Hello my friends! Don't we all wish we could have every speck of every release that we admire most? When Pinkfresh Studios has a release, I try very hard to 'do well with' what I allow myself to indulge in.
I resisted buying the stamp set from the Rainbow Floral Suite - but HAD TO have the washi tape and dies AND stencils. Here are a few ways I used that tape - just one of the many blooms - from the left on white paper, middle on gingham* paper, and right on kraft plaid* paper...
A subtle difference, right? Here are the gingham and plaid cards... but you'll have to wait for my Play Date in May for those on white - I'm such a tease, aren't I?
The little bird, and this sentiment, is an oldie from Altenew Wild Hibiscus set
Now. About that stamp set I neglected to buy ... here's my way around it for now. But don't think I won't want it some day!
As much as I like them - I didn't LOVE them.
A little multi-liner pen work to the rescue!
Here's a closeup:
I thought about trying to outline the stencil, but following the graphic
on the back of the packaging, the addition of line art was pretty simple.
Not perfect, but they sure add something extra.
These are my inks:
That's it for me today - we're having lots of rain today, and it has warmed just enough to have my perennials peeking! Beware of the forecast, little friends!
=] Michele
* both of these are from PTI
You are so clever AND artistic...those blossoms are just gorgeous!! Your colors are YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations, Michele!!! LOVE your rainbow blooms!!! And those stenciled flowers with the multi-liner pen details are STUNNING!!!!! Soooo fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know my thoughts when I look at your blog, right??? Ooops, she did it again! Golly Michele, I am so loving those flowers on the different papers-all three are so cute in their own way. Love them all, but think the last on is my favorite. lol Then I get to your first card and I see a rainbow of flowers on such beautiful backgrounds, love how the gray lets the rainbow colors pop. And who doesn't adore plaid?!! Go to the second card and I'm wowed even more, love that plaid as well, but the addition of the bird and that label die is so pretty. Ok, thinking that was it....I came to the third card, WOW! It looks so amazing and you sure did get around not having the stamp set! I would have betted the bank that you stamped this beauty! The outlining alone is amazing looking! Really, save your money Michele, as the stamp set can't begin to look as good as this does! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love all the cards -- I never thought about putting the washi tape on different background papers! Genius. And a great job detailing the stenciled flowers. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe differences by putting Washi on different papers is amazing! Love the plaid wreath and can't wait to see what else you did with this tape! Love the slimline card and the fine lines make such an awesome difference! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLetting the patterned paper show through gives a whole new look to the flowers, Michele. What a great idea! The little flowers really do show up better with your wonderful line drawing.
ReplyDeleteHow FUN!! Love all three looks. That hint of pattern showing through is such a nifty idea! The rainbow wreaths are so pretty and I love the black lines you added to the stenciled blooms... smarty pants!
ReplyDeleteAll so lovely. Great idea mf.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Happy Easter with many blessings.
xx Karen
Oh my! Who needs the stampset when your workarounds are so gorgeous?!! I am so impressed! Your flowers are amazing and your cards simply beautiful. Thank you SO much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour line art is superb!!! I've tried it without much success but now I'm gonna keep at it. Lovely cards!
ReplyDeletethat is such a clever idea to add the washi tape to the patterned paper, I love the look. I am always amazed at how you keep coming up with things. these days I am sitting with a complete blank in my head as to what to do, it has got so bad that I am in danger of getting really late with my DT cards. I am just relieved that CAS Mix Up is still on break. You are right about the line drawing on the last card, it really makes those flowers pop. Love them all xx
ReplyDeleteYou’re a master with the washi. The stenciled blooms are fab with the addition of the line doodling. I took an online card class years ago and that was one of the techniques taught for stamped “watercolor” type blooms…adding the black o utilizing. It just adds another level of fab.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the gingham and plaid through the washi tape Michele...beautiful cards! Your last card is the show stopper for me...CAS perfection! Adding the multi-liner adds SO much to your blooms...definitely defines them! Lovely cards my friend!! Didn't you LOVE all the sunshine today??!! A tad bit windy and cool, but oh so nice to see the sun for the whole day long!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the differences with the washi tape on the different backgrounds/cards Michele. What stunners of cards and absolutely beautiful x. Great idea to add the pen lines to the last fabulous card Michele and what a beautiful sentiment x. Good luck to those perennials x.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, beware because Winter {as we call it here} can come roaring back with a vengeance, as my peonies and freesia have discovered. S$%&T!
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo...that washi would look good on an old paper bag but on patterned paper it adds so much texture and interest. The fine line drawing around your stenciled floral looks absolutely perfect. Must be hard to be so brilliant.
Dear Washi Tape: You have come a long way baby! Dear Michele: And you just take that tape to the next level! Amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I love all the cards... with patterned paper and clean and simple. Yes, I'm one who wants it all but must be realistic. You've done beautiful and clever things with the choices you made!
ReplyDeleteI'm an outline kind of girl so seeing what you did with the multi-liner pen is genius! I love the Pink Fresh collections but I also try to limit myself (and squash down the Full Set Syndrome I suffer from!)
ReplyDeleteYes to it all!! All this inspiration makes my heart happy and I just want to get out my crafty goodies and play, you have that effect on me my friend!
ReplyDeleteI am finally reunited with my computer and have a ton of catching up to do. What a fabulous idea to place the washi on patterned paper - how I love the places your creative mind goes. I love the cards you made with that technique. Just gorgeous. And your new stencil and liner thing is just fabulous. I am sure those stamps will appear one of these days, but this workaround is fantastic. Great choice of sentiment on your stenciled card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I haven't dipped my toes into the tapes .... yet.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Michele!
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