I must admit... I am a slow card maker. Even though I tend to keep my creations super simple, it is not an easy or a simple process for me. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist and spend a lot of time thinking about the placements and layouts before I'm happy with the end result and permanently attach everything. It drives me a little crazy sometimes. Lol!
Yesterday, I had mentioned how my friend Kim Wilson was coming over to share her Lawn Fawn stamps with me. We hung out for a few hours but, at the end I only completed two cards. One I am sharing today and the other (a single layer card) I will share another day. The Lawn Fawn stamps are so much fun, I could have played for many more hours! The images are just adorable and I love how the sentiments coordinate so perfectly.
The majority of the time was spent on this card...
Isn't this dress form, from Sew Lovely, just so cute! I paper pieced the dress using Hibiscus Burst cardstock for the top and white cardstock, stamped with flowers (from the same set) in Hibiscus Burst ink, for the skirt. Embellished the dress with a white silk ribbon bow. Cut slits on either side of the dress, threaded the ribbon through and tied onto a tiny bow.
I am loving this color combo! Using a gradient color scheme has become one of my favorite things to do lately. For this card I used Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz and Kraft. The Sweet Blush panel was stamped with polka dots from Polka Dot Basics II and the Raspberry Fizz strip was stamped again with the flowers from Sew Lovely, both in Versamark ink. Finished it off with a gorgeous sentiment (love, love, love that font!) and True Black buttons.Hope you all are ready for the weekend! Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the card as much as I have enjoyed these Lawn Fawn stamps!
Maile
You're Sew Lovely:
- Stamps: Sew Lovely & Polka Dot Basics II
- Ink: True Black, Hibiscus Burst & Versamark
- Cardstock: Kraft, White, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst & Raspberry Fizz
- Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, True Black Vintage Buttons & Crochet Twine
SO cute, Maile! I love the colors, the paper piecing, the ribbon! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :D
Very pretty, Maile! Love the ribbon on the dress! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely card with this dress on it.
ReplyDeleteYou know how easier the card looks how more difficult it is to make it.
Have a nice weekend.
xx Anita
Maile, this card is so cute. I love how you added the bow. Very feminine and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLawn Fawn stamps are one of my favorite new lines. You worked very well with them! :)
Oh, and I am completely the same way when it comes to card-making. I am such a perfectionist too and i'm beyond slow! haha... I always have so many ideas in my head, but when it comes to making them, I just can't keep up. LoL
I find that when I craft with others I am so much slower! Between talking and looking at the other person's stuff I often only get 1 or 2 cards done too! :> This is such a beauty of a card! I love the design and the buttons. This must be the reason why your cards are amazing, you take the time to think!
ReplyDeleteHa ha sorry I had to go early :) I promise I will bring them back sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your card today Maile! I am SO wanting to try some Lawn Fawn stamps, just have to work them into my budget somehow. They are so cute and whimsical; I just love them!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! LOVE this stamp of Kelly's! I just won a set and I picked that one! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful design! love that little bow, too cute!! fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a versatile set. You did a wonderful job with it Maile and your perfectionism shows in all the work you do. I'd say it has paid off. I like to be able to move things and debate placement alot too which is why I rarely make one layered cards. My results however are in no way comparable to yours.
ReplyDeleteJust adorable. I love how you placed the buttons and the sizes. That image is so fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for picking my card as your fav @ Wplus9. I'm giddy! You're too kind!
Considering your resume, I would say you must be doing something right by taking your time! I LOVE the card, all those little details in just the right place!
ReplyDeleteThis is my fav Lawn Fawn stamp set! I love your idea of paper piecing the dress form! It's beautiful. I like your gradient colors as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Dress form stamps are "in" right now and I just love how you paper pieced yours and added the adorable bow.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card. Great layout!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I have been a fan of your work for a while now. It was nice to read that someone as talented as you is a slow cardmaker due to being a perfectionist too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Your time is well spent as your cards are always amazing. I agree that the Lawn Fawn stamps are loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteSew cute! I love the little bow! I take forever making cards too! I get on my own nerves sometimes! ;)
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