Good Morning….HEN PECKIN’ PINKIE here…Before we get to this simply beautiful card (if I do say so myself) I want to say a big thank you for your sweet comments, emails etc….about my “bump wrist” I am doing fine but I admit, I am not a good candidate to be in slow mode. This “pinkie” is not the best for a card maker…..Oh well…..I will be fine!
Ok…I love this stamp set, Count My Blessings. I blogged about it before and I will blog about it again as I just think it is lovely. The “sketchy images” make it a breeze to add a bit of color and BE DONE! The below picture from the catalog was my inspiration for todays project.
I was proud of the end result that I did and I will say…it was FUN to make but it was even better to have the feeling inside that I stuck it out to make that background…and it really was not bad at all! Gotta love your stamp-a-ma-jig! That darn piece of plastic IS your friend, it is just one of those things that you really need to learn how to use….as it does come in handy!
Because it truly is a pain to type, I will let my pictures tell the story! Please leave me a comment and let me know how you like it….I was super happy with the end result and I will make more with a variety of colors to have on hand! A classic in my eyes….
To create the backdrop, I simply used the “jig” and Pear Pizzazz was the focal color of the day! I did use Very Vanilla as my base….I love it for Fall….Layers of paper, simple bits of color….creates a classic!
I know the last time I used gold for some splatter accents I had emails about it. I purchased it from Amazon, here is the palette that I like to work with but if you do not want to invest this much, I am sure any “gold” paint will work.
Enjoy the day….I hope that this “brighten your day”….you know what I call it….”a keeper”
p.s. – I hope that you know it is “killin me” not to type my heart out….it truly is a pain….(in both ways)
This card is BEAUTIFUL, Susan — It is perfect and you should be thrilled with the results. I am definitely going to case this one! Thanks and hope you heal quickly!
Thanks….and case away! Have fun with different color combos!
I love this stamp set. You have made such a beautiful card with it. I’m so sorry to hear about your injury, and I hope you heal quickly and can get back to “Susan” mode.
Hi Susan…It’s all about the great stamp set…LOVE IT!
Beautiful card and your background design really sets it off! Thank you for your inspiration and I hope you heal quickly!
It was fun doing the background…I think that while you are doing one…go ahead and make several up to have on hand!
Stunning! I thought the background was DSP at first….beautifully done. The colors are so soft and the gold is the perfect hint of wow. Rest and don’t overdo it and you will be “mighty” Susan in no time.
The original plan was for old olive but once I stamped it….I thought that it was too dark….pear pizzazz seems to always do the trick!
What a lovely card today Susan. I’m so impressed that you are able to continue your blog and create such great inspiration. Hang in there!
Thank and I am trying….I am fine and it is interesting to try to do some things and then there are others that I just burst out laughing saying to myself….I would have never thought that I couldn’t do that!!!! Typing is really the hardest…
Stunning . . . I adore the spattered bits of gold. Heal quickly. I’m amazed at what you can do with just one fully functioning hand!
I agree, the gold makes it so interesting. I am tellin’ you…..old pinkie is hanging in there – I am just thankful that it is my left – not my right hand!
Beautiful! You rock with that pinkie!
PINKIE was a trooper…
Gorgeous card! Great pictures. Hope you will soon be able to “type your heart out.”
I like the way you think….I will remember this!
Susan, this is a beautiful card. I’ll be adding this stamp set to the top of my wish list!
I hope Daisy is ok and wasn’t injured in the fall.
YEAH….add that to your list as I am sure you will be happy that you did!
As for Daisy…she is fine – I think that it would have taken an armor truck to hurt her!
Beautiful card, Susan. So glad you are “powering through” your unfortunate situation! Love what you did to the envelope?
Thanks – I thought that the card was so classic that I wanted the envelope to be just super simple and elegant….love the embossed look.
I, too, thought the background was DSP, but having a bum hand, I’m amazed you stamped it. Love your coloring of the pretty flowers and the envelope. You are amazing to not skip a beat with your extra pinkie pal. Take it easy, which is easier said than done, since you’re a Type A on-the-go person. Sending healing hugs your way.
Well…I admit, I was curious as ti if I could use the “jig” but I think that it works because I use the jig at the lower edge….always have and most people use it on the upper edge.
Gorgeous card!!!!! I can picture you making it, the effort and forethought involved. No small feat!!!! Thank you for your continued inspiration, especially knowing how difficult it must be right now, Susan. Hope each day gets a little easier for you.
