Timeless Tulips Colorful Combinations

A Rainbow of Colorful Tulips

Timeless Tulip Color Combinations

Tulips symbolize perfect love. Stampin’ Up! has the perfect stamp set and coordinating punch to make beautiful tulips that you will love! I have been busy creating Timeless Tulips colorful combinations, and I will admit, it is hard to stop experimenting.

The Timeless Tulips Stamp Set and Tulip Builder Punch are available individually or as a bundle in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. When purchased together, the everyday savings of 10% applies. Even beginner crafters will find it easy to conjure up Timeless Tulips colorful combinations masterpieces.

Orange Timeless Tulips Card

Creating paper tulips (and this card) is simple. Just follow the basic guidelines and the fantastic tips I am sharing. You, too, will soon be on your way to making gorgeous blooms like the ones pictured!

Timeless Tulip Stamp Set

Tulips: Stamp, Punch, Sponge

Tulip Builder Punch
Tulip Builder Punch, item #151295

Start by making a punch template for your stamps. Use any scrap of cardstock on hand, and punch.

Bonus Tip: Use a marker to write “Punch Template” on your cardstock, then tuck it into your stamp set for future use. A bold label will help you avoid tossing the template as ‘accidental garbage’.

Next, line up the coordinating stamps in your punch template. Place the stamps with the image (raised edges) down and the back (flat side) facing up.

Super Important: Match the cardstock punch template to the image of the bottom of the punch. As seen above, the template and the punch bottom show the petal to the left of the large tulip. If you flip your paper over in error, the stamped images will no longer align with the punch.

Clear Block D

After your stamps are lined up properly, place a clear block over them to position the stamps on it for proper punch alignment. Here, I used Clear Block D.

Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad

To make the orange tulips, I started by stamping the large tulip and petal in Pumpkin Pie Ink onto So Saffron Cardstock.

Helpful Advice: Depending on the amount of ink in your ink pad, you may need to stamp off first to create the desired image tone. Trial and error makes alluring deviations.

The correct positioning of the stamps from the punch template makes it easy to stamp and punch once, without having to line up both images and punch individually. Time saver!

Poppy Parade Ink Pad and Sponge

For depth and additional color, I used Poppy Parade Ink and a section of a Stamping Sponge for application. Apply the ink, by sponging, to all outer edges of both the tulip and the petal.

I find sponging helpful in blending the stamped image into the punched outline rim. If your punched image is a little off-center, the sponging hides imperfections. Finally, be sure to sweep the inked sponge from the bottom of the tulip to the center.

Warning: Prepare for inky fingers and have a wipe handy!

Additional Card Assembly Tips

Embossing

Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder, item # 151797

I chose the Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder as a backdrop for my orange tulips. This folder provides extreme texture to the paper, which also makes the paper hard to attach without rippling or buckling.

After some experimenting, I found it helpful to run my bone folder along all outer edges of the embossed cardstock from the back. By pressing out, or flattening, a thin surrounding strip (@ 1/4 -1/2″), I was better able to get this piece glued down securely. No need to worry, it doesn’t ruin the embossed look!

Die Cutting

Delicate Lace Dies
Delicate Lace Dies, item #147053

The look of lace, like the name of this particular stamp set, is timeless. Therefore I chose the Delicate Lace Dies to add to the beauty of this card. When attaching something that has a tiny working surface, I prefer Tombow Glue.

As you can see in the picture, I applied a thin line on the bottom edge of my “lace”, and some small dots of glue where paper allowed in the middle. I lined up the lace to the designer series paper, tucking some lace behind. The glue gives you a moment of wiggle room to slide your paper to perfection.

You will need to trim your lace after adhering it to the designer series paper. The above picture shows an example of one that is trimmed, and one that needs to be.

Designer Secret: The lace trim doesn’t need to be aligned perfectly symmetrical in this instance. The Very Vanilla lace rests on top of a piece of Very Vanilla embossed cardstock, and since the two are the exact same color, imperfections hide well. The contrast of shape and texture work in this regard also.

Lace Ribbon

My “hello” greeting assembly is purposely lined up with the brown edge of the designer series paper. In order to have the ribbon in alignment with the tulip stems, I positioned the assembly on the card and used a pencil to mark the desired location.

After wrapping the ribbon securely to the back, I adhered this piece to the card front, and added a nicely tied bow. The bow helps hide the pencil mark, so no need to erase it.

Show some love to the inside of your cards too! I used the smaller tulip stamps from this set to add a peak of flowers in the bottom corner. There is plenty of room for a sentiment and your warm regards.

Start Your Tulip Garden Today

This spring is a great time to get these products and start your own paper tulip garden. Be sure to stop by my online store, https://juliemakson.stampinup.net, and add the Timeless Tulips Bundle, item #153793, to your order.

