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Today's card is a really simple card featuring one of Unity Stamp Company's stamps from their April Kit of the Month. As soon as I saw this stamp, I knew I wanted to use it first. The background stamping is very subtle in vanilla pigment ink, using a Paisley Flower, another Unity stamp from the Floral Fantastical set. The card stock, designer series paper, and embellishments are from Stampin Up! I have to say that I really like their new line of corduroy button brads! I don't tend to use many buttons on my cards because it seems more akin to a country charm look...and I don't tend to do that much...but the corduroy seems more earthy, which is a style I DO tend to do more often.

My first attempt to create this card incorporated some zig-zag stitching on my sewing machine, but OH MY GOSH....it just wouldn't cooperate! So, after several attempts, with the clock ticking away into the evening, I settled on the above, which I believe turned out pretty. And I'll be able to complete the remaining ones I need for one of Vivian's swaps.

I can see myself using this particular sketch/layout more in the future, because it quick, clean, and simple. And the results are charming!

Comments

Lisa F said…
So pretty - I definitely need to use this stamp - it's now calling to me! Great card!
Fri Apr 24, 10:30:00 AM EDT
Bonita Rose said…
that is one gorgeous card.. how do u get the shape of the white c/s.. do u use cricut/nesties??
I wud love to know how u do this??
Fri Apr 24, 11:17:00 AM EDT
A said…
Gorgeous card! Loving that stamp! Great Job!
Fri Apr 24, 11:39:00 AM EDT
Pam said…
So cute! I have that background-die cut and haven't thought about using just half of it. Love that button too!
Fri Apr 24, 12:45:00 PM EDT
Purple Princess said…
Super sweet card! I love that button!
Fri Apr 24, 01:27:00 PM EDT
StacyC said…
Beautiful card..
Fri Apr 24, 01:30:00 PM EDT
Suz said…
Wonderful card. Worth all the effort that went into it.
Fri Apr 24, 04:11:00 PM EDT
Randi said…
Beautiful! Love these colors! That corduroy brad is cute and goes perfectly with your card!

I spotted your jewelry project below. STUNNING!!! I love making jewelry. Your PMC work is really beautiful and that card holder you made is fantastic!!
Fri Apr 24, 04:26:00 PM EDT
Kerry said…
I LOVE this! The colors, dress form, and cord button are all fabulous!
Fri Apr 24, 04:34:00 PM EDT
whoistracy said…
Beautiful card! I see we were on the same wavelength today and used the same stamp.
Fri Apr 24, 05:15:00 PM EDT
Karen said…
Fabulous card...love your personal dp! And I love that 'dress form' stamp too!!! It's so much versatile than you would think! Have a great weekend!
Fri Apr 24, 05:16:00 PM EDT
Unknown said…
Sooo beautiful! The colors are so soft, love the DSP and those buttons...lovely card!
Fri Apr 24, 05:58:00 PM EDT
Ashley Newell said…
This is GORGEOUS! I love it!
Fri Apr 24, 06:21:00 PM EDT
Scrapacat said…
Yes - a good sketch makes everything easier. Love your cards (I peeked at your older stuff, too).
~ky
Fri Apr 24, 06:35:00 PM EDT
Amy said…
Hey!! following you on Facebook...Thanks...AND I love love love what you did with the chick Link...can I use that to give to the chicks?
let me know!
Thanks so much and have a great weekend!
Fri Apr 24, 10:46:00 PM EDT
Amy said…
oh and LOVE the card too..LOL
Fri Apr 24, 10:46:00 PM EDT
Lisa H. said…
YES, I think it turned out great. love the dp you used and the off set top note die. looks great.
Sat Apr 25, 07:41:00 AM EDT
Emily (stampingout on SCS) said…
I love the top note die with that stamp! Beautiful colors and LO! :)
Sat Apr 25, 10:04:00 AM EDT
Dawn M said…
love how you used this stamp!
Sat Apr 25, 08:49:00 PM EDT
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