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What a Lemon

January 27, 2019 6 Comments

Every Sunday I create a Simple Sunday project. This might be a simple layout or a simple technique. While it might be simple, that doesn’t always mean quick. But sometimes that’s a good thing. Today it freed me to come up with a unique solution for my sentiment, the Lemon Builder Punch.

Simple card created with altered Floral Romance DSP. The ' thanks for understanding ' sentiment comes from the Vibrant Vases Stamp Set and was cut out using the Lemon Builder Punch. All products available from Stampin' Up!

BUT FIRST THE BACKGROUND

This project all started with the background. I wanted something gender neutral and organic, so leaves made sense. I was drawn to the Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the two different leafy patterns. For this project I thought the large pattern wasn’t bold enough, but I had a simple plan to change that.

All I did was take a piece of the large leaf design DSP and cut it to fit my card front. Then I used the 05 Journaling Pen to outline the leaves. This was a little time-consuming and I wasn’t perfect, but I loved the result.

Suddenly this romantic, wistful design was much more graphic. In fact it was exactly what I wanted.

Patterned paper like this Floral Romance DSP from Stampin' Up! can take on a whole new look with the addition of some simple black outlines.

SIMPLE LAYERS

With the altered DSP finished I could then start to assemble my project.

I began with a piece of Thick Whisper White Card that I cut and scored using my Stampin’ Trimmer. Then I folded the card along the scored line and sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder.

Next I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) to attach my altered DSP to a layer of Pear Pizzazz Card. Then this was added to the card front with more liquid glue.

Now I needed the smaller DSP pattern. I cut a 1″ strip and mounted that onto Pear Pizzazz Card with liquid glue, before adding it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Then I cut a 3/4″ strip of the DSP and fixed it along the bottom edge of a Whisper White Layer. This was glued inside the card.

Once final piece of the small leaf DSP was fixed to the flap of a Whisper White Medium Envelope. Then I used paper Snips to cut the DSP to shape following the edge of the flap.

ANYTHING BUT A LEMON

All that was left was my ‘thanks for understanding’ sentiment from the Varied Vases Stamp Set.

I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Thick Whisper White Card using Tuxedo Black ink. Then I went looking for a suitable punch. Even though I have all of the current Stampin’ Up! punches nothing really excited me. Until I happened to notice the Lemon Builder Punch.

I tested out the punch with my sentiment. It fitted beautifully inside the punch area, and the asymmetrical curves gave it a very organic feel. So that was it.

Close up of thank you card created with altered Floral Romance DSP and Vibrant Vases Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

I punched out the sentiment and then attached it to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. My simple card was complete.

I don’t think I’ve ever used the Lemon Builder Punch for a sentiment before and I can’t recall anyone else doing it either. But why not? I think it works well. What do you think?

PRODUCT LIST

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Medium Whisper White Envelopes
Medium Whisper White Envelopes
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Journaling Pens
Journaling Pens
Vibrant Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set
Vibrant Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set
Lemon Builder Punch
Lemon Builder Punch
Paper Snips Scissors
Paper Snips Scissors
Stampin' Trimmer
Stampin' Trimmer
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals

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Filed Under: Cards, Simple Cards, Thank You Cards Tagged With: Floral Romance Specialty DSP, Lemon Builder Punch, simple, Vibrant Vases

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  1. geraldine says

    January 27, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Very impressive! the difference the black pen made to the DSP … I know I’ve used it to go over images that have been stamped or coloured and it really makes them pop too, so for such a relatively plain piece of patterned paper it has also completely changed the outcome! Love it!!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      January 27, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Thank you Geraldine. I recall doing this a couple of years ago. The difference in the before and after versions is very striking as you can see.

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    January 27, 2019 at 9:31 am

    That is a very ingenious way of using the punch! Perfect! Love it and the design with the colors used!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      January 27, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Thank you Patricia. I suppose because it’s not perfectly symmetrical and designed to coordinate with a lemon image, that lemon gets overlooked. This just might give it new lease on life.

      Reply
  3. Susanne Kohn says

    January 27, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Dear Tracy, what a wonderful card! It’s really amazing to see what a difference the black outline made to the DSP! And I really love your idea to use the lemon punch for the sentiment!
    Susanne

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    • Tracy Elsom says

      January 27, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you Susanne

      Reply

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