I have so much to share today, but first off, how do you like my new blog banner that I designed with My Digital Studio? You may have noticed my blog design has been a bit in limbo for the last month or so, but I was determined to get the hang of making my own, and it makes me smile. So good to have a project completed too.
French Foliage. Isn't that a beautiful name for a stamp set? It's a pretty combination of images, perfect for a card I needed to create over the weekend. I can't believe it's the first time I've inked it up! I made up for that by getting really messy with ink, sponging and spritz. How could anybody but you readers understand that feeling we get - akin to a gardener loving to dig in the dirt, LOL! I made another card right after that and when I came down for lunch I was also covered with glitter. What fun!
Want to see the card?
I began by choosing the colors of Garden Green, Tangerine Tango and Chocolate Chip for fall. Realizing I had no patterned paper in Garden Green, I stamped my own background using the French Filigree stamp. All the edges are distressed with sponging and I did use the brush and stipple the Garden Green panel as well. Stippling adds a textured look to card stock similar to felt. Smooch Spritz Spray in Gold Glow gives spatters of sheen.
I used a terrific sketch by Jen del Muro (SFYTT here) and I like it so well I made another card with the same sketch. Here's a little peek for you of what's coming on my blog in a day or two.
I always look forward to your comments and read every one. I received one of the nicest comments from Bonnie, who recently awarded me with the Beautiful Bloggers Award. (She has often blessed me with sweet, thoughtful comments and shares on her very beautiful blog which you will find HERE). Thanks, Bonnie!
If you have any questions about my cards, just send an e-mail, I am always happy to answer them.
Supplies~ all supplies by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: French Foliage, French Filigree
Paper: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango
and Ink: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:Smooch Spritz Spray, Antique brads, Chantilly Crochet Trim, Square Lattice Embossing Folder
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