Joy of Sets May Blog Hop

I just love how this sentiment turned out! I stamped it in Blackberry Bliss, then in Whisper White and heat embossed using clear embossing powder. I then stamped with Whisper White again and heat embossed using clear embossing powder and it came out so interesting. It pulled the Blackberry Bliss and the Old Olive into the final colors. I used Old Olive to stamp the stems. The little flowers are Petal Pink and Flirty Flamingo.

I followed a sketch from Inspire. Create. Challenges.

Angie McKenzie
Annette Ball
Rochelle Laird-Smith
Tricia Butts
Fiona Whitehead
Brenda Nelson
Libby Fens
Susan Webster
JoAnn Pollock <– You are here
Jill Chapman
Gez Carpenter
Vicki Milyard
Alejandra Gomez
Kaylin Krawczyk
Rebecca Jo Unwin
Narelle Fasulo
Sue Allen
Sandra Mastello
Andrea Tracy-Tucker

Click here to see supplies.

Check out my other projects using Abstract Impressions.

Spring Cards

Last week one of my Stampin’ Up! leaders (Rachel Tessman) had a Zoom meeting. She’s been doing them monthly for a little while now and with the social distancing there are even more attending. She sent us make & take supplies to make a couple of cards and these are what I made.

Supplies:

151534	Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set
153793	Timeless Tulips Bundle
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
151797	Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder
119868	1″ Circle Punch
119869	1/2″ Circle Punch
143713	Daisy Punch
149517	Medium Daisy Punch
148012	Sprig Punch
146968	Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146990	Granny Apple Green 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146988	Soft Sea Foam 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
147138	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
147095	Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
146912	Whisper White 5/8″ Polka-Dot Tulle Ribbon
103683	Mini Glue Dots
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Supplies:

147513	Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set
151319	Best Dressed 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper
144667	Leaf Punch
100702	Old Olive 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146971	Pineapple Punch 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150880	Pretty Peacock 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150083	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
149751	Pretty Peacock 1/2″ Scalloped Linen Ribbon
144220	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Abstract Impressions Diagonal Fold

As promised, here is another card using the Abstract Impressions stamp set and the Springtime Impressions die set.  For a video on how to make this fun diagonal fold check out Dawn Griffith’s.  I based mine off of one that Susan Campfield had us make at one of her team gatherings but I can’t find a post on it from her.

Supplies:

148348	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Bundle
147513	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Stamp Set
146326	Springtime Impressions Thinlets
146289	Garden Impressions Designer Series 6″ x 6″ Paper
111350	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Pacific Point
146981	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Shaded Spruce
146988	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Soft Sea Foam
100730	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Whisper White
147098	Classic Stampin’ Pad Pacific Point
133782	Punch Circle 2″
143720	Punch Circle 2-1/4″
144219	Basic Pearl Jewels
146327	Big Shot Embossing Mats
143263	Big Shot
140603	Big Shot Die Brush
122334	Simply Scored
126889	Stampin’ Trimmer
144108	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Measurements:

Soft Sea Foam	8 ½” x 11”, scored at 4 ¼” and 5 ½”, scrap
Shaded Sprude	4” x 5 ½”
Whisper White	Scrap for 2” circle
Pacific Point	Scrap for 2 ¼” circle

 Instructions:

1. Using the Soft Sea Foam cardstock, score along the short side at 4 ¼”, rotate and score along the long side at 5 ½”.
2. Using the Stampin’ Trimmer, cut from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. (You will get two cards out of the base.)
3. Using the Big Shot Embossing Mats, emboss the lower left corner of the Shaded Spruce cardstock. Cut diagonally from upper left to lower right.
4. Using Pacific Point ink, stamp sentiment on Whisper White cardstock and punch out with the 2” circle punch. Punch the Pacific Point cardstock using the 2 ¼” circle punch.  Adhere Whisper White Circle to Pacific Point circle.
5. Die cut flower from Soft Sea Foam cardstock.
6. Die cut butterfly from Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper.
7. Adhere Shaded Spruce triangles to card front.
8. Adhere circle to the center of the card only putting adhesive on the upper right side.
9. Adhere butterfly with mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and slightly cover the circle with the head to keep the card closed.
10. Using liquid glue, adhere flower and add pearl.

