I was inspired by this dress card on SCS. I wanted to try the same design as well as a different one that came to my mind, primarily because this is the kind of dress I used to my friend’s daughter in and she would look soooo cute! So I thought the card would be too and it does, not as cute as her though :). I was finally able to use a ribbon that I’d kept from a packaging – that’s the one at the waist. It was double the width that I needed, so I simply folded it :).
…I was able to make a masculine card to my satisfaction. I hope it does look masculine to others too :). It also fits in with the Something yellow, blue and green challenge at Stamp Something.
I created the background paper using some ol’ forgotten foam stamps that I had and which I thought I would never be able to use :). Can you believe it – this is the first time I’ve used Versamark?!?! I’ve been stamping for over a year now and had never used Versamark ?!?! Which world was I in :-?. Then I created the sentiment using another set which I didn’t have any hopes of being money-well-spent; it does have a weird “r”, almost looks like a “z”.
The moment I saw this week’s sketch at Ismaki, I knew I wanted to make a card on the sletch – it is so beautiful and different! Totally fell in love with it.
The sketch:
Yeah I know I haven’t posted a creation in a long time and in this post too there won’t be one. For one I haven’t been making too many things, I did make 4 cards in last 2 weeks but couldn’t take a photo of them as all of them had to be posted in a haste. Hopefully I should get back in full swing soon.
Lately I’ve been so fascinated with butterfly stamps that I decided to hunt one for myself; but there is such a mind-boggling variety that I haven’t been able to make up my mind. Since I’d spent so much time and energy looking around that I thought I should post my findings to enable those who have a similar dilemma :)
Here are all the sets.
Stampendous Perfectly Clear Butterfly stamp set - $15
Stampendous Perfectly Clear Butterfly stamp set - $15
CHF Vintage Butterflies - $15
Gel-a-tins Butterflies are free $22
PTI Butterfly Kisses - $22
CTMH Butterfly Wings - $23
TAC Butterfly Swirls - $20
Phew! What do you think of that lineup?!?!? Which is your favorite – whether or not its listed here?
Well as I said in my last post this stamp set is simply fabulous! Here’s another card using the same stamp set (and yet so different!). After I made this card I realized at unconsciously I was inspired by an indian saree. To give you an example, peek a glance here.
When I bought this stamp set, a year ago, I liked it but I didn’t know I would love it THIS much! :). It’s been a year since I’ve had it and never have I repeated a design. Somehow I’m able to see the same elements in a new light. I’m surprised at the flexibility that they offer. The silver lining is their price!
No I’m not their DT.
No I don’t get a commission from them.
Just wanted to appreciate the designers (Lizzie and Anne) of the stamp set as I truly and honestly feel that they’ve done a job par excellence!
Ok, now coming to the card. It is also my entry to the CK Stamp It! Week Challenge.
I tried to create a grid like pattern using one of the flower stamps; colored the flowers, added a touch of white using a gel pen and put a rhinestone at the flower center. So happy with the way it turned out!
Another inspiration challenge @ SCS, IC 169. This time the inspiration is Room Service Home.
My inspiration:
