Peony Garden in the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year

Have you seen the Peony Garden Suite of products?! They are absolutely gorgeous and are found in the 2020-2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog on pages 82-83. While the entire collection of stamps, dies, papers, and embellishments is fabulous, sometimes I think we forget that patterned paper can be used with other stamp sets than those in the suite. Today, I have created three cards using the Peony Garden patterned paper in the Stampin' Up! equivalent of the 2021 Pantone Colors of the year. So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

International Blog Hop

I also have the pleasure of hopping with the awesome cardmakers of the Pretty Cards & Paper International Design Team. This month, we are all using the Peony Garden patterned paper, so you have the opportunity to see a variety of projects using this beautiful paper. Be sure to read all the way through to the bottom for the list of designers and the links to their blogs. 

2021 Pantone Colors of the Year

Pantone just released their 2021 Color(s) of the Year. Normally, they only choose one color each year, but this year, they have chosen two colors - Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. When I saw them, I immediately thought of Basic Gray and Daffodil Delight from Stampin' Up! So, those are the two colors I chose for today's cards. 

How to create these lovely floral Cards

You'll find all of the cutting dimensions and a supply list below, but if you'd like to see exactly how these cards are made, be sure to watch the video. It's a bit long, but each card uses different techniques and there are lots of tips along the way!

Believe Always Card Design

• Basic Gray (card base): 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Floral Peony Garden Patterned Paper:
  • 3 3/4" x 4"
  • interior: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Herringbone Peony Garden Patterned Paper:
  • 5 1/2" x 3"
  • interior: 5 1/4" x 1"
• Basic Gray (for die-cut): 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• Whisper White (sentiment):
  
  • 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"
  • interior: 5 1/4" x 4"

Thinking of you Always Card Design

• Gray Granite: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Peony Garden Patterned Paper:
  • 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
  • interior: 4" x 3/4"
• Basic Gray: 4 1/2" x 3"
• Whisper White:
  
  • 4 1/4" x 2 3/4"
    
  • interior: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Daffodil Delight: 1/4" strip

Always My Friend Card Design

• Daffodil Delight:
  
  • base: 11" x 4 1/4", scored at 5 1/2"
  • 2 3/4" x 4" (cut with Stitched So Sweetly die)
• Herringbone Peony Garden Paper:
  • 4" x 4"
  • interior: 4" x 3/4"
• Whisper White:
  
  • 2 1/16" x 3 3/16"
  • interior: 5 1/4" x 4"
• ​Basic Gray: Scrap

Supply list for these Gray and Yellow Card Ideas

Click here to see the supply list for these Basic Gray and Daffodil Delight card ideas using the Peony Garden patterned paper. If you live in the US and would like to purchase the items to make these cards, simply check the products you need and click "Add to Cart." Be sure to enter the host code (in the side bar or at the bottom on mobile) on the second page under the pink "Checkout" button. Using the host code will help you earn Frequent Shopper Points.
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Pretty Cards & Papers International Design Team

I hope you'll take a few minutes to check out all of the amazing projects created by the fabulous cardmakers of the Pretty Cards & Papers International Design Team. This awesome group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators have so many beautiful cards to share with you. 
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