
My card designs are all simple, partially because I was so anxious to try them all that I wasn't willing to fuss around too much. I used Petal textured cardstock for this first card. I love that this paper reverses to a lighter shade. You'll note I bent a few stems. Having the ability to "adjust" them is one of the features of acrylic stamps that I love.
Materials & Tools: White Daisy cardstock; Petal textured cardstock; Paper Garden paper packet; Petal ink pad; Treasure Life September SOTM set.
The stamp I used for my second card is a big tall one that I stamped over and over with

Materials & Tools: Colonial white and Olive cardstock; Boom-Di-Ada paper packet; Olive ink pad; Treasure Life September SOTM set; Gold mini brads; Stampin' Up Word Window punch.
I thought my third card front was going to end up in the trash. Originally, I sponged layers of Baby Pink, Hollyhock, and Hydrangea ink on glossy cardstock. Once I was satisfied with the background, I stamped on my flowers and my sentiment. It was pretty. Then, while twisting the lid

Materials & Tools: White Daisy and Black cardstock: Glossy white cardstock; Baby Pink, Hollyhock, and Hydrangea (heavy on this one!) ink pads; Treasure Life September SOTM set.
I have a couple more techniques I want to try with this set, so I'll probably have at least a couple more to show you within the next couple of days. My workday started out a little rocky this morning, but things quickly resolved themselves, so the day, as a whole, was OK. Besides, I took a very long lunch break and went out with a friend from the newspaper where I worked. We had a great time. She still bowls with the team I used to bowl with in the league I'm going to be bowling in again, which means I'll get to see her a lot more often - a good thing. I hope you've had a good day, too. Later . . .
6 comments:
All 3 cards are beautiful! When I saw this set I liked it, now I HAVE to have it.
Peggy
Hi Kathi,
I know I have been MIA and haven't commented on your blog in a while. Sorry about that. I just wanted to say that everything you do inspires me and I am so grateful for everything that you share! These cards are no exception. They are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I got to play with my Sept. SOTM today too and am in love with it! Your cards have just given me more inspiration to go back and play some more! *Ü*
I have a feeling if I saw this set BEFORE seeing your artwork, I most likely would have been "eh, it's okay." I wouldn't have had the foresight to "see" what beautiful cards could be created with it.
You inspire me constantly and also teach me to "see" things in a new way. Thank you so much. The cards you made are so pretty!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS cards!!! I especially love the one on the glossy... I haven't touched glossy paper in YEARS! LOL
These are wonderful. One of these days, I'll be crafting again! And when I do, I'm coming here for some re-inspiration.
You did a great job on these cards! They look awesome!
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