Beautiful Bouquet for the NC Demo Blog Hop

June 25, 2017

Hello! I'm so glad you have joined the NC Demo Blog Hop. Today we are sharing our favorite new product in the 2017-2018 annual Stampin' Up! catalog. It's one of the best catalogs ever! It's really too difficult to choose one. I'll be mentioning several items. To tell the truth, I love it all!

One of the first stamp sets to catch my eye was the Beautiful Bouquet set and the coordinating framelits Bouquet Bunch. It's so lovely. I will admit, that I was a little intimidated when I finally got the bundle. What to do? Here's the card I made.

I love how this turned out. Yes, it looks labor intensive. It did take a little time, but it's not hard.

Berry Burst is a most delicious new In Color. I love it. The card base measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.
The Whisper White layer is 4 x 5 1/4. Spritz it with a little water and run it through the Big Shot with the brand new 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. That's a mouth full. It's a must have! It was on my first order! This will need to dry.
Now you have the stamping and the cutting. First let me say, that SU has made it so easy. If you look at the stamps there is a little place on each that bumps out a little. There is a matching bump on the framelits. Just match the two and your framelits will line up easy peasy.
Use Old Olive for the stems and leaves. I cut about 7 extra leaves to fill in around the top. For those I did not cut the whole leaf since most would be hidden, just the ends.
The largest flowers are Berry Burst stamped on Berry Burst.
The blue flowers are Tempting Turquoise stamped on Tempting Turquoise. The centers are Dapper Denim.
The pink flowers are Blushing Bride on Blushing Bride with a Berry Burst center.
The yellow flowers are Daffodil Delight on Daffodil Delight with Peekaboo Peach centers.
SU has also introduced a great ribbon for the new In Colors. Tie a Berry Burst bow with the 1/2 inch Finely Woven Ribbon. Attach with glue dots.
Do you see the great little tag hanging from the ribbon. It's all part of the stamp set and framelits. Love it!

Here's the inside of the card. It's all part of the Beautiful Bouquet Bundle. Buy it as a bundle and you get 10% off! You know you want it all anyway, right?

Just look at all the texture on this card. It is gorgeous if I do say so myself. It makes me happy! It's so exciting to be part of a blog hop featuring new items. I can't wait to see all of the other projects. Tracie is next. She always has great ideas! I don't know about you, but my wish list keeps getting longer and longer.