I used three of my new dies for this card for my Stepfather's B'day and even though I finally have an IO sentiment stamp set, I went back to the IO set that has " I wish for you ...". I love this on the front of a card, it has so many possibilities. Inside could say anything from, 'a good cup of coffee' to ' a wonderful life together'. I think it's a truly brilliant saying for a stamp.
I hand painted a background scene with Twinkling H2Os and cut my leaves from scraps of alcohol inked paper ( I think it's called the Polished Stone technique), and something that had Distress inks and Distress stains. The striped paper, (which I hope looks like wallpaper ) is from the Docrafts Wellington Bear 6x6s,and I backed it with cardstock and raised it up with foam tape.
The Impression Obsession products I used are:
Bare Branch DIE022-U
Small Deer DIE117-C
Lg Window with Box DIE103-ZZ I only used a part of this die, because I wanted a window looking out, but I can't wait to use the whole thing for a window looking in !
I Wish For You stamps CL227
I'm entering this in the following:
Impression Obsession "Colours of Fall"
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "Say it with Stamps"
The Male Room " Animal, Avian or Aquarian"
Beautiful card Shona! Love the background scene!
ReplyDeleteReally love your deer in the garden scene - perfect for our Animal, Avian or Aquarian challenge. Love the sentiment, you're right - it's so versatile. Great card for a man Thanks for joining in the fun at The Male Room
ReplyDeleteLouise xx
Gorgeous Scene you created Shona!! Love the looking out the window and you leaves are fantastic! Frame this beauty!
ReplyDeleteShona, I love your through the window scene, and yes the DP looks like wallpaper. Thanks for joining in at the Male Room. Bev :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene you've created with the dies :) I hope you are having a great weekend, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteYou created a gorgeous scene !
ReplyDeleteLove the dies you used.
Good luck.
Wow... this is such a fabulous card. nI love the beautiful scene in front of the window. The die cuts are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful little scene! Love the window and of course the whole scene. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteYou've created a wonderful scene here and the touches of shimmer add to the effect. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love your scene! Thanks for playing the IO Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Your painted background is wonderful! I love the deer as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
This card is brilliant!! You have totally been rocking the cards, Shona.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the scene! The whole card is a work of art! I bet your step dad really liked it!