HDS w/Beautiful Summer Colors

Creating handmade greeting cards using summer colors from Stampin' Up! is a delightful and rewarding craft that can bring a splash of warmth and joy to your projects. Stampin' Up! is renowned for its high-quality crafting supplies, and its summer palette is perfect for capturing the vibrant energy of the season. Whether you are an experienced card maker or just starting out, these colors can inspire various beautiful designs.

To begin, choose a selection of summer colors from the Stampin' Up! collection. Consider incorporating bright hues such as Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, and Granny Apple Green. These colors evoke the brightness and fun of summer, reminiscent of sunny days, blooming flowers, and cool ocean waters. You can start by selecting a base color for your card and then layer coordinating colors to create depth and interest. For example, a base of Daffodil Delight can be perfectly complemented with accents of Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay.

Next, consider adding texture and dimension to your cards. Stampin' Up! offers a variety of stamps, embossing folders, and die-cut tools that can enhance your design. For a summery feel, choose floral or tropical-themed stamps and embossing patterns. Adding elements such as ribbon, and sequins can give your cards a festive touch. Don’t forget to include a heartfelt message inside, written or stamped, to convey your sentiments. With these vibrant summer colors and a bit of creativity, your handmade greeting cards are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Here is the Sketch for this week.

Duck's Card

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – My Small Business
PAPER – Basic White, Balmy Blue, Lily Pond Lane DSP
INK – Pretty Peacock
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Simply Shammy, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Charming Duck Pond Dies, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Deckled Circle Dies, 2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems

Cutting & Scoring:

Balmy Blue – 4-1/4" x 11" scored 5-1/2” for the card base
Basic White- 4" x 5-1/4"
Lily Pond Lane DSP - Scrap for die, 1-1/2" x 5-1/2", 1/2' x 5-1/4"

Have a Lovely Day

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Charming Duck Pond
PAPER – Basic White, Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock
INK – Pretty Peacock
ACCESSORIES – Take Your Pick, Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Simply Shammy, Silicone Pad, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Simply Score, Mono Liquid Glue, Paper Snips, Blooming Pearls, 2" circle punch, dimensionals

Cutting & Scoring:

Basic White – 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored 4-1/4” for the card base
Pretty Peacock - 1-5/8" x 5-1/2"
Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper - 1-1/2" x 5-1/2", find the cuts that match mine
Pretty in Pink - scraps for punch I'll make sure here

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