Happy Monday, peeps! Just a quick post today as I have stamp club gals coming soon! I resisted getting the Country Bouquet set at first but finally caved, and I have been having lots of fun using it. I sometimes get stuck in a rut, using the same colors (usually the ones that coordinate with the DSP) over and again, so I thought I'd try a more rustic, vintage color palette using the two-step heart-shaped image. So here we go:
I stamped the image with Real Red and Crumb Cake inks, then fussy-cut it out! The Stamparatus really helped me get a good intense image. I embossed a panel of Crumb Cake with the Timeworn Type embossing folder, then used a Blending Brush to add some Crumb Cake ink to it and mounted it on a Real Red mat. The stamped image went on top with some dimensionals; the burlap and red ribbons are so nice and soft; they made a great accent behind the it. I finally added a little Tailor Made tag that I shortened a little bit, and brushed the edges with ink as well. A retired gold Metallic Pearl finished it off.
I am entering this at the Krafty Chicks blog because they're looking for something stamped for their challenge 645!
And here's another little card using the same image, this time using Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron inks to match the Country Gingham DSPs:
I used the Scalloped Contour die to partially cut a folded piece of Basic White, then simply added the image, DSP and a Stylish Shapes-diecut sentiment:
Such sweet colors! Thanks so much for stopping in today--enjoy it and be blessed!
| First Card Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified | |
| Stamps | Country Bouquet |
| Card stock & Papers | Basic White, Real Red, Crumb Cake |
| Ink | Real Red, Crumb Cake |
| Accessories | Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo, Dimensionals, Metallic Pearl (ret) |
| Tools | Cut & Emboss Machine, Timeworn Type EF, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Blending Brush, Stamparatus |
| Second Card Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified | |
| Stamps | Country Bouquet |
| Card stock & Papers | Basic White, Country Gingham DSP |
| Ink | Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral |
| Accessories | Dimensionals |
| Tools | Cut & Emboss Machine, Stylish Shapes Dies, Scalloped Contour Dies, Stamparatus |
Both are gorgeous cards, LeAnne! This set is a winner in my book and could be used for lots of occasions! Have fun with your stamp girls today!
ReplyDeleteThere are few color combinations I like more than kraft and red - used here on your perfectly cut heart? A little bit of calico Heaven! OH, and do I ever love your ribbon!
ReplyDeleteTHEN you top it off with this second adorably scalloped beauty! I'm so happy to be seeing more of that darling gingham!
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Love your cards, LeAnne! I really like the Country Bouquet suite!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards made with this versatile set LeAnne - I always love to see different ways to style a set.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year (a little late!) to you and your family! May you be blessed. Vicky x
Love these flowery hearts! Wish i could be in your club and join you stamping!
ReplyDeletethese look so different using the different colors - two lovely designs using this pretty set! xx
ReplyDeleteThe red and kraft on your first card is such a warm and wonderful combination! But my goodness your second card is extra sweet! Love the scalloped base, the gingham, the colors, the floral heart... heck I love it all!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lea Anne, just beautiful. This was my first choice set. My sweet pen pal Teri R sent me your link. She knew I would live your style.
ReplyDeleteLove these Valentines!
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