Happy Tuesday to you and thank you for visiting today. I’m back in my stamp room and playing along with 2 challenges!
Firstly, the sketch from Stamping 411….
…..and some color inspiration from The Paper Players!
Quite the color combination, isn’t it? It took some creative thinking to put them all together, but I think this card is what one would say, “grows on you” LOL!
Hmmmm, well, the more I look at it the more I do like it – so there you go.
The leaf image from the “Faith In Nature” hostess set was stamped with Cajun Craze classic ink, the sentiment from the same set was stamped with Bravo Burgandy classic ink and I found just the right piece of designer paper in the Paisley Petal package to mat them to.
I pulled out a background stamp called “Wonderfully Worn” and inked it up with More Mustard classic ink for the Very Vanilla background and then tucked it into the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and ran it through the Big Shot. It’s hard to see in the picture but it gives the background just the right amount of texture.
The ribbon is actually 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta dyed with the Bravo Burgandy ink pad. Don’t you think that the color gives it a velvety look? I wear rubber gloves when dying ribbon and then wipe it off with a baby wipe. It also helps to blend the color more evenly.
RECIPE:
Stamp Sets: Faith in Nature(Hostess 122492), Wonderfully Worn(Background 118533)
Card Stock: Bravo Burgandy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper(122367)
Ink: Bravo Burgandy Classic(105214), More Mustard Classic(103162), Cajun Craze Classic(119671)
Accessories: 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon(109070), Big Shot(113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder(117335), 1-1/4″ Circle Punch(119861), 1-3/8″ Circle Punch(119860), Word Window Punch(119857), Modern Label Punch(119849), Paper Piercing Tool(116631), Mat Pack(105826), 3/16″ Regals Brads(119737), Stampin’ Dimensionals(104430), Snail Adhesive(104332)
As I look at this card, I can see the possibility to make it a little more masculine by taking away the bow and just leaving the length of ribbon. I checked with my husband on that idea and he agreed. Thanks Hon!
Take care out there and don’t forget to “feed your soul” by taking a little time to stamp today.
Cheers;
It’s a very nice color combo!!! Very “fall”! Your card is great!!
Cynthia, this is gorgeous! I just love the combination of the stamp, the DSP and the Wonderfully Worn background. It all just works so well together. Very, very pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players this week! 🙂
Very pretty, great way to use the sketch! I took one look at that and ran the other way but you rocked both challenges! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Paper Players this week!
Two of my fave challenges – so glad you played along! Thanks for playing at 411 this week.
Great Card Cynthia. So glad you share it with us this week.
Love all the leaves and flourishes you’ve used here! And that’s a fabulous tip on the dyed ribbon! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!
I didn’t have to look at it long to know I liked it! I love it! Great amount of texturing and use of DSPs. You really used the colors from the challenge well! Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Players this week!
Super sharp! I love your tips for dying taffeta! Super pretty!
Super pretty!! Thanks for playing along with us over at 411!!
Pretty,pretty!
Hey Cynthia…
Lovely creation! The circles have just the right amount of interest, they are very pretty stamped like that! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players!
Smiles,
Lesley
Cynthia, I am glad you like it… cos I like it, too! I think your card is a fabulous combination of the challenges. The bow is perfect. So glad yu were able to join the Paper Players this week and share this lovely creation
Jaydee
Cynthia, this is so pretty! I love all of these elements together. The leaves with the sentiments are just perfect. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players!
Beautiful, Cynthia! I love how you used the challenge colors! Gorgeous bow! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
This is such a beautiful card. I love the images that you have stamped with and how you have combined the two challenges. Such a lovely card. thank you for playing along with The Paper Players!