And to inspire you further, I have compiled a chart with a baker’s dozen of my favorite Timeless Tulips Colorful Combinations. Print or pin it to assist in your creation of colorful tulip making. Just like real tulips, paper tulips have no scent, but are guaranteed to bring a smile to someone’s face.

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Products 2020

Last Call To Sale-A-Brate in 2020!

The month of March means we are in the home stretch of Sale-A-Bration. It’s also time for Stampin’ Up’s! Second Release of Sale-A-Bration products in 2020. There are 5 new items, free with a qualifying purchase, to add to the previous Sale-A-Bration choices. I am going to highlight my top 3 picks for Sale-A-Bration Second Release with insight on each.

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Flowering Foils Specialty DSP

Sale-A-Bration Second Release 2020 Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper
Item #152312, free with a $50 purchase.

Specialty Designer Series Paper is…special. All DSP is lovely, but when extra’s are added to the mix, you get wow results. What makes this paper special? Rose gold and silver foil designs cover each and every piece of the dozen 12″ x 12″ sheets. An expensive look without the price tag!

Stunning on their own, they are also works of art in progress. You can easily add color to the white background to create endless and unique looks. Stampin’ Up! has coloring tools in the form of sponges, daubers and brayers for ink to paper techniques. For those who love to color inside the lines, think watercolor pencils, Stampin’ Write Markers or Stampin’ Blends.

Stampin' Sponges, Daubers and Sponge Brayers

Quick Tip 1

After applying ink to the paper with a sponging method, use a tissue or paper towel to rub the excess ink off the foil design. Your foil will really shine thru your chosen color palette.

Quick Tip 2

Don’t be afraid to cut your paper into parts and pieces for your projects. In the card above, the flower images were fussy cut. Try layering thin strips of DSP in different designs and colors to the front of your card for great interest. By using an inch or two at a time, you get extreme value with this free paper.

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Rise And Shine Stamp Set

Sale-A-Bration Second Release 2020 Rise and Shine Stamp Set
Item #152303, free with a $100 purchase.

This photopolymer set contains 15 stamps. What makes it exciting is that it features Reversibles, with images you can reverse and stamp on both sides. So the realty is you have 20 different images using only 15 stamps. Stampin’ Up! first introduced us to Reversibles in the 2019 Holiday Catalog with Cup Of Christmas, companion set to this one.

These mugs are super versatile, and timelessly trendy. Masculine, feminine and kids projects are covered (hot chocolate, of course!). If you are fortunate to have Cup of Christmas, add this set to your collection and make 4 different mug designs.

Coordinate with Cup of Cheer Dies

Quick Tip 1

On stamps that are reversible, stamp the image for one side, clean it before turning it over, and stamp on the opposite side. No need to scour your craft area for additional clear blocks, you can simply use the same one again. This is very helpful if you have limited acrylic blocks in supply or are taking your projects on the road…less to pack as you go.

Quick Tip 2

Use the coordinating Cup Of Cheer Dies, item # 151150, and your cutting machine to create 3D coffee mugs like the one pictured above. These would make great party favors or place settings for your next event. Choose your theme colors, fill with small treats and let guests take one home. You are now an excellent crafty host.

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Tags In Bloom Stamp Set

Sale-A-Bration Second Release 2020 Tags In Bloom Stamp Set
Item #152292, free with a $100 purchase.

Another large photopolymer set, this one includes 19 stamps. I love stamp sets that give me great words and phrases, and this one does not disappoint. Along with the adorable font settings are several flower options and a single small drifting leaf.

Stampin’ Up! does coordination well, and in this case, the stamp set functions with the Label Me Fancy and Label Me Lovely punches. I typically add the saying to the front of my card by placing it on a shaped background, blending in without overpowering. The new punches and this stamp set help deliver beautiful results when used together.

Quick Tip 1

When stamping an image you intend to punch out, make sure you have enough paper to hold onto while your image is lined up in the punch. If you are short on paper to grip, add a post-it note to connect the two pieces. The stick is just enough to hold, giving you the leverage you need. It removes easily without ruining your design.

Quick Tip 2

The flowers in this set are Two Step Stamping. Stamp the detailed image first, then line up the shaded or color filling image second. I usually practice a few times on scrap paper until I find the sweet spot in lining the two up in the best possible manner. The flowers can also be colored by watercolor pencils, Stampin’ Write Markers or Stampin’ Blends as well.

All Good Things Come To An End

Sadly, Sale-A-Bration is almost over! The three months of the year that Stampin’ Up! showers us with gifts is coming to a close. Now is the best time to take advantage of this great deal, stock up on essential supplies and reap the benefits of the Second Release of Sale-A-Bration products in 2020 !

Be sure to stop by my online store, http://juliemakson.stampinup.net by March 31st and Sale-A-Brate with me. Stampin’ Up! offers something for everyone; find just what you are looking for to help you create beauty and share love. And get something for free too, you deserve it!