Summer flowers are exploding with color and so is this Beautiful Bouquet card in today’s free tutorial. Shades of purple are highlighted by warm tones of So Saffron and Calypso Coral and a touch of Silver Glimmer Paper. I’ve included written instructions below for today’s Beautiful Bouquet card tutorial along with an option for the free PDF tutorial download. Whether you choose to copy, print or save this tutorial, I’m certain the layout and/or the colors will inspire you. And if you’re needing supplies, now is the perfect time during Bonus Days! Details below.
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Beautiful Bouquet Tutorial
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Supplies:
- Stamps – Beautiful Bouquet (143666)
- Cardstock – Gorgeous Grape (146987); Highland Heather (146986); Whisper White (100730); Silver Glimmer (146960)
- Ink – Highland Heather (147103); Pear Pizzazz (147104); So Saffron (147109); Calypso Coral (147101)
- Other – Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon (146940); Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Bouquet Bunch Framelits (143659); Big Shot (143263); Pretty Label Punch (143715); Dimensionals (104430)
Measurements:
- Gorgeous Grape (base): 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 1/4” and fold
- Gorgeous Grape (layer): 3” x 4 ½”
- Gorgeous Grape: scrap
- Highland Heather (layer): 4” x 5 ¼”
- Whisper White (layer): 2 ¾” x 4 ½”
- Whisper White: scraps
- Silver Glimmer: 3 ¼” x 4 ½”
- Ribbon: 4”
Instructions:
- Adhere the Highland Heather layer to the card base.
- Stamp the bundle of stems using the Pear Pizzazz ink in the upper center of the Whisper White layer.
- Stamp the small flowers using Highland Heather ink on the stems as shown. Adhere this layer to the Gorgeous Grape layer. Adhere these layers to the Silver Glimmer Paper.
- Wrap the ribbon around the layers in step 3, adhering the raw ends to the back using Glue Dots. Adhere this layer to the center of the card base using Dimensionals
- Stamp the medium size flower using So Saffron ink on Whisper White scrap cardstock. Die cut the flowers using the coordinating framelit. Adhere them to the two stems using Dimensionals as shown.
- Stamp the large flower using Calypso Coral ink on Whisper White scrap cardstock. Die cut the flower using the coordinating framelit. Adhere it to the center stem using Dimensionals.
- Stamp the greeting using Highland Heather ink on Whisper White scrap cardstock. Punch out the greeting. Punch another label using the same punch and Gorgeous Grape scrap cardstock. Cut the Gorgeous Grape label in half vertically. Adhere each half to the backside of the Whisper White label, leaving a small edge of color showing.
- Adhere the greeting to the center of the ribbon using Dimensionals.
- Place rhinestones in the centers of the small and large flowers.
Bonus Days
For every $50 product order (before tax and shipping) from August 1-31 you’ll receive a $5 coupon code to redeem during September. PLUS, my customers also receive their choice of a free product gift as part of my exclusive online ordering rewards and Live with Lisa which includes live demonstrations, product prize giveaways and a bundle of free tutorials. Read about my rewards program HERE. Remember to use my exclusive host code when placing your online order. Host code EKEKXDXS through August 24th.
Exclusive Products for August
Are you a fan of stamp sets that include different greetings and images to use all year round? The Color Your Season promotion covers it all! The Blended Seasons 10-piece stamp set also has coordinating Stitched Season Framelits. These dies include stitched frames ((squeal!)) Purchase the stamps and the dies as a Bundle and save 10%. If you’re wondering how you’ll color these beautiful images, consider adding the 10 new colors of Watercolor Pencils (These pencils may be available in the future).
If you missed my previous blog post about this amazing Bundle of products using the new Watercolor Pencil Assortment 2, click on the image below for more inspiration! And more projects are coming! Check back as I create a collection of ideas for you.
The entire Color Your Season Suite of products are only available August 1-31 or while supplies last, whichever comes first.
50% off Paper Pumpkin for New Subscribers
Get the hot summer savings on Paper Pumpkin! New subscribers will save 50% on their first month’s kit when they subscribe by August 10th. This $19.95 kit arrives at your home with a new stamp set each month, new ink spot and pre-cut supplies to make adorable projects. All my subscribers enjoy a bundle of free alternate project tutorials for each month’s kit, too. My Paper Pumpkin Parade of ideas is flowing with inspiration on how to use your kit in creative ways. Take a peek at the pictures from the last few month’s kits HERE.
Here are the supplies used to create this card. Click on any of the images to be redirected to my online store. I offer exclusive and generous online ordering REWARDS, too!
