Watercolor Trio - Retired Colors

Yep, still working on cards for the Central Ohio Ronald McDonald House Card Benefit.  It appears we will have a very successful event if sign-ups are any indication.  Here's a card using more of my retired cardstock (Lord -- I think it's breeding!).

I have always loved Sage Shadow and I am getting down to the bottom of this stack.  I love the Watercolor Trio set from the mini and decided I would use it because I just needed to stamp with something that wasn't retired.

I inked up the stamp in Sage Shadow and stamped down the left hand side of the card, not reinking between impressions.  You're seeing first, second and third generation stamping here.

Next, I cut a Very Vanilla panel and stamped the first image in Sage Shadow ink after stamping off a couple of times.  I inked the floral stamp with my Sage Shadow and Pale Plum markers, using my Close to Cocoa marker for the dots, and then stamped the image.  I mounted this on a Pale Plum mat and added the Sage Shadow ribbon.

I used another retired stamp sentiment and stamped this in Sage Shadow.  I chose not to use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and should have, but again, this is a hand-stamped card and it isn't perfect -- just has a lot of love and prayer added!

I have to remember that the gals who come to help on August 7 may be beginning stampers and it is important to me that they have immediate success.  All of the card templates being used are easy, simple and clean.  I know that some of the gals who come will be more experienced stampers and I am hopeful they don't get frustrated.  My other goal is that these cards need to be able to mail for one stamp -- when your child is critically ill, you don't want to have to worry about finding an additional .20 stamp for a card that is too thick or too bulky.  You want to get the right card in the mail with one stamp and get back to caring for your child.  Thankfully, I've never had a critically ill child and if I can use my card making hobby as a way to help those who do, then I will make cards from sun-up to sun-down!

God Bless those of you who have donated cards and those of you who are coming to help -- I am so indebted to you for sharing your time and talents with us in whatever way you are able.  Have a fabulous day -- see you on Tuesday! 

Comments

[Marisol Gutierrez]

GORGEOUS! Congrats on being featured on Sherrill's blog.

I love this color combo...so sad to see them go...