Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Told you there were forests growing...

hehehehe! Yesterday my back ordered set, Thoughts & Prayers arrived and I mounted it right away so I could ink it up during nap time. Mr. Brown was running a bit early yesterday, he must have known I was getting ready to stamp :) Isn't this tree GORGEOUS!!! I did not own a nice Sympathy set so this was a no brainer for me to add to my collection. But I also have plans to use this and the beautiful branch included in the set well beyond sympathy and thinking of you cards.

The sketch for this card comes from Mercy's weekly sketch challenge. Check out this weeks challenge HERE. I flipped it and used the ribbon for that little extra layer in the sketch. This next card was for this week's color challenge on SCS- More Mustard, Rose Red, and Kiwi Kiss or Old Olive. I love kiwi, but went with olive on this one because I wanted to ink up the image with my markers.

I also used the new texturz plates on the rose red layer. If you aren't having success with this product, try adding two whisper white cardstock shims (I just cut two pieces down to the same size as my silicone pad) to your sandwich. It made all the difference to me.

Hugs, Lisa

12 comments:

  1. These are both so pretty - I especially like the colors and the flower with the linen and ribbon added to the sentiment on the second. Nice job!

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  2. Gorgeous cards, Lisa! I love them both!

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  3. These are gorgeous! Love the ribbon layer on the top one, great idea! And the sentiment thingy is fabulous on the second one.

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  4. the tree is great but your card is FABULOUS!!!! Totally beautiful Lisa, I love it!! And, your second card is really pretty too, I love those colors!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  5. These are fabulous! I especially like the tree!

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  6. Two gorgeous cards Lisa!! Love them!!!! WOnderful colors!

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  7. Oh LIsa, they are beautiful!! Love love love the variation you've shown here- subtle and soft, vibrant and gorgeous! Amazing! Thanks for the tip on the texturz plates- I was pulling my hair out! I'll try it ASAP!!

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  8. Lovely cards- i love that set!

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  9. Lisa! I love these cards!! Beautiful!! and um...could you email me? I want to order something from SU...Thanks!!
    amycastellano@charter.net

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  10. Gorgeous cards, Lisa! I love them both!

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Thanks so much for your kind and supportive words. I appreciate each of you taking the time to leave some love. Have a great day!