You would think I would eventually run out of things to show you or things to talk about... not yet! I have something kinda funny to confess today. I actually won the stamp set I'm going to show you awhile back... possibly more than a year ago even. I don't remember now and it must not have made a big impression on my because I have ignored it for all these months. Then, I saw something on Pinterest (of course) that caught my attention, jogged my memory and started the ideas buzzing around in my head. The set is called "Swirly Frames" and it is just that... sketches of all sizes and shapes of frames to use around a design, some paper, a sketch, whatever. Feeling up to a challenge, I sat down and played with it last week and really had fun! I had no idea this set was so versatile!
I thought I would start easy with the big rectangle frame and try to make a picture. I used the "Let It Ride" stamp set for the trees and horses and then used my Stampin'Blends markers for the grass and sky. Before I adhered the piece to my card, I ran it through my embossing machine with the "Subtle" embossing folder. If you don't have that folder, get it! You will find a reason to use it every time you step into your crafting space, I promise!
For this card, my inspiration was the sentiment, especially the "messy" part. I was trying to figure out how to make a cute card that has a "messy" theme - sorta an oxymoron, right? I thought maybe stamping the circle swirly frame in several colors, overlapping each other would create that effect. I added some random silver metallic thread and retired washi tape to complete the look. I love this card! It was easy and fun. My squiggles were hand drawn with a StampinWrite Marker too!
For my final go round, I wanted to use the square frame which has an inner space of about 1-1/4". I actually stamped close enough to each edge to be able to punch out the center with my 1-1/4" square punch. I then used this piece as a template on my blank card base and stamped my flowers. I removed the frame template piece, colored the flowers with Stampin' Blends, then put the frame piece on but raised it up with dimensionals! This almost created a shadow box effect on all the flowers and I really loved it! My flower colors feature some new In Colors as well!
I'm going to keep this "Swirly Frames" stamp set close by and play with it some more! What a fun idea to incorporate with other stamp sets! I've listed my supplies below so you can get what you need to make some of these cards if you like. I would love to have your Stampin'Up! business if you don't already have a demonstrator. I teach local classes in the Bozeman, MT area but try to coach, mentor, advise and help when I can via online and social media options. I would love to meet you and share in your creative journey! Contact me today!
Now I'm thinking I should spend some time ferreting out what other stamp sets I have and haven't touched yet! You never know....
Happy Stampin'!
Sarah
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