Saturday, October 15, 2011

With Sympathy- Two Challenges in One!


Hi Stampers! 

Although the colors for this week’s CQC106 ColourQ are bright and fun (not to mention that cute bee), I decided to use the colors along with the Freshly Made Sketches FMS6 Sketch to create another sympathy card (it seems as though a lot of friends are losing loved ones lately). 

To create this card:

With the Big Shot™ and the Top Note Bigz™ Die, cut a two die cuts- one from Whisper White and other from Basic Black cardstock.  Trim the serrated edge off of the Whisper White piece and sand with the Sanding Block. 






De-static the Whisper White die cut with the Embossing Buddy®, stamp the floral/bee image with Versamark® ink, apply Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder  and heat with the Heat Tool.   Use Stampin’ Write markers in Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango and Crushed Curry to color the image.

Use the Eyelet Border Punch to punch the edge of a piece of Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock.  Assemble the layers and add the 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon bow.  

Create the sentiment tag using the Large and X-Large Tag Punches along with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch.  Stamp the floral branches along the edges and color with the same markers as above.  Add the Antique Brad to finish off the card. 

Stamp Sets:  Nature’s Pace, Petite Pairs

Ink: Versamark®, Basic Black, Stampin’ Write Markers- Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry (retired)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Basic Gray DSP, Crushed Curry (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Top Note Bigz™ Die, Embossing Buddy®, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Emboss Black Embossing Powder,  Punches- Large and XL Tag, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Eyelet Border, 5/8’ Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Antique Brad

Thanks again for stopping by to visit- I hope you have a blessed Sunday!

11 comments:

Tui Nathan said...

Wow ... what a fabulous colour combination, that yellow is so striking and captivating ... love your coloured image and the die cut borders are super effective!
Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

Kara said...

Very pretty!! Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ!!

Lesley said...

Great way to use the colours Julie. I also really like that you used the Top Note die for your main image. Very pretty and uplifting for sure. Thanks for playing at Freshly Made Sketches.

Sylvia said...

Lovely card as always, Julie! Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ this week.

Linda Callahan said...

Beautiful card! The colors are striking the way you used them!

Cindy Hall said...

I love all the fine details! The layered border punches and the scalloped border on the bottom of the tag are such nice details. Really well done! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

Annie Rose said...

This is beautiful! My favorite colors. You did a great job :)

Jen Mitchell said...

What a great way to use those colors! I've been struggling with that color challenge all week! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

Unknown said...

Oh, so sorry you had to make a sympathy card, Julie. :( This is just lovely though, and I know whoever receives it will very much appreciate this lovely card. Thanks for joining us at colourQ this week.

Christina said...

Beautiful, Julie! I love that you were able to use these bright colors to make an uplifting sympathy card, not easy to do. Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ!

Lauri said...

Striking use of the colors, and love your take on this week's sketch! Thanks for joining Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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