Hey there, crafty friends! 💚
It’s Judy Klock, your favorite Stampin’ Up! demonstrator coming to you from my studio in Middletown, Virginia—with a trio of pretty projects using the Impressions Abloom bundle. Now, I’ll be the first to admit I originally passed this set up (I know, I know). But after seeing the stunning samples shared at OnStage, I had zero self-control and had to add it to my cart. And let me tell you—it does not disappoint.
In this tutorial, we’ll create three unique cards—each one building in complexity so you can stamp at your own comfort level or stretch those crafty muscles.
Spoiler alert: I’ll also be using this suite in an optional class at Shenandoah Stampalooza this September, so if you want a hands-on experience with these gorgeous stamps and dies, go grab your spot! We’re already a third of the way full. 👀
Watch the full tutorial here:
✨ Project 1: Easy Elegance
This first card is all about simple stamping and gorgeous paper. I used three coordinating strips of the Impressions Abloom DSP and a pre-punched gold foil label from the suite—hello, instant glam. Add a stamped sentiment, pop it on with dimensionals, and boom—you’ve got yourself a quick, classy thank you card.
Perfect for: beginners, time-crunched crafters, or anyone needing a fast-but-fabulous design.
💖 Project 2: Sweet & Simple Squares
Our second card still keeps things fairly minimal, but brings in some extra pizzazz with die-cut flowers, layered cardstock squares, and a fun layout. And yes—this is where we start pulling out the die-cut machine!
You’ll see how I covered up a little stamping oopsie with some clever layering (because let’s be real: it happens, and it’s fixable). Mistakes are just crafty detours, my friend.
🎉 Project 3: Stepped-Up Birthday Beauty
For our final card, we go all in. Two-step stamping, multiple ink colors, layered die-cuts, and a clean white oval sentiment base to anchor all that floral goodness. This card is a showstopper and worth every minute of inky fun.
And yes, those flowers? They’re stamped using full-strength and second-generation techniques to give them depth and softness.
✂️ Project Measurements
Project 1: Easy Elegance
- Pool Party cardbase 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm) for the inside
- DSP 3 pieces at 4 ” x 1 5/8″ (10 cm x 4.5 cm)
Project 2: Sweet & Simple Squares
- Pretty in Pink cardbase 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm) for the inside; 3 pieces at 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ (4 cm x 4cm)
- Old Olive 3 pieces at 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Strawberry Slush scraps for die cuts
- Daffodil Delight scraps for die cuts
- DSP 5 1/2″ x 3/4″ (14.8 cm x 2 cm)
Project 3: Stepped up Birthday Beauty
- Coastal Cabana cardbase 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm) for the inside plus scraps for die cuts
- Soft Sea Foam scraps for die cuts
🛍 Supplies Used
Everything I used today is available in my Stampin’ Up! store. I always say—shop your stash first, but if you’re missing something or need an excuse to grab that bundle you’ve been eyeing… well, now’s your moment!
- Impressions Abloom Bundle
- Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper
- Pool Party ardstock
- Pretty in Pink cardstock
- Strawberry Slush cardstock
- Daffodil Delight cardstock
- Old Olive cardstock
- Coastal Cabana cardstock
- Soft Sea Foam cardstock
- Basic White cardstock
- Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Foiled Frames and Labels Ephemera Pack
- Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems
- Gold Stripped Mesh Ribbon
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💬 Final Thoughts
The Impressions Abloom suite offers versatility, elegance, and just the right dose of fun—whether you’re keeping it simple or layering up like a boss.
If you loved this project, I’d be thrilled to see your creations! Tag me on social @craftyklock or share in the Crafty Stampers VIP Community—you never know who you’ll inspire.
And hey—if you’re ready to dive deeper into this suite, don’t forget to register for Shenandoah Stampalooza this fall. You’ll have the chance to join me for an optional class using these same products and walk away with gorgeous projects, new techniques, and new crafty friends.
Until next time—
✨ Keep creating.
💚 Stay crafty.
– Judy