Vintage cards

Create a Vintage Card Using the Beautiful Gallery Collection

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If you’re a fan of artistic florals, textured details, and handmade touches that look like they belong in an upscale art gallery — then you are going to love this project! Today I’m sharing a step-by-step card tutorial using the stunning Gallery Blooms Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up!

Whether you’re making cards for a special occasion or just want to play with some ink and paper, this suite is a creative dream come true.

1. Blend Your Background

Cut a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock to 4” x 5 ¼”. Stamp the floral motifs with Crumb Cake ink and stamp off on your scratch paper first. Stamp randomly on the card base to create a gentle hue of color, giving your background a vintage, painted look.

2. Add Texture

Run the at 3″ x 4″ piece of Petal Pink cardstock through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the DAMASK DESIGNS EMBOSSING FOLDER. This step adds rich texture that mimics brushstrokes — the perfect gallery-inspired detail. Crumple the paper in your hands and flatten back out. Use a Sponge or Dauber with Early Espresso Ink to add a distressed look.

3. Stamp & Die Cut

On a separate piece of Very Vanilla, stamp the large flower from Gallery Blooms in Early Espresso. Color the leaves in Mossy Meadow Blends, and Petal Pink Blends for the flowers. Use the coordinating dies to cut out your images. Cut the bundle of leaves with a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock to layer behind the flowers.

Use the Beautiful Borders to cut a piece of 1″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Early Espresso. Cut a piece of the Beautiful Gallery 6×6 DSP to 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and distress the edges with Early Espresso Ink & a Sponge.

4. Assemble the Card

  • Mount your DSP Strip embossed layer onto a Crumb Cake card base after.
  • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up your flower and leaves.
  • Tuck in a Petal Pink piece behind the Early Espresso border.
  • Stamp your sentiment and add a few embellishments like the Antique Pearls & Clear Wink of Stella.
  • Tie a bow using the Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon to accent the boquet.

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