Memo: It's Time to Relax!

I sold my last retirement-themed card, so it was on my list of cards to replace. That was the starting point for this card, paired with the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge #238 and my favorite retiring stamp set, Tap Tap Tap (R.I.P.). I didn't want to colour the image, but I still wanted it to have some color to it, so I reached for the Work of Art stamp set to see if the brushstrokes could work, and the sizes were perfect to add color to the typing machine.

I created my own Polaroid frame using a Square Framelits die, and I used the Stars Framelits die for the little star at right. To create an ombre look on it, I applied Gold Wink of Stella on one side and Clear Wink of Stella on the rest of it. Although Wink of Stella will dry right away and can't really be blended, I liked the look I achieved. A Neutrals Candy Dot (R.I.P. on those as well!) was added in the center.

A vintage brad was added to my sentiment strip.

 

Retiring items featured:

• Tap Tap Tao stamp set
• Vintage Brads
• Neutrals Candy Dots

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies
Stamps: Tap Tap Tap (Stampin' Up!), retraite (Simple à souhait)
Cardstock: Dusty Durango, Whisper White
Patterned Papers: Cut & Paste (My Mind's Eye)Ink: Midnight Muse, Hello Honey, Bermuda Bay, Tip Top Taupe, Dusty Durango
Accessories: Square Collection and Stars Framelits Dies, Neutrals Candy Dots,
Gold and Clear Wink of Stella Brushes, Stampin' Dimensionals, Distressing Wheel,
Vintage Brads

 

Comments

[Elizabeth Price]

Cindy your card has perfectly brought the sketch to life!! It's totally awesome. The way you have colored the typewriter is so stylish. A big thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge. Smiles, Elizabeth

[Stampin' by Genny]

Fabulous card! I love the typewriter image in the frame and bright fun colors. Great retirement card! Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

[Robbie]

What a cute card! I love how you took the idea and ran with it. So glad you played with us at HSS.

Robbie