Brenda's Stamping Pad

The In Bloom Stamp Set has allowed me to really be creative and I am loving this latest version.  I plan on doing one that say Happy Birthday as well.  The gold embossing adds richness to this simple card.  This is a favorite of my sister.  Think of all the color combos you can do with any part of this card.   Roccoco Rose cardstock (soon to be retired) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" Night of Navy cardstock 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White cardstock 5" x 3 3/4" (front), and 1 1/2" x 5", and 5 1/2" x 4" (inside) To start, I stamped multiple small flowers from the In Bloom set randomly on the larger white paper in Roccoco Rose ink (retiring May 2021).  I then stamped the middle in Night of Navy ink and finally, the narrow leaves still in the navy.  I left the center area blank.  I would like to point out that when using photopolymer stamps, I use a foam mat under my paper (Stampin' Pierce Mat).  It allows the ink to spread more evenly....

Well it's spring and I modified this design from Melissa Matusevich for one my cards in my class this month.  By the way, I do both in-person and virtual classes if you are interested.  Find my FB page  https://Facebook.com/ brendasstampingpad /@brendasstampingpad This card can be used for so many occasions, all you do is change the sentiment.   Paper cuts:  Card Base - Daffodil Delight cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" Mat - Mint Macaron cardstock 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White cardstock 5" x 3 3/4" Scraps of Daffodil Delight, Mint Macaron, Soft Sea Foam and white cardstock  Basic White cardstock 5 1/4" x 4" (for the inside) First I folded the card base and burnished with a bone folder.  I adhered the Mint Macaron mat to the base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.   Next, I ran the white piece through the Stampin Cut and Embossing Machine (regular size) using the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder (Annual Catalog 2020-2021).  I adhered...

I created another card during my FB live featuring the newly released Butterfly Brilliance Collection.  The stamp set and dies will be available in the new annual catalog 2021-2022 but the Designer Series Paper and Neutral Paper is only available for a limited time.   Calypso Coral cardstock 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" Basic Black Mat 4" x 5 1/4"  Piece of Basic Black for butterfly Butterfly Bijou DSP design in Calypso Coral  1 1/5" x 5" Butterfly Bijou DSP butterfly design that coordinates with large die Basic White strip  2 1/4" x 5" Basic White piece 5" x 6" Basic White 4" x 5 1/4" (for inside) Scrap of Calypso Coral and Basic White for sentiment First I took the large Butterfly Stamp (it fits on the largest clear block "F") from the Butterfly Brilliance Stamp set and using black ink stamped it on the strip of white paper.  Be sure to have paper underneath as a large part of the stamp with not fit on the w...