We've all done it..bought that big beautiful die that covers the entire front of a card. And after you use it once you think...now what? Well, you go visit the Gallery of this week's Featured Stamper. Kathy (aka Carolinakitty) has tons of inspiration with beautiful dies of all sizes and I found this one: F4A588 Red, White, & Blue by Carolinakathy at Splitcoaststampers
I kept Kathy's dark bg; a large white floral die; pops of red; and a butterfly...or butterflies in my case. I loved her red, white and navy blue colors, but switched out her navy for black. I also cut the die out in red to add back in back the flower centers. I cut the three little butterflies from the red die cut and glued them slightly off center from the white to make them pop a bit more. And, I added a sentiment.
I love the bold look she created and I am very happy that my not-much-used floral die looks so good against the black. I can see doing this again with many different color combos.
So, Kathy -- Congratulations on being selected this week's Featured Stamper and thank you for giving new life to my unused stash. I hope you enjoy your week in the spotlight and all the cards you have inspired. And I hope everyone is having a good week and finding new uses for old things (like my husband..I think he should reinvent himself...maybe as a masseur...ooh wouldn't that be dreamy...LOL) TFL
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2022 GMT Views: 474
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Registered: December 31, 2016 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 2531
Sun, Jan 30, 2022 @ 3:59 PM
Wonderful card! I hesitate buying those lg dies cuts for the very reason you mentioned, but it is lovely. Adding a pop of color over some areas of the die really makes the whole scene pop!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75104
Sun, Jan 30, 2022 @ 4:23 PM
I have always loved that color combo and your card is just beautiful.
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Registered: January 24, 2006 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 27204
Sun, Jan 30, 2022 @ 5:33 PM
Girl you are too funny, think I will talk to my DH about working on some massage ambitions! I too studied this inspiration card, love what you have done with it!
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