Today’s free tutorial is centered around the Dandelion Wishes stamp set (page 118). I’ve included written instructions for the card below. I also have a free PDF tutorial available for those that would like to download and save this project for a later day.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and summer was always my favorite time of year. We had a pool in our backyard and I’d spend nearly every day swimming with friends and cousins who would frequent our home. After all, we were the place to be on a hot, humid midwest day! My folks BBQ’d most of our summer dinners and while they were grilling I remember my sister and I perusing the yard for a few dandelions. My mom said they were weeds but to us they were the most magical flower. Finding the perfect plump dandelion was like finding gold. The goal was to take one big inhale and see how many of the small seeds you could release – and then we’d make dandelion wishes. Ahhh, the memories of a childhood summer! I’m sure you have some great summertime memories as well. Leave me a comment and share your favorite with me.

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Dandelion Wishes Tutorial

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Supplies:

• Stamps – Dandelion Wishes (wood 146744, clear 146747)
• Paper – Granny Apple Green (146990), Basic Black (121045), Shimmery White (101910)
• Ink – Granny Apple Green (147095), Versamark (102283)
• Other – Heat Tool (129053), Black Embossing Powder (146956), Big Shot (143263), Seaside Embossing Folder (141481), Brusho Crystals (144101), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), 3/8” Black Shimmer Ribbon (144129), Stampin’ Sponges (141337) 

Measurements:

• Granny Apple Green (base): 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½”
• Basic Black: 3 ¼” x 5 ½”
• Shimmery White: 3” x 5 ½”
• Ribbon: approx. 15” 

Instructions:

1. Emboss the front of the card base using the embossing folder. Using a wedge of sponge, rub Granny Apple Green ink along the raised texture of the embossed card base.
2. Stamp the dandelion and greeting on Shimmery White cardstock using Versamark ink. Sprinkle with black embossing powder. Heat set using the Heat Tool.
3. Tap Prussian Blue and Moss Green Brusho crystals on to the Shimmery White cardstock. Use the Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water to spray the crystals. Set aside to dry or use the Heat Tool to speed up the drying process.
4. Adhere the stamped layer to the Basic Black cardstock layer. Adhere the layers to the card base.
5. Wrap the ribbon around the card front. Tie in a knot to secure.
   

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Here are the supplies I used to create this card. Click on any of the images to be redirected to my online store.

Dandelion Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set – 146744

Dandelion Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 146747

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146990

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121045

Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101910

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad – 147095

Versamark Pad – 102283

Heat Tool (Us And Canada) – 129053

Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder – 146956

Big Shot – 143263

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 141481

Brusho Crystal Colour – 144101

Stampin’ Spritzer – 126185

Basic Black 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon – 144129

Stamping Sponges – 141337

Supply List