This is my sample for CC777. Karen is our hostess and she chose rococo rose, cherry cobbler and vanilla for her color trio. Dessert Option is "Have a Heart".
This card seemed to be a series of mishaps but in the end I liked how it turned out. My card is all about the designer paper. I used this pattern from the Stampin'-Up "feels like frost" designer series collection.
This designer paper from Stampin'-Up has the most beautiful winter scenes. Check out some other cards I made using it - here,here,here, and here
I wanted to stamp my sentiment directly on the dsp with the help of my MISTI. I didn't get a good image the first time and when I went to re-stamp- the paper moved on me so I did get double stamping!!! Just not what I had in mind.
So I had to improvise and stamp my sentiment on a rectangle. I used more designer paper and sponged with rococo rose ink and then stamped in cherry cobbler. The first time around when I did the sponging, the sponge dauber somehow wrinkled the paper. So I had to repeat my first 2 steps!!
I added 2 hearts and an arrow cut in cherry cobbler cardstock to cover up the mistake from my original stamping!
To finish off my card, I added some twine, a small bow and epoxy hearts and this card is finished. Whew!!!
I am giving this one to my hubby for Valentine's Day. We watch the Hallmark Channel together, and he always remarks how there is a happy ending on the movies. Hence my choice of sentiment.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13941
Mon, Feb 03, 2020 @ 8:06 PM
Oh, Mary, how very lovely! Both the card and the story about your hubby! You know the line about mistakes being opportunities for embellishment, right? You sure proved it to be true! Love everything about this pretty card!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Registered: November 28, 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 11232
Mon, Feb 03, 2020 @ 8:11 PM
You have such a knack for finishing off these pretty papers in just the right way, Mary, even when you need to adjust your plans. That greeting goes really well with this paper, too!
Registered: December 3, 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 3555
Mon, Feb 03, 2020 @ 9:16 PM
This is so pretty Mary. I just love how you are using this paper! You nail it every time! I have it and haven't even cut into it yet. The sentiment here is perfect for your hubby. Great card!
------------------------------ Jeanne My blog: spectrum-ink
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105158
Tue, Feb 04, 2020 @ 6:44 AM
BEautiful bg! Love that sentiment!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.