Showing posts with label Sketch Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sketch Challenge. Show all posts

Friday, April 8, 2011

Vintage Wishes

This is a little out of the ordinary for my typical style, wouldn't you say?!  Not exactly clean & simple, that's for sure.  It took quite a bit longer than normal too, but I'm still pleased with it.  I decided to try out the sketch challenge on Splitcoast this week.  I love sketches that have enough details to get me started but leave lots of room for interpretation. 

The stamp set I used is called Nature Walk and will be available a bit longer in the Occasions mini catalog, until April 30. 

To add dimension and texture true to a vintage style, I used a number of things like the old Linen background stamp, pearls, rows of scallops, heat embossing on the bird cage, dry embossing with the Big Shot and the Square Lattice embossing folder, bitty punch flowers and a fussy cut butterfly with one wing raised on dimensionals.  Other details include the chantilly lace ribbon, distressed and some sponged edges a well as a bit of French Script stamped in Very Vanilla ink on the card base.

And guess what, I remembered to photo the inside also!  I layered a few simple scallops and a faint birdcage enhanced with a single flower to coordinate with the front of the card. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a fantastic weekend!  I'm planning to enjoy some beautiful weather!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps:  Nature Walk, Linen background, Oval All
Colors: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Clear embossing powder, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, bitty flower punch, basic pearls, distressing tool, chantilly lace ribbon, narrow Rich Razzleberry ribbon, scallop border punch

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Nature Walk Gratitude

I was finally able to place an order for a few goodies from the current SU mini catalog.  I couldn't resist this pretty set called Nature Walk and the coordinating paper Botanical Gazette!  This collage/vintage style is tough for me so this card took me quite a while to get just right.  Then, when it was all done I tried to smooch spray it and of course it gooped out all over and ruined my main image so I had to start over on that.  The good news is take two is better than take one and I thought to stamp it on this lined paper from Newsprint DSP which I hadn't done originally. 

Here is the sketch I borrowed, from a sketch blog I found recently:  Unscripted Sketches.  Fun!


I need to give an extra special should out today to Chat Wszelaki, Cindy Beach and Patsy Waggoner for nominating me recently for the Stylish Blogger award.  If you know these three ladies, and you probably do, you'll know this is definitely an honor!  Thank you my friends, you've made my week! 

Have a great day everyone and thanks so much for stopping by!  Your comments are so appreciated- you always know how to make me smile!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies:
Stamps: Nature Walk, Fabulous Phrases
Colors: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede
Accessories: Newsprint DSP, Botanical Gazette DSP, Antique Brad, Linen Thread, Log Cabin Smooch Spray, distressing tool

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Birthday Treat

Quickie today... The Divas have a fun color challenge I dare you to try!  Here's my take.  I used a neto-me stamp level one hostess set called Birthday Bakery and the Big Bold Cupcake Sizzlit set with the Big Shot.

Have a great day!
~Kristin

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Happy for Mojo Challenges!

I made this card using yesterday's Mojo Monday sketch challenge and the colors are from the Stampin' Royalty color challenge (Cherry Cobler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Not Quite Navy).  My Holiday Mini Preorder arrived while I was gone last week so I've been anxious to play with all the new goodies! 

Today I included the new Cherry Cobler seam binding that I had to have as it's the only thing close to ribbon SU has in that fabulous color.  The stamped frame is from the new stamp set Tags 'til Christmas- I just omitted the Dec. 25 when I inked it with my Not Quite Navy marker then punched it out with the AWESOME new Extra Large Decorative Label punch.  You are gonna WANT this punch!

The layered flowers are new to me also.  They are from a level one Hostess set in the Idea Book & Catalog called Punch Potpourri.  I just stamped them in two colors, punched them out and layered them with an old Not Quite Navy brad from my retired stash.  I love that each of these stamps fits a punch that I already have!!

