Tutorial Thursday.....featuring Lasting Joy stamp set!

 Hey Hey, Stampers! 

Today I am sharing a simple card featuring the new Lasting Joy stamp set #161442 found on page 64.  

This is a super versatile stamp that has loads of greetings as well as versatile images! 

Here is a look at the stamp: 

Here is my card: 

I decided to go soft and simple for my card today. 

Here is my free tutorial: 

Supplies: 

Basic White card stock

Soft Seafoam card stock

Soft Seafoam ink pad

Bubble Bath ink pad

Basic White bakers twine

Iridescent Pearl gems

Stylish Shapes dies

Adhesives: Tombow, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

SCEM machine

Paper Snips

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Basic White 4 1/4 x 5 1/2  for stamping & die cutting  Flowers/leaves/greeting tag

Large Circle: Soft Seafoam: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 

Instructions: 

1. Fold the card base on the score line and then burnish it flat with a bone folder. 
2. Use Soft Seafoam ink with the leaf image and randomly stamp over the card front, changing direction and stamping off the edge
3. Use Bubble Bath ink with the image of the flowers, to fill in the front of the card.
4. Die cut the stitched circles. 
5. Stamp two flowers and two leaves and fussy cut
6. Stamp the greeting on the Basic White circle using Soft Seafoam ink. 
7. Layer the two circles together using Tombow. 
8. Add circles to the card front using Dimensionals
9. Embellish with fussy cut floral images, iridescent pearls, and a bow made from Basic White baker's twine. 

Here is one last look at my card: 

Here are some alternate projects: 

First up a simple card using the dies from the Countryside Corners Suite on page 63 paired with the greeting from the Lasting Joy stamp set. 

Next up a cool-shaped card once again using the dies from the Countryside Corners suite and the greeting and images from the Lasting Joy stamp. 

And finally, an awesome embossed gift bag - the tag is created with the Lasting Joy stamp set.