I can't think of anything more fun than casing (Copy and Share Everything) someone you admire. I could choose anyone on the member list and case anything on their blog -- these folks are so talented! However, when I grow up, I want to be like my upline, Connie Babbert. There is no end to the creativity this woman has been blessed with and she shares everything, answers all my questions, and genuinely helps me to be a better stamper! So, of course...I cased Connie!
I absolutely love the new In Color, Bermuda Bay. It's a jewel tone and I adore jewel tones (just ask my Techniques Class Members!). Here's the card I created.
As luck would have it, I received my order of Bermuda Bay DSP yesterday and have been anxious to get my fingers in this ink. I started with a base card of Bermuda Bay. I chose a striped DSP from the Bermuda Bay package and layered this on Whisper White cardstock. Next, I punched the border for the top and bottom of the floral DSP I decided to use and adhered these to the Whisper White cardstock. I used the Bermuda Bay Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and flipped it to the solid side, wrapping this around the entire layer. Then, I wrapped a piece of the 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon around the Bermuda Bay Grosgrain ribbon and tied a knot. I wanted that transition of White against the Bermuda Bay grosgrain.
Finally, I used my Big Shot and die cut the smaller of the two Scalloped Circles from the Scalloped Circles #2 die in Bermuda Bay. I used the Circles #2 Die and diecut the coordinating circle in Whisper White. The heart image stamp is from the Simply Said stamp set and I stamped this onto Whisper White in Bermuda Bay ink, using the marker to color in the biggest of the flowers. I mounted the stamped image on the scalloped cardstock with dimensionals, and adhered this entire piece to the card with dimensionals as well. Because I know this is going to be a RAK card, I stamped the sentiment "hope happens."
Okay, you've seen my card, but you ask, what was the inspiration card? You can find it on Connie's Blog, appropriately titled, "Inkspired Treasures". Here's the link: http://www.inkspiredtreasures.com/page/2/ and the post is from June 26. I wasn't sure it was appropriate to actually post her card picture on my blog, but if you click the link, you'll get to see the card. It is gorgeous -- calm and very soft! What is not to love about this card? I love the colors she used and I like the sketch itself.
I know I will find myself using this sketch over and over. Perhaps I'll even use this sketch to create a swap card for Convention in August. I've signed up for too many swaps and I haven't even started! However, if I have to give up sleeping (notice I didn't say eating?), those swaps will be done and mailed to my hotel before I leave on August 4!
Thanks for stopping and enjoy your day. Count your blessings and remember to thank God!
Ohh, great choice. I love this new color and you did a great job with this CASE. Love it.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | 07/10/2009 at 06:44 AM
Gorgeous card...love the color combo...nice and simple.! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | 07/10/2009 at 07:01 AM
Beautiful job, Tami! Love all the little details.
Posted by: Robin Merriman | 07/10/2009 at 08:47 AM
Love this color, too -- well done!
Posted by: Pat Huntoon | 07/10/2009 at 08:53 AM
Nicely done! I love the Bermuda Bay color! The details are perfect...the heart matches the DSP. Very clean and crisp!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | 07/10/2009 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful choice of colors!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 07/10/2009 at 09:15 AM
Great job--love BB too!
Posted by: Nola | 07/10/2009 at 09:24 AM
Wonder job Tami. I love the new In Colors too!
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | 07/10/2009 at 09:35 AM
Great job! I love the monochromatic tones of Bermuda Bay you used!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 07/10/2009 at 10:16 AM
So pretty! I love it with the Bermuda Bay. So striking!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | 07/10/2009 at 10:32 AM
Great job. I think it's great you cased your Upline, Connie. - Both of your cards were wonderful. I loved the soft colors and feel of Connie's card and then to see it with that fabulous Bermuda Bay color is just terrific. The layout is a great one.
Posted by: Ida | 07/10/2009 at 11:43 AM
Wow! Like this color a lot and the layout is great!
Posted by: Kim Howard | 07/10/2009 at 01:18 PM
I love these colors.. You did a wonderful job!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | 07/10/2009 at 01:24 PM
How fun! We picked the same card to CASE!!!! Yours turned out super cute with the monochromatic Bermuda!!! Need to add that DSP to my next order!!
Posted by: Lisa B. | 07/10/2009 at 04:02 PM
What a fresh, crisp and lovely card! It looks so soothing with your use of Bermuda Bay and White!! Great job!
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | 07/10/2009 at 04:03 PM
great job!!! love it :)
Posted by: Regina Cornelius | 07/11/2009 at 09:55 AM
This is absolutely lovely Tami! It looks so pretty with just the Bermuda Blue and white! Great layout too! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 07/11/2009 at 08:22 PM
So pretty and I love this new color!!
Posted by: tiffany | 07/11/2009 at 08:28 PM
Ohhh this is a beauty! I like how the stamp matches the DP! Great case!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | 07/11/2009 at 10:24 PM
This is beautiful! I hadn't realized that image is such a good match for that DSP pattern . . .
Posted by: Lori | 07/11/2009 at 11:53 PM
Very pretty! Bermuda Bay is a great color and looks beautiful for a monochromatic card!
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | 07/12/2009 at 10:58 PM