This fun card was created with stamps and dies designed by Nina Brackett...........(she is one talented and lovely woman).
The leafy stems were stamped with Happiness Is... and for dimension, I stamped a few extra stems, trimmed out the leaves, and adhered them with foam dots.
By the way, I know my stamping is not perfect. I can almost never achieve perfectly crisp images. Somehow they invariably end up with lighter patches or something wrong... =(
However, I am always inspired by artists who can do perfect stamping, and I will keep practicing and improving (and maybe invest in better inks). One day I will be a real stamper!
For now, I like to comfort myself with the idea that the imperfect stamping somehow lends a nice, soft effect to the final product ;)
PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU AGREE.
The lovely sentiment is also from the Happiness Is... stamp set.
And the cute, cute little hearts were die-cut from Nina Brackett's Home Sweet Home by Spellbinders™ ... these come with the tiny eyes punched out after die-cutting, so it was super easy to thread it on a length of thin twine.
The other bits on the card are patterned paper by K & Co as well as MME, a couple of cute blossoms by Prima, and some pretty trim.
Hope your weekend is a verrrah good one ;)
hugs,
~Vi
This is adorable Viola - I love imperfect stamping, it gives a project character and a nostalgic feel! I love all of your details - thank you the inspiration! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeletelike it so much
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Viola. I LOVE the idea of stringing up the hearts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Hugs and smiles
Hi Viola,
ReplyDeleteWell...here is another imperfect stamper hihi.
You have no idea hoe much paper I trew away because of my imperfect stamping.
So I am verrrry encouraged by this message of you:):) I am not the only one in the world.
But...I am a BIG fan of you and I am spending a lot of time on your blog because you are a GREAT inspiration to me.
So thank you verry much and keep going the imperfect stamping because I love it!
Greetings,
Neltine
Very pretty card! I've missed your lovely projects! :)
ReplyDeleteonce you put ink to stamp to paper, you are a real stamper! no apologies necessary!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, Vi! I prefer character to perfect:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Vi! I think your stamping is just fine - Handmade cards do not need perfection, just love :) Have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY card, Vio! Everything about it ... the beautiful flowers, die-cuts, heart garland, lace, the papers ... lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteNothing we create has to be perfect to be wonderful!! Great card Vio!
ReplyDeleteI love this card , Vio, the perfect mixing of the colors and those hearts are so lovely! And for the stamping, I think a handmade card needs to have an imperfection as it is the actual meaning of " handmade "!!! That's what gives it its charm !
ReplyDeleteHugs , Rosa
very pretty...lovely colors!
ReplyDeletePretty card, Miss Vio! And I think your stamping skills are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove this spring card, so cheerful! I also can't see any issues at all with your stamping!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is great.I am critical of my car ds not being exactly as I plan but often am pleased when I see the results.
ReplyDeleteI really like this greeting cards , Vio, the ideal preparing of the colours and those minds and hearts are so lovely! once you put ink to press to document, you are a real stamper! no regret necessary!
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