Home Decorating with Painted Harvest

I love it when I find more than one way to use my crafting supplies.  Don't you?  It makes me feel accomplished, in a strange kind of way.   Today I am sharing a beautiful card I created using the Painted Harvest Photopolymer stamp set. I then took that same image and turned it into a framed piece of artwork that I can give to someone special. 

Please note that this is a two step stamp set, which means the flowers and/or leaves must  be stamped using a layering technique to achieve the above look.   Also note that a Stampin' Pierce Mat may need to be used to achieve even stamping (click the link if you are not familiar with a piercing mat).  A few more tips regarding the painted harvest stamp set: 

• make sure your ink pads are well inked
• use nice, even pressure when stamping
• use the stampin' pierce mat
• keep in mind that lighter colors won't show up as deeply as dark colors
• Play around with saturation levels (i.e. stamping full strength vs stamping off) to get your desired look

Here's what I used to create the card:

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Whisper white cardstock cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• Crushed Curry 3/8" mini chevron ribbon (item #144197)
• Painted Harvest stamp set (item #144783)
• Cherry cobbler, Old Olive, Crushed Curry and Espresso ink

Here's how I created the card:

• Fold the Cherry Cobbler card base in half and set aside
• ink the largest flower with the crushed curry ink and stamp onto the whisper white cardstock three times (see positioning above)
• ink the smaller flower using cherry cobbler ink and stamp over the crushed curry image. Remember that the second layer will not stamp perfectly onto the crushed curry. This set is designed to look and feeling like watercoloring
• stamp the centers of the flowers using espresso ink
• stamp the leaves using old olive ink
• tie a piece of crushed curry chevron ribbon around the center of the card and adhere on the back side of the card before attaching to the card base

 Since all  frames will have different sized openings (mine has a mat inside), you will need to measure the opening dimensions to get a perfect fit.  The frame I used has a mat PLUS it is a shadowbox type frame.  You can choose any style.

If you need supplies for this, or any other projects, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Please visit my store today by clicking HERE and use HOSTESS code B6VKEPA3 at checkout. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

It's a great time to be thankful

Every year, around fall and Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful.  I try to wake every morning and remind myself of all that I am thankful and grateful for, but this time of year always makes me look deeper at all that I have.  I have a wonderful husband, 4 beautiful children, 3 furry cat friends,  good health, my very own small business, a house to live in, money to pay my bills, and friends.  I am very fortunate indeed. 

The one thing that I think about most is, how do I show those around me how thankful I am?  Do I do it enough?  Can I do more?  I think it's true that we could all always do more.  So today, I would like to take time to tell you that I am truly thankful for you.  I'm thankful that you have taken time to read my blog today.  And any other days that you have read it.  I appreciate you.  I don't ever want time to get away from me where I run out of time to say thank you. 

How will you show those around you that you are thankful for them?  Do you send cards? Make a phone call? Today I am showing you a very beautiful card that can be duplicated to send to your friends and family.  

NOTE:  The Painted Harvest stamp set is a two step process.  There are two flowers that you will ink and stamp using sweet sugarplum and berry burst ink, one directly on top of the other.  The leaves are also two step.  Both leaves are stamped using wild wasabi ink.  For best results when using photopolymer stamp sets, please stamp on top of the piercing mat for added stability.

 

 

 

Here's what I used to create this card:

• Berry burst cardstock cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 3 1/2" x 1"
• berry burst ink, sweet sugarplum ink, soft suede ink and wild wasabi ink
• delicate doilies
• basic rhinestones
• whisper white bakers twine
• Painted Harvest stamp set (item #144783)

 

Here's how I created the card:

• fold the berry burst cardstock in half and use your bone folder to secure the fold
• place the largest flower stamp onto a clear block and ink up with sweet sugarplum ink.  Stamp as shown in the image above. 
• place the second layer of the flower onto a clear block and ink up with berry burst ink.  Stamp over the top of the sweet sugarplum images. 
• stamp the center of the flowers using soft suede ink
• stamp both parts of the leaves using wild wasabi ink
• stamp the sentiment using berry burst ink onto the 1" x 3 1/2" whisper white cardstock
• ink the largest flower and stamp random flowers onto the sentiment piece as shown
• tie a bow using the white bakers twine and attach to the greeting piece
• attach the greeting as shown

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  If you need supplies to create this, or any other project, please visit my store by clicking here and use hostess code WFXF76PJ.  Make a purchase of $50.00 or more before October 10, 2017, and I will send you 5 free cards PLUS a pack of foil snowflakes.   Stop back on Monday for Day 3 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas.  Don't forget to click on follow above so you never have to miss a post.

 

Happy Stamping,

 

Debbie