Showing posts with label On the Grow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label On the Grow. Show all posts

Sunday, May 15, 2011

On the Grow Swap Cards

Hello there! Looks like Blogger is finally back up and running smoothly again after all the issues last week. I wanted to share a card I made for a monthly demo swap I participate in. I recently received the new On the Grow stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog and have been excited to ink it up for the first time. 


Admittedly, I am not the best at water-coloring, but I have been practicing. What better way then to color 17 stamped images in a row? :) I used my ink pads and blender pens to color the images, then added Crystal Effects to the vase and the centers of the flowers. Then I sprinkled some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on the centers of the flowers for some sparkle. I distressed the edges with the Color Spritzer Tool and some sponged ink, too. 
 Here are the swaps all ready to be boxed up and shipped off: 
I got my inspiration for these cards from a few different challenges (check them out for some great ideas): 

  • Craft Us Crazy - Use a favorite embellishment and/or something new (I used glitter and pearls for the embellishments and my new stamp set and new satin ribbon for something new! )
  • 4 Crafty Chicks - Spring-inspired cards
  • Creative Card Crew - Flower-themed project
  • Friday Mashup - used the sketch from a few weeks ago, because I really like it! :) 
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a HAPPY day today! 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
**Order anytime by clicking HERE to go to my website**
Stamps: On the Grow
Ink: Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron and Crumb Cake Classic ink
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Paper Crimper, Rich Razzleberry 5/8' Satin ribbon, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Paper Piercing tool, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Color Spritzer tool, Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals and Basic Pearls