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That means that there are no excuses for not playing along with this time. There's lots of other ways to add color, and seriously, I think a detailed stamp looks amazing left just "as is". Let the image do all the talking!!
I inked up this detailed lilac stamp with Ranger Seedless Preserves Ink. I spritzed it with water and then stamped it on Canson XL Watercolor paper. When it was dry I mixed a little more ink with water and splashed it over the design.
It looked a little "flat" to me - yes even with all that color! To add a little "umph" I die cut the Hello word die into the design. I stacked 3 die cut to add dimension. You can see it better here.
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That's better right? Now to embellish my layout.. I added a stitched border from Pretty Pink Posh along the left edge. Did you know Serendipity Stamps has these in stock in the store? They're a great compliment to Mary's images.
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I wrapped some Twinery Natural Twine around the cover of the card and added a sprinkle of wood veneer sequins (also available at Serendipity).
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We've got more "bare" designs from the rest of the team - just click on their names below!
I hope you have time to play - you can link up your designs here at the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog. Have a great weekend!
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Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Serendipity Stamps Lilacs
Dies | Serendipity Stamps Hello Word Die
Sequins | Serendipity Bamboo & Mahogany
Twinery Natural Twine
8 comments:
Beautiful and right no excuses, hopefully next week after the kids have gone!!
Amazing!!!!! I love your almost hidden hello! What a beautiful way to add vibrant color to a card that is not colored in!
That's one beautiful card Jeanne!
So pretty, Jeanne! Love the bright fuchsia color & the die cut greeting in the center of the image.
Fabulous colors Jeanne, this is so regal!
Beautiful, Jeanne! Love the plaid background!
You've chosen a very beautiful stamped image here, Jeanne. It looks fantastic. X
Oh I love this so much!! what a delightful way to "Leave it Bare" while still adding so much!!!! interest!
Great job friend!!
Patti
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