Classic and Simple Punched Daisy Card

Sometimes you just want quick and easy but you don't want it to look too simple. That's where some punches and DSP (Designer Series Paper) can help. 

This card is very easy to construct - 2 strips of paper, 2 punched flowers and a sentiment. The high contrast of the unstamped flower with its glimmer paper center all layered on the black strip makes this card very eye-catching. 

The large pink Daisy is a punch that does have a matching stamp set. However I chose not to use the stamp for this project.  The glimmer paper center is from a small punch that is part of a trio of punches called The Bitty Bloom Punch Pack. The small punches in that set were actually designed to coordinate with a different stamp set.  The advantage of shopping with a single company is that you tend to find more product coordination.

Stampin'UP! makes it easy to create projects like this by ensuring all their products coordinate. The daisy shape is consistent and the size of the small flower fits perfectly in the center of the larger daisy.

"Lets Celebrate" is a very generic sentiment that fits lots of occasions. This stamp is also a common size, so any greeting stamp you have would fit into this space. This is a great design lay-out for any occasion where you need to make a quick card - and a reason to keep a stash of small pieces of Designer Paper.

A quick comment on availability of product.  The month of May is catalog transition season for Stampin'UP! The large Daisy Punch will be carrying over to the new catalog but the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack will not.  Click HERE to browse all the retiring product, and feel free to email me with questions about any of it. I'm also happy to send you a copy of the new catalog when it comes out, just email me to let me know you want one.

Have an INKcredible day

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Daisy Punch [143713] - $18.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] - $8.50	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243] - $8.50	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] - $5.00
Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338] - $11.00	Bitty Blooms Punch Pack [148532] - $23.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] - $4.00	Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146606] - $20.00

Well Said and Well Written

Here is a beautiful happy birthday card.  The high contrast on this card really makes a statement, I think you could say it was "well said"!

Contrast, Glimmer and Shine makes a statement.  The high contrast of the reflective Lovely Lipstick foil and sparkle from the white glimmer paper against the black background is very eye catching.

BTW: that gorgeous Lovely Lipstick foil is one of this year's FREE items for Sale-a-bration.  Check out all your Sale-a-bration options here.

Simple sentiments:  For added contrast the diecut word "happy" was intentionally overlaid on the foil strip and the word birthday was heat embossed on the foil. 

 

If you're looking for a good word set with lots of options and a complementary set of word dies then check here to see enlarged images of the Well Said Stamp Set and Well Written Dies.  I'm impressed by the range of sentiments AND the fact that the Well Said stamp set also has sentiments to cover the INSIDE of the card.

The stamps and dies can be purchased separately, or now through May, you can save 10% if you purchase them as a bundle.

 
Darling little flowers: The only imagery on this simple card is from the cute trio of little punched flowers. I'm glad to see that Stampin'UP! has added a pack of ittle flower punches to the product line.

The Bitty Bloom Punch Pack:  How cute are these?

Can you see the possibilities of simple cards with a focus on the sentiments?

I hope this has inspired you to dig through your sentiment sets and word dies.  And if you're looking for a good sentiment set or set of word dies you can't go wrong with the Well Said Stamp Set or Well Written Dies. The supplies I used on this project are listed at the end of the post.  I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

Because I do appreciate your business, you can earn extra rewards when you shop with me

Just be sure to use the Rewards Code for the month (found in the left pane at the top of this blog) when you place your on-line order.

Well Said Cling Bundle [150609] - $76.50 Save money when you buy the BUNDLE The stamps and dies can also be purchased separately	Well Said Cling Stamp Set [148796] - $45.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Paper [121045] - $8.50	Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets [149712] - $0.00	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] - $5.00
	Well Written Framelits Dies [148534] - $40.00	Big Shot [143263] - $110.00	Bitty Blooms Punch Pack [148532] - $23.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] - $5.00
	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] - $5.00	Versamark Pad [102283] - $9.00	Heat Tool [129053] - $30.00