Art in Bloom Step-by-Step

Enjoy some creativity made easy! The Art in Bloom bundle includes the Art in Bloom stamp set, Bloom Hybrid embossing folder and the Art in Bloom dies. This new embossing folder has a hybrid design that combines two steps into one, and we think you’re going to love it. The coordinating dies fit inside the embossing folder so it can cut and emboss at the same time!

Here are several versions of a card created for various crafting levels! Aren’t they gorgeous! So let’s take a look at these three card examples!

CASUAL – easy for any level of crafter!
Embossing Folders give you a fast way to add texture and depth to cardstock, and the process is so easy! Simply enclose your paper inside the folder and run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Embossing is relatively inexpensive and adds an extra element of tactile interest to your cards for extra enjoyment!

To create our casual Art in Bloom Card, emboss a piece of Pool Party Cardstock using the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder—this time without the dies. Let the embossed cardstock be the centerpiece of this easy-to-make card. Add the label, some die-cut flowers, and a Baker’s Twine bow and you have a card that you can duplicate in multiple colors. Simply switch up the sentiment and use it for almost any occasion! Here’s the final look.

AVID – for the crafter who wants a little more for their cards
We stepped up our second card by adding two-step stamping and die-cutting using both the Hybrid Embossing Folder and the Bloom Dies in the Bloom Die Bundle. Such a timesaver and the technique is so clean and easy.

The Magenta Madness and Granny Apple Green inks really pop against the Pool Party Cardstock, don’t you think? A light dusting of Genial Gems completes this card and adds just the right amount of bling.

ARTFULLY AVID – for the over-the-top crafter who is always adding multiple layers, embellishments anddetails.
Our final card features the emboss resist technique for a painterly look that appears difficult but is in fact quite simple to achieve. Stamp the image in VersaMark ink, add White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, and heat emboss. Then, using a Blending Brush or Sponge Dauber, apply ink to your image, varying the pressure as you go to create variations in color depth. That’s it! We also added a sunshine-y floral center using Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends, then finished with ethereal-looking vellum leaves. Gorgeous!

Here are three more cards you can make using this bundle! Download the instructions here.

Which one of these gorgeous cards are you going to make first? If you change the cardstock and ink colors, your card possibilities are endless! So what are you waiting for, get started now and share what you make with me!

Another great idea for beautiful cards? The Paper Pumpkin kit this month coordinates with our new, gorgeous Expression in Ink suite of products! Order by June 10!