Feb 02 2008
Back to my Roots
When I first started stamping, I almost always went for the flowers, the distressing, the dirty edges. A good friend once told me I must have a garden in my head. I didn’t really think much about that until one day it hit me…that’s all I stamp…flowers. So I forced myself to branch out, to reach for images that needed to be colored, to the cuter images. Although I love those images now as well, I’ve missed the flowers. When I saw The Rummage Bin and Silhouette Blooms by Cornish Heritage Farms, I just about gasped out loud. I was tortured by the sneak peeks and couldn’t wait for the new releases.
Today is my mom’s birthday and I wanted to use these sets to make her card. I chose the delicate stems and a flourish from The Rummage Bin “Beautiful.” The sentiment is from “Silhouette Blooms II.” I used the “Burlap” backgrounder (also by CHF) using a very light touch over the focal image and then again, with a stronger impression, on the larger background piece. The focal image is raised on pop dots, as is the entire front panel.
To get just the tiniest bit of sparkle, I added to most of the flowers a very small dot of glitter using a clear glitter pen. I smeared each dot a bit with my finger, then removed any heavier glittered areas by lightly scraping with the tips of my scissors. The sparkle is just barely noticeable.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I am certain you will see (many) more cards/projects using stamps from The Rummage Bin. I can’t wait to play some more! Have a great weekend!!
ETA: The ribbon is from Jacksonbelle Embellishments (as is 99.9% of the ribbon I use). It’s fabulous, as are *all* of the satin-reversibles.
Cardstock: SU Naturals Ivory (base), Very Vanilla Patterned Paper: Wild Asparagus “Home Sweet Home” red Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms The Rummage Bin “Beautiful,” “Silhouette Blooms II” and “Burlap” backgrounder Ink: SU Bravo Burgundy, Close to Cocoa, True Thyme; Ranger Walnut Distress Accessories: Ribbon, antique brass brads, edge distresser, Bravo Burgundy marker, Sakura clear glitter pen, pop dots, sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
