Hi Stampers!
Whenever I am
designing a card, I generally have quite a bit of “trial and error” before I
settle on the final design, therefore I ended up creating two Clean and Simple
(CAS) cards with this color combination :-). The first card also incorporates the Splitcoaststampers
SC402 Sketch Challenge and the second card was created with the Stamping Celebration SCIC58 Fall
ColorInspiration Challenge in mind.
If you have not had the opportunity to do so, take a moment to visit the challenge sites- such wonderful inspiration!
On Whisper White
cardstock, using Sponge Daubers lightly sponge So Saffron and Summer Starfruit
Classic Ink for a muted background.
Using the Rock-n-Roll
Technique (see tutorial) , randomly ink the leaves from French Foliage with Summer Starfruit or
Coral Cameo (retired) and roll into Bravo Burdundy Classic Ink. After you stamp
your first set of leaves, use a mask created from scrap paper and/or a sticky note to cover
the leaves and stamp the second set of leaves in the same manner.
Stamp the "spatter" stamp using Camel Coral Classic Ink and the French Script using Summer Starfruit Classic Ink.
With the Big Shot™
and an Oval Die (I used the Oval Framelits™ from Sizzix) cut the oval shape from the sponged background and two
additional ovals from Bravo Burgundy to layer behind the focal image.
Layer the background
papers according to the sketch and add the focal image using SU! Dimensionals. (love my scraps- I used an embossed scrap of Whisper White cardstock:-)) .
For the finishing
touches, add the sentiment, bow and pearls- again, once the design was chosen, quick and easy!
Stamp Sets: French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Bravo
Burgundy, So Saffron, Summer Starfruit, Cameo Coral (retired)
Paper: Whisper
White, Bravo Burgundy, Designer Series Paper- Bravo Burgundy and So Saffron
Accessories: Big Shot™, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Ovals Framelits™ (Sizzix), Sponge Daubers,
Punches- Word Window, Modern Label, Pearls, Burgundy Organdy Ribbon (retired
SU!)
As for the first card, use Sponge Daubers to apply So Saffron, Summer Starfruit and retired Cameo Coral Classic Ink to
Whisper White cardstock- I applied more pressure than the first card to achieve the darker background).
Stamp the leaves from
French Foliage with Bravo Burgundy ink, stamping off a few leaves to achieve
the desired look.
Stamp the splatter
image using Cameo Coral Classic Ink and the French Script using
Summer Starfruit Classic Ink. Trim to
size and adhere to the Bravo Burgundy layer.
Mount onto a piece of
embossed Whisper White (using the Square Lattice EF) and add the punched sentiment to
finish off the card.
Stamp Sets: French Foliage, Day of Gratitude
Ink: Bravo
Burgundy, So Saffron, Summer Starfruit, Cameo Coral (retired)
Paper: Whisper
White, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Big Shot™, Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Sponge
Daubers, XL Decorative Label Punch
Thanks again for
stopping by and if you have a chance, let me know which card you prefer (I personally like the second card better but would love to hear what you think) :-) !
I hope all you have a blessed week
creating and stamping :-)
Gorgeous cards, Julie, I love how you treat the leaves, just beautiful! thanks for sharing your art with us this week at the colourQ.
ReplyDeleteJulie, you have made it very difficult to choose between these two cards. Whilst the technique used in both is similar, the results are quite different and both are very stunning. The first has a vintage look to it and the second is more clean and simple. What can I say? Too hard, love them both.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful cards! I love your mix of stamping and embossing. Thanks for joining us at Stampin' Celebration!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Julie!! I struggled with these colors too, but you really worked them so that everything coordinated and blended so beautifully! Thanks for playing with the CQC color this week!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful design Julie, a great blend. Thank you so much for joining us this week at the coloursQ!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Julie! I love the main images with the leafs you created, perfect for fall! Thanks for joining us this month at the Stampin' Celebration site!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! Love the way you used the colors. Thanks for playing along with us at ColourQ this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Great combination of stamps, sponging and color choice. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Stampin' Celebration!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible, Julie! That layered stamping, I am in love! Thanks for joining us at ColourQ! :)
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