I've been wanting to use the musical score paper from the Newsprint DSP and decided to combine it with a musical score embossing folder that I've had for quite a while and hadn't used yet (this is not an SU item but it does work fabulously in our Big Shot!)  And yes, I am somewhat musically inclined and I know my embossed score is upside down... that's the only way I could make it work with this sketch. 

I also used the Dotted embossing folder on the Old Olive layer and finished off the card by piering a scalloped border along the top.  The sentiment is from an old favorite, Fancy Flexible Phrases.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to come back tomorrow for another exciting Diva Color Challenge!  I've got a quick and easy set of cute note cards that will be great to have handy for last minute notes and gifts.

~Kristin

SUM (SU Mostly) Supplies
Stamps: Tags 'til Christmas, Fancy Flexible Phrases, Punch Potpourri hostess set
Colors: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobler (ribbon)
Accessories: Newsprint DSP, Big Shot, Dotted embossing folder, Musical embossing folder (by Cuttlebug), Cherry Cobler seam binding ribbon, Extra Large Decorative label punch, Boho Blossom punch, Not Quite Navy brad, Paper piercing tools

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Sweet Scoops

I've been wanting to get more use from this set, Sweet Scoops,  lately so I set out to find a good challenge to work with.  Since there is no lack of challenges to choose from on the internet these days I only had trouble narrowing it down.  The others I wrote down in my handy-dandy challenge notebook so I can come back to them quickly without wading through the internet and getting bogged down looking then not taking any time to actually stamp.  (Want a whole list of challenge blogs categorized by day of the week?  Just click the bottom of my sidebar for the blinky that says "Daily Dare".)

I chose to use the color challenge CC281 and sketch challenge SC291 both from Splitcoast!  The color challenge is to use Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz.  No problem- I loved these colors together as soon as I got them out.  They look good in about any combination. 

The striped Concord Crush paper is from the Level One Hostess pack of paper patterns in the In Colors.  I'm getting quite a bit of use from that paper pack- love that it is in the new In Colors!!  My sentiment is from the stamp set called Something Sweet (I love how those sentiments can work with the ice cream cones)! 

Did you notice my little bumble bee??  I always think of those bees buzzing around whenever I think of ice cream cones in the summer.  He is from the recent Sale-a-Bration set called Picture This that I've been using frequently.  I just use my markers to ink him up and color him in, then added him to a build-a-brad!

Thanks for visiting today!  It looks lovely outside so I'm off...
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Sweet Scoops, Something Sweet, Picture This
Colors: Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight (white for sentiment, Crumb Cake for cone)
Accessories: Stitched Poly Ribbon in Concord Crush, scallop border punch, Build-a-Brad, 1/2" circle punch

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Ice Cream Birthday

Pulled those room darkening curtains last night and managed to sleep in until nearly 9am this morning- you gotta love Saturdays! Now my hubby and kiddos are off fishing so I've got the morning to myself. Hopefully I can find some mojo for stampin'.

I made this card with this week's sketch challenge on SCS in mind. I love the colors (new Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red and Almost Amethyst) and the simplicity, but feel like it is lacking that one perfect tiny detail, and I can't figure out what it is. Maybe I should've tried stamping the ice cream cone in colored craft ink instead of white??

Anyway, I added some red beads on there that I've had forever, crimped the Amethyst, added an ancient metal-edged tag, some real red dotted grosgrain that I always forget I have and scalloped the bottom edge. You'd think that would be enough for me. Ah well, I know I'll get out of this rut one of these days... Probably about the time it stops raining and I can actually enjoy being outside- then I'll have an insatiable stamping mojo!

Have a super Saturday and thanks for visiting me today!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Sweet Scoops, sentiment from Vintage Labels
Colors: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White ink
Accessories: Metal-edge vellum tag, Real Red dotted grosgrain, scallop border punch, silver brad, tag corner punch, red bead duo, crimper

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Get Well Wishes

I have searched and searched but CANNOT find the sketch challenge that I did this card for! Someone closed the internet window I had open yesterday and ... well, you got the idea. Anyway, the color combination is So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry and Dusty Durango for this week's CC271 on Splitcoast (with a touch of Always Artichoke).

