Invites with a little 'POP'!

I designed two invitations for one of my favorite schools for their Teacher/Staff Appreciation Breakfast.  I'm a big fan of these simple flat cards; they can be used for invites, notes & so on.  The key?  Layers & an extra 'POP' for interest.  

• Whisper White card stock sits directly upon the Sahara Sand card stock for a clean crisp feel.  I crank out the beautiful Boarding Blue card stock (only available while supplies last or until 6/30) through my fabulous Big Shot using the Top Note Die.  The scalloped edges with etched outlining adds a touch of class to the card. 
• While my Big Shot is raring to go, I ran Textured Barely Banana card stock (only available while supplies last or until 6/30) through with the Flower, Daisies #2 Die.  (2) of the medium size flower are the perfect fit to compliment the invite.
• A sparkly Rhinestone Brad offers some sassy 'bling' & fun to the mix!

The second card has the same fundamental elements as the first but with Pale Plum Card Stock (only available while supplies last or until 6/30).

• I used the two-step stamping process with the Awash with Flowers stamp set for a cool watercolor look. The stem & outline were stamped using Basic Black ink.  The flower head is stamped with Perfect Plum ink.
• Add one of those sweet sparkly Rhinestone Brads for your added ooh la la & your all set!
• Note: I used Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of the purple (or blue) Top Note Cut out to give dimension to the piece. It works like a charm!

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Paper: Sahara Sand (105328), Whisper White (100730), Bordering Blue (102630), Barely Banana (107081), Pale Plum (101658).
Stamps: Awash with Flowers (Available in July!).
Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Perfect Plum Classic Ink (101437).
Cool Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439).  Stampin' Up! Top Note Die (113463), Flower, Daisies #2 (114520)

Finishing Touches: Rhinestone Brads (109113) Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332)