Well I admit, I am not a good candidate to be laying low….you better bet that I am looking at all ways to keep things going as usual….the one thing that is really the pits is to attempt to put earrings on…..and hooking a bra – not that is a funny scene!!!
Absolutely beautiful work of art Susan! You are a rock star!!! Now please, get some rest so you can heal. Hugs!!!
Wee as far as healing….I am sure hoping that this piece of plaster is doing its job as not having movement has got to do the trick! Pinkie has been a good girl over the weekend…promise!
Susan I totally agree! This card is wonderful. It would also make a lovely sympathy card. With the tranquil colors. Hope your wrist is better soon.
Hi Ginger!!! I hope that you are going to Salt Lake….I actually sent this to a dear friend that lost his Dad…he was 92 years old and I thought that it was a perfect card for the loss…..I think that I am going to do it in blues….
Good Lord, I wonder what you could accomplish with the hand tied behind your back so you couldn’t use it at all?!? I would think Ms. Pink would be good for holding things down and maybe holding the brush and tapping the gold? This is amazingly pretty! Maybe you can show us later what you can do to the same card with both hands!?! The coloring is so pretty and I like yours better than the catalog’s. How in the world do you take photos with one hand? Now, rest it up some so we have another fun post soon. Hey, it takes all my effort to use the Big Shot with both hands – how did you manage with one?
Again, you are too darn funny! Well….pinkie is kinda slick so she isn’t the best at holding down things but we are working on that….the photo taking is another challenge…..I use my I Phone and its a good thing that I can hold the camera with my right hand and use my thumb…..
The big shot????I do a little twist and use my pinkie elbow to hold and crank him with the right hand…it’s a scene to see
Love this card, Susan! I think you are doing very well with or without a hurt “pinkie”!! TFS. Will surely be making this card. I love this stamp set too.
MAKE IT…MAKE IT….MAKE IT – that makes me super happy!!!
I agree with Chris R. I like your card much more than the catalog inspiration. I find that to be true most times~your design aesthetic is more to my taste. Such a beautiful job coloring on this card, and I love the gold splatters, too.
Please take care of yourself. We are all pulling for rapid healing. Thanks for generously taking time to keep up the blog. You know how addicted we are to our daily dose of “SUSAN”.
No….it is me that feels soooooo blessed – I truly love the interaction that I have with YOU ALL….it is the “WHY” in what I do…..thanks for being in the house!
Gorgeous card! I especially LOVE what you did with the envelope. Praying for complete and quick healing for you.
A simple touch with the embossing…..works like a charm!
This is a beautiful stamp set and you showcase it to perfection, extra pinkie and all. Love love love your card. Thanks for the extra effort to share with us.
Well said, it is a beautiful stamp….really a blue ribbon winner in my eyes!
Absolutely a JAW DROPPER ! It is so pretty and all of the details make it special. LOVE IT !!
Maybe Ms Pinkie is your new MUSE !!
Awe shucks…you made me smile, again!
I really do like your card! Such pretty colors. Thanks for sharing even though injured! Question, what do you recommend using when the imaging sheet for the Stamp-a-jig wears out or you can’t find it? SU should sell replacement sheets. teehee
GREAT ? as I am sure that you are not the only one….well it has happened to me as well. I like to have multiple sheets anyway because if there is a stamp set (especially if it is mounted on a wooden block) that I just keep the image on it
Go to an Office Store and look for some clear binders (that are heavy) that you can cut into a square/rectangle shape for you to use.
They are out there and if you do not have a cutter that will cut through it…take it to the counter and ask them to cut it for you. Great ? – thanks for asking becuase I am sure that many are like you and I
Wow! You’d never know you have a pinkie after seeing this card. Great job and a beautiful card.
I was determined!
Dear Susan, This card is so beautiful. I can not believe you did this with pinkie on your hand. Every detail is so pretty. The back ground, the flowers, the coloring, the gold paint is a WOW factor. The envelope is so pretty. Please take and rest that hand. We want our Susan back fully .You are so amazing. God Bless You.
Prayers are being prayed for you. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Thanks Ellen, I is a great card to make and I think that I am going to make more….as I just love this font and the soft elements of it – I do love the bit of gold splatters…when you hold it in your hand…is just glimmers!
Hi Susan, I’m thinking and praying for you and pinkie very much.
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You are the sweetest…always!
This is such a beautiful, sophisticated look for a card! I will save the image and use it for inspiration! Thank you
PERFECT and THANKS…pin away for some “me time”