Need to make this quick, but I'll tell you the Razzleberry piece was from my stash of "previously sprayed" with my new Smooch Spritz. Since that was so shimmery I just HAD to use shimmer white cardstock for the main panel as well!

Hope that's all you need to know besides my supplies because I'm out of time! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great sunshiney day!!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Watercolor Trio, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Colors: So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry and Dusty Durango, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, satin ivory ribbon, pinking heart border punch, markers, Modern Label punch, Smooch Spray

Monday, April 26, 2010

Trifecta

Woohoo! Feels good to be stampin' today! And BONUS, my new Stampin' Up! preorder from the Summer Mini Catalog just arrived so I've got new stuff to enjoy the rest of the day!! Unfortunately I've got a sick kid home today who wants to share mama's computer time.

Anyway, I found a few new blogs today with fun challenges and ended up adding a few of them together with the Clean & Simple challenge from SCS today. That's right- I combined three challenges despite my typical disdain for combining multiple challenges.

This is probably a tiny bit more detailed than I would do for a Clean & Simple challenge, but the impact comes from the texturing which is so easy and quick with the Big Shot. And the tulips are very easily made with the Two-Step Bird Punch wing x3 for each one.

Did you notice the use of the ornament punch for the vase again? I haven't done that in a while, but it is a super easy way to make a cute vase.

I hope you like it and consider checking out these fun challenges! Have a great day!
~Kristin
SUO Supplies
Stamps: Sweetheart (sentiment)
Accessories: Two-Step bird punch, ornament punch, Heart to Heart punch, Big Shot, Finial Press Textured Impressions folder, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain
Colors: Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Tag, you're it!

This week's Diva Coffee Break Designs challenge is a sketch, and a fun one! Not too hard either. In fact, I took the easy way out. Chose some Designer Series Paper (Autumn Traditions), grabbed my large tag punch and pulled out the Pocket Silhouettes stamps. My focal point tag was easy to do, I just cut a narrow strip of Vanilla cardstock, used the tag corner punch for the top, added the Antique Brass jumbo eyelet with the Crop-a-Dile, sponged the edges and crimped the bottom. I found a piece of scrap twill tape to add to the top and it was done.

It is fun to mix and match the patterns of one collection of DSP in this way because you can flip each piece over to reveal a different pattern which could yield an entirely different look!

Go check out what some of the other Diva's came up with using this sketch, then be sure to play along yourself!

Thanks for visiting today. You never know, I just might have another scrapbook layout for you later this evening!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Paper: Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Autumn Traditions DSp
Accessories: Large tag punch, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, tag corner punch, crimper, sponge dauber, twill tape

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Follow Your Heart!

I put this together yesterday for the sketch & color challenges on Splitcoast this week. It is so exciting to be stamping with new stuff! This set is called Vintage Vogue which also has a matching wheel that I have but didn't use this time. What do you think of the new satin ribbon? This is the only black ribbon I have- I always thought black was just not a good color for ribbon, but I've learned that I was wrong. It can be very striking and appropriate.

I also used the new Polka Dot embossing folder as well as the new scallop trim corner and edge punches. The corner punch takes some practice but it is a beautiful look when it comes together. I will play with it more then post any tips that I come up with. The main one I have right now is to practice on scrap paper before your final project!

The one thing on this card that is long since retired is the rub-on from Eastern Elegance. I love rubons but often forget to use them. I wanted a more formal script here and thought this was perfect.

Thanks for stopping by! I'm hoping to get started on my Christmas cards today... although I don't know why I bother- they never go out before New Year's Day! Some people try to get their's our first- well I pride myself on being the LAST Christmas card anyone gets. LOL!

