Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Succulent Salutations - GIU Day 2

For my Growing in Unity Day 2, I am using the sentiment kit Succulent Salutations . This is a fabulous kit that includes 18 stamps. I am not a gardener so this set is as close as I will be getting to having a plant. I love to fussy cut and paper-piece - this card is perfect for that.


" just take it one day at a time "

  • I started with a Molly & Rex card base,  A pink doily was placed in the upper left corner of the card and trimmed to fit.  
  • The succulents, sentiment and bird were stamped with Memories Black India ink -  I stamped the succulents several times on both Neenah Stardust White cardstock and patterned paper . The patterned paper was from 2 Prima pads - Hello Pastel and Life Time. 
  • I fussy cut the planters and 2 of the succulents, then adhered them to the image stamped on the cardstock.
  • Distress Markers were used to color  several sections of the succulents.
  • The sentiment was paper-punched then stapled to another paper-punched square of patterned paper.
  • A strip of glitter washi was placed along the bottom of the succulent image, then this mage was adhered to the bottom right corner of the card. 
  • A fussy cut bird was adhered to the top of the sentiment. 

Please comment on this post. I will randomly choose 2 winners to win 25 Unity stamps at the end of my GIU week. Thank you for taking the time to visit Meticulosity. 

















49 comments:

  1. Such a pretty card!! I love the colors and the the card base. Super cute use of the doily too. I love using doilies but have never thought to use it in the corner like that :)

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  2. Very cute. I like the paper piecing and the strip of glittery washi tape.

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  3. Love all the gorgeous details!!! Succulents are really pretty!!!

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  4. Oh, you and I grow the same kind of plants. Very cute card.

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  5. I like your choice of paper and bits you used on this card. They go so well together. Thanks!

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  6. Such a bright and cheerful way to brighten someone's day! I love the combination of elements and colors. Great paper piecing!

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  7. Love the paper piecing! Delightful card!

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  8. Love those sweet little cacti girl! Too cute!

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  9. fabulous card, great colors and i fine cacti easy to care for, even if a bit prickly

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  10. Love the doily in the corner.
    A nice touch and different.
    Great card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  11. A very sweet card! Love all your coordinating paper!

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  12. Sweet card. I think it is my kind of garden too, but I' ve been known to kill cactus also. Lol Thanks for sharing.

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  13. So much attention to detail. Beautifully done.

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  14. The distress markers on your succulents are the perfect colors!! I just got me some yesterday at a local craft store that is going out of business, so sad. but happy to the markers for 60% off. Your card is adorable. Succulents are all the rage.

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  15. No green thumb here either. I kill everyone one of them so I'm now forbidden to touch any plant that comes into our home. LOL

    LOVE the succulents!

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  16. I see a theme so far, pink doily and staples... I love these images BTW

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  17. I love your selection of papers, colors. It came together so nicely. Is your doily a purchased one, or is it a die cut? Love the addition of the doily in the corner. Very cute

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  18. Your cards are just gorgeous. lovely colors.

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  19. Terrific card...like the paper piecing.
    stamping sue

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  20. Love the paper piecing on the cactus and that sweet little birdie!

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  21. I too enjoy fussy cutting and agree with you on gardening. Nicely done card. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Very nice! I always wish someone would come up with ink that smells of the respective plants (well not cacti, but in general). How nice it must be to open a card and feel as if standing e.g. in a field of lavender...

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  23. Such fun cards and I love to see paper piecing.

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    1. Lol not sure what happen but here goes. Lol I'm not great at gardening either so paper planting is fine with me. Great paper piecing and love the doily. I tend to use them a lot myself.

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  25. Cute card! I think I might kill succulents too!

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  26. I love succulents and have lots....mostly because I can keep them alive!! Lol. This card is adorable

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  27. cute card! Love how you paper pieced it. I like the sentiment on vellum and the doily behind it.

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  28. Love this one, so beautiful!!

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  29. Love the patterns, the pastels, and the succulents! Very fun card.

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  30. The succulents are adorable. Nice job.

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  31. Fantastic paper pieced cuts! This card is beautiful! Congrats on your GIU week!

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  32. Cute card. I'm not much of a gardener either, but I do have a cactus I haven't killed yet. Lol.

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  33. Love this stamp. I think I'll add it to my wish list would make a great house warming tag for a plant gift.

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  34. This Stamp set is so cute- I have it too! Love the idea of paper piecing the planters. Very seeet card!

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  35. Not sure how succulents became so popular, but I'm obsessed with them! I haven't purchased a succulent/cacti stamp set yet, but I think this one might be it! Thanks for sharing this adorable card!

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  36. So cute. I love fussy cutting...must be crazy!

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  37. This card is so FUN! Succulents are so beautiful, lovely project!
    Kim Marie

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  38. Love the 3D effect on the card!! And the different layering!

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  39. The background gives a southwest vibe. Love that and the plaid accents paper pieced in.

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  40. Adorable I love your layering if embellishments and the colors you chose.

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  41. Your card is a fun way to use this stamp set! Love the colors!

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