CASE-ing the Catty - Birthdays
July 08, 2018
Hi there
I'm pleased to be back with the Crew, case-ing the fabulous new Annual Catalogue. This week we are taking our inspiration from the Birthdays section of the catalogue on Pages 66-79
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I've taken inspiration from the square shaker card on the bottom of page 68. I don't have this set of products, but it was the frame itself that inspired me as I thought it would form a nice base for the lovely rose from the new 'Healing Hugs' stamp set. I love that we now have a stamp set with sentiments to send get well wishes. The rose image is one of the new DistINKtive type stamps that create amazing depth with just a single stamped image.
I started with a base card of thick Whisper White and added a panel of the new Balmy Blue card stock embossed with the new 'Tufted' Dynamic embossing folder. I love this clear blue that reminds me of the long retired Bashful Blue. The embossing folder adds a lovely diamond pattern that is still quite subtle and perfect for background interest. I created a multi-layer frame using the squares from the Stitched Shapes framelits and added some of the striped designer paper from the new 6" x 6" stacks in each of the colour collections to the reverse of the smallest frame. I'm really happy we have a matching designer paper for every colour again.
I stamped the gorgeous rose in Berry Burst ink and the leaves in Garden Green ink and fussy cut them on edge of the images. I don't often do this, but I liked it better without the border. Go around the edge of your image with a coordinating marker (from the reverse side) to cover the white core. I used a single colour this time, but you can create lovely effects by layering on additional colour with a sponge dauber to create shaded and variegated roses. I white embossed one of the greetings on the new Blueberry Bushel card stock and added a flagged end. This is also a gorgeous clear blue. You can see some of the details in this closeup.
For the inside, I created a border at the base of the writing panel with two of the other images in the 'Healing Hugs' stamp set. To add a bit more pop, I added a 3mm border of the Berry Burst striped designer paper at the top and bottom.
Project Details | |
Stamps | Healing Hugs |
Card stock & Papers | Whisper White, Berry Burst, Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, 6 x 6 In Colour & Subtles Designer Series Paper |
Ink | Berry Burst, Garden Green, Versamark |
Accessories | Pearlized Doilies, Basic Jewels Rhinestones |
Tools | Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Layering Squares Framelits, Tufted Dynamic TIEF, Big Shot, White EP, Heat gun, Dimensionals |
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Welcome back Judy. Your card is gorgeous. I've just ordered Healing Hugs, can't wait to use it.
Posted by: Peta Stephen | July 09, 2018 at 09:30 PM
Welcome back Judy - so lovely to see your CTC designs again. That rose is just stunning and the framed element is a perfect layout for it! Kelly x
Posted by: Kelly Kent | July 08, 2018 at 11:12 PM
Pretty colour combination Judy. I particularly like the blue & white stripe in the frame as a base for the rose.
Posted by: Rachel Palmieri | July 08, 2018 at 07:36 PM
Welcome back!! How beautiful!! I love all the details on your card.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 08, 2018 at 07:27 PM