BLOG TOUR - featuring the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini

TOUR 4 - STOP 4 - "Only Ovals and Oval Scallop Punch"

 

Today is the day you have been waiting for!  Are you ready to hop on the bus and take today's blog tour?  This tour is only available for TODAY (Monday, April 27th) and will be removed from all the blogs tonight at midnight.  There are 16 total stops and I am your tour guide for stop #4.  At each stop on the tour, your tour guide will give you the link for the next stop so you won't miss anything by starting here with me at the 4th stop!

So, if you are ready, hop on board the bus and let me take you on a tour of my samples using the Oval All Stamp Set and coordinating Oval Scallop Punch from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog.

 

This first sample just so happens to match very nicely with our Blog Tour Banner at the top of this post:))  I have been making a lot of these Flower Pot cards lately.  I just love them so much because they make great cards for just about any occasion and with Mother's Day coming up, I am set with my cards! 

Now I know you want to know how to make these adorable Flower Pot Cards.  We have a busy schedule for you today so the bus isn't able to stop here long enough for me to share how to make it with you today. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for a step-by-step tutorial and complete instructions to make a card just like this on your own!

 

I just love Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Not only are the colors and patterns very striking but it also has a fabulous woven texture.  You can see it on the flowers and on the Chocolate Chip Center of the Baja Breeze Polka Dot Flower.  I added buttons from the Latte Button Assortment to add more dimension and detal to my flowers.  I used my Big Shot and my Spring Flowers Set Sizzlits to punch out the flowers.  The leaves are punched out from the Flower Layers with Leaf Bigz Die using Kiwi Kiss cardstock.   Check out the details of the embossed vein in the leaf. 

My next sample uses the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die and my Big Shot...yes, I do use my Big Shot A LOT:))

 

I used both Almost Amethyst and Lavendar Lace cardstock along with Whisper White to create this card.  The roses are embossed automatically when using the Textured Impressions Die with your Big Shot.  I just cut out around the bottoms of the roses to expose the white cardstock underneath. 

I used the Eyelet Border Punch to create the two top accent layers and the 1/4" circle punch to punch out the three faux brads on the bottom left corner.  Add a little Tombo Multi Purpose glue and some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for a little pizazz and top it off with the sentiment from the Only Ovals Stamp Set from the Occasion Mini layered with a Scallop Oval Punch in Lavendar Lace.

 

I also added a little bit of Crystal Effects on my flowers on the oval to make them pop and a little piece of white grosgrain ribbon with the ends trimmed on an angle underneath.  The scallop accent is attached using a Dimensional to make it pop more so that it creates dimension to match the embossed roses on the card.  You can see in this photo that I also sponged the embossed roses with Lavendar Lace ink to make them pop slightly more on the card.

 

It is a little hard to see in this photo, but I added some Crystal Effects to my faux brads and sprinkled a little Dazzling Diamonds on top to make them sparkle and shine too.

I hope you enjoyed my stop on the tour.  Remember that Stampin’ Up!’s "Get Connected" promotion is running right now as well.  When you spend $40 on Occasions Mini Catalog products (which include the Only Ovals stamp set and Scallop Oval Punch seen here), you can choose any one item from the "Under $10" on page 208 in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for FREE!

 

BLOG CANDY - As an added bonus, I am offering blog candy for those of you who complete the entire tour.  Just leave me a comment at the bottom of this post by midnight Monday, April 27th and let me know your comments on the blog tour and what you liked about the samples you see here at this stop.  I will randomly chose a winner to receive my rose card sample (shown above) in this post!  Good luck and have fun!

 

I bid you safe travels and would like to remind you to join me back here on May 15th for another Blog Tour that features items from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog and the Decor Elements line.

NOTE:  THE LINKS FOR THE BLOG TOUR HAVE BEEN REMOVED SINCE IT IS AFTER MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY, APRIL 27TH.  STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER BLOG TOUR HERE ON MAY 15TH!

