I tried Dina's tutorial (linked in the challenge) with a larger stamp and got a square, not a wreath. After four attempts I gave up, feeling very frustrated because I've never had a problem before, I even made a sample when the tutorial featured in Falliday Fest. One is already made up into a birthday card because, while it wasn't a wreath, I liked it. Back to the drawing board and thanks to Liz for having used Vintage Vogue. I used several different colours for stamping my flowers. Then I added the postmark in grey. Then I used the leaves from a Rubber Stamp Tapestry set and four shades of green for all the foliage. Added a simple sentiment and die-cut from a Taylored Expressions incentive set. Finished it off with a butterfly from my desk (yes, I have a pretty much infinite supply of butterflies on my desk, in case you wonder) and a doodled silver gel pen border.
Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 GMT Views: 1223
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Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39808
Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 6:43 AM
I can't believe how often I've used butterflies lately. At first I added them to today's card because I thought they were needed and then I added them to cover up boo boos.
This is so sweet and delicate, love your colors...and the postmark is perfect. Anne schooled me on Tapestry stamps, didn't know that is what they were called. I do like your shell card, very much, and think you should upload it. Happy day off, you deserve it.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105275
Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 10:23 AM
How beautiful! I love the addition of the postmark. I love Tapestry stamps as fillers, and they really complete your card. Lovely!
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Registered: October 18, 2015 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 19903
Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 12:14 PM
What a wonderful card with a great looking wreath! Love it, Sabrina! Well done....(I have Tapestry stamps for a wreath but it is for Christmas.) BTW I love your Snoopy playing the sax. And Woodstock on the note.....so cute.
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34508
Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 12:51 PM
This is an ethereal card, Sabrina! I love the delicate feel of the leaves and indeed the perfect postal mark from the city of light. You scored with this one. oh, and the doodled border...I confess envy a light as a butterfly hand with the silver pen!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Mon, May 11, 2020 @ 3:48 PM
Gorgeous card Sabrina. I just adore the colors you used on this fabulous wreath and I love the silver doodling around the edge too. I am so glad you persisted because the end result is a real joy to behold! Hugs! ~Karen.