Having Splitcoaststamper technical issues, I will edit in the morning. Congratulations Rae!
My title âe~even after' refers to even after all these years, BasicGrey still has my heart! It was the very first DP that caught my eye in my local Ben Franklin craft store! So many happy memories of seeing the 12x12 racks of total paper collections as well as the 6x6 pads. I still love and hoard my BG. When I was looking for my paper to use for Rae's card, it was nice to see I had several sheets of various favorite patterns. Does anyone else know what I mean? Smile.
Back to add details for Rae's FS gallery. I enjoyed walking through your collection. Of course when I saw Rustic All the Best I knew I would have to use my BasicGrey papers just like Rae! I really liked the torn edges, the added texture from the thread and brads. I kept the same DP from a collection called Aged and Confused 'Gumballs'. I changed the layout to a horizontal orientation. Added hand sewing along the lines of the paper and used a different piece of DP for the center (again a BG piece). I used a Tim Holtz 'Gear like' EF along the top panel for texture. I kept the Thanks sentiment.
Rae, it is good to see you have returned to the SCS fold and are adding to your gallery. We are so fortunate to have such a talented, caring, and helpful group of artists among us! Thanks indeed for our community! And I appreciate ya'll stopping by today.
Happy Fourth of July whether you celebrate here or wherever...
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Registered: February 8, 2006 Location: Posts: 6471
Sun, Jul 04, 2021 @ 5:12 AM
I love what you have done here! There are so many interesting aspects to look at…from the dry embossing on the designer paper, the crossing strings in both directions, the adorable stamp combo for the message, and much more! TFS!
Susan, This is a wonderful card. I love how you used the torn designer paper and the black strings. It's been a long time since I have used torn paper on my cards. You have inspired me.
Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5532
Sun, Jul 04, 2021 @ 9:28 AM
What a fantastic take on Rae's card. This is filled with emotion and lends itself to the viewer's interpretation. I see myself in the frayed nerves, trying to hold it together after a traumatic separation. Then a friend comes along..........
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 64972
Sun, Jul 04, 2021 @ 2:15 PM
I used to have lots of Basic Gray as well - I think I still have a few little pieces here and there in with my DP's! What a great design with the torn pieces and the threads across and hanging over!
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I DO know what you mean! Beautiful papers STILL call to me even though I rarely use them on my projects. :( This turned out stunningly! So fun to see the sewing and torn paper!
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50413
Sun, Jul 04, 2021 @ 3:50 PM
Fantastic CASE of Rae's card. I noticed the embossing right away and your hand stitching ...wow! I'm with you on the Basic Grey paper...it's the best...glad you broke it out today ;)