machine
    • Stampin' Up! Butterfly and Flowers Layering Decorative Masks
    • Blending Brushes

    Supplies
      

    • Basic White 8½ x 11 cardstock
    • Granny Apple Green 8½ x 11 cardstock
    • Garden Green 8½ x 11 cardstock and ink pad
    • Daffodil Delight ink pad
    • Pearl Basic Jewels
    • White¾” Frayed Ribbon

    Instructions
     

    Cut paper to the following sizes:

    • Granny Apple Green: Cut in half for card base - 5½ x 8½; score at 4¼
    • Basic White: 5 ¼" x 4”; strip ¾” wide for sentiment

    Die cutting and stamping:

    • Cut out the 2 tropical leaves as shown using Granny Apple Green cardstock.
    • If using the large, rounded leaf, also cut one out using Garden Green cardstock.  Swap the 2 colours as shown to create 1 leaf.  
    • Stamp the sentiment using Garden Green ink onto the Basic White strip.

    Creating the Background

    • Use the Daffodil Delight classic ink pad and blending brush with a mask of your choice to brush the background design.
    • Add ink to your brush by tapping and perhaps swirling the brush on the ink pad.
    • Hold the mask on top of the Basic White layer.
    • Start brushing the background by lightly brushing the mask with your inked brush in a circular motion.
    • Concentrate the ink brushing in circles, on a diagonal across the Basic White cardstock, leaving it lighter on the edges. Create depth of colour by going over the same spot repeatedly instead of pushing harder.

    Assembly:

    • Adhere the background layer onto the card front.
    • Adhere the Ribbon as shown to the front.
    • Adhere the stamped sentiment on top of the ribbon as shown.
    • Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the leaves to the card front.
    • Optional: Colour the pearls with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ blends.
    • Adhere the pearls to the front of the card.
    Keyword artfully layered, january - june mini catalogue, just because card, tropical
    Create this card yourself!Buy stamping supplies here
    Click HERE to contact me with any questions.

    Tropical Birthday Card

    Amy Cook

    www.cardsbyacook.com

    Use the trendy Arfully Layered bundle to create this easy but amazing birthday card!
    Print Instructions Pin Recipe
    Level of Difficulty Intermediate
    Total Time 20 mins

    Tools

    • Artfully Layered Bundle
    • Paper Trimmer
    • Pair of scissors
    • Stamp Blocks
    • Your choice of adhesive.
    • Stampin' Up! Dimensionals
    • Fine tip glue pen
    • Stampin' Up! Cut and Emboss Machine

    Supplies
      

    • Basic White 8½ x 11 cardstock
    • Mint Macaron 8½ x 11 cardstock and ink pad
    • Just Jade 8½ x 11 cardstock and ink pad

    Instructions
     

    Cut paper to the following sizes:

    • Basic White: Cut in half for card base - 5½ x 8½; score at 4¼
    • Basic White: 5 ¼" x 4”
    • Mint Macaron cardstock:  strip 1 ¼”x 3 ½
    • Just Jade: scrap approx.. 4 x 4” to cut out diecuts  

    Die cutting and stamping:

    • Cut out the 2 tropical leaves as shown using Just Jade cardstock.
    • Stamp the small leaves diagonally across the Basic White layer. Use the Mint Macaron ink and then stamp off onto scrap paper, then stamp onto the Basic White layer. You may choose to vary the intensity of colour by stamping while fully inked, stamping off once or even twice for a faint look.
    • Similarly, stamp the word background stamp with Just Jade ink as shown, just above and below where the sentiment will go. You may wish to stamp off onto scrap paper for a more subtle look.
    • Stamp the sentiment using Just Jade ink onto the Mint Macaron strip.

    Assembly:

    • Adhere the Basic White layer onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Use the fine tip glue pen to adhere the leaves to the stamped layer.
    • Use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach and pop up the sentiment.
    Try this design with different pairs of colours, let me know which is your favourite!
    Keyword artfully layered, birthday card, january - june mini catalogue, tropical
    Create this card yourself!Buy stamping supplies here
    Click HERE to contact me with any questions.
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