Stay warm! We've got a wind chill below zero today- brrrr!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Colors: Basic Gray, Barely Banana, Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Accessories: Scallop trim edge & corner punches, Polka Dot embossing folder, Big Shot, Latte Button, Eastern Elegance Rub-ons (retired)

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sparkling Flamingo Lattice

As promised: glitter for the THIRD day in a row! I don't know what got into me- I almost never use glitter. I put the Glitter Window technique to use again today- which means I layered clear packing tape on the back of this Lattice Die then sprinkled it with Supernova Fine glitter in turquoise. Of course before I sprinkled it I had to cut the excess packing tape away from the edges of the Lattice piece. That's why there is a thin layer of glitter on the outer edge as well- purely accidental!

This layout is from this week's sketch challenge on Splitcoast. And that's all I'm gonna say about that (are you hearing Forest Gump??).

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come back Monday for my first attempt as a Clean & Simple Design Team member. Hopefully I won't blow it!

~Kristin
SUO Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Lattice Die, Supernova Fine glitter, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Large black grommet, playground button

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Razzleberry Peace

Somehow I managed to squeeze in 2 different challenges on Splitcoast without even realizing it... Tuesday's color challenge to use all neutrals plus one color or something like that. The other is the sketch challenge on Wednesday.

Believe it or not parts of this card came to me almost in a dream- rather, with the first thought that popped into my head one morning. Seriously, I almost couldn't go back to sleep, ALMOST. Then I looked at the sketch challenge it fit so here it is.

The sentiment isn't quite what I had in mind but for a variety of reasons this is what I ended up with- using the Billboard alpha and Big Shot. The snowflake is also done with the Big Shot and a sizzlit.

Can you believe there is no stamping on this thing?! That's right- the patterned paper is all from the Night and Day DSP pack.

So glad you stopped by today... gotta run!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: none!
Colors: Rich Razzleberry, Black and White
Accessories: Night and Day DSP, Big Shot, Snowflake Sizzlit, Billboard alpha, Square punch, scallop edge punch, Rich Razzleberry dotted grosgrain, jumbo silver brad

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Go with all your heart!


Bordering Blue, Elegant Eggplant and Rich Razzleberry... so what do you think of this color combo? I really like it and think it could be done in so many ways that would be even better than this. This color challenge came from the Color Throwdown this week, #66. Great choice LeAnne! The flowers are colored with a combination of watercolor crayons and ink from the Rich Razzleberry lid with and aquapainter to blend them all. I didn't intend to cut them out at first, due to such detail, but the white paper I stamped on had some random rust colored smudge and I just couldn't trim it off. The sketch I used here is from this week's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast - SC252.

Did you notice the Medallion stamped in Versamark on the top and bottom of the card? My pictures seem to upload darker than they appear on my photo editing software, so it might not be visible. Try clicking on the picture if you really want to see this detail.

Anyway, thanks for looking today. If you are stuck in a stamping rut, why don't you check out one of these challenges I've linked... or better yet, look at the very bottom of my sidebar on the right and click on "The Daily Dare" button for an entire list of challenges on any given day. It is a wonderful resource to get you going!

Have a great day!
~Kristin


SUO Supplies
Stamps: Asian Artistry, Medallion
Colors: Bordering Blue, Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White with some touches of Old Olive and Always Artichoke on the leaves, and black craft ink for embossing the flower image.
Accessories: White organza ribbon, clear embossing powder (EP), 3/4" circle punch, stampin' dimensionals.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Of the Earth Night & Day

I really need to try and get a better picture of this card. It is actually kind of pretty in person, but still unusual especially for me. This is for the Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast (Yes, I'm allowed to say Splitcoast on here!) this week.

