Morning! I'm back today with a Simple to Spectacular post for Papertrey Ink. This week a few of the PTI designers are creating with The Sweet Life stamp set, taking it from simple to intermediate to spectacular. I had lots of fun with this gorgeous set!
My simple card uses The Sweet Life stamped directly onto a die cut using the Mix & Mat: Plaid die, cut from Kraft cardstock. I used Autumn Rose as my darkest layer, then Lovely Lady, finishing with Sweet Blush. My leaves were stamped in Simply Chartreuse as the solid leaf layer and Ripe Avocado as the detailed layer. I used a sentiment from Penned Elegance, stamping in Olive Twist, ant then used Bitty Big Olive Twist in the background.
My intermediate card uses the very same elements, but I stamped and die cut my Sweet Life flowers and you'll notice that the ink changes quite a bit when stamping on white cardstock as compared to Kraft cardstock. I stamped my Mix & Mat: Plaid die with the Background Basics: Birch stamp set, using Kraft ink. And, I added a strip of Chicken Scratch Gingham paper across the center of my card, mixing plaids with polka dots :).
On my spectacular card, I added embossing powder around the outer edges of the frame, heat setting it in place. I also added a few flourishes underneath the flowers using the Stitched Swirls stamp set.
Such a treat to create with these lovely products. Make sure you visit the Papertrey Ink blog to see more from other designers. Thank you for visiting!
Melis
I've been eye-balling that Sweet Life stamp for FOREVER! LOL A BEAUTIFUL "remake" or Simple to Spectacular creations!I LOVE THEM ALL!!! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | June 27, 2018 at 01:55 PM
What a beautiful finished card, you have so many wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Becky H. | June 28, 2018 at 06:13 AM
Hi Melissa! Plz forgive my late comment,this has been a wonderfully busy summer. I just love your "sweet" creations! Truly, you bring so much beauty to your designs. And always with a different look. Thank you for sharing your newest inspiration! Many Blessings, Stef.
Posted by: Stephanie Clapper | July 01, 2018 at 06:31 AM