Stampin' UP! Crazy About You
It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for the Stamp Review Crew. We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators focused on sharing a ton of ideas featuring a single stamp set. This week it's a set called Crazy About You and it is bundle priced with the Hello You Thinlits set to save you 15%. You have likely come from Dawn Tidd's blog on your way through this amazing hop. If you get lost, simply click on the banner for a list of participants and get back on track.
Step by Step Tips:
- I will preface this by saying the hardest thing about making this card is aligning the scallop circles. So save a picture of this card to refer to later. Maybe add it to your Pinterest account so it's easy to find.
- I started by picking my colors. They are Real Read, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, and Perfect Plum. Stamp two images from each color. Then cut them all in half. Cut one of the red halves in half to create two quarter circles. Do the same to one Perfect Plum circle.
- Cut a piece of 4” x 5 1/4 “ Whisper White card stock and place it in the landscape position. (longest sides are at the top and bottom. Do a dry run so you can get a picture of where each of the pieces go.
- Position a half Real Red circle in front of you with the flat side up. Put glue ONLY on the left side of the half circle. (I only applied SNAIL to the flat edge, but you could glue the entire left side of the piece.) This is done so the last two pieces can slide under this piece. Work your way across the top of the card from right to left positioning. Also I lightly laid the pieces on the card stock. Once you have them all where you want them, then press hard on the entire side of circles. The last circle should be Perfect Plum and the left edge of the circle should fit right to the left edge of the card stock.
- Take one of the quartered Read Red circles and position it so the pointy part of the circle quarter fits perfectly in the left corner.
- The left side starts with Pumpkin Pie positioned so the top edge is even with the top of the card. Then position Daffodil delight, Wild Wasabi, and Pacific Point. The bottom edge of the Pacific Point half circle should align with the bottom edge of the card stock.
- Position a Perfect Plum quarter circle like you previously did with the Real Red quarter circle.
- Position the rest of the half circles following the steps starting with Step 4 along the bottom and right sides of the card.
- When you get to the last Pacific Point half circle, you'll have to slide it under the first Real Red circle. You'll position the Perfect Plum in the corner like in Step 5
- I matted my Whisper White in Black card stock measuring 4 1/8'' x 5 3/8''
- I usually end my instructions with Simple! but in this case I'll end it with Easy! Because this technique is not hard, but it sure is NOT easy! LOL
Next stop on the Hop is Lisa Young where she'll wow you with her beautiful design skills.
Wow Mike that is amazing and fun!! How creative you were with this set!!
Posted by: Holly/Rubber Redneck | 08/14/2015 at 03:30 AM
WHAT?!?!? Shut the front door! Holy Moly! This is OUTSTANDING, Mike! What a creative use of this stamp. The colors are so vibrant and clipping and placing the pieces just so makes for a perfect card! I love it! I have to make one! CASE? Please?? I'll be sure to tell them at stamp camp where this gorgeous creation came from. WOW...I just can't stop looking at it! :-)
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/05/2015 at 10:23 AM
Wow! I like this card, but I don't know if I have enough patience to recreate it. Great job, Mike!
Posted by: Carol Lucas | 08/05/2015 at 10:06 AM
What a fun and colorful frame you've created here!
Posted by: Heidi Baks | 08/05/2015 at 05:44 AM
Wow...How bold and beautiful is this. Such a great way to use this set Mike, very creative!
Posted by: Nikki Spencer | 08/04/2015 at 03:04 AM
Amazing!!! I had to stop by to thank you for posting all the SU catalogs you have. It is beyond a treasure of you to create this resource.
Posted by: Rosy Newlun | 08/03/2015 at 09:29 PM
Wow! I love this card and I never would have thought to cut the flowers and combine them this way. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Theresa R | 08/03/2015 at 04:54 PM
Love the bright, bold colors - great card.
Posted by: Nancy | 08/03/2015 at 01:19 PM
On the 'to do' list. With most of your cards Mike!!
I really like the colours.
Posted by: Terry | 08/03/2015 at 10:14 AM
Oh Mike what a fabulous creation....absolutely loving the bright colors and how you framed the sentiment! Beautiful!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/03/2015 at 08:02 AM
Have to try this for sure! Love it!
Posted by: Patricia Gessner | 08/03/2015 at 07:27 AM
Well that's a neat frame and so bold with color. I love how you pieced them together! So very nicely done!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | 08/03/2015 at 07:18 AM
Great idea Mike. So fun and happy :)
Posted by: Jess Williams | 08/03/2015 at 06:08 AM
Wow! You make something complicated look so simple when completed.
Posted by: betty traciak | 08/03/2015 at 05:47 AM
Love this Mike. I will almost have to get everything cut about then lay it out. THEN stick it down. Lol It sure has lots of personality.
Hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 08/03/2015 at 03:41 AM
Love it! Great inspiration!!!
Posted by: RuthJ | 08/03/2015 at 03:23 AM
Oh WOW Mike! What a bright and funky card! Love what you've done with the scallop circle! Very clever!
Posted by: Rochelle Blok | 08/02/2015 at 11:25 PM
What an awesome bright and cheerful card! And thank you for sharing your detailed instructions. I love the clever use of that flower image; great job!
Posted by: Luralyn | 08/02/2015 at 09:16 PM
I love what you did with the scalloped flowers!! Fabulous card, Mike!
Posted by: Yapha | 08/02/2015 at 09:13 PM
What a bright, fun card, Mike! How creative is the use of that stamp?! This will make any recipient feel happy!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 08/02/2015 at 06:54 PM