Sweet Bugs, Friendship Card, Stampin' Up!

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today I have a cute card toshare with you that I found on Pinterest. I had accidentlly closed the window but was able to find the card on the internet. You can see that card by clicking here. The original card was made in a square note card shape. I didn't want to make a square card mostly because I don't have any square envelopes.  So I thought I'd use a regular size card and then I thought it would look good if I made the card in landscape format.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. It opens on the bottom and the fold is on the top. 

I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic Black card stock and taped it to the front of the card.

On top of the Basic Black piece is a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Basic White card stock.

I had some scraps of textured card stock. I cut them at 4-1/4" x 5/8". I taped them to the front of the card. I used super sticky tape to add them to the front of the card. I debated whether or not to use glue but I opted for the strong tape. I centered the strips on the piece about 3/4" from the top edge.  I use a round toothpick between the strips.  I don't always like to measure but a toothpick was a perfect way to get the spacing exact between the three strips. 

Once the strips were in place I added the words. They are from the "Sweet Bugs" bundle. I stamped them using black Memento ink. The words are a bit thick and that's what you get when you just inked the pad and used it right away.  You really need to let the ink sink in a bit, right?  Well, I didn't! I taped the piece on top of the Basic Black layer.

The flower image is from the same "Sweet Bugs" bundle. I stamped the image using black Memento ink. I tapped lightly on the ink pad this time! I cut the piece out using the matching die. Then I colored it using both light and dark Fresh Freesia and Granny Apple Green Blends pens.  Dimensionals were added to the back and it was set in place on the front of the car about 1-1/2" from the bottom of the flower stem to the right edge of the card base. The farthest tip of the left tulip is 2-1/4" from the left edge of the card base.  

I added some rhinestones (retired) to the front and the card was done.

This was a very fun and quick card to make. I was happy that I was able to make it in landscape format and have it turn out.

Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop in and see today's friendship card,
Wanda