Jan 25 2008
Always * Redbird
I’m very happy to have the new “Always” stamp set. I chose it knowing that I would try to create swaps as well as class projects with it. One of the sweetest blessings of being so involved in rubber stamping is the friends that I have found along this delightful journey. I’ll be swapping with some of my friends this month, and I’ve been working to produce the swaps & get them ready to mail out to their new owners. What do I get in return? Delightful and creative swaps from awesome stamper friends! I’m getting so excited … receiving a variety of creations from other talented stampers is like opening a present!!
As you can see in the second picture, I’ve got lots more to finish after I write this article. I didn’t want to skip another day without a peek at part of what’s on my table these days …. but there’s actually LOTS more! This is the only peek for tonight though. I want to get these finished up so I can clear this stamping mess and get back to the others! hahaha
Colors for this project were actually the Color Challenge this week at SCS, CC150! I knew as soon as I went to my cardstock collection that I would be able to use this combo for my swap. Sometimes the elements seem to fall together so easily … but not always, as you probably know. I’ve used the Soft Sky DSP, and some light emboss resist around the embossed bird image. The sentiment is also embossed, although my photo didn’t really capture that element clearly. If you look carefully, you’ll see that all 4 stamps used for this card are from the same “Always” stamp set. That’s the beauty of stamp “sets”! If you’re interested in a class using this set or any others, or hoping for a lesson for you & your friends on embossing, please email me! It’s easy, fascinating, and beautiful!
Card Recipe: STAMPS–>> ‘Always’ (SU). CARDSTOCK/PAPER–>> Soft Sky Designer Series Prints, Bayou Blue, Real Red, Soft Sky, Whisper White. INKS–>> Classic Bayou Blue, Classic Soft Sky, Craft Real Red, Craft Whisper White. ACCESSORIES–>> 5/8″ Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Coluzzle Cutting system, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals.
19 responses so far
pretty, Beverly!
This card is beautiful, some lucky ladies in your swap group.
Beautiful! Love how the bird looks in red (reminds me of our backyard cardinal) and embossed! I just love how much stamping is on this card – LOVE IT!!! TFS!
Gorgeous Bev! I love this set too and you have used it beautifully! What a great swap, wish I was in your group! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
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If I were closer, I would be there all the time. You would have to kick me out~LOL!!! Do you think my husband would let me fly there for a class?
HUGS
Wonderful card.
Hi Neighbor,
Love it, Love it, Love it! Can it come live in my backyard? I would have never thought of combining the bright embossed red of the bird with the soft blues. It’s stunning! Now I know why I haven’t seen you—-you’re busy working on your swaps! 🙂
Beautiful card, love all the detail, that little red bird looks beautiful embossed. Excellent job!
Oh, Bev, they are so beautiful! Cards always look best when they are more together.
Oh my goodness…this is a GORGEOUS card! I love those colours together and your embossing is perfect! Lovely job!
Ooooh, gorgeous card! Wish I was in on that swap, gf!
Your embossed bird is so beautiful!!! I love the wide ribbon and those colors for the challenge. Lucky swappers!!! 😉
This is gorgeous, Bev — love that red bird (gorgeous stamp, I might have to get)! Love these colors together, too!
ooh I love this Bev-simply gorgeous!
I am an honored recipient of this card, and it’s unbelievably beautiful in real life!
Thank you Bev!!
Bev – love all the details on this card!
This is so pretty, Bev! I’m kicking myself for not ordeirng this set earlier. I wante dit from the beginning and held off, thinking that if I got past Valentines day, I wouldn’t need it any more. But I still need it! I love your colors and layout!
This card is stunning! Beautiful!