Thanks for stopping by and thank you for traveling with me today!

Lynn Larson, your tour guide from Learn to Stamp and Scrap with Lynn

Comments

[aminosauren]

Thanks for sharing this information.This is too fun all of sharing & offering candy.
Blessings for making me have a fun.

[Terri]

I love the Manhatten Roses card. This folder is so versatile. Beautiful card and I like the faux brads.

Ter:)

[Alicia]

I LOVE your samples. I love all the extra details. The blog hop has been so fun!
Thanks for sharing,
Alicia

[rush]

i got a late start, so i will be visiting ALL of the stores AGAIN tomorrow. i have visited them all today.

[Mary Davis]

Lynn: I love your flower pot card. It is a favorite of mine. I'll have to case it for my mother for mother's day. She will love it. Thanks for sharing.

[Cheryl]

Cute flower pot card, Lynn!

[Kay Mespelt]

Hi-Your samples are wonderful!!! You have done a super job! Thanks for sharing! The whole tour idea is GREAT!!! Hugs Kay Mespelt (petking@vcn.com)

[Catherine]

Great Job. Love the tour.
Catherine
Irishcpa@sbcglobal.net

[Julie A.]

Hello Lynn-

I love both of your cards, but the flower pot card is my favorite:)I will be back tomorrow for the tutorial.

I think this tour has been the neatest thing. It gave me an opportunity to visit blogs that I wasn't aware of. I love subscribing to blogs by feed for ideas. I'm thrilled to add more:)

Thanks so much for participating in this tour!

Julie A.
thearvins@verizon.net

[Heather Arsenault]

I had so much fun on the tour. There were so many ideas! It's just great! Thanks for sharing your projects. I loved all of them and their cute details. Your flowerpot card is the only one I've seen so far with a saucer. How cute!

[Kimnamsoon]

very cool...anxious to learn to make the flower pot! Thanks for sharing!

[Peg Ireland]

Love your projects! Very nice work! Thank you for the tour!

[Bev Farmer]

I am subbing to your site. Hopefully you can help me with my scrapbooking. Loved this tour.

[BarbaraD]

BOTH your projects are simply amazing....with fabulous special touches! Can't wait to see your tutorial on the flower pot....I've been wanting to make one of my own! And, of course, the embossed card is spectacular! GREAT job on showcasing the stamp set....it's so versatile!

[Tina Coombs]

LOVE the blog tour Lynn--just got through checking it out. Such talented designers--you are all amazing!!

[Tina Coombs]

Lynn,
Your cards are FABULOUS!! The flower pot card is adorable beyond belief!! I would love to make some flower pots!! Thanks for your expertise!

[Angela Woodall]

Just found your website and I really love your style. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[Christy]

I had so much fun doing the blog tour and cannot wait for another chance to do one again. I have bookmarked your blog so I can learn how to make this flowerpot as it would be perfect for Mother's Day. Can't wait to stop back tomorrow to see the tutorial!

[Jenn D]

What beautiful cards. I love how you used the Parisian Breeze paper on the flower pot card and the glitter on the Rose card is so pretty.

[Denise in PA]

Terrific flower pot. Love what you did with this stamp set. Great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

denise_in_pa@embarqmail.com

[Margaret R]

I LOVE your flower pot card!!! I will be looking up your tutorial tomorrow! THANK YOU!!

[Jan Mengel]

I love your cards. I am especially taken with your take on the flower pot. I feel a CASE coming on. Thanks for sharing.

[Sandy Fleming]

I'm loving this Blog tour! What a GREAT idea! You all are showcasing only 1 item and showing great ideas. I really like your flower pot card. i will definitely stop back tomorrow to see how it's made. You Manhattan Flower card is so beautiful. I love the colors and the use of the eyelet border punch. Thanks for sharing such beautiful cards.

Sandy

[Peg Ireland]

I love your flower pot card! These are so fun to make but I got more ideas now! Thank you for the tour!

