As soon as I saw this stamp set from Simon Says, I knew I wanted it. The first few times I tried to use it, however, I didn't have much success. Finally, I've managed a set of birthday cards using the artful flowers that I die cut and colored with Copic markers. I'm quite happy with the way these turned out.
For the first card, I grouped three of the flowers together on a very old card I purchased from the first stamp store opened in Rochester. It's been closed at least 15 years now, and I'm shocked that I still had one piece of this left. I still love it, and would purchase more if I knew where to get it. The sentiment was die cut from Papertrey Ink's "Wet Paint II."
Next up, is another sheet from Maile Belle's "Black and White All Over" pad. When I first saw this, I couldn't quite figure out how to use it, but the two flowers and a few sequins worked very well with the sentiment.
The pink gingham card is another oldie from A Muse (I think) that I purchased at a wonderful stamp store in California when Sarah was living there. I still have quite a few sheets in different colors, but had forgotten about it until I found the folder during the recent cleaning out.
Last, a design using the Tag Sale #9 die from Papertrey, and piece of ribbon from my stash, and some patterned paper from the Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Pattern pack.
I finished it off with another die cut from Hawaiian Shores cardstock with the "Wet Paint II" dies.
Those of you who know me, realize it's a rare card that doesn't include at least one die cut. This week's challenge at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge is to use your favorite technique. Can't imagine creating cards or Project Life pages without my die cutting machine! So I'll be linking these to today's challenge
