Jul 05 2008
Keeping it Simple
It’s been a while since I’ve played with My Favorite Things stamps. I’ve had these two new images for a couple weeks but with all the swim practices/events, summer vacation, company and life in general, it’s taken me quite a while to complete the cards. I stamped the images one day, colored one another day, added Stickles on a third day, colored the other image…but they’re finally complete. All in good time, right?
Lavender
I adore this new Annie LaPoint line from MFT. When I saw these first two releases, I couldn’t wait to get them.
This layout is super simple. So simple, in fact, that I’m having a hard time with it. I can’t tell you how long I’ve looked and thought about what to add to this card. But in the end I decided to just leave it alone. Everything doesn’t have to be super-fancy, right? The patterned paper is from Daisy D’s Sweet Baby Jane 8″ x 8″ paper pad.
I colored the image with Copic markers, then added Lavender Stickles to the flowers and Star Dust Stickles to the leaves.
If you’d like to see a close-up of the flowers, you can click on the thumbnails below.
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Take a Break
The paper for this one is from the same Daisy D’s paper pad. I thought the patterns were perfect for this image…soft colors, kind of old-fashioned. But this is another case of the paper not photographing accurately. The colors are darker here than what I’m seeing in front of me. (So irritating.)
I used Copics again, adding the same Stickles as above for the flowers and leaves. Lots of zig-zagging with a bit of straight stitch across the center.
(I like the tub the best.)
…Just a reminder, there’s a 20% off sale at Jacksonbelle Embellishments through Monday. She’s making room for the new CHA releases. :) Use this code during checkout: fourth (all lowercase).
Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Have a great weekend!!
Cardstock: Prism Super Smooth White, Intense Amethyst Patterned Paper: Daisy D’s Sweet Baby Jane 8” x 8” paper pad Stamps: My Favorite Things “Lavender” and “Take a Break” Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black Accessories: Ribbon, We R Memory Keepers Silver Hardware, Lavender and Star Dust Stickles, pop dots, sewing machine. Lavender card 4 ¼” x 5 ½”, Take a Break 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
Michelle, they are gorgeous! It was worth the wait…I love the color combo’s and especially love your ribbon technique for the first one…..AMAZING Talent!
These are both just beautiful Michele!!! I love the colors and your coloring is just wonderful!
These are so pretty Michele…..both of them! Your colouring is always so awesome! and that paper is gorgeous too!
Gorgeous cards Michele!!
OOohhhh these are gorgeous! Love ‘em!
Soooooooo stunning M! Love your coloring and the designs are perfect as they are!!!
Those are both darling M! I looooove those stamps, I’ve thought about getting them! I love what you did!!
Oh, these cards are sooo sweet! Love your colors with the images you chose. TFS.
GORGEOUS, M! I LOVE how you shaded that bathtub!!
SO pretty, Michele! Your designs and colors are perfect!
Beautiful cards! I love the simple lines and the pretty, soft pinks and purples!
Michele, these are both gorgeous!! Love those images! Thanks for the inspiration…I think I’ll pull mine out today too! Have a great week!
Wow…these are just beautiful!! I love the colors and papers you’ve used on both! Your coloring is so perfect and I love the ribbon slide and your sewing!!
Wow both are gorgeous Michele!! I too have not yet inked mine and I love these new images. I did ink up the cupcakes yesterday!!