Fragrant Layers for the Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop - March 2026 | Use Your Stash!

Hello and welcome to the Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop!  We are glad you have joined us and look forward to spending time with you as we share inspiration with you to use your stash inspired by team member focus challenge.  So sit back and enjoy your favorite cuppa as you enjoy your trip Around the World on Wednesday!

Today's Project

This month we are being inspired by our team member from across the pond (the United Kingdom), Kim Fee.  Kim is a friend with a heart of gold who is enjoying her third assignment to the Artisan Design Team (2022, 2024 and 2026).  I have had to the pleasure of having many a long chat and giggle with her across the pond.  One of these days I will get to hug her to pieces at OnStage or better yet, on a personal trip to the UK!  You can read about this amazingly strong lady here.

 

Being inspired by Kim to use my stash was an easy thing to do.  I cannot tell you how many times I have heard her say that her favorite orange is Mango Melody and that it needs to come back.  

I was going to use her favorite orange until I decided to use a favorite orange of mine that is returning as a 2026-2028 In Color!  Kim will get to play with this returning color herself while she's at OnStage this week!  

 

You can learn some amazing tips from Kim for coloring with watercolor pencils here.  Her oh, so elegant piece of art inspired me to faux watercolor this...

Project Details

The Distinktive details of the Fragrant Layers Stamp Set along with the coordinating dies made this a quick coloring card.

Inspired by the patterned paper in Kim's inspiration, I knew I could create something similar with the Nature's Symphony Stamp Set.  

The large Nature's Symphony image was repeatedly stamped with Old Olive ink on a piece of Mixed Up Patterns 12" x 12" Mix-in Designer Series Paper.

The stamped DSP was adhered to a 3" x 4-1/4" layer of Basic White Cardstock.

Linen Thread was double wrapped along the edge of the DSP and tied off with a double bow.  The center of the bow was secured with a Mini Glue Dot.

Two smaller Basic White layers were adhered to the back to create a solid, floating look for this focal layer.

The large Distinktive Fragrant Layers image was stamped with Crisp Cantaloupe ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock.  

One of the two double leaf Distinktive Fragant Layers images was stamped and off-stamped with Old Olive ink twice.  The three leaf image was stamped likewise. 

After die-cutting the stamped images with their coordinating dies, a Blender Pen was used to smooth out the distinctive markings to create a faux watercolor look.  

Next came the fun part of creating a flower arrangement by cutting and repositioning the florals and adding leaves here and there.

The sentiment was stamped with Old Olive ink onto a Basic White scrap and die-cut with the coordinating die.

Spatters of ink were added to the Basic White backdrop using the brush tip of my Light Old Olive and Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends.

Press'n Seal was used to keep the die-cuts where I wanted them without completely redoing the arrangement.

Stampin' Dimensionals were adhered to the back of the arrangement while Multipurpose Liquid Glue was used for the sections needing additional security.

Moody Palette Glossy Accents were added as a finishing touch.

The assembled focal layer was adhered to Basic White cardstock layer and cardbase.

The inside of the card was stamped and layered to compliment the card front leaving plenty of room to correspond to the recipient.  The Basic White Medium Envelope flap was decorated with stamped DSP identical to the card front to complete the card ensemble.    

THE AWOW TEAM

THIS IS US

We are such a diverse and fun group of stampers from all over the world!  Eleven (11) of my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator friends are joining me today in this worldwide hug that stretches all the way from New Zealand to Hawaii across twelve different time zones.  We love sharing sunshine with you through projects from our individual parts of the world on these second Wednesdays of the month.  I hope that you are being filled with lots of inspiration. 

More Inspiration

I hope this project has helped you imagine different ways you can create cards while using the supplies you have in your stash.  Now, hop along with me, Angie McKenzie, to see more Wednesday inspirations from my amazing friends Around the World.  Just click the daisy below to go to my friend, Kelly, as she shares her amazing project, or scroll down the name list to follow along because you sure don't want to miss any.

 

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Marga Bultena - DE

Ximena Morales - DE

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Annette Ball - CA

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Bree Renwick - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

 

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world!

Have a blessed day!

You Can Make This Card!

Here's What You'll Need to Get Started...

BASICS

• Clear Blocks B, C, E; Stampin' Pierce Mat; Grid Paper; Paper Trimmer; Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine; Paper Snips; Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots

STAMPS

• Fragrant Layers Stamp Set  (Coordinating dies are available for bundled savings); Nature's Symphony Stamp Set (Coordinating dies are available for bundled savings)

INK

• Crisp Cantaloupe (retired) and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads; Light Old Olive and Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers; Blender Pen

PAPER

• Basic White Cardstock; Mixed Up Patterns 12" x 12" Mix-In Designer Series Paper; Basic White Medium Envelopes

OTHER

• Fragrant Layers Dies; Linen Thread; Moody Palette Glossy Dots; Glad Press'n Seal Plastic Food Wrap

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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.