Simple Note- Picture Perfect

Welcome to another Artisan Blog Hop.

 

Life is not picture perfect, right? There is one thing that can be and that’s being creative. While our projects may not be picture perfect in the eyes of others, it can be in our own.

The Picture Perfect stamp set was an instant eye catcher for me when I had seen the starfish.  I love starfish and being close the to the beach I am lucky enough to see them when I go to the beach.

 

Russ and I also have a fish tank full of starfish.  They are tiny little guys but they are so cute.  I couldn’t wait to stamp the starfish but I was perplexed as to what color to use.

 

I decided to do a google search and see what colors would come up.  I was blown away.  I had NO idea there were so many different colors of starfish.  Finding my colors for my project became really easy.  I could use almost any color.

Picture Perfect

 

I decided to go with Blush Blossom and Calypso Coral.  Since this is a 2-Step stamp, I started by stamping the Blush Blossom onto Whisper White cardstock.  Once the image was lined up, I stamped over the first image using Calypso Coral.

Wink of Stella Tip

To create a textured background I used the Timeless Textures stamp set.  To create the Gold splatter marks I used the Gold Wink of Stella Pen.

 

I simple brushed over the image with the pen and then stamped.  I loved how this turned out.

 

Other Tips & Tricks 

To add layers to this card I used a Tea Lace Doily, and the Blush Blossom ribbon from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit.

To keep things in place I decided to give it a quick stitch across the starfish, ribbon and doily and the first layer of cardstock.

I get many questions about stitching on cards.  I use to have a designated smaller sewing machine that I used always for cards but that machine petered out recently.  I started using my regular sewing machine which is a Singer.  I’ve never had any problems, so far.  Hopefully I’m not jinxing myself.

Another addition to this card I fell in love with are the tiny Acrylic Dots.  These can also be found in the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit.  I love the color of these dots as well as the size.

There are other beautiful images in this stamp set:

See this set in action by watching the video below

 

I would love to know what you think of this card and stamp set.  The Rose image is gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!

 

Now it’s time to see what my favorite Canadian is up to with her project.  Just click the box below to visit the next blog.  Keep in mind that this blog hop will take you around the world.  Google Translate will be very helpful when visiting our international demonstrators.  You won’t be disappointed.

 

 

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