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A Sneaky Peeky

You know it's been too long since you've stamped when you can't remember where things are in your own studio! That was me yesterday, tearing things apart trying to remember where I put my Essential Glue Pad. I've been drooling over the glitter possibilities ever since I finished designing this stamp set, so I just HAD to find that pad! LOL!

The card started off for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge. I knew when I saw the challenge that I'd have to do it so I could use my handy dandy new Scor-Pal that has been collecting dust since it arrived right before my oral surgery. I started making the card before I really understood what the end result was supposed to look like, so the card turned into an excuse to play around with the next stamp release for Verve Visual, Fancy Florals (available later this month). I am so excited about this set, because it has so many options... 28 stamps perfect for layering, two-step stamping, coloring, paper piecing - you name it. It's just FUN!

The card base is 8.5" x 5.5" and then you score at 5.5" and 8 1/8". The tiny little flap is folded forward and tied with ribbon. The resulting card when closed is 5.5" square. Since I was having so much fun, I went a little overboard and used 9 different stamps from Fancy Florals on this card. The centers of the flowers are stamped with Rose Red and then overstamped with the Essential Glue Pad and coated with Art Institute Crystal Glitter. I added a strip of paper from the Palette O' Prints pad to the flap to cover up the fact that I scored at the wrong place and had an extra line down my flap. I then stamped the sentiment and punched out with the Mega Scallop Rectangle punch and used the horizontal slot punch to make it a tag and attach with ribbon to tie the flap closed. The large flowers are stamped and then cut out and layered on Mini Pop Dots.

Okay, now that I've got my feet wet and ventured back in the studio hopefully I'll have lots of projects to share with you this week.

24 comments

Anna said...

I followed the link to your card from Beate's blog and am so glad that I have. Your cards are amazing and this sketch challenge one is beautiful.

Julie Campbell said...

Oooh! I love sneak peeks! I just finished cutting and mounting my first set - and made my first card with it. I love the dotted frame and how it fits perfectly with the word window punch! Oh... and thanks for the ATC card! It's so cute!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty, can't wait to see the new set! :)

Anonymous said...

Girl, you rocked the sketch! Even if you didn't know where it was going in the beginning (LOL, so me...).
Love your new floral stamps. Can't wait to drool over the entire set! Hugs!!!

Tara said...

Your blog is great!! You are super talented! This card is beautiful! love it!

Kim Ross said...

Wow, this set is going to be YUMMY!!! :)

Patti Gingrich said...

Thanks for the sneak peek! Your card is beautiful! And the new set looks like it will be a lot of fun!

Misty said...

I love it and can't wait to get your stamps for myself. I just used one of your sentiments on a card I made for Beate's Sketch. Thanks so much.
Misty

Beth Thomas said...

Love what you did with Beate's sketch! Hope I have time to play today! Thanks, for the sneak peak. I can't wait to see more! Hopefully my first set will come today so I can have an excuse to play!!!!

Sherrie said...

Oh wow Julee, That looks like a wonderful set! Love the moderness of your flower! I will definitely be on the lookout for this release! Way to go!

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

This is gorgeous. I know this stamp set will be on my must haves. Love the uniqueness of the flowers...WOW! Chris

Colleen Schaan said...

Oh, I am guessing that this set will be a HUGE hit...it is gorgeous! Your card is neat...I love the folds and all that pink!

Melissa said...

Holy moly! This is awesome!

Anonymous said...

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mum-on-the-run said...

Love your take on Beate's sketch!!

Great card :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful job!!!

Shannon McGann said...

Gasp! It's so beautiful! LOVE IT!

Rose Ann said...

This is so pretty! Great job with Beate's sketch!

Anonymous said...

Oooo, looks like a fantastic set. And I absolutely LOVE your card.

Angi said...

Julee, I love it!! This card is so beautiful! I can't wait to order the entire set. From the sneak peek it looks like an awesome set.

Risa said...

Very pretty card! I am loving this flower set already!

bcgal00 Rae said...

Can't wait to get this set so will wait to place an order when it is available. Love your card!!!!

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Sneak Peeks are my FAVE!! I can't wait to see the new set!! This card is AWESOME!! Love the colour and the images!!

Diane said...

Gorgeous!!!