August Stamp of the Month - Accented Blooms

The Stamp of the Month for the month of August is Accented Blooms.  To say that I just love this set is beside the point, it really is a great set and has so many options.  This is what the stamp set looks like, remember that this offer is available every month and anyone can participate. For $24 you will receive the stamp set and everything that you need to create these beautiful cards.

 Here are the cards that I came up with:
Card #1 - Hello Standout

 I like that the Tailored Tag Punch works with this stamp set, just makes everything so much easier. Use a Dimension to "pop" up the "Hello" and watch how your card pops!!

CARDSTOCK: Balmy Blue Card Base, Gorgeous Grape Layer, Whisper White

ACCESSORIES: Dimensions, Tailored Tag Punch, Glitter Rhinestone Gems

INK USED: Memento Black, Gorgeous Grape

BLENDS: Daffodil Delight-Dark, Poppy Parade-Light/Dark, Granny Apple Green-Light/Dark, Highland Hunter-Dark, Rich Razzelberry-Light

Card #2 - Flirty Flamingo Thank You

 I just love how this card turned out, I think that the biggest reason is that I used our Stampin' Blends to color the flowers. I am not big on coloring but the blends make it easy and makes it look like I am an actual artist!!

CARDSTOCK: Flirty Flamingo Base, Soft Suede Layer, Whisper White

ACCESSORIES: Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensions, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Silver Thread (12”)

INK USED: Memento Black, Soft Suede

BLENDS: Calypso Coral Light, Daffodil Delight Dark, Poppy Parade Light, Shaded Spruce Light & Dark

Card #3 - Merry Merlot Hello

And then there are times when you don't have to color in order to make a great card!!  I also used the new Neutral Core Color Merry Merlot in this card, I just love that color!!

CARDSTOCK: Night of Navy Base, Merry Merlot Layer, Whisper White

ACCESSORIES: Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon (9”), Dimensions, Tailored Tag Punch

INK USED: Merry Merlot

Card #4 - Embossed Thank You

You might think that this card looks very plain, BUT in person it looks "Spectacular"!!  It is because the camera does not pick up the embossed look.  I embossed this card with white embossing powder and then colored the flowers with Wink of Stella.  The card is very pretty.

PAPER: Blueberry Bushel Base & Layer, Whisper White 3 ¾ x 5 (Inside) and Scrap for Thank You

ACCESSORIES: Dimensions, White Embossing Powder, Wink of Stella Clear, Tearoom Gold Edge Ribbon, Tailored Tag Punch

INK USED: Versamark, Blueberry Bushel

And that is the August Stamp of the Month - Accented Blooms!  What do you think?  I love hearing from people, so leave me a message.  Thanks and Happy Stamping!!

Cindy

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