[Marti Crapo]

You have added wonderful details to these cards. I love the flower pot cards and yours is just the top of the line. The tour is a great idea -thanks.

[Connie]

These are SO pretty! Great job with that set!

[Kathy]

love your samples, especially the flower pot. thanks for sharing your talent.

[Audrey]

What a great monochromatic card with the embossed rose! Lovely job! TFS!
Audrey

[Michelle]

Wonderful job. I will certainly be back tomorrow to learn how to make the flower pot. I loved the use of crystal effects.

This tour was a wonderful way to get new ideas on how to use the sets and accessories in a different way.

[Elaine]

Very nice cards, this has been alot of fun and inspiration, enjoying it

[Diane Mccornack]

Just beautiful! Love them both. That flower pot is a beauty!
Thanks for taking part in the blog tour!
Diane

[Cindy]

Lynn, I enjoyed your stop on the tour and your lovely projects.Isn't this fun?

[Terri Harmon]

Hi Lynn.
This tour is so fun. I love the flower pot card and will have to come back tomorrow to learn more. I love that paper too!
Thanks,
Terri H.
HarmonTA@aol.com

[Lori S.]

Hi! Happy Tour Day! :) These were my choices, as well, to showcase. I don't have my Manhattan emb. folder yet - I am so gonna CASE that card.... :D And the flowerpot is fantastic, too! TFS!
Have a wonderful day!

[Gayle Schrock]

OMG Love the flower pot & the rose. Must make the pot for Mom's day

Gayle Schrock

[Carolyn Miller]

Loved the tour...great ideas! Loved all your creations with your stamp set.

Carolyn M.

[Carolyn Miller]

Loved the tour!! So many great ideas. You showed so many ways to use your stamps.

[Teri]

I enjoyed the entire tour and love the flowerpots card. Can't wait to see the tutorial!

[Margaret]

I've never been on a blog tour but this seems like it will be fun. I love your flower pot creation. What novel idea! I also like the shades of purple in the rose. Nice site all around.

[terriavidreader]

I'm doing the tour, and loving it so far. I really like your Rose card, so I hope I win it.
terriavidreader@yahoo.com

[Carri McMullen]

Wow! what a great idea this tour was and 16 different stops in one day. I learned so much and saw so many new things that are must haves such as the Match Box big XL and the oval stamp set with punch. I love your flower pot and I will be back for the tutorial. Thanks ladies it was fun!

[Gayle Schrock]

Thanks for the grat ideas. This is too fun all of sharing & offering candy.
Blessings for making me have a fun MONDAY

Gayle Schrock (SU Sr. Assoc.)

[KellyRae]

Ohmigoodness! You've colored those delicate flowers in the oval so perfectly! I love both the flowerpot cards (haven't tried that design yet) and the manhattan flower die is just too gorgeous, especially all glittery. Thanks for the tour stop.

[Tammy Glaser]

I just love the flower pot and don't know how to make it, so I will be back tomorrow!! I love the colors you used! Thank you for doing this blog tour, for all the time and effort you put into it for all of to come and look at and ideas to use.
Tammy

[Elizabeth]

I love the color of the flower pot card.... I really love the effect of the eyelet border punch. This was a fun tour. I loved seeing all the samples and getting some new card ideas....

[Jayne West]

I Love your flower pot card and I Love the ways you used this set. Thanks for the sample and the tour! Jayne

[Denise]

I am loving this tour. What a great idea!!! There are such fabulous ideas at every stop. Thanks for sharing.

[Jennifer Eby]

You do not need to consider me for the blog candy. I just wanted to comment on your blog. I just loved the first example and will be by tomorrow to get the tutorial. I have done a card very similar to yours and don't they turn out beautiful. Check out my blog for other examples. Thanks for the tour.

[lorita]

I love what you did with this set. The flower pot card is so cute. I will be back tomorrow for the tutorial.
Thanks,
Lorita

[Dawn Bullock]

Gorgeous cards!!! I love them both! Great detail and embellishments.