Abstract Impressions flower trio

I just can’t get enough of the Abstract Impressions stamp set, I will have another one after my Cookies & Cards class on July 28th because we are making one there too.  🙂  I created this card for a fellow demonstrators birthday and had to make one for myself.  🙂

I saw a card using this stamp set that didn’t focus on the other two flowers I’d seen, apparently there is a third flower in there and a butterfly.  I may never put this stamp set down!

Supplies:

148348	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Bundle
147513	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Stamp Set
121045	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Basic Black
115316	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Rich Razzleberry
100730	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Whisper White
146926	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
147092	Classic Stampin’ Pad Blackberry Bliss
147111	Classic Stampin’ Pad Mossy Meadow
147104	Classic Stampin’ Pad Pear Pizzazz
147091	Classic Stampin’ Pad Rich Razzlebberry
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits
143704	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
141682	Baker’s Twine Solid Basic Black
144219	Basic Pearl Jewels
146936	Doilies Pearlized
143263	Big Shot
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Embossing with the Abstract Impressions Bundle

For this Abstract Impressions card, I used the new Big Shot Embossing Mats.  I love how they double the usefulness of your dies!

To do the embossing, I didn’t exactly follow the directions because I wanted to see that the die didn’t move.

My sandwich:

• Multipurpose platform on tab 1 ( I don’t have the new platform and I’ve taken off tab 2).
• Impressions Pad
• Thin silicone rubber mat (blue)
• Cardstock
• Die
• Standard cutting pad

Supplies:

147513	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Stamp Set
148348	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Bundle
146326	Springtime Impressions Thinlets
121045	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Basic Black
138337	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Mint Macaron
140272	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Whisper White Thick
147096	Classic Stampin’ Pad Bermuda Bay
147106	Classic Stampin’ Pad Mint Macaron
147107	Classic Stampin’ Pad Pool Party
102283	Versamark Pad
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits
144668	Everyday Label Punch
146956	Stampin’ Emboss Powder Black
103083	Embossing Buddy
129053	Heat Tool
138402	Silver Metallic Thread
146936	Doilies Pearlized
146327	Big Shot Embossing Mats
143263	Big Shot
144219	Basic Pearl Jewels
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Abstract Impressions Field of Flowers

I saw my inspiration card on a demonstrator Facebook group and I knew I had to make one too.  Katrina Duffell’s card is so much prettier than mine but I just didn’t have the patience to add all of the colors she did.  You may not be able to see it in the photo but I used a Stampin’ Sponge and Balmy Blue ink to color the sky.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Abstract Impressions
Punches – Triple Banner Punch
Ink – Balmy Blue, Blackberry Bliss, Lovely Lipstick, & Pear Pizzazz stamp pads
Paper – Lovely Lipstick & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Accents & Embellishments – Linen Thread
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Bone Folder
Adhesive – SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Abstract Impressions Butterfly Card

I wanted to make a butterfly die cut card like I did for my Stamp-a-Stack last month and this is what I made using the new butterfly from the Springtime Impressions thinlets.  I accidentally ordered the Petals Promenade Designer Series Paper instead of the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper that is part of the suite but it’s just as lovely.

Supplies:

148348	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Bundle
147513	Abstract Impressions  Photopolymer Stamp Set
146326	Big Shot Thinlits Springtime Impressions
146913	Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper
133675	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Blackberry Bliss
140272	Cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Whisper White Thick
147092	Classic Stampin’ Pad Blackberry Bliss
146329	Ribbon Metallic Combo Pack
144212	Iridescent Sequin Assortment
143263	Big Shot