Feb 11 2008
Hello, Friend
Happy Monday! I know a lot people dread Mondays, but I actually kind of like them. It means the house is quiet, I can do the things that need to be done at my own pace and then do the things I *want* to do…or the other way around. ;)
I had a bit of time this weekend to play with my new stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms. I just couldn’t wait to get back to the distressing and flowers.
I used Silhouette Blooms I from the Kim Hughes Collection, coloring directly on the stamp with Pretty in Pink, Pale Plum and Sahara Sand Stampin’ Up markers. I stamped, then added a little more detail with the smaller tip of the markers, then added a bit of messy Close to Cocoa smudges using a water 
brush. Once the image was dry, I used a clear glitter pen to add just a bit of sparkle to the tiny pink flowers. (To see the flowers in a bit more detail, you can click on the thumbnail.) The brown background was stamped with Canvas backgrounder in Cocoa ink, and the word “friend” is from Mona Lisa Moments Classic Essential Expressions. Wow, are there ever a lot of useful phrases in that set!
In one of my previous posts, I was asked how I get my edges to look so “scruffed up.” I use Stampin’ Up’s edge distresser. I’ve never tried any other brand, so I can’t give a comparison but I do love the one by SU. I like my edges to look kind of shredded, or maybe “frayed” is a better word. To get that look, I lay the piece of paper on my thigh, lay one hand flat on the paper to hold it in place, then I scrape back and forth in little movements along the edge of the paper with the distresser. So I don’t just drag the distresser along the edge. I move it back and forth in short movements until I get the amount of distressing I want. I hope that helps!
I want to send a big thanks to Broni for rating my blog as excellent! She’s so sweet!! Thank you, Broni! (She is *uber* excellent!!!) …Can I just rate all those on my blog-hopping list? :) So much inspiration!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day! (Don’t forget about Lindsey’s sale through Tuesday!)
Cardstock: SU Confetti White Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye Wild Asparagus “Happy Birthday” Floral, pink and brown papers Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Silhouette Blooms I,” “Canvas” backgrounder, “Essential Expressions Classic” Ink: SU Close to Cocoa Accessories: SU markers, ribbon, edge distresser, safety pin, clear Sakura Stardust glitter pen, water brush. Card size 7” x 5”.
This is sooo gorgeous Michele! That is one of my favorite stamps. Love how you paired it up with the gorgeous velvet ribboN!
this card is so pretty and elegant, love the layout. Congratulations I always knew your blog was Excellent.
Gorgeous card! You have me ready for some CHF shopping! That stamps 8is SO pretty!
Absolutely beautiful! This stamp is quickly moving up my “must have” list. The colors you used are so pretty and go so well with your distressing technique!
This is just awesome M! I love the colors, it looks dimensional! GREAT JOB!
Such a pretty card. I love the colors and the velvet ribbon!
This is soooo sweet! The colors are so soft and lovely. Made me go oooohhhh!
This is just gorgeous! I love CHF stamps but so far have not gotten any because of the price of shipping *sad*. I’m waiting till I can afford a big order to make it worthwhile. Looking at this card really makes me want to get some. You have got such a great knack of putting cards together. They always look so classy and polished. I’m hoping to get to that point eventually.
So, so pretty, Michele! Beautiful sparkle. So feminine and lovely. A true work of art!
Beautiful card.
This card is just gorgeous! Love the colors!
Gorgeous! Love the soft colors and that beautiful ribbon!
this is just simply stunning! love the flowers, the colors, and the ribbon……perfection!
This is stunning, Michele!! I want that stamp now, because of your fabulous card!
Congratulations on your well-deserved award!!
I have one thing to say: YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s so good to see you do shabby again, M — don’t you love these new Rummage stamps? Gorgeous card!