Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #321: Woven Heirlooms

 Good morning!

We need cards to let people know where thinking of them and unfortunately it's not always happy occasions, some of the hardest cards for me to make are sympathy cards just due to the reason why they are being sent.  One thing that helps is to have these on hand so they're ready to go to send those thoughtful wishes.  Today I'm using this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge to make this lovely sympathy card using the Woven Heirlooms stamp set.

I started with Very Vanilla Thick cardstock and sponged around the edge with Pretty Peacock ink.  Next I added a piece of Soft Suede cardstock as a mat for the Very Vanilla cardfront.

For the cardfront I started with the stamping, I stamped the greeting in the center with Cherry Cobbler ink as well as the little flourishes in the corners using Soft Suede ink BEFORE embossing it with the Subtle Dnynamic Embossing Folder (I did it in this order so I didn't have any issues getting a clear image when stamping since I had a smooth surface.  Next I sponged all over the cardfront with Soft Suede ink to distress it and used Cherry Cobbler ink to sponge around the edges.

Next I used the coordinating Heirlooms Frames and 3D Embossing Folder to create the frame using Pretty Peacock cardstock (once again tip with this, cut the frame first and then emboss).  To give the frame an antique look I used a sneak peak product from the upcoming Holiday catalog and sponged all over the frame with Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink (this ink is stunning and up close gives this frame a real classic look)  I used dimensionals to attach the frame so it had some dimension and finished off the card by adding three pearls that I colored with a Copper Sharpie Marker.

This card is so pretty and has an elegant look to it that you know it will brighten someone's day when they are going through a rough time.  I have lots of great ideas using these frames that I can't wait to play with.  Make sure to check the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create using these colors.

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Product List

Woven Heirlooms Bundle [151093]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad [150707]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSI Sympathy Meets Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge: Lovely as a Tree

Good morning!  I'm so excited for the end of this week as it's a short week for us and we're heading out on a mini vacation, which is always a nice chance to relax and unwind.  Today the SSINKspiration blog is focusing on sympathy cards so I decided to combine that with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge for this lovey card.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Early Espresso cardstock behind the Garden Green cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Boho Chic Embossing Folder.  Next I added a little strip of Very Vanilla cardstock behind a piece of Early Espresso designer series paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.  Then I added some Linen Thread wrapped around the layers and tied a bow.

Another piece of designer series paper, this time a piece of Garden Green from the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (for both patterned pieces I sponged with Crumb Cake ink to mute the Whisper White pattern and make it fit with the Very Vanilla elements.  The main stamped image is from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set an I took the largest strip of tress and just inked up a couple of the trees for a smaller element using Stampin' Write Markers directly on the stamp before stamping on Very Vanilla cardstock.  I cut the trees out using the Big Shot and Layering Circle Framelits and lightly sponged around the edge before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits before attaching with dimensionals.

This turned out being a more masculine card than I intended but's classic and would work with any occasion by changing  up the greeting.  Make sure to check out all the other great cards the design team is sharing and you may find the perfect inspiration for your next project.

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Enjoy!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge and SSINK Favorites: Blooming with Hope

Good morning!  It’s been such a beautiful week and despite my allergies playing games I’m really enjoying this time of year.  Also, this years retiring list was released and several of my favorites are on it so I’ll be showing them some extra love between now and the end of May so we can all enjoy.  Everything blooming was definitely the inspiration for my card today which plays double duty both as my Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge and Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog Friday Favorites by using the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper as the foundation (this paper is stunning).

I started with Rose Red for the cardbase and then added a piece of Soft Sky cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Fancy Fans Embossing Folder (so sad it’s retiring).  I added a piece of Whisper White cardstock to the bottom and stamped the greeting from the Bloom with Hope stamp set (it’s a hostess exclusive so also retiring and my Friday Favorite item) using Pacific Point ink.  I wrapped a piece of Pear Pizzaz Chevron Ribbon (sniff, sniff, also retiring) around the center to hide the seam.

For the main focal piece I decided to let the DSP pattern be the star so I just matted it with Rich Razzleberry cardstock before attaching it to the cardfront.  For a final accent I took a Pacific Point Button from the Brights Button Pack and tied a bow using a piece of Strawberry Slush Thick Baker’s Twine (it’s a 2013-1025 In Color so we knew everything using this color would be retiring).

I love how this paper uses some of the bright colors but they’re not crazy and work so well together, plus since there’s variants in the coloring you can use other colors, such as Pear Pizzazz and Strawberry Slush and they coordinate well.  I know I’m coming late to using this DSP but it’s stolen my heart so be on the lookout as it will be making frequent appearances so you can fall in love as well!

 

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Have a great weekend,

Diana