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So yesterday I shared a card using a sentiment from Concord and 9th and today I’m sharing a trio of cards using the rest of the Love You. Mean It. stamp set! 🙂
But before I get to that, a quick update on my daily happy mail goal. If you missed my last post I’ve committed to blogging daily through the month of November AND sending out at least one card every day this month! I’m hoping to get all the cards out that I’ve promised before the end of the year…and I’m definitely hoping to get at least a few cards in return! 😉 I’ve got three cards headed out in the mail today!
November 2015 Total Cards Mailed: 6
Anyway, back to my cards…
Looking at the stamp set I knew I wanted to create a modern interpretation of a wreath, so I started off by heat-embossing the circles and sentiment with gold tinsel powder. Next I used Mama Elephant pigment inks in Lollipop and Sunshine and Memento Luxe pigment ink in Morocco to stamp the flowers. The floral aspect of each wreath is designed a little differently.
I let the pigment inks dry for a few hours and then I stamped the little greenery sprigs and heat-embossed them with the same gold tinsel embossing powder. To finish the cards I die-cut the panel with one of the Mama Elephant scalloped frames and mounted them to matching colored cardstock bases!
These will be heading out in the mail later this week as part of Jennifer McGuire’s Share Handmade Kindness challenge! If you haven’t heard about it I encourage you to visit her blog and check it out!
Also, before I forget, I really appreciate all of my new blog subscribers! You guys are awesome! Thanks so much for visiting and I’ll see you tomorrow!
Giveaway:
I ordered an extra of the new Hero Arts Acts of Kindness stamp set that was designed for Jennifer’s challenge and I would love to find it a good home! Leave a comment on any of my blog posts between November 1st and 10th for a chance to win. You can comment everyday for a total of 10 entries and I’ll announce a winner on November 11th!
Supplies:
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Pretty cards!!
You’re awesome! Way to go on mailing out so many cards already this month! Love your modern wreath cards!
I love these cards, Jess! So awesome! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome stamp set. I have it on my wish list but haven’t purchased it yet. It is sold out everywhere, not surprised though. 🙂
Such cheerful looking cards! Ansolultely love the modern wreaths!
What a great self-challenge! Good luck 🙂 ps – I love your return address stamp ?
Very pretty wreath type cards!
Love your modern wreaths, Jessica, and I cannot help but admire you for the challenge you set yourself this month!
Beautiful cards, I love the color choose!
Pretty card! Love the flowers and the colors!
What a fun take on a wreath! I love the color combos. And I’m not going to lie, I’d love to win that stamp set ?
Love this pretty wreath in a modern interpretation! Love the Kindness stamp! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a great looking card with the embossing and pretty flowers. Good luck with your wonderful goal. I hope to join in this very worthy cause of spreading kindness.
to think of these cards is to smile.
They are so pretty. Delicate and colorful.
thanks for offering a wonderful gift too.
They’re beautiful cards!!!
Beautiful cards. I love the colors.
Love your interpretation of this wreath. It looks awesome 😉
Beautiful cards, beautiful heart!
Beautiful card! Love the colors.
Gorgeous cards, Jesicca – love the scalloped edge!
I love wreaths! You did a great job keeping it Mod!
Oh, I love those adorable scalloped edges and fun bright colors! Good for you committing to sending out a card a day! I plan to send out two cards a week to elderly family members and hope they enjoy hearing from me!
I wish I had these cute sentiments. I never have the right ones that I need.
Lovely cards. What a great idea to mail at least one a day. I have some here that i have earmarked for folk. Must get them posted. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugz
I love the modern wreath, I have yet to get mine inky but now I have more ideas, thanks!!