Another one of those projects that really took a turn. I stamped the sentiment in Real Red craft ink (seriously!) then intended to emboss with clear so that this would be black & white with a pop of red... well, I accidentally used white EP and kept wondering when the red was going to melt through. DUH! Well, then I decided to sponge with my basic black ink pad and stick with the B&W color scheme. Of course I'd forgotten how frustrating the black ink pad can be- it is a perfect match to the Elegant Eggplant paper which I ended up HAVING to go with. Anyway, I still like the end result but it's a bit off from my first two plans!

So glad you stopped by to visit today! I'd love to hear from you.
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Of the Earth, Happy Harmony (retired)
Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Night & Day DSP, Square rhinestone brads, texturz plates, Big Shot

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thinking of you...

It figures. I thought I was so on the ball doing a challenge the actual day it is posted only to realize that today is THURSDAY and the sketch challenge on SCS is posted on Wednesday! Oh well- it was fun and got me stamping. In fact, I made THREE cards today- that's right. My kiddos are back to school and my hubby had a teacher work day today so I had the house to myself and spent it doing what I love best!

I've been wanting to put this gorgeous DSP Cottage Wall to use and finally got a chance to do so with this sketch. I love stripes and having coordinating patterns to go with them is almost intoxicating- LOL!

I've linked two pictures of this card because neither show it quite how I wanted. The butterfly is stamped with Rich Razzleberry and embossed in clear powder for that extra sheen. Are you wondering how the powder stuck since we don't have craft ink in our In Colors? Easy! TIP: Ink the stamp with versamark then immediately ink it with the Classic Ink of your choice, then stamp and emboss like normal. Works like a charm!

TFL! More to come!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: For All You Do, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Accessories: Clear EP, Versamark, Modern Label punch, jumbo white brad, scallop edge punch, Razzleberry dotted grosgrain, corner rounder

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Another Sneak Peek!

Wild about the new Razzleberry Lemonade DSP! Here is a sneak peek of this gorgeous paper (2 of the patterns anyway). I just love the fun summery colors- reminds me of a cool drink or a cold yummy popsickle on a hot day! The stamp set I used here, Wild About You, is on the Last Chance list so don't miss out on it if you have been considering it.

I did this for yesterday's sketch challenge 232 over on SCS. I enjoyed combining the "old" and "new" here. The ink I used is Pumpkin Pie and the new In Color Melon Mambo, plus the white ink which I embossed with white powder.

Thanks for looking! Another set arrived today so I am hoping to get even more play time- especially since it is raining! See ya soon!

~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Wild About You (retiring!)
Colors: Melon Mambo (new In Color), Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Accessories: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP (available July 1!), square scallop punch, white taffeta ribbon, distressing tool, Word Window punch, White embossing powder

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Marigold Clematis


I'm late again, I'm sorry! This week I have no excuses I just forgot! I'm sorta glad I did though because I'm so happy with this card. I did break the DCBD rule of only current SU product however, so I will make another one that is "legal"... but I had an idea in my head this morning and just had to get it out on paper. I've been eyeing these colors together for a few days since I noticed my inkpads next to each other in my color caddy. They are old In Colors Marigold Morning, True Thyme and River Rock. Ever since I read a little hint yesterday about the potential for retired In Colors maybe being used again in some way, I've been excited and super glad I still have them ALL!

For this card I used today's sketch challenge on SCS with the three narrow panels. Funny thing is I had no intentions of making them a fence at first- I actually started by tearing one end. One thing led to another and I decided to round the ends by sliding them into my large oval punch (same punch that is behind the butterfly image). Added the slats with some retired River Rock grosgrain and added some sponging for depth.

Next, due to the DCBD Challenge to use the Big Shot today, I tried like the dickens to use those leaves behind the butterfly somehow but they just muddied up the look I was going for... finally I figured out that if I stack three of those leaf cutouts and add some little flowers it looks like a clematis growing up the fence (I LOVE clematis!) - at least I think so. The flowers are punched from Marigold Morning CS with the Boho Blossoms punch (that I've used every day lately- how did I live without that thing?!?) then slightly brayered with some Pumpkin Pie ink and crumpled before adding the brads.
The background stamped on the fence is Pretty Petals in versamark. I think the butterfly piece kind of looks like a Welcome placque hanging on a fence but I really didn't want to stamp Welcome so I added the "For You" sentiment at the bottom corner.

