Tuesday, May 17, 2016

My Favorite Things Card Kit Release–Flashy Florals!


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Hooray, hooray, it’s card kit release day!!

It’s finally time for you to click on through to the My Favorite Things Online Store to get your Flashy Florals Kit!  Because if you don’t, I fear it will be gone . . . in a flash!  See how I did that?!  LOL  Here’s the project that I created for the release – another “out of the box” design, featuring the Flashy Florals Stamps, and the Thanks & Hello Die-Namics that come in the kit.

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Okay, I know . . . this is way outside the box.  But I was totally inspired by this tone-on-tone bathing suit.  Oh, and I look this good in a bikini – NOT!  LOL

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So, when I saw this, I went to town stamping!  Here’s how I created my project:

  1. Trim an A2, horizontal top folding card base from Black Licorice Card StockScore at 4.25”, fold in half, and perfect crease with a Teflon Bone Folder.
  2. Die cut an image panel from Steel Grey Card Stock (provided in the Flashy Florals Kit) using the stitched rectangle die from the Blueprints 15 Die-Namics Set.
  3. Stamp the Grid Background Stamp onto the card base using Black Licorice Hybrid Ink.
  4. Stamp the flowers and leaves from the Flashy Florals Stamp Set onto the card base using Gravel Gray Hybrid Ink for the lighter images and Black Licorice Hybrid Ink for the darker images.  I created masks for the flowers and used them when stamping the leaves and overlapping the flowers, to give the appearance that some images are behind others.
  5. Adhere the image panel to the card base with foam tape.
  6. Die cut a stitched strip from Black Licorice Card Stock using the stitched strip die contained in the Blueprints 1 Die-Namics Set.  Adhere it to the image panel with foam tape.
  7. Die cut the hello word from Silver Shine Card Stock using the Thanks & Hello Die-Namics (provided in the Flashy Florals Card Kit).  Adhere it to the stitched strip with liquid adhesive.
  8. Adhere gray and black sequins (I had these in my stash) using Glossy Accents.

I’m really kind of digging that dark tone-on-tone vibe that’s going on here!  This kit is so incredibly versatile!!  And inspiration is everywhere!  I've listed all of the products that I used below.  I hope you’ll click on through, first to the My Favorite Things Online Store to buy your kit (it’s available NOW), and then to the My Favorite Things Design Blog to check out the other incredibly inspiring projects that my sweet teammates have created!  You don’t want to miss them!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!  It truly means the world to me when you spend part of your day here with me!  Have a great day – I’ll be back very soon with another crafty project to share with you!



47 comments:

Susan R. Opel said...

You rule, GFB!

Emily said...

Simply stunning!!

byAnnette said...

I like how the flowers look
on the grid background!

karenb said...

Nice layout.

Miriam Prantner said...

This is such a cool look! Love the tone on tone!

Renee V said...

This is REALLY pretty! And I cracked up laughing when I read about your inspiration. At first I wasn't reading, and could NOT figure out why you put a picture of a bra!! Then I got it, too funny! Inspiration is everywhere ;)

LC Lamothe said...

Wow! Totally unexpected but completely fabulous! I love the tone on tone! Good on you for stepping out of the box!! The results are amazing!

Anja said...

Such a striking and unique design! Totally out of the box - love it!

Denise Bryant said...

Looks fabulous! Very innovative card!

New Creations said...

Very inspiring, and love the tone on tone effect!

Angela Walters said...

I love your totally out of the box idea for this card. Stamping flowers in gray is certainly unusual, but this is beautiful. The silver really stands out and is stunning!

Margery C said...

A gray black tone card is unusual but I like it.

Unknown said...

Very different! I like it!

Lynn said...

Love, love, love. This is so gorgeous!

Sherrie M. said...

Wow Karolyn! The tone on tone grey is AMAZING!

Annette Snyder said...

I love this card! Absolutely fabulous!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Wow, this tone on tone card is gorgeous and so amazing with is grey hues:)

Charlene said...

Ha! Inspiration can be found all around, right? lol
And good thing...'cause your card is awesome. Very inspiring.

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is fabulous!

Nana Griffin said...

So very lovely in the grey.

Debbie Rumpza said...

I LOVE the tone on tone!!!

Izzy Scrap said...

Very stunning card ! Totally different from what I've seen up to now with this kit ! Thanks for sharing.

D.Ann C said...

Ooooo... how classy!

Karen B. said...

Gorgeous take on this.kit!

Taunya Butler said...

WOW - what a dynamic looking card - everything about it is just so chic and lovely!! Awesomely done!!

Unknown said...

This is stunning! I would never think to go with grey for flowers.

Leanne said...

Beautiful tone on tone card. Love the backgraound.

Rosemary said...

so cool!!!!

Katie Palmer said...

This is a really unique and refreshing take on this card. This is a really beautiful card, and as for the bikini...we can all dream, right? 😉

Deeps said...

Lovely. The neutral color is wonderful.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

This is such a beauty.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! Love that look of tone on tone!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! Love that look of tone on tone!

Sue D said...

Very unique with the tone on tone.

Tammy H said...

So beautiful it made me clutch my chest. Happy thoughts of amazement not an attack!! Gorgeous card!!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the tone-on-tone.
Takes a little getting used to - but
its great.
thanks for sharing.

Marilyn said...

Beautiful card ... like the tone-on-tone.

Laraine R said...

Stunning card! Love the tone on tone!

Michele said...

love the tone on tone flowers! I never would have thought to make the flowers black and grey but they look great

Carla said...

Ok, that is elegant. I was blown away. I appreciate the step by step, but if you feel like doing a video... I'll be happy to watch it!! TFS.

Brandi R said...

Love this! Wonderful design and love the monochromatic scheme ♥

Amy C. said...

Beautiful new kit and card design!

liz said...

Wow. Beautiful.

Greta said...

Love your outside the box card--creative & beautiful!

joy said...

I like this tone on tone gray better on your pretty card than on the bikini!! Very nice, Karolyn.

Sarah M said...

I like using grey inks and card stock. Very pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Oh this is such a great take on this kit....always inspiring to see something totally different! Absolutely love it!!
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