Stamping with Hart: April 2024

I have a free project sheet for today's cards that you can download here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/TAkA5XA/mar2024paperpumpkinalt2

Today we are working with the BONUS stamp set from the March 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit!

I will also be using the Memorable Meadows Stamp Set from this month's kit as well as the Garden Meadow Stamp Set.

We will not be using kit components with the BONUS stamp set today. Instead, I will be showcasing the upcoming 2024-2026 In Color Collection as well as the Unbounded Love Dies (from the Unbounded Love Bundle).

The Unbounded Love Dies and 2024-2026 In Color Collection will be available to customers starting May 1, 2024 when the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog launches but demonstrators and people who purchase the starter kit can preorder these items right now! Yes, you get to choose what you want in your Starter Kit and if you want to add preorder products you can! Isn't that awesome! $26 savings on the starter kit as well as FREE SHIPPING! Questions? Email me!

CARD MEASUREMENTS

Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" (2024-2026 In Color Cardstock Shades)
Insert: 4 x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
2024-2026 In Color DSP Layer: 4 x 5-1/4"
Basic Black Layer: 4-1/16 x 5-5/16"
Perennial Postage Layer (Die Size: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2") Basic White Cardstock
Unbounded Love Die Cut for Sentiment
2024-2026 In Color 3/8 Border Ribbon (About 5") You choose the Color
(3) 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp the largest flower outline stamp in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the Perennial Postage Die Cut. Stamp this 5 times (6 if you also want to do this in Basic Beige, a new CORE Color coming out May 1st)

Using the "fill" stamps from the kit BONUS stamp set use the following colors for each fill stamp to color in your image:

Leaves: Shy Shamrock Ink
Veins of Leaves Detail Fill Stamp: Shy Shamrock ink (stamp it over top of the initial fill color)
Flower Centers: Lemon Lolly Ink
Flower Petals: 2024-2026 In Colors *you choose the color* I used Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop and Summer Splash, I also used Basic Beige
Flower Detail Stamp: Same color as petals, just stamp it over top for a watermark type look or you can use a similar color family shade if you want it darker

TIP: Photopolymer stamps that are new need to be "seasoned" or stamped a few times especially with "fill" stamps that need a lot of ink. If you still aren't getting a smooth fill stamp after several stamping rounds, try stamping it in VersaMark ink several times and then clean the stamp and use your desired color. This tip has worked for me!

For your sentiment choose desired dies: I used Unbounded Love Dies as well as The Love of Spring Dies Add-On (for the Basic Beige card) to stamp your sentiments in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Glue your DSP to Basic Black layer. It's a very thin 1/16" border and then glue to card base. Add the Perennial Postage layer with dimensionals after adhering the ribbon to the lower third of the panel. I like to glue my ribbon edges behind it but that's optional. Add the die cut over ribbon with dimensionals. Finish with embellishments. Glue insert inside the card!

Petunia Pop and Basic Beige NOTE: Basic Beige has the Love of Spring Die Cut!

Now, I will have a list of available products here including prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription options and the March refill in case you'd like to check those out. I would love to earn your business and be your demonstrator if you do not already have one!

I also recommend the prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions before the price increases on May 1st. You can get 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at the current price until April 30th.

If you are interested in the Starter Kit and need to search for the preorder items that are not yet available to the public here is what I used:

2024-2026 In Color Stampin' Pads (All 5 Bundle)