Sunday, January 24, 2016

Hugs and Happy Thoughts

I won an Altenew challenge a little while ago, and chose this amazing Beautiful Day stamp set as my prize.  I had to wait a bit for it, as it is very popular, but that wait was so worth it!  Here's my first card using the wonderfully detailed flower:


supplies: white and black cardstock, dotty panel from a Teresa Collins Carolina Breeze paper pad, Altenew Beautiful Day stamps, 3 shades of yellow (Ranger Conch Shell, Altenew Warm Sunshine, and Wplus9 Wild Mango) and 2 shades of green ink (Hero Arts Green Hills and Grass), black enamel dots

Yellow roses are my favorites, so I had to try these first in that color.  I love the wonderful detail that these multi-step stamps can give to a person who is coloring challenged - all the shading is already done for me!

Hope all you blizzard people are staying inside and crafting today!  We haven't had a single flake here in NE Ohio - I'm so jealous of all of you!

14 comments:

Jacqueline said...

That stamp is so you, Lin - beautiful card!

Maureen Chandler said...

Lovely card and stamp - great arrangement on your card too! Thanks so much for sharing your creation!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous coloring on your flowers, Lin, and they look amazing on the black dotted paper!

Betty said...

beautiful card Lin!! love the yellow and black!

Arlene said...

I don't think you're color challenged. :) The roses are gorgeous in the yellow you chose. Love the black dotted paper as a background. LOVELY.

Barb said...

It's gorgeous, Lin! Love the pretty yellows! ♥

Cat Craig said...

Polka dots are such a fabulous backdrop aren't they? Gorgeous card Lin.

Lisa Elton said...

Oh my are those flowers ever PRETTY!! This is delightful Lin!!

Brenda said...

Beautifully done Lin!

Suzanne C said...

Well you chose wisely as this card is stunning! Lovely flowers and beautiful design!

Unknown said...

You are one of my favorites and this did not disappoint. Beautiful. This stamp set may be a must have for me.

Susi said...

You chose a lovely Altenew set as your prize, Lin, and made a beautiful card with it!

jintyoo7 said...

BEAUTIFUL!! I have this set but have not yet inked it up, I hope I can makes something as lovely as this :-)

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Lin, what I first saw this sneak peek, I loved it! And wow, I love your card! Your coloring is so beautiful, and the layout is fabulous especially with the polka dots (now who doesn't love them!?). Hugs, sweet friend!