Hi! I'm back with another week of Rubbernecker. I've seriously been having fun with these stamps. Honestly, what gets into us that makes us wait so long to use our purchases? You might be the rare person who gets right on them, but I know I'm not alone in my habits. I'm trying to change my ways.
Today my Rubbernecker is in the sentiment and the dreamy background. I've had the sentiment and leaves for a while, but the flower is relatively new and not used till now. I don't do much with silhouette stamps, so I danced around this one for a while and then I found my way.
The background is the Versamark resist technique. I stamped on glossy white cardstock with Versamark ink, let it set for a day while I was busy doing other things, then came back and blended the inks over top. The pastel shades gave me a very soft and delicate background for the Memory Box Serene Bird and Branch, which is also being used for the first time. Colors and other details are listed in the recipe below my signature.
Two challenges today:
Can You Handle the Pressure? Card must use an embossing folder, and their optional twist this time is pastels. I embossed the entire Blush Blossom card with a Wicker Weave folder, then swiped the front with a white pigment pad to make the color even more soft and sweet.
I'm also sharing at Darnell's NBUS challenge #38 because my Rubbernecker flower and the bird & branch die set are first time use.
I'll be back soon. Happy crafting!
Stamps: Rubbernecker Smiles and Thinks of You sentiment, Silhouette Flower #4, Rubbernecker Leaves (name?) Paper: Glossy white, textured semi-gloss white, SU Blush Blossom, Neenah 110 lb white for bird and branch Ink: Versamark, SU Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, white pigment ink (to lighten card base), Memento Tuxedo Black for sentiment Dies: Memory Box Serene Bird and Branch, Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles (image panel), Taylored Expressions Stitched Rectangle Stacklets Other: Cuttlebug Wicker Weave embossing folder, gold cord
30 comments:
This is stunning my friend! I love everything about it from the embossed background to the sweet bird. Of course the sentiment is also very special. You have done it again!
Gorgeous card Leslie love the sentiment and die-cut bird -but the background is absolutely beautiful and tbh just the sentiment on the background would look good top
Carol x
Wow! This is so beautiful. I love the bird image. Looks like a peace dove. Outstanding layout and beautiful background.
I am wowed by this card, it is so beautiful, what a beautiful technique, bird and stamp, totally gorgeous! Thank you for joining our fun at Can you handle The Pressure (and you handled the pressure quite beautifully)!!
Diane CYHTP Dt
PS: I am the worse at buying and not using right away, it will never change LOL!
Absolutely beautiful and I could not stop checking it out!!!
Oh my goodness just beautiful in all it's lovely pastels, such a wonderful idea for your stamped background, the blending of the colors is so pretty and perfect and that bird is just so sweet, like your choice of white branch to go with it and that sentiment is so great!
Beautiful and soft. And yes I do... Have a great day
Your card just made my day! I love everything about it! Your background turned out great, the colors are so beautiful and the sentiment is perfect for this card! Have a wonderful week!
AMAZING card Leslie. Your background silhouette is just perfect behind the sweet bird die. Love the embossed framing. xx
Leslie this is beautiful. I love the way you've done your gentle background and I love the technique you've used. Now that's one super cute Serene Bird and your sentiment made me smile, thank you x. This is right up there with the most prettiest cards I have ever seen Leslie x.
Such a gorgeous layered background, Leslie - perfect for the sweet bird on her branch!! Thanks for sharing at NBUS!! Linda W. NBUS May Guest Designer
Your card is so soft and beautiful. Love the soft pink, green and yellow. Beautiful card.
I love the background and never thought of using a silhouette stamp in white but so perfect with the light background inks which sets the mood for your bird. The little bit of twine works like a branch for the bird especially with the leaves. I have looked at that bird so often. I believe I am done looking. lol.
Leslie, this is not only the tweetest pastel nature creation EVER, but oh-so-beautifully done! Love your gentle inking patterns and stenciling. And yes, I have stamps well over 25 years old still crying out to be used! xx
Oh my goodness, this is Gorgeous! Love the resist emboss technique, this made for such a beautiful background for your lovely bird. Leslie I just love this card! Your colours are such a beautiful blend. I ordered this bird a few months back but haven't used it yet. And your not alone, I have lots of purchases that have yet to be used, just not enough time! Thank you sharing such a beautiful card Leslie, love when you create. Such a nice surprise to see on my Feedly page today after work! Enjoy the rest of your day!
I've never tried the VersaMark technique. I love how it leaves a more subtle look than embossing and your pastel shades are so pretty! This bird is AWESOME! Your coloring makes it extra special! I take way too long to use my new things. When I order I think I can get right too it and want to, but somehow when I get it other things seem more pressing.
such a beauty!! i've given up trying to change my bad habits. acceptance!!
wow Leslie your background is so amazing, I need to try versamark on glossy card stock. and yes I have so many stamps I haven't even inked yet ♥
wow Beautiful and very creative with colours and design.
Leslie, the sentiment alone would be the best news anyone could hear all week! Add this lovely [never before heard of] technique, soft dreamy colors, and sweet bird and you've got a card that some lucky person will cherish forever!
Just so beautiful!
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Oh Leslie, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! LOVE your design with the pretty pastels and that bird is awesome! What a sweet sentiment ... might have to go in search of that one! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure … we appreciate your support and hope to see you again next challenge! Gorgeous inspiration!
Darlene
CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Oh my - what a soft and beautiful card, Leslie!! I love that sentiment. Your background is so pretty!
Oh Leslie, I love this one. It is just so perfect. Very calming and serene and the colours are perfect. I must try blending on glossy paper, I don't think I have ever done it and the lovely soft flower impression is so lovely. Great idea to pop it onto an embossed background too, love that little bit of extra detail poking out round the sides. A perfect card xx
Oh, Leslie, I love looking at this dreamy card, so much to see! What a wonderful way to use the silhouette stamp and the background is so lovely in the soft pastels. What a gorgeous shade of pink! The sentiment is a sweet one. I love everything about this one! You are seriously making the most gorgeous cards with these stamps! Having fun shows.
Leslie, I am not a pastel girl...but I have to say you might convert me with this bit of gorgeousness. I love your eye for design and the way you pull cards together. Stunning.
The soft and dreamy feel of this design really speaks to me, Leslie. I think that sediment is so lovely and goes perfectly with the sweet bird and blended floral background. I also love the stitching and the texture from the embossing. It's really brilliantly composed and beautifully photographed, too! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
Beautifully designed; love the soft colors.
And, thank you for sharing with us at the CYHTP Embossing Folder challenge!
Thank you so much Leslie for sharing all the detailed description of your beautiful layers, colors and the EB Resist Technique of your soft and pretty card. I LOVED your sweet vertical stamped sentiment. I remember years ago when you shared with your SU group how to use Emboss Resist on Glossy paper:-) It was magical then and...still is magical:-) You have me inspired...again, as always, dear forever friend. Miss you...Love and Hugs..Nancy
P.S. We have been very busy gardening and Denny cutting grass and trying to get the veggie garden in ... when it dries out enough between rains. Not complaining..just saying:-)
WOW! This is so so pretty Leslie! Beautiful work!
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