Another set that is on the Stampin' Up! retiring list is Bordering Blooms.   If you are wondering, should I buy this set or not?  I thought I would do a round up of some of the cards I made using this set.  I think the answer is...YES, I need that set.  

Bordering Blooms is a photopolymer set.  Don't you love it that you can bend it a make a curvy border too?

Bordering Blooms is a perfect set for quick, easy cards.  Great for making note card sets for gifts.  If you want to snag a set for yourself  here is a link to it in my online store.   Happy Shopping!

I know, I know  I told you that I was going to move on to another stamp set but I had to share with you this one last card idea.  The Bordering Blooms stamp set is a Photopolymer stamp set.   It is totally clear making it a breeze to line up AND you can manipulate the stamp a bit on the block.  Check out my Bordering Bloom curve.

Isn't that fun?  I was pretty excited when I remembered to try this out.  This stamp is a little wide so it doesn't move a lot but just adding this little curve made me happy.   Here's a link to this card without the curve.

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95

And Many More Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134276] $26.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment [130999] $11.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50

Calypso Coral Baker's Twine [125573] $2.95

I also used the Calypso Coral Blendabilities which will be available for purchase on August 1.   Hope you enjoyed all the cards using the Bordering Blooms stamp set.  Do you prefer seeing a series like I did with the Bordering Blooms set or a more random selection of stamp sets?  Let me know!  Thanks

I know you must be thinking, enough with the Bordering Blooms stamp set.  This will be it for a little while and I will move on to another stamp set.   I just wanted to feature this image again since it hasn't gotten as much love as the others.

It is hard to see in this photo but I used Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder on the Designer Series Paper and then punched out the flowers.   I wanted to add a little sparkle.  

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment [130995] $11.95
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Brights Designer Series Paper Stack [130134] $21.95	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder [101930] $4.75	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246] $4.95

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95	A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [131059] $18.95	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50
2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [130136] $21.95	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246] $4.95	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine [135637] $3.50

If I have convinced you that you too need the Bordering Blooms stamp set, you can click on any of the images above and it will take you to my online store.   

There's one more stamp in the Bordering Blooms stamp set that i haven't used yet.  This one will make super quick cards since there is no coloring involved.

I stamped the image on card stock vellum using Whisper White Craft ink and set it aside to dry.  Once the white craft ink was dry I layered it over Coastal Cabana card stock.   I love how soft it looks.  The new satin ribbon is simply luscious.  It is very easy to tie and adds a luxurious feeling to the card.

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95	Hello There Clear Stamp Set [133922] $9.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50	Silver Metallic Encore Pad [132142] $9.95	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $6.95	White Vellum 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [101856] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Large Oval Punch [119855] $15.95	Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies [127010] $9.95	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $4.75	Silver 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134548] $6.95

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Yesterday, I shared these cards on my Facebook page .   We have company and I was in a hurry to go out and play so I did not get the cards  posted here.  

I saw some daisies while out on my walk and that is how this card came about.  Are you wondering how I colored the centers of the flowers?  I am sure you thought I used a colored embossing powder but I only used white embossing powder.   Check out the Supply list below.

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95	A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [131059] $18.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment [130998] $11.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50
Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121045] $6.95	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $4.75	Embossing Buddy [103083] $5.95	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon [134559] $5.95

I used the Daffodil Delight Blendabilities Markers to color over the white embossing powder.  This works best on dark card stock.   The dark card stock hides the stray marks of ink when coloring.

Here's another version in Crumb Cake.

I used the same supplies except for the Crumb Cake card stock (120953).  I love the images in this stamp set and it is so easy to make quick and cute cards.  

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Working my way through  the stamp sets I purchased  and focusing on Bordering Blooms.

Product List

Bordering Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [133660] $15.95	Lots Of Thanks Clear-mount Stamp Set [129690] $16.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment [130999] $11.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment [130998] $11.95
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $6.95	Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper [133693] $10.95	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246] $4.95

I also  used the Melon Mambo Stampin' Blendabilities Markers.  They will be available for purchase on August 1st.

The Sweet Taffy DSP is a bright and cheerful package of  paper.  It is full of stripes, polka dots and other fun geometic shapes.  Remember that in July when you purchase 3 packs of the Designer Series Paper on pages 186 and 187 you can choose another pack for FREE.   Yes, it is time to stock up!  

Here's a quick trio of note cards made with the Bordering Blooms stamp set and A Dozen Thoughts stamp set.

Stampin' Blendabilities: Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Stampin' Blendabilities: Melon Mambo and Old Olive

Stampin' Blendabilities:Wisteria Wonder and Old Olive

The Stampin' Blendabilities I used except for  Old Olive will be available for purchase on August 1.

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack.  There were new products added today!