Hello crafty friends! I was excited to be stamping and coloring again in the new year... anything other than a Christmas card... so when my friend's birthday came along last month I felt I had just the right never been used stamp for her card. This is a Creative Expressions stamp, Jellyfish Blooms, from their Designer Boutique collection. The sentiment is a CZ Designs for Simon Says Stamp -- You 2. It was a freebie with one of my orders. Nice! Lots of variations in the set.
I colored with Copics on Hammermill Premium 100 lb white, and added several spots of Silver Stickles for sparkle. It's quite the little fantasy piece, but I do love this type of image that mixes flora and fauna.
As for the sentiment, I felt it fit both the image and my friend who has a beautiful spirit and amazing strength considering all she's been through in the last year and a half. I stamped on SU Bermuda Bay and embossed in white, then hand cut around the "you" and cut the "amaze me" with a random rectangle die from my stash.
It's a 4 1/2" x 6" card with the image panel simply glued to a Bermuda Bay base which I embossed with SU's retired Subtle 3D embossing folder. The last step was to embellish with some Hero Arts Seashells brushed with Wink of Stella which I tried to capture in the photo below, but it's so much glossier, cleaner, and more shimmery in real life.
My not yet used supplies are bountiful, including a wealth of gifts I was showered with for my birthday and Christmas -- all from the same friend for whom I made this card. She knows what I like.
Sharing here:
NBUS Challenge #83 -- Never before used schtuff -- Jellyfish Blooms, You 2 sentiment, and Seashells
I'll leave you with a wish for a happy day. Take good care of yourselves, please.
Stamps: Creative Expressions Jellyfish Blooms, CZ Designs/Simon Says Stamp You 2 Paper: Hammermill Premium 100 lb white, Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark Coloring: Copics Other: Hero Arts Seashells, WOW Bright White super fine embossing powder, Silver Stickles, SU Subtle 3D embossing folder, misc. rectangle die
23 comments:
What a wonderful card Leslie. I LOVE that jellyfish. I think it’s something I need to play with. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great day
Oh, how I LOVE this, what an awesome stamp and card, you know how I love the mix of the two together, I can't get enough of these kind of stamps and I have never seen this one before, it is a fabulous card I am sure your friend will treasure!! Thanks too for joining our The Neglected Stuff challenge
Wow! This is so beautiful. Love the colors. Such subtle colors.
Well you amaze me too with your brilliant cards -I absolutely love this fabulous stamp and so beautifully coloured.
Carol x
I'd say you know each other very well indeed! What a wonderful card for your amazing friend - bet she loves it, too!
=]
Oh Leslie - this is absolutely stunning!!! I love it! I'm so glad you also included a close up of the seashells - gorgeous.
Just gorgeous. What a fabulous colour combination and what a very special friend she must be xx
How beautiful! This is a dream, filled with gorgeous colors and whimsical images. Your friend will be saying how amazing YOU are, Leslie!
WOW!! This is one BEAUTIFUL card Leslie!! The colors are so pretty, and I love how you've colored it all. The body of the jellyfish where you've started light and gone to dark is such a perfect blend, and I'm loving all the sparkle too! This is definitely a masterpiece my friend, and I'm sure your friend is going to love it too! Hugs. :0)
Oh my stars, this is gorgeous!! What lovely colors and such a fun image. The close up look at those shells show how truly stunning they are. Your friend will be delighted.
To Leslie you have done it again. This is a gorgeous card with an unusual subject, but you pulled it off. I'm sure your friend will love this card and the effort you did to create it.
You have captured the beauty of a jellyfish beautifully, Leslie! What a wonderful image! I love the addition of a little sparkle and those darling shells! I know your friend will be delighted with this card!
Your card is beautiful, Leslie! I love the colors you used and can imagine all the schparkle and shine of the seashells and starfish! Your dear friend will know you put a lot of love into her special card ... and it will also make her feel special! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! (And I look forward to seeing all your NBUS in future galleries!) Hugs, Darnell
I like the little bit of pink you added to this along with the shimmer! What a PRETTY card for your sweet friend!
So pretty with it's flowers cascading like that and great coloring, love the colors you used, great inking on the shells die cuts too, like the shimmer and shine you gave to them also!
This is fantastic...fantasy...absolutely gorgeous!
Each time I visit I am so impressed with your many talents! Your creations always make me happy and your coloring skills never disappoint! Well done once again!
Your card is amazing! Bermuda Bay is one of my SU's favorite colors and it was just perfect for this card. I love the jellyfish and all the flowers with the shine1 I'm sure she loved it!
Wow, I would have never imagined a jellyfish could be so beautiful, especially yours. Love the colors and all the sparkle and shine. Gorgeous card.
WOW ... just beautiful! I'm sure your friend will cry when she receives this beauty from you! SO SPECIAL!! The colors/coloring are so so pretty and love your overall design! Always inspired when I come to visit ... thanks my friend ... you are amazing!!
Your Jellyfish is a stunner, I've seen some of the Creative Expression images they are amazing. Absolutely gorgeous colouring ❤️
Wow! Absolutely love everything about this card. The beach is a favorite place of mine to visit although it's been awhile. Love the color choices you used, very elegant looking card.
Gorgeous design Leslie! Beautiful coloring and I love the addition of the die cuts in the corner!
Post a Comment