Today’s card uses the lovely Inspiring Snapdragons Bundle (stamps and dies). I have created a sympathy card for today, but this could easily be made into a birthday card, friendship card or think of you card just by changing up the sentiment.
I started off with a white panel measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″. To create a background, I used the medium-sized snapdragon image from the Inspiring Snapdragons Stamp Set and second-generation stamped this image approximately 1″ from the bottom edge of the panel in Granny Apple Green ink. I repeated this across the width of the panel. I then second-generation stamped the dotted image across the panel in Granny Apple Green ink. The panel was adhered to a Highland Heather mat, then adhered to the front of a Granny Apple Green card base.
Using the Inspiring Snapdragons Dies, I die cut the small, medium and large snapdragon pieces from various colored cardstocks. I paired a Highland Heather solid image with a Fresh Freesia detailed image, a Calypso Coral solid image with a Flirty Flamingo detailed image and a Petunia Pop solid image with a Pretty in Pink detailed image to create the three snapdragon flowers. I also die cut 9 stems from Granny Apple Green cardstock in various sizes. The sentiment for the card front was stamped onto white cardstock in Granny Apple Green ink and I used one of the label dies from the Unbounded Love Dies to cut out the image. The snapdragons were adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, then the sentiment label was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The stems were tucked in around the flowers and adhered with liquid glue. I also stamped two dragonflies in Azure Afternoon ink and colored these in with Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy and Basic Black watercolor pencils. These dragonflies were die cut then added towards the top of the card front. Wink of Stella was added to the dragonfly’s wings.
On the inside panel, the “Wishing you strength” sentiment was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink. I used the small snapdragon image and first and second generation stamped flowers in Granny Apple Green onto the lower left corner of the panel then stamped a dragonfly above the flowers in Azure Afternoon ink. The dragonfly was colored in as before. Wink of Stella was added to the dragonfly’s wings. The panel was then adhered to a Highland Heather mat then adhered to the inside of the card.
I again first and second generation stamped the snapdragon image onto the envelope front in Granny Apple Green ink then stamped and colored the dragonfly. A small Linen Thread bow was adhered to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. I used a piece of the Brights 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper in a Granny Apple Green floral print to the envelope flap and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap using a pair of paper snips.
The Inspiring Snapdragons Bundle truly creates a beautiful card. I used quite a few different colored cardstocks on this card but use what you have in your paper stash to create your own brightly colored snapdragons! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Enjoy!
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday (US only)
The 2024 back-to-school sales tax holiday season begins this weekend and there are thirteen states and Puerto Rico offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July and August. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates, click here.
Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!
Each month, Stampin’ Up! adds new kits to the Kits Collection. Two new kits have been added to the collection for July – the Circus Celebration Kit and the Garden of Thanks Kit!
The Circus Celebration Kit creates a total of 8 cards – 4 each of 4 different designs. This kit is perfect for the little ones! Check out the unboxing video for the kit here:
The Garden of Thanks Kit is a lovely kit and creates a total of 9 cards – 3 each of 3 different designs. Need to send out thank you cards? This is the perfect kit! You can watch the unboxing video here:
If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection, kits come with everything you need to complete the project! And I mean everything! Easy to understand instructions are included with every kit also! Of course, Stampin’ Up! provides more than these two kits. Click here to view the full line of available kits in the Online Store. Happy crafting!
Bonus Days are Here!
It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 3–31 July you will earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!
Click here for an infographic explaining how Bonus Days works. You won’t want to miss earning coupons on your purchases in July!
New Online Exclusives Available Now!
There are a whole bunch of new Online Exclusives available for purchase in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store now! I have been sharing some of these products with you on my blog over the last several weeks. I think you are going to enjoy these new products so be sure to check them out in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store!
There are several new Suite Collections that are available including the Iconic Celebrations Suite Collection and the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection (click on the Suite names to view the flyers). Plus, a Fall themed bundle and a Halloween bundle are also available. These are just some of the new products available for customer purchase beginning today in the Online Store!
Remember, there is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way Stampin’ Up! can offer even more new products throughout the year!
Ready to shop? Click here to go to the Online Exclusives!
July Host Code
Use my current Host Code and receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax). If you place an order greater than $150, do not use the Host Code as you will be eligible for Stampin’ Rewards (but you will still receive the free gift from me!). Use my July Host Code – 79GM6UNE.
Products used to create today’s project that are available for purchase are included below.
Inky Bee Stampers 
7 responses to “Stampin’ Up! Inspiring Snapdragons Sympathy Card”
Just beautiful Carol! The layered die cuts are so pretty and your colors are perfect! 🙂
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Thank you, Amy! 🙂
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Such lovely colors! The sentiments are very nice too.
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Thank you, Faith! 🙂
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Oh my – this is lovely! I haven’t played with this set – but you’re certainly inspiring me to ink it up! 🙂
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Thanks very much, Mary! It is a beautiful set…you will enjoy it! 🙂
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