Thursday, July 11, 2013

Thinking of you...

Good morning!  Today is my day to post for the ScrapTownLady Blog. I can't believe what a great variety of stamps she carries in the ScrapTownLady store!  I chose to work with this fun Stampendous image today. Just thought something a bit 'girly' seemed like a good plan.



This image was so much fun to create with. I wish you could see it in real life.  There's a touch of sparkle, lots of gloss, and a nice, rich color.  The color was painted on, using Tim Holtz Distress Inks, and a water brush.  Reminded me of being a kid, and playing with my watercolors!  Painting was great therapy, too, as it's been a week of sadness, having lost a friend to cancer. KaiserCraft makes such gorgeous papers, and it was fun searching for just the right combination - it needed to look elegant, a bit vintage, and even a little sassy!  Used my Perfect Layers Rulers for that beautiful 1/8" white border (see sidebar for details). Hope you will head over to the store, and purchase this stamp yourself.  Can't wait to see your creations!

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
KaiserCraft 6.5 x 6.5 'Lavendar Haze' Paper Pad
Impression Obsession Stamps (sentiment) 'Hydrangea Set'
Stampendous Stamps 'Cling Rose Corset'
Prima Flowers 'Pixie Vine Fairy Belle'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Tattered Rose & 'Bundled Sage'
E-Z Runner Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesive 3-D Foam Adhesive
Ranger Inkessentials Glossy Accents

Other Supplies:
Black & White Cardstock
Perfect Layers Rulers
Kuretake Wink of Stella 'clear'

Designer's Tip:  If you are using a stamp that is larger than any acrylic blocks that you have, grab one of your Cuttlebug Plates!  The stamp will stick to it perfectly, it will wipe clean, and you won't have to invest in a larger block!  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great day,
Patti J.

33 comments:

richardbreaks said...

So pretty, Patti! I love pink and black together. What a GREAT idea, using the cuttlebug plate! Genius! You are one sharp cookie-cutter, my friend!

Glittered Paws said...

You are right IRL it is totally awesome - picture just doesn't do it justice - so pretty - and loved the detail of the scor-pal work on the inside.

craftieodmae said...

beautiful, so girly girl!!!!

Heather Rogers said...

Oh, this is beautiful Patti! I love the vintage feel and pretty laced corset. :)

Emily Thubbron said...

Wow..I love this vintage card. It's perfectly done. Thanks for the great tip too. I have some background stamps that are too big for my blocks. Now I know an easy way to use them. Thanks so much.

Anonymous said...

Oh MY....What a GORGEOUS card!!!!

Netty said...

loving your beautifully designed card Patti, hugs Annette x

*Vicki* said...

WOWZER is this ever gorgeous!! I love how you've arranged the flowers with the petals along the side! :)

*Vicki* said...

WOW!! This is such gorgeous creation! I love the flowers and petals you've added along the side! :)

Sorry if you got two of these messages, but not sure you got the other one!

Cheryl W said...

This is such a lovely card, Patti! Somebody will really appreciate all the pretty details on this one.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card.... the coloring is wonderful - I love coloring and painting too :-). Thanks for the tip!

KellyRae said...

Definitely girly-girl and oh so pretty! Love pink & black always. And I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

so lovely card! gorgeous design. hugs, Helena

Unknown said...

Fabulous creation, love the layout and colour choice. Hugs

Crystal said...

Hey sweetness I have missed you girl..I have been missing in blogland so much lately..Wanted to pop over and say hi and check out your gorgeous creation!!!! This is such a stunner, LOVE your color combo!!!

Carole said...

Oh my goodness Patti, I think I use to wear something like that *grin* Gorgeous card and so is the gal who made it! Hugs ... Carole xox

Grace said...

Gorgeous card Patti! Love the fun image and painting sounds like the perfect therapy for such a sad week... and so sorry for the loss of your friend! Love the dp you chose and it sets off this image beautifully!!!
hugs,
Grace

Jingle said...

This is very pretty!

Donna said...

Beautiful card. Great cards in Card Marker magazine! Are we possibly making the butterfly one next Thursday? (hint hint) So sorry for the loss of your friend.

Laurie Unger said...

I love this! What a great color combo!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely card Patti. That dressform is so pretty. Great colors and flower embellishments.

Amy Johnson said...

What a lovely vintage card.

Lynette said...

So very pretty! And what a great idea for a large stamping block. Thanks!

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, what a stunner! Great image and I love your mix of colours and pattern.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Cancer sucks.

Beth Norman said...

Darling, darling, darling. And thank you for the tip about the CB plate. It's the first time I heard about this and what a terrific idea!

Glenda Atkins said...

Beautiful Patti, love the corset image and the wonderful background paper. All very vintage looking, love it!. Thanks for the tip on the 'perfect layers', sounds like just what I need.
hugs
glenda

Theresa said...

Wow Patti! That card is to die for - the colors are gorgeous, and I adore that background paper! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me some love! Big hugs to you!

redwasher1 said...

Patti, I just love this classy but elegant card.

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Beautiful vintage creation, Patti J. Hope all is well. :)

MaryH said...

Patti, so sorry to hear of your loss...it's never easy to say goodbye. Now, loved your card, and enlarging it shows all the sparkle on the corset. Lovely coloring, and perfect bkgrnd paper to show off your pretty pink & black. Such pretty rose embellies...very girly. Nice to see a familiar face as a designer here. TFS & Hugs

Sue said...

Your card is so pretty. Love the image and the colors you chose for your girly card!! So sorry about your friend, such sad news.

I think I may have that stamp, now I have to see and use it! Thanks for the inspiration.

Hugs
Sue

Sue from Oregon said...

Stopping in for a snoop around Patti. Not much extra time due the cherry harvest, sorry to be absent for so long...I do hope to be back to blog hopping soon! Love this fancy schmancy card girlie! Wowser-very "antiquey"! Loved all your other creations I browsed too!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!