I made this card with the newly released Clear Dollar Stamps "Stamp of the Month". It's called "A Walk in the Park". It's a very fun versatile set that I'm sure I'll have fun playing with again and again! All the elements are separate pieces... so you literally can build your scene your way. For example... the flower pot is by itself, and then you can put the plant in it or a water fountain. How fun is that!
Image was watercolored using ink in the lids and the lattice is a Cuttlebug Die Cut. I cut the image out with Nesties Label #2. I used Flower Soft on the flowers in front of the "stone wall" and on the flower pots. (This was my first attempt at Flower Soft so please be gentle with me ) I added Stickles to the leaves in the trees, the Flower Soft, and the grass in the foreground.
I have the complete description of what I did to build this scene on my blog, plus there you can click on the photo to get a larger one which shows the sparkle and the texture of the flower soft:
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Thu, May 07, 2009 @ 3:34 PM
OMGosh!!!!! WOW!!! Can I go there??? That is just so awesomely beautiful!! WOW!! I have trouble with these types of set, where you make scenes. You did a great job here!! So many beautiful details... the flower soft, the lattice border, the butterflies. Love it all!
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Thu, May 07, 2009 @ 5:58 PM
How funny is this - I look a photo of my garden to send you this morning...I will do it shortly...and it is looking a bit like this....love it, what a great set...I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it Grace....love you colours and your artistic touch - always a pleasure to see!!! Thank you for sharing...have a blessed day!!
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Thu, May 07, 2009 @ 11:03 PM
Grace, you have all of my favorite elements here! CDS, of course...Nesties, and Flower Soft too! I love your lattice work and sweet butterflies looking on. You certainly created a nice place to dream about. Just lovely!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11