SU-Only Challenge 24

For this "Get Well" challenge, I decided to use Clearly for You from the Mini Catalogue to create a patchwork effect.

The set lends itself beautifully to this because of its delicate images.  The background stamp is so intricate.

I decided to go (almost) monotone with this one simply because of the number of images used.  Crumb Cake gives a subtlety to the images and I've used Soft Suede for the background stamp.

I used the Spritz tool with Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker to give a slightly smudged appearance.  The patchwork squares were punched out with the 13/8" square. 

Finally, using Fun Flowers Bigz L die for the Big Shot, I create the embellishment with Crumb Cake DSP.  The bone folder is perfect for turning up the petals.  The sentiment comes from Sincere Saluations.

Stamp Set:  Clearly for You (Mini p22 £17.94/£22.95)
Punch: 13/8" Square (IBC p106 £15.50)
Die: Big Shot (Mini p6 £87.95) & Fun Flowers (Mini p7 £28.95)

Simply Stampin' Challenge #17

 

The Simply Stampin' Challenge can be found here.  Looking through my stamp sets, the obvious choice for me was Clearly for You.  It's delicate enough to be used on a smaller card, say for a thank you.

 

I stamped the background using Poppy Parade.  The raspberry stamp was inked using Certain Celery, Poppy Parade and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers and mounted, as you can see below using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Using the different red tones, I think, makes the fruit look good enough to eat!

Artistic Etchings!

 I'm starting to build up my samples for the Sincerely Yours Craft Show in Edinburgh on Saturday 30 April.  I thought the best idea would be to use all the stamp sets I have and design and produce a card front.  What better place to start than with 'A'.  A is for Artistic Etchings!!

This has simply been stamped in Early Espresso and River Rock on Very Vanilla card.  I've used a Sponge Dauber with River Rock to give the edges of the card and the flower embellishment an aged look.

Putting my new Big Shot to good use, I used the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die with Love Letter DSP.  I used my River Rock Stampin' Write Marker to shade just a little of the En Francais background stamp.


This is Baroque Motifs.  I bought this one as my Sale-a-Bration reward!  I've used Wild Wasabi and Marina Mist with Rhinestones for flower centres.  Added a little Whisper White 5/8" organza ribbon.  Great little 2 minute card when you're in a hurry!

From the new Mini Catalogue, this is Clearly for You.  Monotone in Bravo Burgandy.  It's a little difficult to see, but I've used the Spritzer Tool on the images.  I'm liking my Fun Flowers for the Big Shot.  Here it is again and I've added a little contrast in the button in More Mustard.