I have a confession - I love my Stamp-a-ma-jig. I use it on almost every card. Some stamp sets however, while they look good having used a stamp positioner, look great without it! I just have to force myself to leave it in the drawer!This is one of those two-step sets that I think looks great when it's not lined up perfectly...and I carried that through by being perfectly imperfect with the stitching on the card!
I used two challenges with this one - Jen's SFYTT and the Curtain Call Colour challenge to use Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery and White. I used wide ribbon as one of the panels from the sketch - it's a nice way to use those oversized rolls.I stamped the flower panel first, then overstamped the outline images freehand (one of them is MUCH more freehand than the others!) The pleated ribbon was stitched down and I very roughly stitched around a couple of the panels.
Remember, handmade cards (and life!) shouldn't always be perfect! If something is a little off-kilter just run with it, embellish over it, make it part of your design (or invest in a stamp-ma-jig and become completely addicted like I am!)I'll be back tonight with this week's Project Tuesday offering :-)
Stamps: Live Like You Mean It
Paper & Card: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery & White card
Certainly Celery & Candy Lane DP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette& Certainly Celery
Punches: Wide Oval Punch
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Die
Other: Melon Mambo & Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Soft Subtles Brads, Dimensionals
Punches: Apron Lace
Fantastic card! Love the clean design and the flowers! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper fantastic job on this challenge! You rocked the colors this week. Thanks for playing along with the Curtain Call Crew!
ReplyDeleteI just can't figure out my positioner. Your cards are just so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!! The two step stampin' looks perfect!!! I agree it doesn't have to be perfect..and guess what I never use my stamp-a-majigger...LOL...love the natural look :)!!! Hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteLOL! That stitching doesn't look too imperfect to me!!! (wink) But ... I agree that this stamp set is one that NEEDS to be a little "off" when it comes to lining up. I love this set ... and just don't use it enough! Gorgeous colour combo! I was looking for a melon mambo combo the other day ... and even did a search on your blog ... so will have to tuck this one away for future use! TFS Hugs, Andrea xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of this week's Curtain call colours :D Love the flower syou used, along with the layered brads. Great card :D Thanks for playing the Curtain Call :D
ReplyDeleteI love my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, too! This set looks so pretty in these colors. I always seem to use the darker colors with this one. Great layout, too. I'm glad you joined us at the Curtain Call!
ReplyDeletewonderful card Sarah! I just love your ribbon treatment! thanks for playing along with us this week! :)
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