And I AM BEYOND THRILLED TO BE PLAYING ALONG!!
What a gorgeous, beautiful stamp set Julee has created! I had so much fun creating with this one; thankfully I am surrounded by friends that share faith in our Heavenly Father, so it was super fun to create with this set. And the fonts - SWOON!!
My first card uses just the cross in pastel colors and one sentiment. Easy peasy but packs a punch!
My next card leans a bit more towards the mixed media realm. I found the free download of Amazing Grace, resized and printed on copy paper. I sealed it with gesso then pretended to be Shari Carroll and painted on some colors with my fingers. :D
I then added some ink to age the paper a bit so it wasn't stark white, then splattered on some brown ink. A friend looked at the card and said "I see those splatters being US and the Amazing Grace being God"...well said, well said!
I love the cross peeking out from behind the embossed sentiment; subtle but I love it (you might need to click and enlarge to really see it)!
AND...we have...
Want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs to increase your chances!
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See you tomorrow!
HUGS!
CARD 1:
WHAT'S IT TAKE:
Stamps: Verve Risen Savior
HUGS!
CARD 1:
WHAT'S IT TAKE:
Stamps: Verve Risen Savior
Inks: MFT Extreme Black, Altenew: Buttercream, Frosted Pink and Volcano Lake
Papers: Neenah 80 lb. and 110 lb. white
Accessories: MFT Blueprints, fun foam, washi tape
CARD 2:
WHAT'S IT TAKE:
Stamps: Verve Risen Savior
Inks: VersaMark , Old Paper Distress Ink
Accessories: MFT Blueprints, fun foam, washi tape
CARD 2:
WHAT'S IT TAKE:
Stamps: Verve Risen Savior
Inks: VersaMark , Old Paper Distress Ink
Papers: Neenah 110 lb. white, copy paper, vellum, PTI Hawaiian Shores
Accessories: various paints from Hobby Lobby, gesso, MFT Blueprints, MFT pierced circle dies, fun foam, misc. ribbon found in stash, HA white embossing powder
Accessories: various paints from Hobby Lobby, gesso, MFT Blueprints, MFT pierced circle dies, fun foam, misc. ribbon found in stash, HA white embossing powder
Challenges:
Loved the 2nd card immensely. The beautiful tea and music score paper, and circle dies with Amazing Grace on parchment stamped in white.. great card
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteIt's so exciting to have a new Verve release! Congratulations on joining the Divas---so glad you did as it has been a pleasure to page through your blog. I love your style and am taken by the simplicity of the cards you shared. I just love the splattered and finger painted sheet music. Have a great weekend!
Love your cards especially the simplicity of your first one. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love how you used the cross on the first card. TFS
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Michele! Love that fabulous cross background. And your fingerpainting and ink splatters on the amazing grace one make my heart go pitter patter! So happy to have you as our Guest!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've made the sentiment on each
ReplyDeletecard the real focus. I love the mixed media
style as well. I also love the musical BG. I
love any type of script as a BG.
Both cards are great, I like how you used the rugged cross on the background for the first on. And the color and design on the second one. Have a happy day.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards. Amazing Grace is my favorite hymn and will "borrow" this idea!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteReally like both cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards but that second one gets the musician in me! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The crosses stamped in pastel colors speak of springtime, even when it's snowing outside my window~ Lovely splatters on the music notes & very pretty way to present the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, really taken with the music for Amazing Grace used as background, so lovely.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, I am so taken with the sheet music to Amazing Grace as the background <3
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Love the cross background and the music card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to showcase the producsts!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Michelle! I love how you have the music paper behind the Amazing Grace stamp! What a beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I like the colorful crosses on the first and the music background is perfect on the second.
ReplyDeleteLove both CARDS and the beautiful products you used!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. I admit I have trouble mixing all those things, but you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Guest Position - what marvelous work here - Love, Love these sentiments so very much - always love to see FAITH placed on a card - I want to sing just looking at these lovely cards - Amazing Grace--- Because HE Lives I CAN face tomorrow - TFS
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove them both.
Such pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful set of cards!!
ReplyDeleteA great background idea and the music card is just incredible!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - love the soft colors.
ReplyDeletePretty cards. I especially love the 2nd one.
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