I didn't find any time to stamp yesterday but once I get off work today, I'm stamping and that is my final answer! This was one of those cards I worked on over the weekend when I did have some time to stamp. It didn't come out of my fingers as my brain told it how it should look, but it was a jumping point for one of the cards we will be doing in my Technique Groups.
As you may know, although I love paper, I hate to always rely on patterned paper for my cards. I feel like I'm "copping out" if I always grab patterned paper. I am trying to get better about making my own backgrounds and using the supplies that I have everyday.
This card starts with a base card of Gable Green. I stamped an open flower from Flower Fancy on a Tempting Turquoise background using my Versamark pad. Next, I cut a panel from a background I created using Gable Green, Apricot Appeal and Tempting Turquise reinkers and wrapped an Apricot Appeal ribbon around this panel. I adhered it to the Tempting Turquoise panel and then adhered this entire panel to the base card. Next, I cut a square of Glossy White and stamped the grass from the dormant set Inspired by Nature in Green Galore. I mounted this on an Apricot Appeal mat and adhered this to the base card. I recently purchased Heat and Stick Powder and decided to play with it a bit with chipboard and cosmic glitter. That glitter is so bright and beautiful, but I didn't follow the directions...completely. So, it didn't totally cover the chipboard. In my next attempt, I will definitely follow the directions! At any rate, I mounted the chipboard with mounting tape and adhered it to the card.
Not a failed card -- the background did work. However, the card design is outta here! I'll be looking for a sketch challenge that speaks to me so I can use this technique in a class. And, I've recently learned that some of my ladies would like to do more layering. So, I'll see what I can come up with before we meet again!
Enjoy your day and make it God-filled!
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