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First things first! I have a layout challenge for you!

• Using the layout below – create a card
• Use at least 50% Stampin' Up! products on your card
• You'll find the dimensions/details below
• Add your card to the thread on Facebook to share with all of us by 2/28
• I will draw a winner next week

Use a 1/2 sheet of cardstock for your base, designer series paper 3 1/2" wide and a die or punch for a sentiment – easy peasy!!!

When you go to my Facebook Page you will scroll down until you see this picture of the challenge below (or click HERE) – click in the comments like you're going to type a comment and then select your camera and take a picture of your card. Remember to hit the enter or blue arrow key to post it.

OK – now onto the projects from tonight! I have a fabulous gift bag and some cards to match using the layout above with the IN BLOOM BUNDLE. Here's the gift bag made with the PAPER BLOOMS DSP – this paper is FREE with your $50 order by 2/28. My bag is made from 2 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP (STOP THE HOARDING) and 1" x 11" strip of coordinating cardstock for the handle. You will score both pieces the same – see below for instructions.

DIMENSIONS:

• 2 pieces 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper – score both pieces at 3" & 10" on one side and 2" & 9" on the other (the 2" score line will be the top of the bag)
• Cardboard support for bottom 3" x 6"
• Handle 1" x 11" coordinating cardstock

Here's the first card that I made. Simple with the angled DSP and flower dies with a label.

DIMENSIONS:

• Night of Navy 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Bloomin' Paper Designer Series Paper 3 1/2" x 6"
• Basic White 4" x 5 1/4"

This one has a bit more – I stamped Night of Navy flowers on my card base for a tone on tone effect and added the paper bow in Seaside Spray cardstock to the label.

DIMENSIONS:

• Night of Navy 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Bloomin' Paper Designer Series Paper 3 1/2" x 6"
• Basic White 4" x 5 1/4"
• Seaside Spray 2 @ 1/2" x 6"

And this one uses a Seaside Spray card base with tone on tone little flowers. I also added strips of Basic White above and below the DSP layer.

DIMENSIONS:

• Seaside Spray 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Bloomin' Paper Designer Series Paper 3 1/2" x 6"
• Basic White 4" x 5 1/4" &  2 @ 1/2" x 6"

I like to die cut a bunch of coordinating colors when I'm using a stamp set and matching dies like the one in the IN BLOOM BUNDLE. You'll see Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink, Night of Navy, Rococo Rose, Basic White and Old Olive dies below.

What a great gift set right? I can't hardly wait to give this one to a friend!!!

All three cards are bold and fun – love that PAPER BLOOMS DSP!