FSJ November Bloom Box – Cup Of Tea

Hello, fun friends!  We’re so excited about the brand new Bloom Box for November and we’re pretty sure you’re going to be as thrilled as we are, too.  The card kit includes a full-sized stamp set Cup of Tea, along with four pre-designed and kitted cards that are ready for you to create! The Bloom Box includes a step by step instruction booklet so all you need to add are a few inks and adhesives.  That’s it! You will create four amazing cards you’ll be proud to send that didn’t take all day to create.

Aren’t each of those cards just stunning?  You know what else is awesome?  We have a matching die set you can purchase for this one, too! Would you like if we gave you look a little closer look at one of the cards included this month?  Of course you would! We think you’re going to love it!

Isn’t that so really cute?!  We’re pretty sure you have someone in mind to send it to — it’s encouraging and also very versatile.  What you might not have noticed were those perfect little tea cups that are stacked on the side of the sentiment.  How do you think we stacked those tea cups together? We’ll show you, it’s just so fun!

You can stamp your tea cups with the Lemon Drop, Watermelon Fusion and Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pads. Then, you’ll either fussy cut the cups or use the matching dies — both ways will work! But, the next step is the trick.  You’ll pull out your Journey Cutting Mat and your Retractable Craft Knife and cut a slit along the lower lip of two of the tea cups.  Then, you can slide the bottom of the cups into the slits.  Voila!  They stack together perfectly and the saucers need no help stacking.  We love creating a little dimension, so we adhered the cups to the card with our Foam Squares.  Just perfect and we bet you think so, too! But, there are three other cards you can create.  Let’s look at them, too!

WOW!  How cute is that little row of hanging cups? It’s such a fun detail and is just the perfect accent to this card you can send as encouragement or as a thinking of you.

What a tablescape you’ve got right here on this card.  It’s like you set the scene for sharing a sip of tea with someone special. I bet when you send this card to share your love, the recipient will feel it, even if it’s far away!

Shaped cards are always so popular and this round, scalloped card is sure to be a hit.  Besides, you’re giving a hug with this one — and who wouldn’t want a little bit of your love on a card. Would you like to see the Bloom Box with Creative Director, Kim Kesti?  Check it out right here:

Are you waiting on your Bloom Box or has it already arrived? We’re so excited that you’ll still be able to create cards to send without thinking about the holidays.  You can still send your love and hugs across the miles to those who need it. We love seeing your special handmade cards and hope you’ll share your Bloom Box [and other projects, too!] cards with us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram, as well.

Looking for more inspiration with the Cup of Tea stamp set?  Check out these cards created by our concept designers:

Check out Mariana Grigsby’s A Hug in a Mug card on her blog.  

Check out Laura Williams’ Warm Christmas Wishes card, featuring A Cup of Tea and a sentiment from Deck the Halls.