Hello, friends! I'm back and it feels wonderful. Today for my Mondays with Melissa, I've created a shaped card, without a fold...definitely non-traditional, but effective nonetheless.
I am enjoying all-things flowers right now, and have selected the 2018 Anniversary Set: Mixed Bouquet stamp set and coordinating dies for this card.
And the Pen & Ink stamp set was used for my sentiment. Have you tried creating cards with double sentiments? I challenge you to give it a try :).
To begin, I started with the Lucky Scratch Die. I like the shape of the jumbo ticket and really love the rounded corner square shape that can be embossed onto the ticket. It created a perfect focal point for my florals.
To create a soft pattern for my card, I used Aqua Mist ink and the Stencil Basics: Hexagon collection. I didn't create a solid background, but left it varied and random, with spots that were darker than others. I purposefully avoided stenciling over the embossed square portion of my card, leaving it untouched so my florals would stand out.
Next came my florals, stamping them inside the embossed square. All of my flowers are from the 2018 Anniversary Set: Mixed Bouquet set. This particular flower was stamped in Bright Buttercup and Summer Sunrise, with my stem stamped in Spring Moss and Prairie Grass.
I added a second bloom to my flower before moving on to my sentiment.
Olive Twist is currently my go-to color for sentiments. I love that it's dark and crisp, but a bit softer than True Black. The Pen & Ink stamp set is full of delightful sentiments in a variety of sizes and themes, but all with the gorgeous font seen here.
Next came the second sentiment, stamped on a die cut XO Skinny Mini Tag. I used a bit of baker's twine and a button to embellish the edge of my tag.
Lastly, I added a couple more flowers from the 2018 Anniversary Set: Mixed Bouquet, this time stamping in Sweet Blush and Pale Peony. I adhered them using dimensional adhesive to create a bit of depth.
This was such a fun card to create. As I mentioned earlier, it doesn't have a fold, so it is similar to a post card, but I love this look and feel. Think outside the box! The recipient will be sure to love what you've created just for them.
Melissa
Soft, sweet and oh so pretty and, unusual! Lovely to see your post today, always makes a day extra special 💝
Posted by: Rachel Jolley | March 11, 2019 at 11:57 PM
SO Gorgeous!
Posted by: Holly | March 12, 2019 at 12:49 AM
Beautiful! A little bit of spring sunshine into my life today. Thank you!
Posted by: Krystal | March 12, 2019 at 05:31 AM
What a fun Idea! I love Shape cards and one layer is perfect!
Posted by: Cindy Otto | March 12, 2019 at 07:12 AM
What a lovely card. It looks like Spring and I think we are ready for that!
Posted by: Jane | March 12, 2019 at 08:15 AM
This is BEAUTIFUL, Melissa! LOVE the stencil you've used. (Reminds me, I need that one! LOL) AND the floral's are WONDERFUL! (I am SO READY for SPRING!) ;) I LOVE the step by step process you've laid out! AND I also LOVE the double sentiment! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | March 12, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful card, and thanks for the tip about the Olive Twist ink!
Posted by: Debra | March 12, 2019 at 11:28 AM
So nice to see your work again...I only make postcard style cards...I get more out of my cardstock this way...rather spend my money on stamps and dies etc. Beautiful design with the prettiest stenciling...ahhhh.
Posted by: Cynthia Evanoff | March 27, 2019 at 11:29 PM
Melissa are you ok? I'm concerned about you.
Jane
Posted by: Jane | April 01, 2019 at 08:50 PM
Yes..I am wondering too... are you ok Melis?
(haven't received any blog updates .. since this one)
SO hope all is well! Sending my love,Holly.
Posted by: Holly | April 07, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Missing YOU! Hope you are better. Sending hugs and prayers.
Posted by: Alison | April 09, 2019 at 04:54 AM
Hope you are doing well. I miss reading your posts and seeing your beautiful art! I just made a stamp purchase, but not without first visiting your blog for "recommendations". I love your creative uses of products and like to see what you have done with them before making my final choices.
Hugs and prayers,
Christine
Posted by: Christine Miller | April 18, 2019 at 03:06 PM
Good morning Melissa! Just wanted to pop in to say how much I miss reading your sweet blog posts and seeing what new designs you have made. Your cards are beautiful and inspiring. I hope you are feeling better mind and soul. You are in my prayers.
Have a Blessed Easter. Love and hugs to you, Ruthie
Posted by: Ruthie | April 20, 2019 at 07:09 AM
Had you on my mind so I thought I would tell you that you are stronger than you know. Praying for better day ahead.
Hugs and Smiles,
Alison
Posted by: Alison | April 24, 2019 at 07:07 PM
Just wanted to pop in and hope that you are alright? Of course I miss your beautiful creations but want you to stay well. Thinking of you, God Bless 💝
Posted by: Rachel Jolley | May 07, 2019 at 01:35 AM