Very Busy Flowabella

At the beginning of the week, I tried Jen's Sketch For You To Try. She has a great blog called I {heart} 2 Stamp that I often browse through for ideas and inspiration. A while back I saw a challenge on Splitcoaststampers that called for you to use two or more pieces of designer paper/patterned paper (TLC157). I do add two kinds of DP to my cards sometimes, but with this card it is very deliberate and very contrasting patterns (They do come from the same line - Infuse by Basic Grey).

You may also have noticed that I paper pieced the Bella's dress with the striped Invest DP. To do this, I stamped the Bella on the patterned paper, cut it out and glued it on. This technique works best with line image stamps.

By the way, I love questions and am happy to answer any that you may have. Sabine asked what kind of stickles I used on this post HERE. They are called Cinnamon Stickles by Ranger. I found them at my local scrapbook store (Here in Winnipeg, I found them at Dalcrafts). They are $2.40 for a 0.5 oz. bottle.

Supplies:

Stamps: Flowabella, Much Appreciated

Paper: Naturals White, Chocolate Chip, Purify & Invest Designer Paper (Infuse line by Basic Grey)

Ink: Brown Stazon, Ruby Red, Rose Red, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Rose Ribbon (Gale's), Small Corner Rounder Punch, Pewter Jumbo Brads, Crop-o-dile, Round Tab Punch, Dimensionals, Two-Way Glue Pen

4.25 x 5.5 card

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A Sketch for You to Try

This last weekend I tried out i {heart} to stamp's Sketch For You To Try. You can view the sketch HERE.

I don't think I will be as long winded as I was on the last post. See here are just a few things to take note of:

I stamped the star from the Studio G Clear Stamps in Cool Caribbean ink, popped it up on a dimensional, stuck it to the card and then added Crystal Effects to it. Crystal Effects is usually the last thing I do to a card. That way I know I won't smudge it and mess up the card.

I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig with the stamped circles from All In A Row. I wanted to make sure that they were placed in the center of the Old Olive strip of card stock.

The "just for you" sentiment is layered with three circles. I used a Chocolate Chip marker to make little lines around the bottom 2"circle. It helps tie it in with the circles with lines on the Designer Paper.

After making this card, there is something I discovered about my "card making skills". I think I find it easier using designer paper that has smaller patterns on it rather than large ones. Like these large circles. I like the end result better when I've used patterns that are more subtle and not as bold. But it is always good to try something new.

Well, that's it for now.

Supplies:

Stamps: All In A Row, enjoy (heidi swapp), just for you & star (studio g clear stamp)
Paper: Double-sided Designer Paper (unknown, I got it from Alli Mile's scrap pile), Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cool Caribbean,
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Marker, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch (Marvy), Stamp-a-ma-jig

4.25 x 5.5 card

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