Simply Zinnia Free Tutorial

Mar 23, 2024 | 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Gallery, January-April 2024 Mini Catalog, Kim's Creations, Tutorial | 0 comments

Simply Zinnia Free Tutorial

If you’re looking to create and craft with colorful and spring-like products, Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia Bundle and the Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper are perfect. Find these products as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives offerings. 

Today, I offer a free, card-making tutorial featuring these products. Enjoy!

Simply Zinnia Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Simply Zinnia (163472), Gorgeously Made (161193)
  • PAPER – Petal Pink Cardstock (146985), Old Olive Cardstock (100702), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163469)
  • INK – Melon Mambo (147051), Old Olive (147090)
  • OTHER – Ribbon Duo Combo Pack (161318), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Petal Pink Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded
  • Old Olive Cardstock – 5 ½” x 3 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4, 3 ½” x 3 ½”, scrap
  • DSP — Melon Mambo zinnia design 4 ¼” x 3”, Flower Design with white 5 ½” x 3
  • Ribbon (Petal Pink) – 16”

Instructions:

  • Die cut the Basic White 3 ½” x 3 ½” with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Stamp the zinnia flowers in Melon Mambo on this circle.
  • Stamp the Hello sentiment from Gorgeously Made stamp set onto the Basic White scrap in Old Olive ink. Die cut with smallest banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Add the 5 ½” x 3” DSP to Old Olive panel. Wrap ribbon around this panel and tie a bow.
  • Attach all of this to the Petal Pink cardstock base.
  • Add the Melon Mambo DSP, arrange it off to the left.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, add stamped die cut circle to card front.
  • Place the sentiment on the circle with Glue Dots.
  • Glue the remaining Basic White Cardstock piece to the middle of the card.

I hope you enjoy this tutorial.

Click on the links below to see other card samples created with these colorful and versatile products.

Simply Zinnia Joy Fold Card

Simply Zinnia Card Sample

Sweetly Scripted Congrats Card

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please contact me if you have questions about this card or if I can help you in your paper crafting journey. 

Kim

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Simply Zinnia Card Sample

Mar 12, 2024 | 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Online Exclusives, Video | 0 comments

Simply Zinnia Card Sample

If you’re looking for a burst of color to usher in spring, look no further than Stampin’ Up!’s Flowering Zinnias Suite. The Simply Zinnia stamp set and coordinating dies accent so well with the colorful and gorgeous Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. See this blog post for other card samples showcasing the DSP. 

The products in this suite are available as part of Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives. As a reminder, these are products introduced and for sale online. (I can help you place an order if you have questions.) See all of the Online Exclusives by clicking here. 

Today, I share a card using the dies from the Simply Zinnia dies. These versatile dies help you build flowers to accent your greeting cards and projects. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post that views a look at how some of the dies actually work.

Simply Zinnia Card Idea

Here are some details for today’s card:

  • Highland Heather card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Lemon Lime Twist card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • A piece of the Flowering Zinnias DSP measuring 5 x 3 3/4
  • Banner die cut in Basic White from the Nested Essentials Dies
  • Used masking technique to stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink on banner
  • Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, and Lemon Lolly card stock to create flower
  • Lemon Lime Twist ribbon from Duo Ribbon Combo Pack
  • Lemon Lime Twist from the Tinsel Gems Four Pack

How to Video

Watch as I give step-by-step instructions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, for creating this handmade greeting card at home using the Simply Zinnia Bundle. I also demonstrate the masking technique that allows you to use just part of a sentiment. 

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