Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wish Big

Hello.  I am off today and we hade a huge ice storm come through.  So what is there better to do than to make cards, right?  I used the sketch from 2 sketches 4 you, and the colors from Color Throwdown.  I was going to give my friend her birthday card today since it is her birthday, but because of the ice I think I will play it safe and wait until Friday when we go out for dinner.  Everything is covered in ice here.  I do mean covered too.





I had the hardest time centering this stamp image.  I had to restamp it 3 times.   I think I might have to start standing when I stamp that way I see from the top and not at an angel.  Do you have any suggestions for stamping?  How do you do it?  I do have a Fiskars acrylic stamper with little spongy feet that spring back so you get an even image.  I do like that.  I also have the We R memory keepers magnetic mat with all the measuring lines on it too.  They both come in handy.  I guess it is just technique that I am lacking.

Supplies:
Cardstock: PTI/ ripe avacado
Patterned paper: Cosmo Crickit/ everafter
Stamp: PTI/ Big and Bold Wishes
Ink: PTI Sweet Blush
Ribbon: unknown
Button: Basic Grey

Thanks for stopping by everyone,
Heather
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18 comments:

  1. Kathy MartinJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Pretty card! Love that flower! Thanks for joining us this week at 2S4Y! :) Kathy

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  2. cnelsonJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    very pretty!! love the flower and colors!

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  3. Tammy HershbergerJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! That image is beautiful stamped on the designer paper, and I love the flower embellishment! Thanks for playing the Throwdown!

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  4. Daniela F.January 20, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Very pretty!! Love the crocheted flower! I also had a hard time lining up my stamps. Having some grid paper and a big acrylic block with gridlines on it helped me a lot.

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  5. Teresa KlineJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    this is a fabulous card, I really like the flower...great job...have a wonderful day!

    enjoy *~*

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  6. Stacey SchaferJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    sweet card, Heather! love the crocheted and buttoned embellishment:)

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  7. djJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    sweet!! did you crochet that flower yourself?? I keep saying I am going to learn to crochet just so that I can make me some of those cute little flowers instead of paying like $9 for a pack!! LOL Any way your creation for these two challenges is really great!! Thank for playing along with the CTD challenge!!

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  8. farmhouse-storyJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    sweet card, heather, and i do stand up when stamping-i think it helps alot!

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  9. PamelaJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I also stand up to stamp, but stamping up makes something to use to help center your stamps. I have never tried it though. I like the crocheted flower!

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  10. KarenJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Pretty card! I like your sweet flower. Yup! Standing can really make a difference when stamping. I sit to create, usually, but if I'm having trouble with an image, I always stand up. :> Have a great weekend....okay, okay....so its only Thursday, but I'm aching for TGIF! :>

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  11. LeAnneJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I sometimes stand when I stamp---I also actually measure sometimes! I also use a stamp-a-ma-jig..but I think you did just fine! What a beautiful flourish! Your card is beautiful! Thanks for playing the CTD with us--hope you thaw out! We here in PA saw all the ice you were having in IA!

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  12. Mona PendletonJanuary 23, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Gorgeous card Heather! Love the crocheted fleurette!

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  13. KathyJanuary 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Gorgeous card Heather, love that flower, so very pretty. Loving the look of the blog too, don't you just love changing things up? I sure do! Thankyou for the lovely comments, you always make my day!

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  14. AmyJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Try a stamp-a-ma-jig to help center it. I have never used one, but they are cheap and kristina werner has a tutorial on yotube on how to use one. Here's the link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH706N8w5gU. Congrats on making the Fab 5 BTW!

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  15. SylviaJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Congrats for top five at 2S4Y. The card is lovely and of course I love the colors. If you have a hard time centering you can also cut the paper a little bigger, stamp , then cut it to fit what you need! You may waste a little paper, but not the whole thing! You did a great centering job, you are the one who really notices!

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  16. dpkennedyJanuary 24, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Very pretty! Love that flower embellishment! Thanks for playing the Color Throwdown!

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  17. SarahJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Hi Heather! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am in Des Moines..by Easter lake..so we are practically neighbors!
    Beautiful card you made there!..My cure for stamp placement..clear stamps LOL!...though I do LOVE the details you get on wooden images...
    I have a craft area that is kitchen cabinet height so I am standing a lot..(Love it).
    There is a thing called a stampamajig? I know they carry it at Archivers and Outstamping By Designs at Valley Junction. I will have to be on the lookout for you in the craft stores :0)

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  18. NenneJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Congrats on fab 5 at 2s4y! Well deserved, love the flower and please don't be hard on yourself when it comes to stamping, you did a wonderful job! I would perhaps use a bigger paper and cut it after you have stamped the image! TFS!

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!