Sometimes I like to take a themed stamp set and create something so different from what a lot of people may see as possibilities for that set.
Merry & Bright is one of those sets.
Christmas themed, yes, but it has some great bones for creating endless non-Christmas themed cards, too.
On my card, I stamped the circle shape with Sorbet pigment ink onto Champagne cardstock, then sprinkled Clear Detail embossing powder over top and heat set the ink and powder.
The rest of the card is pretty straight forward. ;)
Happy creating! :)
Supplies used all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Sorbet, Whisper, Colonial White CS
Stamps: Merry & Bright, Card Chatter - Sympathy
Inks: Sorbet, Slate, Whisper
Embellishments: Mocha Opaques, Flutter Paper butterfly, Silver trim, Stardust Glitz Glitter gel
Other: Make It From Your Heart, 3D foam tape, Sponge, Seeing Spots Cuttlebug embossing folder (Provo Craft)
This is so lovely. Hey, I gave you kudos for a wreath card that I re-created and posted to my own blog, just this week. :) Have a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! This is a beautiful card - I would have looked everywhere for the stamps if you hadn't explained! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh Vicki, this is so pretty. I too like to see what I can create off theme of the stamp and you've hit a home run with this one. I may lift it for my upcoming class with Merry and Bright!
ReplyDeleteI'm working with this set RIGHT NOW. :) But a little more traditional. I love this card though - I love sorbet.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty...love the colors and the versatility of that stamp set. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed that was from a Christmas stamp! It's so pretty and you are so talented at creating background papers!
ReplyDeleteLove your second generation stamping of the berries, Vicki!
ReplyDeleteLove the possibilities with this set. Thanks for opening the box and showing me more.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and am enjoying it. Actually, I was searching for Mimi albums and found yours of April 2012. Love the papers you used and just the whole album!
ReplyDeleteNancy
What a great card. I always love trying to find different uses for stamps and punches.
ReplyDeleteI like to do the same thing. See something different in the paper and the stamps!
ReplyDeleteAnother of your wonderful creations! I just love your work.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I just got this stamp set and have not even thought of using it for other than Christmas. Love this card and the colors you used. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. As always you do such wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love how you used a Christmas stamp set to make a non-Christmas card. So inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Really beautiful.
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