So Very... Blog Hop

The theme for this month's Let's Get Hopping Blog Hop was to use Very Vanilla, instead of white, as your primary card color. I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan. I prefer a darker color such as crumb cake, but I decided I really needed to take this challenge on. So let's take a look at my... second card, I created for this challenge:

After I tossed out my first card I started hunting through my stash. I found a Stampin' Up Memories and More Bundle of Love card pack and realized it was perfect. Often when I get stuck my go to is a Memories and More card pack, half the work is done for you. Memories and More is primarily a ready made scrapbooking card set but, hence the name, they can be used for so much more than that. The Bundle of Love pack was the perfect color combination for this challenge. It was quick and it got the job done. I'm pretty happy with the results. I have a very vanilla base, with a very vanilla layer, and another layer cut from one of the large cards in the pack, and then I used one of the small cards as my sentiment. Ta-done!

Here's your crafty tip: One of the reasons I don't use Very Vanilla much, and particularly as a card base, is because it is too thin. Stampin' Up does sell a Very Vanilla Thick card stock now but I didn't have any on hand. No need to worry, all you have to do is layer layer layer. On this card I have four layers on top and two more on the bottom inside. The layers provided a sturdy, quality, card base like I'm accustomed to.

Let's hop on over to my pal Eimaer's blog to see what she came up with.

Enjoy the hop!
~Sherry

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So Very... Blog Hop

Adding Finishing Touches + SIP#142

Today I have an inspiration share courtesy of Stamp, Ink, Paper challenge #142. I'm really happy how this turned out. Let's check it out:

To meet this color challenge I used smoky slate for my card base, a black matte, a tranquil tide matte,  a little bit of lemon lime twist ribbon, and my main image is from the Stampin' Up Petal Passion Memories and More card pack. I just love the painted flower. It looks like a piece of hand painted art, maybe I should have signed the front of it lol.

Here's your crafty tip: Finishing touches can make a world of difference. I used a water brush to add black paint splatters to my base card, then I took a silver metallic gel pen to doodle around the outside of the flower. I felt it could still use a little more so I added the dots with a Pitt fine art pen. Take a look below at a before and after:

I really liked the original image but I am so happy with the alterations I made.

Happy crafting!
~Sherry

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Adding Finishing Touches + SIP#142

Just Add Ink #396 + Quick Finishing Tip

A really quick inspiration share today. I have several projects in the works. Plus, the February Paper Pumpkin has arrived! For this weeks Just Add Ink challenge I pulled out my Stampin' Up Sweet Soiree Memories and More card pack. The Memories and More card packs can be used for so much "more" (LOL) than just scrap booking. This one was tough for me though, my brain doesn't want to put these two rectangles together and not have them centered.

Here's your quick tip: After I glued everything down I thought this panel looked unfinished because I didn't use some sort of stitched die to cut the matte. It just seemed like it had raw edges or something. It was already glued so there was nothing I could do about that at this point. I glanced over and spotted my score board and decided to score the edges to finish them off.

I called that one a win. I'm much happier with the finished card. I just love the pop of yellow. Here's another free tip: When using lighter weight card stock (like with the Memories and More) do not be heavy handed with the wet glue. The paper will buckle. The ideal adhesive to use would be something dry, like snail.

Enjoy!

~Sherry

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Just Add Ink #396 + Quick Finishing Tip