Saturday, April 9, 2022

Stamping with the Stars #DOswts383 Sketch Inspiration

 

Here is the sketch inspiration: 

And here is my version... 

Did you ever made origami paper cranes in school or read the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor Coerr? This stamp set reminds me of making the cranes after reading that very moving book. The stamp set is call Crane of Fortune.  Both the stamp set and this gorgeous Designer Series Paper (DSP), called Symbols of Fortune, is from the Jan.- Jun. Mini Catalog. The Soft Succulent cardstock along with the Bright White mat just makes me feel so happy.  Do colors ever do that to you? These pictures just do not do justice to these beautiful colors together. 

This was a super easy card to make, although it might look difficult.  There are three 1" squares of the DSP and one 4" x 1" strip of DSP that have been matted with Soft Succulent cardstock.  (See the measurements below.) The sentiment was stamped with Evening Evergreen ink, while the crane and dragonflies were stamped using the Soft Succulent ink.  The crane is a Distinktive stamp which creates different opacities in just a single stamped image and show so much detail.

The inside has been matted with Bright White cardstock and a 4" x 1" strip of the DSP.  I think it is so important to finish the inside of cards that are made with colored cardstock.  It is also easier to write on the Bright White cardstock, at least for me.  The Polished Dots were colored with the dark Soft Succulent Blends Marker.  I just love being able to change the colors to add that extra bling touch.  

Measurements

Soft Succulent Cardstock card base 11" x 4-1/4" scored at 5-1/2"  

Soft Succulent Cardstock mats 1-1/8" x 4-1/8" (cut one)     1-1/8" squares (Cut 3)

Basic White Thick Cardstock mats 5-1/4" x 4" (cut two, for inside and outside)

Symbols of Fortune DSP: 1" x 4" (cut one) 1"square (cut 3)

Thanks for hopping by!  Be sure to click on the names below to see more exciting and creative Sketch Inspirations from other Do Stamper Stars!   

(Enjoy this video using the Artfully Layer stamp set for another variety on this sketch.)


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