Happy Sunday! Now this is a totally different card for me but I will say that it was oober easy and it was a ton of fun! I actually colored it while I was listening to a Webinar and it was like being a kid with a fresh coloring book!
I am the very first to admit that I am not an expert by any means with the Blendabilites but I will say that when I take the time to "play" I love them! I do not know why the crumb cake did not pop up in the below supplies for this card but you can click here to order it! The other color families I used were Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delightand the Crumb Cake!
This is the very first time I have used this stamp. It is sold as a single stamp and it needs to find a way to your home! It is the BEST to learn to use the blendabilties as there is so much space so you can really get a great idea of how to do it! Remember – NO RULES other than to have fun!!!
Below you will see the work in progress…remember that these markers DO bleed through your paper (and that's ok) so make sure you put some scraps underneath so you do not ruin your work surface.
I think that we all agree that Mary Fish is one special and talented lady. I am blessed to have her not only as my upline but as a friend! I took her advice on using these pens and if you have not seen this quick video…please watch it and it will make total sense.
After I did my magic on coloring…I flipped the 3 1/2" square piece over and using a pencil I drew the lines to fine the center. I just think a ruler is the best thing since sliced bread! To the paper trimmer to cut to make equal squares!
Now to the fun part…again…NO STRESSING….I fussy cut the flower….please make sure you do not try to fussy cut before cutting in into squares, – I know that it is tempting to do so…but this is so much easier as it would be next to impossible to cut the flowers out in equal parts!
Let me give you a couple of measurements as I do hope that you try this….go wild with different colors!
- The base size of the card is a 4 1/2" square card in Sahara Sand and then the pice of Sahara Sand that I put the cut flower on is 3 1/4"
- The next 2 colors are Soft Suede and Calypso Coral…just a smidge larger!
You can see that I used another tool that I use often…the white gel pen! I adore this pen as it is my "dash and dot friend" in so many cards that I do but on this card I used the white gel pen to go over the black lines from the Momento Ink….at first I did not like it at all but once it dried and all put together…it worked!
From the above angle you can see where I used Stampin Dimensions to lift up. TIP: Make sure that you do not place the dimensions too close to the edge so they are more concealed….just gives it a more polished look!
Sentiments time…this is from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set and this set is fabulous! The sentiments are always"spot on" for that special message that you need!
Now to the funny part about this card….I saw a version of it on Pinterest and when I went to go to the demonstrators blog I was soooo happy as she had a video….but guess what – it is in french….so I had no clue as I have never taken french so I hope that I inspired you as best I can!
Please feel free to email me if you have any further questions about this card and I will do my best to help you. Enjoy the day….make some memories and until tomorrow!
Love the white gel pen over the black lines. I think that makes it!
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Simple and lovely
BEAUTIFUL!!! 🙂
Love the card! The coloring is awesome!
stunning card!
Susan, This card is so beautiful. I love everything about it. You are so amazing. Your coloring is so beautiful Hugs, Ellen Hinds