Yes it's another blog hop for me today! This time I am joining the girls From ESAD - Extra Special Australasian Stampin' Up! Demonstrators group.
The theme for this blog hop is 'See Ya Later Favourites'. With then end of the Annual catalogue fast approaching it is time to give those stamp sets that are retiring one final share of the spotlight before they are gone for good.
I decided to showcase the Beautiful Braided stamp set. I was inspired by a similar card made by my super talented team member Kylie Page @ Stampers Workshop. She makes the most beautiful cards and her colouring is out of this world!!
I have stamped the large ginko leaves in whisper white ink onto basic black cardstock. I have then coloured the leaves and stems with my blends markers. I love the soft watery look this gives.
The sentiment is from the same stamp set and is stamped in memento ink onto a strip of vellum cardstock. It does take a little longer to dry so don't be impatient and try to handle it too soon (don't ask me how I know!)
I added a layer of Rich Razzleberry cardstock before adding it all to my basic black card base. I added some basic rhinestones that I coloured with the dark rich razzleberry blends to match and a teeny tiny stitched heart from the Stitched Labels dies which are also sadly retiring.
Click on through to the next blog Mae Collins
Here is the full list Blog participant list
1. Kelly
Kent
4. Sue
Vine
6. Mae
Collins
10. Libby
Dyson
11. Narelle
Fasulo
12. Cathy Pinchbeck
13. LynseyMcCord
14. Bronwyn
Eastley
15. Jenny Hayward
16. Mandy
Depiazzi
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Lovely Melissa it Is a nice soft background on a card thanks for joining us x
ReplyDeletethanks Nic, the hop was great fun!
DeleteAwesome card Melissa. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Narelle x
DeleteWow love how you have used the black and the rich razzleberry, stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment Lynsey x
DeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeletethank you Sharni!
DeleteLovely card and layout.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mae x
DeleteGreat card, Melissa. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks - it was a fun hop!
DeleteThe black and rich razzleberry make a great combo! Love the little stitched heart. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, I love that little heart!
DeleteLove this Melissa. I am sad that this stamp set is retiring. It has been a favourite of mine!
ReplyDeleteMe too Lou!!
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