What do flower vases, umbrellas and boots have in common?  The answer must be water or rain.

Do you remember the song, “Rain, Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day!” If you lived or have lived in a wet climate, then you may have learned this song when you were young. I lived in Prince Rupert until I was 15.  Prince Rupert which is located on the central coast of British Columbia, is known for rain, storms and wind. And yes, there were many summers when it rained continuously.   

We moved to a dryer climate and enjoyed the warmth and little rain.  If you have ever been to Reno Nevada, our topography and climate is nearly identical.  

So, when I saw the Under My Umbrella stamp set in the 2020 Mini Catalogue, I knew that it would be great for cards. What better flower vase than an upside down umbrella.

Flower Vases, Umbrellas and Boots Recipe

Stamp Set: Under My Umbrella*

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede.

Paper:Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Shimmery White, Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Layering Circles Die Cuts, Umbrella Builder Punch*, Stampin’ Blends: Rich Razzleberry (Light and Dark), Daffodil Delight (Light & Dark), Old Olive (Light), Highland Heather (Light), Color Lifter, Paper Snips, Whisper White 3/8″ Metallic Edge Ribbon, Wink of Stella, Stamping Sponges.

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Instructions:

Cutting Measurements

Rich Razzleberry: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder and 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″.

Whisper White: 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″, Scraps for umbrella, flowers and boots, 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside panel.

Shimmery White: 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″.

Whisper White 3/8″ Metallic Edge Ribbon: 7-1/2″

Assembly

• • Stamp umbrella, boots, flowers on Whisper White scraps with Tuxedo Black ink and stamp handle with Soft Suede ink. Punch the umbrella and handle with the Umbrella Builder Punch.
  • With the Stampin’ Blends, color
    • umbrella with Light and Dark Rich Razzleberry.
    • boots with Light & Dark Daffodil Delight.using the Color Lifter to shade.
    • flowers with Light Highland Heather, leaves with Light Old Olive.
    • use the Color Lifter to shade.
    • fussy cut the boots and flowers
  • Die cut the plain circle from Shimmery White cs ( use the 2nd largest circle).
  • From Rich Razzleberry cs, die cut the scallop circle ( use the 2nd largest circle).
  • Stamp the raindrops on the Shimmery White cs with Pool Party ink.  Color the raindrops with the Wink of Stella.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Rich Razzleberry ink.  Use the Stampin’ Sponge to smear the ink downward (resembles rain falling on the sentiment). Attach to scalloped circle and attach to dsp.
  • Adhere the flowers to the umbrella (this becomes your flowers vase) and attach the upside down umbrella to the circle with adhesive. 
  • Attach the  rubber boots to the circle overlapping the umbrella, adhere a bunch of flowers to the boots.
  • Tie a knot in the Whisper White Metallic Ribbon to form a circle.  Cut the Ribbon so that the knot will be close to the top of the card.
  • Layer the panel on the Whisper White panel and attach all to the card base.
  • Stamp a sentiment on the inside Whisper White panel and attach to the inside of card.

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