Welcome to this months Blog Hop featuring the Strong Roots Stamp set. If you've been following the blog hop train, you are coming here from Krista's blog. We are happy to have you join us on this journey to see some beautiful creations from several Close to My Heart Makers.
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Now on to this months Stamp of the Month - Strong Roots.
The watercolor bug has bitten and as soon as I saw this stamp set I knew I was going to get to play. I grabbed my basic supplies and then a few extras:
Of course:
- White Cards & Envelope Value Pack X254
- Strong Roots Stamp Set S2107
- Watercolor Paints Z3132
- Small Round Waterbrush Z3224
And then I saw some new items from our July-August Catalog that I knew would complement this stamp set so well:
- July-August Mix-In Paper Pack X9030
- Stitched Scallop Bracket Thin Cuts Z3688
- Wander-Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts Z3959 for the pond with Glacier Cardstock
- New Isabella Cricut collection for the leaves
- Espresso Ink and Cardstock and New England Ivy Cardstock
Here is my creation:
I feel like this would be a great Grandparents Day card which is coming up September 12th, Father's Day or birthday card. I tried to keep it fairly simple with not much embellishment so it wouldn't overwhelm the men in my life - you know how they are with glitter; it's like cooties to them - haha!
The watercolor made this stamp set feel so tranquil and soft. Have you played with our watercolors yet? The Close to My Heart home office did a whole series on YouTube showing different watercoloring techniques. You can check them out here.
Now hop on over to Lauren's CTMH Craftings for more artwork using this rustic and heritage inspired stamp set.
Happy Scrappin'!
~Heather
Wonderful scene card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love watercolors!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love this, I love the lake added in, the leaf branches, the wood grain affect on the Toffee under the sentiment, stunning!
ReplyDeleteso pretty!! I love how you placed your sentiment and added the greenery!
ReplyDeleteI love the scene you created! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the scene and the sentiment in the top right!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the sentiment and your scene is terrific!
ReplyDeleteOooh...I love your scenery and the way you included the sentiment! It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card for Grandparent's Day!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely--the pond, the way you used part of the bracket for the sentiment..your coloring--so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I love the softness with the watercolors and your pond!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever! I love the way you added the sentiment with the doubled panel then tucked the leaves in there!!
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