Mixed Florals for a Great Friend
Brighten a Friend’s Day with the Mixed Florals Bundle and Stampin’ Blends!
This week, I’m excited to be crafting with the Mixed Florals Bundle! There’s something so cheerful about blooming florals, and what better way to brighten a great friend’s day than with a handmade card?
For today’s project, I drew inspiration from a beautiful sample on the Stampin’ Up! website and brought these tulips to life using Stampin’ Blends. The vibrant blooms truly pop against the simple design, making this card a heartfelt gesture of friendship.
To make this card even more special, I decorated the envelope with coordinating Designer Series Paper. It’s a little detail that adds an extra touch of charm—perfect for happy mail!
Why I Love Using Stampin’ Blends Markers
If you’ve been following my crafting journey, you know how much I love using Stampin’ Blends. Here’s why they’re my go-to choice for coloring stamped images:
1. Seamless Blending
Stampin’ Blends are alcohol-based markers that blend effortlessly, giving your images a smooth, professional look. Whether you’re shading petals or adding dimension to leaves, these markers create beautiful gradients without streaks.
2. Vibrant Colors
The colors are rich and vibrant, perfect for bringing floral images to life. The tulips on today’s card are a great example of how bold and striking the colors can be!
3. Dual Tips for Versatility
Each Stampin’ Blend has a brush tip for broad strokes and a fine tip for detailed work, allowing for maximum versatility. This makes them ideal for both large areas and intricate designs.
4. Coordinated Color Matching
One of the best features is that Stampin’ Blends are perfectly coordinated with Stampin’ Up!’s color families, ensuring your markers match your cardstock, inks, and embellishments, taking the guesswork out of color coordination!
Card Details & Inspiration
For this card, I used the Mixed Florals Bundle to stamp the tulips and colored them with a combination of light and dark Stampin’ Blends markers to create depth and dimension. The sentiment, “For a Great Friend,” comes from the coordinating Mixed Labels Bundle and adds the perfect heartfelt touch.
To complete the look, I decorated the envelope flap with coordinating Designer Series Paper. It’s a small detail that makes a big impact and ties the whole design together beautifully.
Full Supply List & More Inspiration
Want to recreate this card? Check out the full supply list here for everything you need, including the Mixed Florals Bundle, Stampin’ Blends, and Mixed Media Designer Series Paper.
I’ll be using the Mixed Florals Bundle all week, so stay tuned for more creative ideas and tips!
Happy crafting!
Lisa