10.04.2012

Serene Sunset

I love the Serene Silhouette stamp set.  Especially when it is stamped in black.  Not sure why it took me so long to buy the stamp set for myself???   When I first saw it I knew I want to sponge a sunset background and have the image be black.  Here is what I came up with.



I paired it with the Wonderful Mother stamp sets.  It's a sweet stamp set that can be used year round to let any mom know how truly wonderful she is.  It's hard to see in the photo, but I stamped the image first in Pink Pirouette ink and then stamped it a little higher in Black Staz-On ink.  This gives the sentiment a slight shadow effect.  I did the same thing for inside sentiment.



When I peeled off the post it note I was using to mask my first card it ripped the white paper.  Soooooo, I took that piece and cut it down to decorate the inside.   Love those happy accidents, don't you? 

This design would make a lovely one layer card, but I wanted to add a ribbon, then I decided to add a vintage brad.  I was going to add a black mat, but forgot.  It is still pretty.


Creative Blessings,
Heather North
Wonderful Mother Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Wonderful Mother
Serene Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Serene Silhouette
Antique Brads - by Stampin' Up!
Antique Brads
Calypso Coral 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
Calypso Coral




4 comments:

Kristie said...

Love this card, Heather!!!!

Andrea said...

So pretty and I like the shadow idea with the sentiment.

Lynn McAuley said...

So glad I have this set, too!! I love the versatility of silhouettes! So beautiful with your sponged sunset!

Dorothy S said...

You are so right - it is a gorgeous set. The card you made with is is SO pretty - still another technique to try - I have sponged a bg with nesties (ovals, etc.) but not a full length strip - what a great effect.