
It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s theme is “Birthday Bonanza!” It’s MY birthday today, so thought it would be fun to see some virtual birthday cards!
FRAMED VIOLETS
Here’s a new set coming in the July Online Exclusives! It is SO pretty…I know I’ve mentioned that I have a beautiful violet plant that was my grandmother’s. She passed away about 20 years ago, so I’m amazed I have kept it alive this long! It just blooms it’s head off all the time, and it is a lovely purple color!

Stampin’ Details:
- The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Gorgeous Grape cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Fresh Freesia cardstock was added on top.
- A 2 x 5-1/4 strip of Violet Dreams DSP was added across the front.
- A 1/4 x 5-1/4 strip of Peaceful Pine cardstock was added towards the bottom of the DSP.
- The oval from Framed Ovals Die was cut from Gorgeous Grape cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The violet cluster was stamped with Basic Black Hybrid Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Peaceful Pine and Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the die and added to the oval with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
- A trio of Antique Pearls were added to the background.

OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!
SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Framed Violets
Inks: Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black Hybrid
Blends: Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Peaceful Pine, Darling Duckling
Cardstock: Basic White, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Violet Dreams 12×12
Accessories: Framed Violets, Antique Pearls, Linen Thread, Adhesives

Bring your most meaningful memories to life with the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE. You’ll love how the coordinating stamps and dies add delicate florals, layered details, and heartfelt sentiments to your cards, scrapbook pages, and handmade gifts. These timeless designs will help you turn every project into a keepsake to share and cherish. We've combined the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE and the BLOOMS BOUTIQUE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a soft artistic look! You'll get EIGHT step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in our HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE COLLECTION! See more details HERE!
Stamp a bunch of violets quickly with the line-drawn images in Stampin' Up!'s FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE (available for customers beginning July 1st). Layer them together easily and add a die-cut oval, some accent florals and leaves for extra texture and subtle details. Everyday greetings give a finished level of polish. We've combined the FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE and the VIOLET DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for an eye-catching cohesive look! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO small 3D projects in our FRAMED VIOLETS COLLECTION! See more details HERE!
Grab those easy, breezy beach vibes right at your craft table when you use Stampin' Up!'s SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE of products! Be inspired by the innertubes, beach balls, sunglasses, and other beach accessories this cute set has to offer! Then add a fun, carefree sentiment to finish off your project! We've combined the SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with its' bright color backgrounds!! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO special fold cards in this Collection! See more details HERE!







A very happy birthday to you, Connie! And what a lovely card you’ve created to celebrate. 🙂
Thanks so much!