Unfortunately, there are still some things that haven't found a functional place in my new home yet. One of those is my printer. So making lemonade, I decided to pull out a stamp set that I won a couple of years ago that I hadn't even inked it up once and it's absolutely gorgeous. This a stamp set that is probably not around anymore, but it's by CTMH called Sweet Life.
My background is a stencil I got off of Blitsy awhile back. I brushed on some coloring using a stencil brush. I the love softness that brings. I then continued to brush on some color using Wild Honey, Spiced Marmelade and Mustard Seed Distress Inks. I stamped the images using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored my images by sponging on the colors above, with the addition of Peeled Paint. I layered my background and focal images on a piece of card stock by Paper Trey Ink (Summer Sunrise). I also used Whip Cream card stock by MFT. This is the first time I've ever used their card stock - I like it. It's heavy but smooth.
It felt really good to make a card, my mojo got packed in the boxes and it's been pretty card to get it unpacked. I'm glad I finally did!
7 Encouraging Thoughts:
I'm so happy you were able to create this sweet card! Sometimes when your mojo disappears you just need to stamp, how wonderful to create with a brand new stamp set. Hopefully you can figure out the printer situation and get crafting in your new space.
Stunning card and colouring.
Faith
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Great job with the Sweet Life stamp Melissa, I really struggle with fruit & veggies for some reason. I can relate to your Mojo being packed, I've been in my new craft room for months and I still haven't unpacked everything. I do have plenty to inspire me but I'm constantly thinking where's this and where's that and I can't remember what I gave away and still have half the time.
Everything is better with lemons, and I really like this lemony delightful card! I like the spotlighted focal panel with that great background!
This is beautiful!! Pretty image and paper, and your coloring and sponging takes it over the top!
BEAUTIFUL! I like the background, but I especially like the stamp set you've used. The whole effect is scrumptious!
Hi Melissa I love the soft look of your card. Thanks for picking me as your favorite for sketch #365. I love playing along with Tuesday Morning when I can
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