Something New, Times Two
At one point or another, I am fairly certain that everyone buys a stamp set with all intentions of using it. However, new sets come along and the “WOW I MUST use this set” feeling starts anew. That’s exactly what happened with Wishing You Well. So, the stamp set is new, and I am fairly certain I haven’t participated in the Just Add Ink challenge before. So, two new things for this card.
Here’s the challenge banner:
The card I created is a window card and these type of cards are not necessarily difficult to create.
Here’s my card:
I used Granny Apple Green dark and light blends to color the foliage and Soft Sea Foam marker for the recessed, for the lack of a better word, stems and leaves. The Flirty Flamingo marker created a beautiful bow and buds on this card.
I can hear you asking yourself where in the SU catalog can you find Granny Apple Green pearls. It’s simple and you can do it as well! The Stamping Blends will transform the standard pearls to any color you want. Just color, let dry thoroughly, then add to your project. Ta-Da!
Creating the Window
The Rectangle Stitched Dies have become my go-to dies. I’ve always, as much as possible punched out shapes from my mats. These dies allow me to do that on a larger scale. Rarely, if ever, will I create a card with a full base.
This fabulous die set always makes creating a window card easier. First, I needed to decide where to place the focal stamp, and then I placed the larger die. The only tricky part was the inside Granny Apple Green layer. I used my Sea Foam Green layer to center the next smaller die and then cropped that as well.
I did make a mistake on one of the corners of the top layer, so I used a corner rounder on each corner.
After I was finished with everything, I realized I didn’t have room for a sentiment. Miscalculation – check. Once again used the Rectangle Stitched dies and figured out what size I would need for the sentiment. It was also important that the cropped rectangle would be centered and rest on the Granny Apple Green layer. Problem solved.
Card is Done
Now that I have used this (retired) stamp set, I can see myself using it again and again. Isn’t that bow simple beautiful?
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Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
Very pretty card. I really love how the Window frames the images so well – such a great effect. Chantell Just Add Ink
Thank you very much, Chantell. I love window cards!
What a neat and pretty design. I love the way you’ve used our colours – colouring the pearls is genius! Thanks for joining us this week at Just Add Ink.
Thank you, Lou! Coloring the pearls is a tip I am so glad I stumbled across.
I love the attention to detail Sue in creating your fabulous window card. The end result is very elegant and really showcases the colours beautifully! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. Kim
Your window card is such a gorgeous and elegant design, Sue! The two toned frame really draws the eye in to your beautifully coloured bouquet and I love how you’ve problem solved along the way and the details this has added to your finished card. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week.
Many thanks, Jan! Your color challenge was fabulous!
Beautiful. Congratulations on your win.
Thank you, Ginny! I was at the airport when I saw your comment. I can’t tell you how surprised and honored I am!
Beautiful card. Love how you framed the lovely image. Congratulations on your win.
Thank you so much, JoAnn. I am honored to have been chosen as your top pick this week!