Sending Smiles the InColor way for Kylie's International Project Highlights in May

Hello and welcome to my blog. This is my card to entry to Kylie Bertucci's International Project Highlights for May 2021 - the theme is Thank you.

At the start of a new Annual Catalogue, one of the things I look forward to doing the most is getting to know the new InColors (and obviously gorgeous new stamps and dies too!). I decided to begin my card with one of the Tea Boutique cards which showcase the fabulous new InColors. They come ready to use in packs - 20 pre-scored cards with coordinated envelopes. Adorable!

Together with the Tea Boutique cards, I am also using the Sending Smiles bundle. The variety of greeting that can be made is extensive, and includes a note of thanks. The bundle has two label dies to choose from, depending on which sentiment you use.

I chose to use a Tahitian Tide card base. Just look at those polka dots! On top of the card base I've added several layers of texture by using the Fabulous Frames dies, which add embossed detail as part of the die cutting process, as well as two embossing folders; the Timeworn Type 3-d folder and the Pretty Flowers folder.

The flowers are stamped in Starry Sky, with Crushed Curry centres, and then die cut to sit on Parakeet Party stems and leaves. I've attached them with glue dots so that they aren't completely flat to the card.

Sending is made of two parts - an outline and a detailed die cut which, when sandwiched together, are raised up on Dimensionals. Adhesive sheets were my best friend for adhering the detailed layer to the outline. You have to take care not to stretch the word when removing the backing, but even if that does happen the outline is there to help you reshape it! You also have to take care not to loose the dot for the letter i!

Just when I thought I'd finished I realised that the inside needed some attention too. So, I added a simple, stamped insert to the middle of the card. I hope you like the bright cheery colours as much as I do!

As mentioned at the beginning I am entering Kylie's International Project Highlights and you can follow the link to the gallery where you will find heaps more inspiration AND you can vote for your favourite five projects. At the end of the voting the Top Ten winners will be invited to take part in a blog hop at the end of the month. 

 

I would love to take part in the hop, so I would really appreciate your help. Please would you visit the gallery and vote for my card? Click on the little heart on my card, which is number 13. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. If you want to purchase the items used for these cards, or any other supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have used today.

Stay safe and as always, happy crafting,

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