The Perfect Sentiments Every Time

Often times, I talk about how Stamp Simply really does carry the perfect stamp sentiment for every occasion.  Well, the card I'm sharing with you all today truly proves that very statement.  I have a very special person in my life (don't we all?) who needs extra encouragement, support and kind words of affirmation.  I want it to always be very clear to my friend(s) that I'm here for them, that I care about them, that I'm praying for them, and most importantly; that God loves and values them.  Stamp Simply is always able to help me find the perfect sentiments.....every time.

For this sweet card, I used a kraft base and I attached a (very old) piece of dark blue cardstock.  I gathered up some patterned papers including a gingham from the Carta Bella Winter Time 6x6 Paper Pad and a sweet floral from the Craft Consortium's lovely Bloom & Wild 6x6 Paper Pad.  I machine stitched the papers together and attached them to my card base.  I ripped, inked and curled up the inside edges of the pink gingham paper.  I should have done more of that.

I used sentiments from the Typewritten Just Checking In Stamp Set and the Stick Family Sentiments Add-Ons Stamp Set for the words of encouragement, and each one was cut using a Fishtail Banner Die.  I attached them to my paper and accented them with a bow tied with White Seam Binding, 1/8" Blue Silk Ribbon (may be out of stock, but there are very similar trims available), two Baker's Twine bows.  I also topped the ribbon treatment with a pretty Hot Pink Paper Flower (similar) smaller White Flowers.  Although it's a little bit hard to see, I also attached some delicate White Lace to the floral paper.

As always, I see things I wish I would have done differently.  I'm that way, I guess.  Perhaps a bit more machine stitching, more paper tearing, more texture.  Well, one thing is for absolute certain; Stamp Simply will always have the perfect stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, pretty flowers and all I need to create the cards that express how I feel about someone.  That's always a blessing.  Stop by Stamp Simply today and have a peek for yourself.  Happy crafting.

I'll be sharing my card here:

Double D Challenges: January: Shabby/Chic - I used a pretty floral patterned paper in the middle that really matches the inspiration photo nicely, as did all my colors.

Blessings,

Karen