Friends, have you heard the news? Before I get to today's project, I can't wait to tell you that April 19 is FREE Shipping Day, hooray!
FREE shipping applies to orders of $100 (before tax), and all items except monthly Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are included. However, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions ARE included!
FREE shipping also applies to items in the Last Chance Sale and on the Clearance Rack, so stock up and get more for less!
When you shop with me, using host code UYR4BQM7, I'll sweeten the deal by adding more freebies - a tutorial bundle, a card to make, and a FREE pack of embellishments! Check out my Special Offers below for all the deets.
Now that I've told you the great news, let's get right to our project:
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My card today features a number of retiring items, plus a technique that allows you to colour your ribbon! I'll include a clickable photo supply list at the end of this post.
For now, here's the terrific Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon, just $3.90 in the sale:
To make the card, I started by colouring the ribbon, using the brush tip of Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends (dark). Stampin' Blends are a great choice as they are alcohol markers, which deposit the ink permanently into the fabric. Regular markers are water-based and won't work in the same way.
Tip: I placed several layers of paper under the ribbon, as the alcohol markers bleed through both ribbon and paper. Then I set aside the ribbon to dry thoroughly while making the rest of the card.
Next, I stamped my sentiment in Sweet Sorbet Ink onto the top of a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic White Cardstock panel. I used the soon-to-retire Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set:
To assemble, I started by adhering a 1 3/4" x 5" strip of Petal Pink Cardstock to the white panel. I added a 5" strip of bicycle-themed Country Floral Lane DSP. This beautiful paper is retiring May 1st or whenever it sells out, so get it while you can! I then adhered the white panel to a 4" x 5 1/4" Sweet Sorbet Cardstock panel. I added both panels to a 4 1/4" x 11" Mint Macaron Cardstock card base using Stampin' Dimensionals™.
To make the hearts, I used the Country Bouquet Punch. The large heart is punched from Country Floral Lane DSP, while the two smaller hearts are from Mint Macaron Cardstock. I used Stampin' Dimensionals™ to attach the large heart and Mini Stampin' Dimensionals™ on the small hearts.
The Country Bouquet Punch matches and punches out the large heart & leaf pattern in the Country Floral Lane DSP. Here's a look at the punch, which is on low inventory right now, so order soon to avoid disappointment:
To finish the card, I tied a bow in my coloured ribbon, securing it with Mini Glue Dots™. Then I embellished with Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, which are also on sale as a retiring item. I find the Take Your Pick™tool - putty end - helps me pick up and place these tiny jewels:
Friends, I hope you enjoyed the ribbon-colouring technique and this project. I'd love to see what you do with it!
Meanwhile, do check out my Special Offers below. I'd be happy to help with your crafting needs and questions!
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