Happy Stamping,
Dana
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Kindred Spirits
I had this gorgeous piece of DSP on my desk. I planned to use it on another card but it didn't make the cut. I wanted to give it another try and I thought the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary would be perfect. It is a Stampin' Up only challenge and this DSP is and goodness knows I have plenty of SU product on my shelves. I played around with a number of flower images but they all competed with the DSP and no one was the winner. I decided I needed to simplify so I dressed up a sentiment. I like that it still has floral images and scalloped shape. For the horizontal elements I went with Whisper White baker's twine and seam binding. I wanted a subtle element in the ribbon so I snipped a bit into the ribbon and pulled the tail through. I really like how that turned out and expect I will use that again on a card.
Happy Stamping,
Dana
Happy Stamping,
Dana
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Beautiful card Dana! I love the little special touch you gave the ribbon!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hannelie. The ribbon was a bit of an experiment.
DeleteA lovely card Dana. I also like what you've done with the ribbin. It's very effective. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Barb for your very nice comments :)
DeleteI love the way you've used the DSP here - it really allows the bold florals to shine! The little trick with the ribbon is rather neat too - I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and great comments Joanne!
DeleteI absolutely love your card. The DSP...the medallion stamping on your sentiment layers - it is really beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary. x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Alison! It was a fun sketch to play with :)
DeleteSo smart to keep it simple with this designer paper - this is completely lovely, and that trick with the ribbon adds great interest to that band! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and super nice comments Chris!
DeleteLove the simple elements you used - really does let the pretty DP be the star of the show! Great idea with the ribbon - adds the right amount of 'something special' without overpowering your CAS design!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Geri! Always love your visits.
DeleteYour paper is beautiful, it really is the star of your card and your ribbon idea is so creative! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bridgette! I'm so glad you stopped in and I appreciate your great comments.
DeleteLove that greeting popping out on the fun dsp background. COOL ribbon element! Thanks for joining us this week for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit Mary! So glad you like the sentiment and ribbon.
DeleteGorgeous DP Dana! LOve your card and we're all intrigued by that little seam-binding trick!
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Thanks so much Michele! Who knew, I did it on a whim...
DeleteWhat a cool trick you've come up with for the ribbon border! Excellent interpretation of the sketch this week! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and nice comments Jenny. I really enjoyed this sketch.
DeleteGreat use of DSP and neat ribbon treatment!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie! So glad you like it.
DeleteGorgeous card! I love the subtle touch of the borders around the sentiment to go with the nice floral pattern in the DSP! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and very kind words Connie!
DeleteBeautiful card...love your wonderful patterned paper and sweet sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim! I always love your visits and nice comments.
DeleteSo very pretty, Dana ... that DP is so wonderfully bold and vibrant ... and fabulous with the cool ribbon/twine combo! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Anita!
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