Lovely Blooms

 

Today is the day I post a card for our challenge called Unused No More!  This is a monthly challenge to be posted on the 6th with a group of friends from my No Foolin' Retreat.  Some may post on their blog and I will note those with blogs at the end of this post.  And, some might post on other social media.  Those that participate each month will send a picture in the text thread we have between us, showing our creation.  The premise is to use a stamp set, stencil die, hot foil plate or press plate that is new and has never been used.  So--Unused No More!  

My plan is to pick a different company each month to highlight and maybe even a different product than the month before.  For May, I picked a Pinkfresh Studio bundle that I have not used called Lovely Blooms.I have many, many Pinkfresh Studio bundles and quite a few have not been inked yet.  The set comes with a stamp set, the matching dies and a 6-piece coordinating stencil set.

For my card,  I stamped the image with Hero Arts Intense Black ink.  I inked blended the florals with my Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes and I die cut the 3 images.  I used some new to me Taylored Expressions dies for the cover panel.  I first used the largest ridged arch stacklet to put the dashes in the panel.  I then picked a smaller arch stacklet die to cut the insert.  I then used foam tape behind the panel for dimension in the arch.  I added the 3 florals with foam tape and adhesive in and around the arch.  I added a silver sentiment on the card which is also from Pinkfresh.  Silver Drip Drops from Taylored Expressions are placed around the florals.

 

I am not sure who will post each month on their blog, but this is a list of the other ladies who do have blogs.  Links to the blogs of Jeanette,   Carol,   Terry,   Darlene,  Shelly, and Rebekah.  Be sure to come back on June 6th to see another fun card from a set Unused No More.  

Image/Sentiment:  Pinkfresh Studio Lovely Blooms Stamp Set, Die Set and 6-piece stencils

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; 

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black; Pinkfresh Studio Ink Cubes

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Silver Drip Drops, Ridged Arched Stacklets, Arch Stacklets