Poppies Bloom for the April Inking Royalty Blog Hop
Poppies bloom for the April Inking Royalty Blog Hop. Welcome to the April blog hop! The Inking Royals are enjoying a year of celebrations for their 2020 blog hops. This month’s projects celebrate Springtime, so I hope you are ready for gorgeous spring colors, flowers and butterflies – and maybe some sweet baby animals. We are excited to share our creations with you today, and I hope that after reading my post you will “hop” to the blogs of the other participating demonstrators. You will find their links toward the end of my post.
Sometimes all we need for a great hand-crafted card is some beautiful paper, and the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper is gorgeous. My simple card showcases the blooming poppies that coordinate with Poppy Parade ribbon and card stock.
To make the card, I made a 4 1/4″ x 11″ card base, scoring the long side at 5 1/2″. I lined the inside of the card with a white 4″ x 5 1/4″ inch layer for a hand-written message. For the outside, I used an additional 4″ x 5 1/5″ layer of white to support the designer paper. I selected the poppy paper in red and pinks and cut a 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece. The reverse side of this paper is green striped, and I adhered a 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ strip of the green stripe on the left side of the white layer, then glued the cut poppy piece, lining it up with the green stripes. I then wrapped a piece of the poppy parade ribbon to cover the seam of the two pieces of paper, glued the ribbon on the back of the layer, then tied the ribbon into a knot. I used tear and tape adhesive to adhere the ribbon; other adhesives are also effective.
I stamped the springtime sentiment “today blooms just for you” from the Perennial Birthday set in Poppy Parade ink onto a 3 1/2″ x 3/4″ white strip, then glued it to a 3 1/2″ x 1″ strip of Poppy Parade card stock. I then used the banner punch to trim the right edge of the glued strip, and adhered it to the front of the card, tucking the left edge beneath the ribbon. I secured the ribbon onto the front of the card with glue dots. For added flair, I put a rhinestone above the sentiment, and added rhinestones on the top of a few of the stems on the poppy paper.
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card. Thank you for visiting my blog today. Please hop along to the next stop, JoAnn Brown at Stamping with JoJo. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
Linda K, The Stamp Coach
If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
- Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
- Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
- Linda Krueger at The Stamp Coach
- Joanne Brown at Stamping with JoJo
- Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Jennifer Spiller at Westside Paper Creations
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
Below are the Stampin’ Up! products I used in this card. Click on any image to learn more or to purchase in my online store.
These bright poppies are so pretty! I love this layout for any occasions.
Thanks for your comment Jackie. The paper certainly makes the card in this case.
Such a bright and encouraging card! Really effective use of the 2 DSP choices. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for your comment Linda. I am glad you found some inspiration. It is a quick and easy card, and the bright paper is all you need.
This paper is SO GORGEOUS – and so is your card. I love the stripe of green down the side – such a sweet card. So glad you hopped with us today. ♥
Thanks Brian. The paper definitely “makes” the card. This is a fun hop today.
Cute card. I love the beautiful use of DSP.
Thanks for your comment Sheryl. I am glad you like the card.
Bright and fun and beautiful, just like you, Linda!
What a sweet message Candy. Thanks much!
Your card gives me happy feels! I love that vertical green striping, sets off the flowers. The rich colors are just the best!
Wow! Thanks Sheryl, for your kind comment. An emotional response to a card is a crafting “win” indeed.
This burst of color just brightened my day! Beautiful.
Thanks Shawn! I am glad you like the card and its “big” color.