Stampin! with Jaydee

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a great weekend.

I have a card for you today showcasing the gorgeous DSP in the Stampin' Up! Peony Garden designer series paper.  I paired it with a fancy die from the Detailed Bands die collection and.... it even has a ribbon and bow!  I created the card using the Potpourri of goodies called out in the new challenge across at As You See It

My DSP was a piece I had left over - so that covered the scraps.  The one word sentiment is hello.  The color I used is Petal Pink - although to me it feels more pale peach than pink!  The repeat stamped pattern is the dots from the Forever Fern set.  I stamped it 3 times around where the bow is.

The scrap of paper I had left over is really feminine, so I decided a fancy sentiment was needed.  Well, technically I kept the sentiment clean and simple, but put it into a fancy Detailed Band.  I added a bow from the ribbon that comes with the Peony Garden Suite.  Here's my card:

Petal Pink is really such a feminine color and really does work well with Smoky Slate and white.  This was such a fun challenge as it forced me to do things I don't do often!

Marina - you asked about the sponging on the background on this card.  I used my cheap cosmetic blending brushes over the top of the embossing folder.  You coud probably do it with a brayer, but I prefer to use the blending brushes.  I bought mine on amazon at this link.  although mine don't have the brush handles that they are showcasing on their new line.  I like that they come in multiple sizes and the fact that I have more control over the amount of ink - either light, or heavy.    I know there are many out on the market for considerably more money, but these ones worked well for me at a fraction of the price.

On a personal note:

Today I decided to work outside in the screened-in porch.  It was so cold that I had a warm blanket over my shoulders - but it's so wonderful being out here watching and listening to the birds and wildlife go about their day, that I didn't want to go back inside.  Charlie sat with me and was on "squirrel patrol".  Everytime I squirrel came close to the screen, he would crouch down and see it off.  Poor thing got exhausted and slept the rest of the day!  I'll be back tomorrow with another card.  Before I go - here's what's visiting the feeder.... a beautiful Oriole.

Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe:

• DSP:Peony Garden - DSP - Stampin' Up!  Dots - Forever Fern - Stampin' Up!
• Dies: Detailed Bands Dies - Stampin' Up!
• Cardstock:  Petal Pink- Stampin' Up!  Neenah Solar white 80# and 110#