Paper Cuts

Feb 13 2008

Scrappy Wishes

Published by Shel9999 at 10:01 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

We’re off to a late start this morning due to ice so I thought I’d take advantage of the extra time and do today’s sketch challenge. It’s a good one! This card came together pretty quickly (which is rare for me as I usually end up torturing myself over one thing or another).

I have a friend who shared some wonderful news last weekend, so I thought I’d send a card with my *best* wishes and congratulations. I’m so happy for her I’m almost at a loss for words. (I hope she likes “scrappy.”)

I pulled out some of my favorites here. The patterned paper is from the Coppered Out Precious Metals line by We R Memory Keepers. I used the reverse sides of most of the prints, but the one showing is my absolute favorite.

On the solid blue piece, I used the Canvas backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms. After stamping the blue, I stamped the ivory piece without reinking, then sponged and distressed the edges. The flowers (also from CHF) are from Silhouette Blooms I. After inking the stamp, I stamped off onto the Canvas backgrounder, then used my waterbrush and cocoa ink to add a bit of darker shading in spots. The swirls on the blue piece are from CHF’s new line, The Rummage Bin (the “Beautiful” set).

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Cardstock: SU Naturals Ivory (base only) Patterned Paper: WRM Precious Metals Coppered Out “Bloomin,” “Flourish” and “Crochet” Stamps: CHF “Beautiful,” “Silhouette Blooms I” and “Canvas” backgrounder Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, Ranger Walnut Distress Accessories: SU Chocolate taffeta, aged copper hodgepodge clip, edge distresser, sewing machine/thread. Card size 5” x 5”.

20 Responses to “Scrappy Wishes”

# Julia Staintonon 13 Feb 2008 at 10:11 am

Wow, wow, wow!!! How could she NOT love this!!! Stunning Michele! Gorgeous design for the sketch challenge!
# christina fischeron 13 Feb 2008 at 10:22 am

This is GORGEOUS, Michele!! I love everything about it!!!!
# Joan Bon 13 Feb 2008 at 11:18 am

Just spent some time browsing your blog. Wow, every single post is a gem. This, the elzybells, the easter egg, you name it, you have the magic touch!
# Sue Bon 13 Feb 2008 at 11:26 am

I am so enjoying your vintage dirty looks. This one is simply wonderful.
# flossieon 13 Feb 2008 at 11:48 am

this card is beautiful, love how you did the image and shadowed it.
# Jody Morrowon 13 Feb 2008 at 1:02 pm

WOW! That is GORGEOUS! You have been making some beautifully distressed cards lately and I LOVE it.
# Bonnieon 13 Feb 2008 at 1:46 pm

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love this look!
# Heather Growon 13 Feb 2008 at 2:04 pm

Oooh. I love this color combo. Great card.
# Danielleon 13 Feb 2008 at 3:07 pm

This card is just gorgeous! I love these colors and the distressing! It so elegant!
# Marjaon 13 Feb 2008 at 3:58 pm

Great card I love the way you did the edges.
# Linda C.on 13 Feb 2008 at 5:59 pm

Most EXCELLENT artwork!
# terion 13 Feb 2008 at 10:17 pm

It’s absolutely beautiful Michele. I am sure she will love it!
# Jackie W.on 13 Feb 2008 at 10:39 pm

Too gorgeous! Love it so much!
# KATon 14 Feb 2008 at 2:49 am

Your card is beautiful - I love the colors, the designer paper and the distressing!
# Medaon 14 Feb 2008 at 2:26 pm

Ohhhh! This is such a beautiful card!
# Dana Kon 14 Feb 2008 at 9:05 pm

WOW!! How could anyone not love this?! Love the colors. Love the stamp. Love the distressed look! You can send me one of these anytime!
# trudeeon 14 Feb 2008 at 10:37 pm

Totally gorgeous, M! Congrats to your friend!
# jacksonbelleon 15 Feb 2008 at 10:18 am

This is STUNNING!!!!! I LOVE IT! I love the stamps, paper….I am really glad I am moving, so I can’t buy this set….I’ll eventually break down I am sure… LOL!
# Rose Annon 16 Feb 2008 at 2:05 am

This is so beautiful, and I love your “scrappy” distressed look!! Awesome!!!
# Sharon Harniston 17 Feb 2008 at 12:08 pm

More gorgeous shab . . . love it, Michele!