I know, I know….there’s no doubt you are going to say that this is unusual…it is, but I decided to post it anyway. You see, what happened is I got busy and didn’t have anything else to post. Last week while cleaning I came across this image sandwiched in one of my old magazines…it was apparent that I had had to put it away quickly…..about ten years ago. I figured it’s about time then, this made it onto a card. When I did color this, I used watercolors and watercolor pencils. The frame and the chair are popped up slightly to give the image dimension. When I came across this vellum in my stash, the blue and the green reminded me of sea glass, the colors are so soothing. It was a bonus that I had this ribbon to match.
This was one of my first stamps and I still have this and about several other D. Morgan stamps from Stamps Happen. The image is huge. I whittled the borders down to about 5½. inches across to get it down to card size. With an image so large, it’s hard to see anything else so I concocted this tank top kind of header so that some of the vellum pattern could show. The tank top actually came in handy because it helps to hold the vellum in place. The vellum is sandwiched between the front of the card and the separate back of the card and then held in place by the ribbon. Confusing?
Supplies:
Stamps: Stamps Happen (Retired)
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Autumn Leave Vellum – Sarah Bond Collection
Ink: Memories Archival Ink
Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops
I recently found your blog and LOVE your work! This card is just beautiful. I really find D. Mrogan’s images and thoughts so refreshing and meaningful! I am glad you shared this! Have a great day!
It’s beautiful. And not at all confusing! I knew what you meant! ;o)
Heather xx
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Not confusing, GORGEOUS!!! Love the blues and greens in the ribbon and vellum.
BEAUTIFUL! And it is so soothing… makes me want to go on vacation!
Gorgeous! I love that it is different – that’s what it is all about !
WOW!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS CARD.
Diane
Oh Becca, this is such a beautiful card; it is so calming to look at. I love the saying; I love the vellum; I love the colours and I especially love the shape. Thank you so much for sharing.
Not confusing at al!!! I love this… The image is just beautiful. Such wonderful words…
Have a good one Becca!
Absolutely stunning – love the soft colours – Oooh if I close my eyes I can imagine myself sitting on that chair!!
Once again, you’ve reminded me of a stamp that I have and that I haven’t used in a long time. I need to get it out and play with it after seeing this!
Ok, I admit it, I am a little confused, but that’s ok. I also think its very pretty. I almost purchased this stamp before, but wasn’t sure I would have ideas for its use. Such an elegant image, I love the way you watercolored it. Thanks again for sharing it with us, and I’m sorry to hear about your punch. I know I would be heart broken, love those punches.
Wow – that card is absolutely breathtaking. I love it and want that stamp now just so I can lift your card. It fits a very dear friend perfectly. Love it and thank you for sharing. Off to look at the card again. :)
This is fabulous! What gorgeous colors and to think it was hidden for so long! I don’t think it unusual at all, I think it is beautiful! Best, Curt
Gorgeous! I admire your work so much, but I fear for myself. If you were this good 10 years ago, there is no hope for me. Becca the card is just stunning.
AWESOME!! I love this card!
Ohhhh, ahhhhh! Becca, that’s the sound of me swooning in my chair! What a beauty you’ve created here!
This is soooo beautiful! I love the peacefulness of this card. And when I opened the email all I could see was ribbon and then I just had to see the rest of the card…glad I did!
I have this image and would NEVER have thought to do this! You are incredibly creative…thanks for inspiring me to new ideas!
This is stunning. I love the way you showcased the image with dimension! Just beautiful! Your work is fabulous. So glad you are sharing with all of us!
Becca ~ I have some of these stamps and they never turned out like this! Unusual, no. Beautiful, yes. It’s very creative.
Hugs,
Joani
Becca, this is an absolutely stunning beauty!! I can’t say enough good about it. The coloring is exquisite and the details add so much too. Wish I was there! Thanks for sharing this with us.
All I can say is wow, this card is so stunning and peaceful. I love that ribbon, I am just getting into ribbon and yours is so pretty.
Your cards are so amazing, I wish I had an ounce of your talent.
Thanks so much for sharing your precious talent.
I think it is beautiful and love how unique it is.
What a lovely card! Your best one yet!
Wow, this is absolutely beautiful!! I think I might need to save it, take a picture of it and stick it on my fridge. It is one of those comfort cards, just like comfort food
Hi Becca:
I have several large stamps like the one on this card, but never am I satisfied how they turn out. They look “flat” — but this card is gorgeous. Could you do it again in a tutorial with step-by-step pictures. I would love to see what I can do with my large stamps that are just sitting around taking up room because I don’t use them.
Thanks bunches,
Debi – Rittman, OH
Becca,
This card is drop dead gorgeous. Your cards are always beautiful.
Shirley L.
Roseville,Ca
Lovely as usual and just an ingenious idea!!!
Wow.. that’s a nice card indeed! Lovely Becca.
I saw this while at work when you first posted it, and didn’t leave a comment then because I wanted to come back to stare at it some more. This card blows me away!!!!
Love this card, Your cards are always oh so wonderful. I also love the scripture stamps images that you use on other cards, and wish it was easier to find them, I love stamp happens stamps and their beach stamps always scream at me to buy them,however mine cards are never as inviting as this one is… you have aced it with this card, so serene , so calming, so relaxed, this card screams AHHHHHH, and you can almost hear the waves and smell the salt air… wonderful once again. Keep up the wonderful blog, you have become one of our favorite bloggerettes(20 times better than a drum majorette and much more talented and you don’t have to be coordinated enough to throw your baton in the sky)
I alway make your blog one of my daily chores.
Patricia WA
This card is stunning! It is absolutely wonderful
Katie
x
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Wow
Hugs, Sonja xxx
This card is drop dead gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
i love the way u put the card together. the colors are all so soothing, makes me want to go to the beach right now. good work.
kay
Absolultely fantastic!!! So soft and refreshing. Your work is unbelievable – every time I come and look, you take my breath away! You have such a wonderful imagination and do such different work from everyone else.
Hugs,
Candy
I love this card – and all of your others that I have seen! I came upon your site thru Julie B. nominating you for the blog award, and I am so glad I did! Not only are you inspiring with the scripture cards but also in all the beauty and elegance of your other cards. It was just meant that I find your site. Thank you.
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Yes it is different, but it is stunning.. Just a beautiful card, thanks for sharing.