The line isn't totally straight, but it doesn't need to be with this alphabet. I did, however, try to get it straight because I'm me and weird that way. After stamping the holly border in Hero Arts green ink, I drew a light pencil line where I wanted the sentiment. Then, I did my best to line up and space the letters by eye rather than futzing with a stamp positioner, which would have taken forever.
I like the effect and hope you do, too!
The berries were rendered red with a Sakura Stardust pen, which puts down opaque, shimmery red ink that adequately covers the green.
This simple, completely flat card makes me so very merry!
Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts (alphabet), Papertrey Holly Jolly (border)
ink: Hero Arts
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: Sakura stardust pen, pencil, ruler, eraser
I just LOVE the effect you got with the sentiment, Susan!! Really ties together with the holly beautifully!
ReplyDeletefabulous, Susan - great design and beautifully stamped :-)
ReplyDeleteI think the curvy line of the sentiment is way better. I think of the playfulness of the message and of musical notes.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot less experience than you, but I have read that a way to get a straight line with those little alphabet stamps is to tape or rubber-band them together. Of course, you have to like the spacing....
Perfect! Your sentiment and holly look like they are dancing.
ReplyDeleteEffect: playful!
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