Bloomin’ Marvelous Buttons & Bows

How do you make a quick little card that makes a big statement? Bright colors and embossing folders do the trick and make this project Bloomin’ Marvelous for sure and are part of Sale-A-Bration 2013. In fact I used four items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure to make this project. Am I crazy or does the focal piece looks like a Pez dispenser?

The final piece of the puzzle, the Bloomin’ Marvelous Stamp set, is hiding on the inside. This sweet set has a sentiment for any occasion. The butterfly even fits the Bitty Butterfly Punch (#129406) offered in the 2013 Spring Mini Catalog. WWPA2013-03-21 Vine Street Inside

Adding a few lines and dots with the writing tip of an Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker give the hummingbird a hand drawn appeal. For a softer look, use a blender pen with a stamp pad or re-inker.

Think these bows are just a little too perfect? You’re right! But they aren’t really bows. In fact, they aren’t even tied. They’re held together with glue dots. Why? To save on the bulkiness of a knot.

Now for some really important information.

Sale-A-Bration 2013 ends tomorrow, Friday, March 22, 2013 and there’s no guarantee you’ll ever be able to purchase these exclusive items after tomorrow. If there’s anything from the Sale-A-Bration brochure you can’t live without, now’s the time to put your order together. Remember, for every $50.00 you spend (before tax and shipping) you get to pick a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. For more information, check out the special Sale-A-Bration page by clicking here or the image below.

Nuts & Bolts

Stamps: Bloomin’ Marvelous (SAB 2013 #129651 wood; #129654 clear)
Ink & Coloring: Classic Ink – (Island Indigo #126986, Pool Party #126982); Stampin’ Write Marker (Island Indigo #123002)
Paper: Card stock – Summer Starfruit (#126839), Whisper White (#100730); Designer Series Paper (SAB 2013 Sycamore Street #127540)
Embellishments: Baker’s Twine (White #124262), Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack (SAB 2013 #130812)
Cutting & Trimming: Paper Snips (#103579); Stampin’ Trimmer (#126889); Big Shot Machine (#113439); Embossing Folder (Vine Street #130492)
Adhesives: Dimensionals (#104430), Glue Dots^® (#103683), SNAIL Adhesive^® (#104332)