I'm still on a "finishing what I have" kick and I've been working on putting the Spring Break paper pack to rest. I'm almost there, maybe a card or two away, but I did manage to put two new card together using the remnants of the pack. Working with the same colors, I managed to create a rainy card and a sunny, summery one! Take a lookie:
Inspiration: Sketch Mojo Monday 186
I liked how the polka dots on this paper look like falling rain - perfect for the little girl under her umbrella. I added some dew drops on the paper for water drops, to give dimension. I also stamped the umbrella a second time, cut it off and popped it up on Stampin' Dimensionals to create additional dimension. The boots and pockets were covered with Crystal Effects for a shiny, vinyl look.
For the background, I layered papers and used Pumpkin Pie rickrack on one of the seams. I don't know what it is with rickrack, but I think it is my favorite kind of ribbon. I'd add some to all of my projects if I could. It just puts a smile on my face. Which is probably why I like the new Tasteful Trims die so much, because it allows me to die-cut my own rickrack out of any material.
Inspiration: Skipping Stones Sketch #41
I went for a summer vacation look with the second card. I used a sentiment from the Flight of the Butterfly set, which incidentally kind of looks like a wave. I used the linen thread to add cross stitches along the seam, some rickrack (of course!) and a flower with a button centre. I added Crystal Effects to the little girl's sunglasses for a shiny look as well. If you look closely, you'll notice I also punched holes all along the scallop border so that the orange paper would show through and create an additional border detail.
Supplies
Stamps: My Favorite Things (My Umbrella), The Greetings Farm (Rain Snow Sunshine),
Stampin' Up! (Sur les ailes d'un papillon, Trio pour toi)
Inks: Basic Black, Not Quite Navy
Cardstock: Going Grey, Whisper White (SU!)
Designer paper: Spring Break (SU!)
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie rickrack (SU!), Crystal Effects (SU!), Dew Drops,
Scallop Edge punch (SU!), 1/16 handheld punch (SU!), flower (Prima), button (Autumn Leaves),
linen thread (SU!), Stampin' Dimensionals (SU!), envelope template (SU!)
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