This lined shadow stamp from Hero Arts is old. Very old. But adding some curvy flowers, bling, and a simple sentiment certainly freshen it up and make it happy.
How-To Tips: I cut this card down to fit the shadow, leaving an even border around it and building from there. The resulting card is 4.25" wide by 3 7/8" tall.Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts shadow lines, Papertrey Mega Mixed Messages
ink: bashful blue, Palette noir
paper: PTI white, SU brilliant blue
accessories: flower punches, dimensionals, gemstones
Lovely, lovely Susan. The line stamp is so different from the usual, and of course the bling makes it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the great tip. (If I ever start stamping, again, I will remember it.)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for these tidbits of advice. You know, when you had asked us what we wanted to see in future blog posts, I couldn't think of anything..but this is it!! This type of information is so valuable to me. I've started a little notebook - just as if I was back in school and I'm adding this to the many others you've given us such as the sweet spot on cards and the stamping off page.
ReplyDeleteThanks teach! I can't wait for the next class.
Beverly
This is gorgeous! Love all the white space!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues! It's great to see the good old shadow stamps get some love, too -- especially when it looks so fresh!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get all your design wisdom? I thoroughly enjoy reading it and seeing your examples, but are there some books or something that can help somebody like me?
ReplyDeleteLove the lines stamp; I could never figure out what people were doing with these.
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI just want to say THANK YOU! for all the work that you continue to do to make your blog better and even more helpful. I was clicking on several of the Labels categories and seeing these great cards that I loved in the past--and now I can easily find them again. I appreciate the details and your style. You are awesome!
I love when you use these types of shadow stamps!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with that design principal. I like round and square together. I like how you altered the size of your card to fit your stamped area.
ReplyDeleteI love this card - beautifully designed!
ReplyDeleteOf course, you picked the perfect sentiment stamp, too, with its mix of angular print and curvy cursive. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great design. I know I have a HA stamp that is similar. You have inspired me to dig it out and use it again!
ReplyDeleteAnother great tip! Thanks for the share.
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