You Are the Umbrella to My Rainy Days
When life’s clouds roll in, there’s nothing like a heartfelt card to brighten someone’s day. You are the Umbrella to My Rainy Days card made with the Umbrella Days Bundle by Stampin’ Up! is the perfect way to send a touch of sunshine during life’s inevitable rainy moments. This delightful bundle offers endless creative possibilities, allowing you to craft personalized cards and scenes that convey support, care, and gratitude.
The Umbrella Days Bundle includes the Umbrella Days Stamp Set and matching Umbrella Days Dies, giving you everything you need to make rainy-day scenes come alive with charm. The set features whimsical images of umbrellas, rain boots, grass, and clouds that pair effortlessly with thoughtful sentiments for all occasions.
Whether you want to lift someone’s spirits, send a note of thanks, or simply remind someone you’re thinking of them, the bundle has it all. The stamps’ line-art images are perfect for a range of coloring techniques, from watercolors to your favorite markers, making each creation unique and special.
Crafting with the Umbrella Days Dies adds even more dimension and creativity to your projects. These dies allow you to layer elements like grass, clouds, and raindrops, creating dynamic rainy-day scenes that truly pop off the page. For an added wow factor, use 3D foam adhesive to lift certain pieces and give your card a fun, interactive feel.
The versatility of this bundle means you can make everything from thoughtful condolences and thinking-of-you cards to cheerful, sunshine-filled messages. Plus, when you purchase the bundle, you save 10% compared to buying the stamps and dies separately. Not only does this offer value, but it also makes crafting beautiful cards quick, easy, and cost-effective.
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Boho Blue Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Take To The Sky Designer Paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Garden Green Cardstock: 3/4″ x 4″
- Boho Blue Cardstock: 1-3/4″ x 2″
- Basic White Cardstock: 1-1/2″ x 1-3/4″
- Basic White Cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (for die-cutting)
- Real Red Cardstock: 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (for die-cutting)
- Boho Blue Cardstock: 3/4″ x 4″ (for die-cutting)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Boho Blue cardstock in half at the score line to create your card base.
- Adhere the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock inside your card.
- Using the Take To The Sky Designer Paper, stamp the raindrops at the top of the paper using Boho Blue ink. Adhere to the front of the card.
- Adhere the 3/4″ strip of Garden Green cardstock to the bottom of the Designer Paper.
- Using the Memento Black ink pad, stamp the sentiment onto the 1-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Basic White Cardstock. Using scissors, “flag notch” the bottom of the cardstock.
- Using scissors, flag notch the bottom of the 1-3/4″ x 2″ piece of Boho Blue cardstock and adhere the Basic White sentiment tag onto the Boho Blue tag; adhere to the front of the card in the upper left corner as shown in the sample.
- Run the 3/4″ strip of the Boho Blue cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and cut out the 2 puddles using the 2 puddles from the Umbrella Days Bundle Dies. Adhere to the Garden Green strip at the bottom of the card.
- Stamp the person holding the umbrella image onto the 2-3/4″ square of Basic White cardstock using Black Memento ink. Color in using the Dark Daffodil Delight Blend, the Dark Boho Blue Blend, and the Ivory or Bronze Blend. Set aside.
- Ink the image used in Step #8, using Black Memento ink, and stamp the umbrella portion only onto the Real Red cardstock. Run both the White cardstock from Step #8 and the Real Red cardstock through the Cut & Emboss Machine, cutting our using person and umbrella top dies from the Umbrella Days Bundle Dies.
- Adhere the red cardstock umbrella to the person die-cut and adhere to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Add a small Textured Dot to the end of the umbrella to finish.
A Tip from Barb
If you don’t have Blends, you can use Watercolor Pencils or an ink pad with a Blender Pen to color in the main image.
Thanks for stopping by for today’s card tutorial! My goal is to help you make quick & easy greeting cards for all occasions. If you’d like more detailed directions on how to make this card, feel free to email me. I hope you’ll join me again for more card-making ideas!
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