Monday, August 17, 2015

Seize the Birthday with Just Add Ink


Hi there stampers,

 So glad you stopped by today - thank you!  I have a really fun card to show you and I am using a 'new to me' stampset!  Garden in Bloom!  Have you tried it yet?  It is a two step stampset.  I Love it!  Here is the card I made....
I decided to participate in 2 blog challenges when I created this card.  They are Just Add Ink and Seize the Birthday.  Two fabulous challenge blogs, make sure you check both of them out if you have stopped here first.  Here are the challenges:

 Just Add Ink had a great sketch challenge.....  


JAI #275

And Seize the Birthday had a great theme challenge....

 "Anything that Flies"



Here is a closer look at my card....


I thought that these challenges lent themselves nicely to an enhanced version of the card found in the Annual Catalogue.  I started with a Hello Honey card base, then added a Soft Suede layer to frame the DSP from the English Garden pack.  Finally, I stamped directly onto Vellum cardstock using StazOn ink, the best ink to use with Vellum.  I love the way the DSP shows through it.  I finished the card off with some Hello Honey ribbon.

Happy Stampin'

Tammy

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8 comments:

  1. JanAugust 18, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    This is such a pretty card for both challenges Tammy! I love your use of the vellum layer to soften the look of the DSP and using your sentiment as the circle element in the sketch - so clever! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week :-)

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  2. StampinkspiredAugust 18, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Thank you Jan! It was great fun to play along!

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  3. Shona ChambersAugust 18, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Always fabulous when you can combine challenges!! Such a pretty card and I'm so glad you can see that beautiful paper thru the vellum, its gorgeous. And such a great idea to stamp directly on to the vellum, never tried that before. So very glad you could join us at Just Add Ink this week!

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    1. StampinkspiredAugust 19, 2015 at 5:59 AM

      Thank you for the lovely message, Shona! I loved playing along.

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  4. Nikki SpencerAugust 19, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Great challenge combo Tammy and your card is great, l love the vellum overlay...Gives it such a lovely soft effect. Thanks for the Just Add Ink shout out and for joining us this week.

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    1. StampinkspiredAugust 19, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Thank you Niki! Really fun couple of challenges to play with. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for next week.

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  5. ColleenAugust 20, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Fun card with things that fly and your beautiful flowers! thank you for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  6. StampinkspiredAugust 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Thank you Colleen! I loved using my little butterfly and adorable bee for this card - things that fly! Fun challenge to play along with!

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