Here is the inside. I used another flower made the same as the front and the other images from this stamp set. I tend to let the inside go until I am ready to send the card, but sometimes they end up getting overlooked so today I just did it while I had the stuff out.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll go check out the other Diva's and their gorgeous creations for this week! Then you can play along with our challenge and link to the Diva site so we can check you out! Have a great day!
~Kristin
SUO
Stamps: Great Friend, Pretty Petals
Cardstock: True Thyme, Marigold Morning, River Rock, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Marigold Morning, Pumpkin Pie, True Thyme
Accessories: Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Wide Oval, Vintage Brads, River Rock double stitched grosgrain ribbon, sponge, Boho Blossom Punch

Friday, May 15, 2009

Cupcake Birthday

This is my first use of this Big Bold Cupcakes die I just got recently. It is fun and full of possibilities. Also used my new Pink Flamingo DSP which is where I came up with the color scheme of Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise and Real Red. Sorry, not so chatty tonight- I'm exhausted from volunteering at school and have another full day tomorrow (Friday). Oh yeah, this is from this week's sketch challenge on SCS too (Wednesday).

Have a great weekend- I'll be MIA I'm afraid- ball games and gymnastics recital plus house guests equals little to no stamping time.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: on Your Birthday
Paper: Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise and Real Red, Pink Flamingo DSP
Accessories: ticket corner punch, brad, Big Bold Cupcake die, Big Shot, Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, whisper white

Friday, May 1, 2009

Just in time...

... for the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks to my downline Debbie ,who stopped by today and let me play with her Matchbox Die, I decided to do something special for my kiddos' teachers. They each get a small box with some Russell Stover chocolates in them, plus these matching cards. The sketch for the cards is from this week's sketch challenge on SCS!

Hope they like them and realize how appreciated they have been this year!


The Matchbox die is really a nice one! No adhesive is needed at all thanks to the clever design- to me that is a serious bonus! They were so easy to put together. I wrapped each box with vellum cardstock then punched an opening which is covered from behind with clear acetate so the chocolates show through.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Kristin
SUO Supplies
Stamps: A Flower for all Seasons, Heartfelt Thanks, Short & Sweet
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Kiwi Kiss, Baha Breeze, Vellum CS
Accessories: Pacific Point & Pink Pirouette grosgrain, Word WIndow punch, Big Shot, Matchbox Die, Scallop Circles Die, Texturz Plate, Scallop Square punch, Curly Label punch, Blender pen

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Live With Passion!

Today (actually yesterday) I made this card for the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge (SC224). Not sure what made me think of it, but this card came to mind that I did back in 2006. It got a lot of attention (which I enjoyed!) but I never really did the technique again until today. I just wasn't sure I could recreate it with different stamps. Of course I had butterflies in mind because they are everywhere (in the stamp world, not outside yet!) and I've been using them a lot lately. So thought I'd go for it.

The shaded butterfly is the large one on the Beautiful Butterflies die from Stampin' Up! I cut it with the Big Shot on typing paper and used both the butterfly and it's outline to mask shading and stamping. The shading was done and the grass image was stamped while the outline of the buttefly was in place (TIP: use post-it notes to cover the inevitable holes the other butterflies leave behind). Remove that and temporarily adhere the butterfly itself (paper not real!) to the exact spot of the shading then stamp the background stamps (I used Linen and French Script- sorry both retired.)

Last I stamped the flowers and sentiment with Night of Navy craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

I hope you like it! Enjoy your day!
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Stem Silhouettes, French Script, Linen
Paper: Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, watercolor paper
Ink: Night of Navy, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Distressing tool, Navy Organdy ribbon, clear EP, Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Die, sponge