Hi Everyone, happy Sunday night. I hope you are all having a great weekend. For Cherie, it was a great weekend… youngest turning 18… and the PACKERS WON!!!!
I don't generally post on Sunday, but I got so many challenge cards done this weekend, that I thought I should post one of the cards that I made.
It's one of those that, you know, starts simple, then you add a little something, then you add a little something else and then, before you know it, you don't know when to stop!
I still don't know which I like best. So, how about you decide for me?
I used the color sketch from stampinwithstacey – stacey always has the most amazing color combos, and my mouth virtually watered to try these colors! Again, way outside of my comfort zone – but they screamed spring. The colors: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo.
Then, I decided to combine it with the fabulously versatile sketch across at Stamping411. I loved the vertical focal point and matching sentiment.
In keeping with trying to use stamps I don't give enough love to, I decided it was time to use Awash with Flowers again. It is such a happy set, that I felt it went beautifully with the color scheme – and matched the vertical focal point of the sketch. I realized that the new set – So Happy for You – one of the sets that you can get free during Sale a Bration.
This is how it started out:
Then, I decided maybe it needed something. I added one little pearl before the "birthday wishes". But, that didn't seem quite enough…. so…
Then, I don't know, it kind of needed just a little something more!
I know that I could have used the matching stamps to color in the flowers – but I decided that I really wanted to use my ink and blender pen technique to color them instead. I love the soft look that it gives. It also allowed me to mix the two pinks to get various shades. One of the problems with this technique, is that the inks can flow a little outside the stamped image. Normally that drives me crazy, but with this set, it just seems to be OK.
Anyway, let me know when you think I should have stopped. I am still not sure when 🙂
Want to see how I use my blender pens and inks to color? Check out this video:
Card recipe – all ingredients Stampin' Up!
- Card stock: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
- Stamp sets: Awash with Flowers, sentiment: So Happy for You – SAB (121953 wood, 123220 clear)
- Inks: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Black Stazon. Basfhful Blue – to outline the images
- Accessories: Basic Pearls, Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon
I wanted to share a couple of pics with you tonight. As part of my new stampin space – YAY to my new stamping space! I bought a two drawer organizer from Pottery Barn. It goes perfectly in the corner of my new crafting desk and gives me space to stand up my cards as I make them. I can also photograph them from there. Well, little ratfink aka toothless aka Charlie has decided that it makes a REALLY great place to spend a little relaxing time under the warmth of the lamp. Oh yeah, and on top of that – he hates and I mean REALLY HATES paper. Wherever he finds paper he rearranges it and throws it on the floor.
So… this evening – this is what he did with my cards
You can see that I was busy crafting and had stood up a couple of cards. Well, he got onto the paper organizer, threw the cards off onto my crafting desk and on to the floor and then
Yep… he has got that… hey… don't mess with me… it's my space. I hate paper. AND I'm comfortable so go away and leave me alone – or else! look on his face! Oh, and he's nice and warm under the Daylight lamp!
Prayers tonight for Rose, Adelle, Jan A, Germaine and those affected by the floods and fires in Oz.
Have a wonderful Monday and don't forget to visit the stamping411 and stampinwithstacey sites to check out the design team and submission cards.
As always, thanks for spending time in my area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits are always appreciated.
Hugs
Jaydee
23 Responses
Super cute craft space and crafting companion! Sorry, I got distracted… 🙂
I love the extra touches you added to the card. Since I’m a CAS girl, I like card #2 but I also like the final card with the ribbon as well. All stages looked fantastic and your coloring of the Awash With Flowers set is fabulous!
Jaydee — Love the card — your coloring and shading is beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along at Stamping 411 this week! Blessings, Gretchen
YEA Pack!!! I am so happy!!!
I love your card in all three stages. Each one is beautiful!
Your kitty is so in charge. Love it!
Your card is beautiful! I really like the watercolored flowers, the soft look is gorgeous!
“Awash With Flowers”! Now there’s a set I haven’t seen in a while. :o) This is a wonderful card–in all forms, lol! The coloring is fantabulous and I love the “spring-y” color combination. :o)
I can’t wait to see ALL of your new stampin’ space. That Charlie is one rascally kitty, hee hee. What a cutie he is. I still say he was one lucky kitty to land with you and Lou. :o)
What cute pictures of your cat! Charlie has quite the life now!
I will probably be the only one who says this but my favorite of the 3 cards is the first one! I like clean and simple and I am always thinking about fitting the cards in to the envelope, extra postage and such! So my vote goes to #1!
What beautiful cards but I do like the last one. Do the brads show up inside the card? I never know how to handle that.
Nope Beth I am with you . . . I love the first one. Maybe added one pearl to the beginning of the sentiment, the ribbon is ok, but I think all of the distractions take away from the flowers that you beautifully colored. JMO I love the color combo.
Oh, Charlie you are so brave! Well, at least it was not a basket chewing contest Jaydee! 🙂
Hi Doris… wanted to answer your question. In this case I used pearls, so no worries about the legs of the brads sticking through the paper. However, if you used brads instead – it would have been fine in this case, as the top layer is popped on dimensionals. So the legs would have been under the top layer only and the inside of the card would have been safe.
What I do, when I use brads and are worried about them going through the card stock, I cut the legs off the brads and adhere the brads using Crystal Effects. Generally that works for me.
Hope this helps
hugs
jaydee
What a lovely card. I loved the progression. I really liked the last one the best! The colors were magnificent!!
Cats… They are such a thing unto themselves. I was tickled by how he moved everything off. Bet he did it in one fell swoop. My memories of our cats…
I WILL be casing this card Jaydee, I would never have thought to color the flowers but LOVE the look. The progression of the card made me laugh, I could just hear you pondering what else it need! Thanks for the smile. I can’t decide which if my favorite.
I did have a great weekend-what a game! The Jensen tree will come down today, despite Tom’s request to turn it into a Minnesota Twin’s tree or even a birthday tree! I’m tired of dusting it and am ready to have the extra room.
Have a wonderful Monday One & All and warm thoughts and prayers for all those in need.
Wow! Your watercoloring is stunning! Gorgeous creation!
Simply beautiful! Love how you colored these beautiful flowers and the pearls are a perfect touch! Thank you for joining us at the CC this week! Hugs ~S~
Love number 3–the ribbon just adds so much! I do the same while making cards, think that is why it takes so long to finish!
All are beauties….I like the last one with that ribbon added! Just can’t go wrong with pretty ribbon as far as I’m concerned. Lovely cards.
Saving this Awash Card…..love it!
Cute, cute and did I mention? CUTE!!!
Love all three cards but if I had to pick #3 is just perfect!!
I agree…yummy colors! I loved you using that set with the sketch, too! Go Packers!
Those flowers are so pretty and soft! Love the placement of the pearls, too. Thanks for joining us at the Curtain Call this week!
JayDee, your card is absoluely STUNNING! So beautiful and yes, so full of spring! We’re all ready! Great job with the sketch. Thanks so much for playing along with the Stamping 411 Operators this week! Blessings, Gretchen
I love this card, stamp set, colors, and technique. Thank you for posting to 411 so I could find you. I intend to be a loyal fan.
Priscilla
so lovely!