#CTC272 – Flowers in the Annual Catalogue

Not only is the Stampin’ Up catalogue full of great products to buy it’s also a fantastic resource for papercrafting ideas.  I often turn the pages just for inspiration, whether it’s a layout, colour combinations or ways to use embellishments.  It’s my go to idea book!

Another resource for getting the creative juices flowing is challenges. This week I thought I would kick off my creating using the Casing the Catty Sunday Challenge #CT 272 which just happens to be flowers this week.

One of the very first stamp sets to catch my eye in the 2020-21 Annual Catalogue was the Jar of Flowers.  In fact I love the whole Flowers for Every Season suite featured on pages 10 & 11 – especially the patterned paper featuring bright floral imagery as well as generic patterns on the reverse side, in all of the new 2020-22 In Colours.

My card for the #CTC272 challenge uses both the Jar of Flowers stamp set and the designer series paper.

I’ve used a style of card called a “recessed panel” which is great for showcasing the gorgeous floral paper.  The flowers were stamped using black memento ink, coloured using Stampin’ Blends in the new In Colours and then fussy cut.  The cute little mason jar has a coordinating punch which makes it easy.  As usual I couldn’t bypass a bit of bling and used some of the new magenta madness enamel dots to finish off.

You can learn more about how to make “recessed panel” cards in this video from my Saturday Stamping Facebook Live on 30 May 2020.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Happy Stamping

Michelle

Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064] $63.75	Flowers For Every Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] $20.00	Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153108] $15.50	Magenta Madness Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153106] $15.50	Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153107] $15.50
Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620] $17.50	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00