Sending Hugs Floral Inspiration for Global Creative INKspirations - June 2021

Happy Thursday, y'all!  Hello and welcome to the Global Creative INKspirations Blog Hop!  You are either starting here or coming from the blog of my friend, Danielle.  This month we are sharing floral inspirations with you!

Today's Project

When I first saw the Sending Hugs Bundle on page 19 of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, I knew I had to have it; however, it was going to be one of those items that I was going to get later in the year.  But then when Tania told me that the bundle made her think of me, well... it wasn't long until it was in my craft room.  

Those who know me through text messages and social media know that I am a virtual hugger sending (((HUGS))) across the communication waves... and those that know me in person, know that I am also indeed a big hugger.  I will be using this amazing bundle a lot that's for sure!  And guess what?!?  It has a floral design which includes tulips so it is perfect for this month's floral theme.  *SWOON** 

Project Details

There is nothing like a classic design using Navy and White, right?  That is what I have chosen to do for this month's floral theme.  Using the blue toned Stampin' Blends to color the largest image stamped in Night of Navy onto Basic White Cardstock.  The card was designed as a horizontal layout with what I call  stair step layers.  

The small sentiment was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed on a strip of Night of Navy Cardstock.  The sentiment was die-cut with the smallest coordinating label die.  The center letters spelling out HUG could have also been colored with Stampin' Blends; however, I chose to use the coordinating letter dies and double layered them before adding them to the card front.

To complete the card, the inside was layered, stamped and colored to compliment the card front.  The envelope was stamped on the front and the envelope flap to complete the card design.

The second card focuses primarily on the coordinating Layering Hugs Dies along with a Basic Border Die.  Inspired by some of my favorite summer time v-neck striped sweaters,  the pointed border die was used to die-cut Basic White and Night of Navy cardstock.  Layering the die-cuts on a Basic White cardstock layer allowed for the creation of the white stripe.  The Flowers of Friendship sentiment was stamped in VersaMark onto a 3/4" strip of Night of Navy cardstock and heat embossed.  The sentiment panel was triple layered to add additional layering to the cardfront. 

The inside includes a simple Basic White layer stamped with sentiment and embellished with Layering Hugs die-cuts.  The envelope front and flap was simply stamped to coordinate with the classic feel of the card front. 

You Can Make These Cards and Here's What You'll Need to Get Started

BASIC SUPPLIES:

• Clear Blocks B, D, G
• Paper Trimmer
• Cut & Emboss Machine
• Heat Tool
• Stamparatus
• Small Grid Paper
• Paper Snips
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Bone Folder
• Simply Shammy

STAMPS:

• Sending Hugs Cling Stamp Set (included in the Sending Hungs Bundle for 10% Bundled Savings)
• Flowers of Friendship Cling Stamp Set  (included in the Flowers of Friendship Bundle for 10% Bundled Savings)

INK:

• Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
• VersaMark Pad
• Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• Night of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

PAPER:

• Night of Navy Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Basic White Thick Cardstock
• Basic White Medium Envelopes

OTHER:

• Layering Hugs Dies  (included in the Sending Hugs Bundle for a 10% Bundled Savings)
• Basic Border Dies 
• Basics Embossing Powders 

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You can purchase any of these supplies from my online store if you live in the USA and do not already have a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator.   

More Inspiration

I hope that you have enjoyed this inspiration using the Sending Hugs Bundle so you can create your own hugs to send to others through the mail.  Now, let's pop over for some more inspiration with my friend, Tania across the waters!  She's on the 2021 Artisan Design Team and has a wonderful technique to share with you using another one of my favorite new bundles - Hand-Penned Petals... you'll love it, I'm sure.

Global Creative INKspirations Blog Hop

Tatiana Tobin - AU

Danielle Kassing - NL

Angie McKenzie - US - YOU ARE HERE

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world!

Have a blessed day!

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