I started this card by topping a piece of multicolored, chevron, patterned paper with a strip of grid, patterned paper; adhering them to the Daffodil Delight, cardstock, card face; trimming their combined vertical center with a strip of vellum; and framing them with yellow-threaded, zig-zag, machine stitches. The vellum strip was then anchored, down both its long sides, with yellow-threaded, straight, machine stitches and used to house my "You MAKE MY LIFE BRIGHTER" sentiment. The "You" was embossed with Pool Party embossing powder, and the remainder of the sentiment was stamped in Jet Black ink.
I then wrapped the card face, between the two patterned papers, three times, with a length of Baker's Twine and tied it, in a bow, near the left edge.
A folded, red, chevron envelope was tucked, under the twine, into the top right corner of the design and secured, to the stamped, focal point, with a simple paper clip.
Speaking of the focal point, I stamped the lamp and its rays, respectively, in Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight inks, on a scalloped, journaling spot and over them, in Real Red ink, with the A+ and its circle. I also topped the latter with a touch of glitter, just to help it stand out a little more, before adhering the prepped piece, just to the right of the twine bow and above the sentiment, with foam tape and grounding it with a die-cut, Lake House, cardstock cloud, which I also dry embossed with polka dots.
And here's a look at all the fabulous goodies, just waiting to be scooped up and loved, this month.
Turtle Love
Mindy Baxter
4"x6"
Hogs and Kisses
Mindy Baxter
4"x6"
Vintage Baby
Nina B Designs
4"x6"
Welcome to the Office
Karen Baker
6"x8"
Circle It
Karen Baker
4"x4"
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Thanks you so much for all the love you've lavished upon me throughout this release! I have so been enjoying my time at TCM and cannot wait to see what the future holds! Now, off you go, to Lin Brandyberry's Blog, to continue your hop. Commenting by 11:59
pm PST, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, on each of the blog hop posts, makes
you eligible to win all five of this month's new stamp sets. You are not
required to leave comments on each blog, but your chances of winning do
increase. So, be sure to leave lots of love along the way. And until next time, happy stamping! {Supplies & Tools}
Stamps: Circle It & Welcome to the Office (TCM) Paper: Lake House (Wplus9); Daffodil Delight (SU); chevron (October Afternoon); grid (My Mind's Eye); vellum (Paper Studio) Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, & Real Red (SU); watermark (VersaMark); Jet Black (StazOn) Other: yellow thread (Coats & Clark); sewing machine (Janome); foam tape (Scrapbook Adhesives); Hearts & Clouds die (Wplus9); Dazzling Diamonds, polka dot embossing folder, & Pool Party embossing powder (SU); Big Shot (Sizzix); Baker's Twine (Clean Country Paper Supplies); red chevron envelope (Whisker Graphics); paper clip (office supply store); scalloped journaling spot (Jillibean Soup)
53 comments:
Such a fabulous design Jinny! Love the way you did the sentiment, really just pops!
Fabulous layers and combinations of stamps Jinny! I also love the sentiment on the vellum with the pretty embossing :)
Great card. Love the bright colours and mix of patterns and layers. TFS.
I love all your happy colors. Your card is wonderful. TFS.
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This card is fabulous Jinny...so bright and cheery and perfect for a co-worker!
Great card - love all the layers!
Fantastic layering. I love the embossed sentiment and the vellum. The whole card is so much fun.
Beautiful fun colorful card! This has been one of my fav releases (-:
Very colorful card and great details.
Wow wow wow!! This is gorgeous!! I loveeeeeeeeeee the colors and love the cloud!!!
OMG this is Awesome!! I LOVE all of your layering of the different stamps!! Such a FUN Card!! Love the touches of glitter too!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)
WOW!! Such a stunner!! Love it! :)
So so pretty!!
those stamps are too fun.. love your card..
What fun layers and happy colors! Another outstanding card Jinny ;)
Love the detail on this card!
love your design! I enjoyed reading all the details. TFS
That sentiment just pops off the card!! I love it!! Your cards are magnificent!!
That bright and wonderful chevron paper goes so well with the sentiment!!
<3 J
Great card! Love how you included the paper clip, and how you stamped on the vellum. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
I LOVE all the special details in this card...great job!
Wow, great colorful card.
Great card. Love the layers. Thanks for sharing. I will be having a go at this.
Gorgeous! Love the use of primary colors for this school card, and the vellum with die cut letters is fab!
Love all the layers!
So many beautiful papers and layering to go with your stamps :) Love your design!
So adorable Jinny!! Love all of the bright fun colors and that Chevron pattern is awesome!
Great cards, super sweet!
Hugs, Jenn
Very sweet Jinny! Love your stamping of the light and circles, and also the sentiment too! Looks awesome!
Super cards. Loving the new release.
You are rocking that "teacher" them GF!!
Love all the detail the light blue just pops!
Seriously adorable ;-)
TFS~
What a wonderful way to combine the two stamp sets! I love the office images so much!
I love how this looks! Great way to combine 2 sets.
Great card! Love the bright colors and papers! Have a great day!
So cute! I absolutely love the bright colors!
This is such a totally fun card! I love all of the color!
Wow! Such a fun card! Thanks for sharing!
Such a gorgeous card! I absolutely love the bright, happy colors, your cool design, and your stitching!!!
Love all of your layers. Awesome card. TFS
Wow!! I just love this card. All the little details and the stamps set you used make for a wonderful project. This office set is one of my favorites from the new releases.
Wow, I am so impressed with how any visual elements you were able to incorporate into a single card! The eye is drawn to so many things, what a visual treat!
I love this card how it reminds me of an exciting first day of school! Bright with possibilities! Thanks for sharing!
Love this bright and happy creation, Jinny!!! Fabulous!!!
You have a lovely creative style! Thanks for sharing with us!
Great layering & embellishes.
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Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Great layering & embellishes.
marg006 at Verizon dot net
Super job on your card! I like all of the machine stitching and vellum. Great job stamping the circle. This is a fun release.
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stunning! your cards are a sight for weary eyes :)
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