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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Make Your Heart Sing

Penny Black has some really lovely background cling stamps that can carry a whole card with just the addition of a simple sentiment.  Today I used the Blissful stamp.  It stamps the negative, leaving the designs to be colored in as you wish.  I stamped it in VersaMark ink, then heated with white embossing powder before coloring my leaves and flowers with markers.  I rounded my corners and then mounted the panel to a periwinkle card.  The sentiment from Eloquence with the beautiful font goes well, I think.  I stamped it in black, die-cut it into a Labels 18 shape, then sponged on some ink to match before removing my die, and then popped it above my card.


Great words to live by, don't you think?  I hope you do something special for yourself today!

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13 comments:

  1. KaraAugust 29, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    beautiful all-over stamped floral background!!

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  2. TrinhAugust 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    This is gorgeous, Lin!

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  3. Maureen MortonAugust 29, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Amazing words, Lin. Thanks for reminding me. And the perfect foundation - that floral background is lovely. That is a technique that I need to remember to use. Have a great weekend.

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  4. BarbAugust 29, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    It really is a beautiful background stamp! Love seeing it with your fave, periwinkle color, Lin! And I agree - definitely words to live by! Lovely card!

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  5. judkajudiAugust 29, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous, Lin! Love that the sentiment is the focal point. You do periwinkle well!!

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  6. Pam W MerwinAugust 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Lin, this is truly beautiful! Such a sweet background and the sentiment makes me smile :)

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  7. AnnAugust 29, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Lin, this card is a real beauty. I love how you embossed in the white and then used your markers to color in the flowers and leaves. I have seen this techinque before and want to try it, but you know how it goes, so little time and so many techniques.

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  8. Dawn TAugust 30, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    what a beautiful sentiment Lin. It looks fabulous against the beautiful background

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  9. Michelle August 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Great colors Lin. Very pretty!

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  10. @JoyceCasaldiAugust 30, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    What a pretty vibrant card!

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  11. GretaAugust 31, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    One of my favorite stamps & you've used it beautifully, Lin!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this one Lin! Gorgeous work as usual. Have a happy weekend! XOXO

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  13. Virginia L.September 7, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Stunning card, Lin! Love your blues in this! I also love the rounded corners! Happy weekend! xoxo

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!