Nested Globes Become Berry Red Blossoms by Jean Okimoto

Diecut contemporary flowers for spring cards with the versatile Nested Globes and the Berry Red 6x6 Collection. A bit of upcycled diecutting and the great colors of the Berry Red set add a fresh look to a slimline design for any occasion. Hello, Jean Okimoto here sharing a self-challenge design. I wanted to create these simple flowers from supplies in my stash, including the Poppystamps products I buy to make card kits for Impress here in Seattle and Stamps and Memories in Hawaii.

Cut partial pieces from the 6x6 Berry Red Collection with the 2nd- and 3rd-smallest Nested Globes dies. Cut smaller sections of contrasting shades to create a layered, dimensional look. Trim the edges with 2 of the Poppystamps Wave Trio dies.

Cut Seed Stems from the lime green sheet in the Frosted Glitter 6x6 pad. Assemble the flowers - trim the Seed Stem for the small flower.

Cut two partial pieces of the dark brown Earth Neutral 6x6 sheet with the 7-¼ x 2-¼" Wrapped Stitched Slim Rectangle. Overlap and attach them where it'll be covered by the flowers, about 3" from the top edge.

Stamp the greeting - from the Big and Little Reverse Words Clear Stamp and Die Set - on white cardstock with Tulip Red VersaFine Clair. Dry the ink and diecut the greeting with the die that's included in the set.

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card (3-½ x 8-½") - use foam dots for the greeting. Add ¼" dots punched from the gold sheet in the Holiday Glitter Pad.

Hope you like these bright blossoms and their simple contemporary style. The pandemic has taught me to be more resourceful - even when designing and papercrafting. Think of all the ways you can repurpose your Memory Box and Poppystamps products!

Thanks for visiting...see you again this weekend!