I always enjoy making one of a kind specialty cards like this one. You don't have to remember how you made it because you'll probably never make another. I pull out products, see what works and just keep adding details. For me this is pure stamping fun.
This card was an order for someone who is retiring and planning to travel so I incorporated a few of her favorite destinations. All of the products used are Stampin' Up but some are now retired. I've had several questions on Instagram asking how to make the flip flops so I've added the instructions below the pic. If you have any questions, email me and I'd be happy to answer them.
The background is sponged with Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral and So Saffron Inks. Other products used; High Tide stamp set, Word Wishes dies, Basic Pearls and Sprig Punch. I layered several different size punched and die cut flowers. The letter dies I used are retired but there's a set in the new catalogue that is very similar
To make the flip flops fold a piece of DSP in half and cut the foot bed shape. Punch a small hole and tuck the center of a piece of ribbon into the hole. Bring the ends around to the back and tape in place. The sand hills are real sandpaper. I tore pieces from the edge so I wouldn't have to use my trimmer (hopefully my husband notice).
Cut the shape of a beach bag from DSP. Punch 2 holes and pull ribbon through the holes. Tie knots in the ends and trim off the excess. I printed the brochures on White card stock using the smallest print on my computer, folded them in half and trimmed them to size. Sponge around the edges with an ink that coordinates with the lettering. Tape the folders in place. Roll up a piece of ribbon or fabric and tape in place. I cut a 1" pop-up into the card fold so the bag would sit forward.
I wasn't sure how well the white on white lettering would show so I popped up the work "Happy" by cutting tiny pieces of dimensionals and putting them under a couple of the larger spots on the bottom of the word. I was able to glue the top of the word to the flowers since they were already popped up with dimensionals.
This is so cute! What a beautiful retirement card!
Posted by: Cindy Thompson | June 08, 2020 at 11:50 AM
You have so much talent and, yes, creating your own from scratch must be very satisfying. For me, I'm tickled to be able to get ideas and how-to-information from artists like you. You are very much appreciated. (I only make cards for my family and close friends; and they all know I don't have but a speck of imagination/talent but are thrilled with the homemade cards they get. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | June 01, 2020 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful Jackie. You have such original ideas. I purchased almost all your punch clases a few years back. Glad to see you designing again.
Posted by: Linda R Miller | May 30, 2020 at 12:58 PM
That is an awesome card!!!! you are blessed with a gift. Unlike me. So I was wondering what you meant by a foot bed shape. I tried to cut them but mine did notlook like a foot. LOL
Posted by: Jeanne Koch | May 30, 2020 at 07:30 AM
This is beautiful, Jackie.
Posted by: Mitzi | May 29, 2020 at 11:12 PM