Have spent some time in the craft room this week with not a lot to show for it (I know I'm not the only one that has these periods!) So today I decided to take a break from that effort to make a card for one of the shut-ins at church. I used a thinking of you type sentiment, but am thinking I might make another while everything is out and turn it into a birthday card instead. Either way the front sentiment works.
In any case...
Cut a panel of Bazzill Diamond Bling card stock and a piece of white scrap card stock and die cut circle with my in&out stitched circle dies from MFT. Stamped and embossed my sentiment (Mama Elephant).
Stamped and colored my image (Penny Black) and used a circle die to cut it out. I used 1 size larger than I used on the front panels as I didn't want an inlay today.
For my circle frame, I first used a Spellbinders Circle die just slightly larger than the in & out circle die used on my front panel. Then I used the same in & out circle die as I used on the front panel to cut a stitched circle into my plain circle. This gave me a thin round "frame" I could use to finish off my opening.
Assembled the card, adding a 3rd layer behind my image for a little extra dimension. Finished off by using glitter pen on butterflies, hedgie quills and poppy stems. Used a Copic multiliner to enhance the hedgie's nose and eye. Added some freckles to the hedgie's cheek using a white gel pen. Applied some glossy accents to flower centers, as well as the hedgie's nose and eye.
TFL!
ETA:
In answer to Maura's question about stamping sentiments on textured cardstock:
It really is somewhat of a trial and error thing. Some sentiments work well and others will not stamp well no matter how many times you stamp in the MISTI. So I always have scrap textured cardstock to test a new sentiment before using on the finished card.
In general though, I try to stamp using Versafine Black ink - usually 2-3 stampings in the MISTI. Then I use detail clear embossing powder to emboss.
This gives me the best results.
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This is beautiful! The coloring is gorgeous and the layout is fabulous! I love your soft clouds in the background. Oh, yes, I am not a fan of those times spent in the art room with little to show for it but I imagine they are growth times and we need that to make progress!
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Sun, Jul 08, 2018 @ 1:46 PM
Oh, Debbie! This is CAS perfection (like Linda Paider said)! Truly, I had this stamp out and put it in a box of "one of these days" for a time I am inspired. Well, you've inspired me, my friend! Yes, everything that was said above, and your cards are truly beautiful! Your coloring and the details are exquisite, and I love that sky! What a beautiful layout too with the dies...I love the thin stitched circle to frame it. It's gorgeous and will definitely bring a smile and feeling of being loved! Hugs and love! xoxo
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Wed, Jul 11, 2018 @ 4:48 AM
Debbie, I love your freckled face hedgie. Just an adorable card in every way.
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Thu, Jul 12, 2018 @ 7:48 AM
I thought I had commented on this one, but maybe not.... Love your sweet scene and I am always amazed at how your sentiment stamps so beautifully even on textured cs (which I love by the way)! any tips?......
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Thu, Jul 19, 2018 @ 7:47 AM
Such a sweet CAS card, Debbie. Your little hedgie is colored beautifully. Love those soft clouds, and your adorable layout. Thanks for joining the fun with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Hugs,
Lynda Joy