Do you love Paris in the Springtime or just any time of the year?  Stampin’ Up!’s  2020 Occasions Catalogue is live today and it’s full of new bundles, stamps, paper, dies and embellishments.  What’s not to love. On pages 14- 17, you will find the Parisian Blossoms Suite…stunning… I an never been to Paris, France, but I know many that have.  I can only imagine how beautiful it is. Now I am dating myself when I say that I do remember the song…”I Love Paris in the Springtime”.

Blossoms and the Eiffel Tower Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Forever Blossoms, Parisian Beauty.

Ink:Tuxedo Black Memento, Petal Pink.

Paper: Petal Pink, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Accessories: Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Cherry Blossoms Dies, Parisian Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic Edge Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Blends: Petal Pink Combo, Old Olive Combo, Flirty Flamingo Combo, Stamparatus.

How To Create the Card

Measurements

• Petal Pink cs – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″ and burnish with Bone Folder, 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″. Cut with Stitched Nested Labels, scraps for flowers.
• Parisian BLossoms DSP – 5-1/4″ x 4″
• Whisper White cs: 4-1/2″ x 3″ (flowers), Scraps for Eiffel Tower. flower centers,  and sentiment, 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside.
• Petal Pink 1/4″ Metallic Edge Ribbon – 3-1/4″.

Assembly

• Use the Stamparatus to align the nested label with the word stamp.  Stamp 2 xs with Petal Pink ink.
• With Petal Pink cs, die cut the 2 flowers with the flower die and the embossing on the petals. Sponge the petals with a Sponge Dauber and Petal Pink ink.
• Use the larger leaves die cut the Pear Pizzazz cs. Sponge with Sponge Dauber and the Old Olive ink.
• Die cut the flower centers from Whisper White.
• Stamp the cherry blossoms, leaves and stems on Whisper White cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Use Stampin’ Blends to color and die cut.
• On Whisper White cs , stamp the Eiffel Tower using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut.
• Stamp the sentiment on a Whisper White cs stripe with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Attach the DSP to Petal Pink card base, Center and attach the nested label on DSP.  Place the Eiffel Tower on the left side of the label and the flower stem on the far left side.  Place the 2 flowers on the opposite side.
• Use Tear and Tape to attach the ribbon and layer the sentiment over the ribbon.
• Finally, attach  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the flower centers and the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

It’s Sale-a-Bration time, so for every $60CDN you spend (does not include taxes or shipping), you get to choose a gift (no tax and no shipping)  from the SALE-A-BRATION catalogue.  You may be eligible for the $120CDN gift.

Now, it’s your turn.  For supplies, purchase from the 2020 Occasions Catalogue on  MY ONLINE STORE, or if you have questions, please leave in the comments below.