Sincerely Yours Introduces: Sending You Comfort

The September release countdown at Papertrey Ink has begun! Today my latest products are being showcased and I am so happy to be able to share with you! Visit the Papertrey Ink blog for links to what the rest of the team has done with Sending You Comfort and Sending You Comfort die.

When I design a stamp set, I always start with, what do I need or want for my own card-making? One thing lacking in my stamp collection was fall images. The other was sympathy sentiments. I also love simple, clean, and elegant images. All of those ideas collided with Sending You Comfort.

Sending a sympathy card is something that we all have to do at times. This set will allow you to create heartfelt cards with ease.

The main images in Sending You Comfort are the two leaf branches. One image is detailed, the other is solid. This allows you to layer the images together, or to use them as I did here in creating this fall-colored background.

The set also includes several other leaf images, along with two sets of ink splats. Ink splats are gorgeous on projects, but making them traditionally makes me nervous. I love these small images. They will be used on many of my projects.

The rest of the set includes sympathy sentiments. The best feature of this set is something that you all requested---sentiments with "we" and "our." Many of you have lamented that sets only include one person in its wording. With Sending You Comfort, you will have both to choose from.

To see more of this set, be sure and visit the Papertrey Ink blog, and also my Instagram account @kimberlystamps. I will be sharing a closer look at the set and the die template there today. Stay tuned here as well for more projects to come this week.

Sincerely Yours,

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trendy fall banner - We R Memory Keepers Happy Jig

It is starting to feel like fall and I am ready to decorate the house for the season. I love being able to be trendy in my decorating, but let's face it, having new pillows or blankets or wall hangings every season is not in the budget. That is why I love making my own decor pieces for home. With some trendy papers and color palettes, I can get my "Instagram worthy" shots for fall. :D

This banner was a fun project for one of my design team assignments. For all the details and instructions, visit the We R Memory Keepers Blog. Be sure and leave me a quick comment and say hello! :D

Sincerely Yours,

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Spellbinders August Large Die Kit of the Month

There isn't much better than getting new dies to play with, is there? Yes, I am a stamper, but there is something about using a die to cut a piece of paper that gets my creative juices flowing! The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to dies. Today I am sharing the Spellbinders August Large Die Kit of the Month. Spellbinders has fantastic options for their different kid clubs. If you love new products and especially new dies delivered to your door each month, visit their website for more information. You can find a link by clicking the names or by using the list at the bottom of this post.

How pretty is this image?! A flower and vines? Perfection! This intricate image can truly stand up on its own on a card. It really is a stunning focal point.

To help accentuate this gorgeous image, I created a background using my Color Block Stencils. The top was inked though the stencil. The rest of the layers were created by masking beyond the first line. I love the look! Its modern, elegant, timeless, and makes that die cut floral pop even more!

After die cutting the floral image from watercolor paper, I applied gold watercolor to the image. I used a smaller amount of water than normal because I wanted a more solid coverage. I also applied two coats of color, to cover up any white spots showing through.

The image was adhered with foam to more lift and life. A few sequins were also added for sparkle. I am obsessed with this color palette for fall, so yes, my next card is also the same colors. Why not go with what works, :D

When I get a new set of dies, I cut the image out several times. It allows me to move it, rearrange it, layer it, cut it, whatever to it. By doing that, I see what the die can do on a card. While playing around with more watercolored floral images, I saw that they came together, almost like a wreath.

I masked the background with Spellbinders Classic Ovals and inked in the same colors as above. Two floral images where adhered with foam, and again, those sequins in the perfect palette were added. I love the sequin in the center of the large flower, don't you?

I finished this elegant card of with a sentiment from my With All My Heart stamp set. It seemed like a wedding or anniversary card to me. So much warmth and rich color!

Speaking of anniversaries, today is our 19th wedding anniversary! Wow! Time does fly. But I can say, without a doubt, that I love my husband a little more each day. Its been a wonderful life so far! Looking back, its a beautiful thing to see our story unfold, and to see how God has held us and led us all these years. Here is to many more adventures together!

Sincerely Yours,

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FREE project idea book from Echo Park Paper!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family! I wanted to share this adorable fox card with you. Its made from Designer Dies from Echo Park Paper! Seriously! Such a cool layered image! Did you know that Echo Park and Carta Bella offer a FREE downloadable idea book? Yep! And it is full of serious eye candy. Head to their website now and check out the latest edition, Holiday Idea Book 2016!

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

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MFT Stamps Wednesday Sketch Challenge #304

Time for a sketch challenge! MFT Stamps Wednesday Sketch Challenge #304 is underway! I love the design of this sketch. Simple, versatile, and makes for fast card making! I went with fall colors and layers on my card. This will be perfect for giving to a host or hostess during the upcoming holiday season!

Head to the MFT Stamps Card Challenges Blog for inspiration from the rest of the team and join in the challenge with us!

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

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MFT Stamps WSC299

Welcome to another sketch challenge! You know how I feel about sketches, they make my life easy and happy. Using the fantastic sketches from MFT Stamps, I can quickly make a handmade card for any occasion. Because, let's face it, handmade cards are heartfelt cards!

I am totally channeling my card making hero, design team member, Keisha Campbell. She makes the most stunning cards and today, I am feeling like a cool designer. Everything she makes is fab and fresh. Plus, all these gorgeous new products from the September release are begging to be used. So.much.goodness!

Visit the MFT Stamps Card Challenges Blog for links to other cards using the sketch. And play along with us! Create a card using the sketch above and share it at the blog!

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

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