Sincerely Yours - Sending You Comfort - metallics on dark cardstock

Welcome back for another look at more projects with my latest from Papertrey Ink! Thank you all so much for all your sweet comments on the Papertrey Ink blog! Reading your positive words and excitement about Sending You Comfort, means the world! I am also happy to know that what I am needing for my own card-making is exactly what you are searching for as well! I could just hug you all!

Once again on this card, I used the lined leaf image. Its my favorite. :D I embossed the image with gold powder. This can be a little tricky on dark cardstock. The key is using an embossing pouch of some kind before stamping. By applying a powder-filled pouch to the surface of your cardstock, it helps eliminate stray embossing powder from places you do not want it. They are reasonably priced and never go bad. You can't say that for very many supplies! Links to one are down below at the bottom of my post.

All the images were stamped before I applied the embossing powder as well. When you use a watermark or embossing ink pad, the medium stays wet for quite some time, allowing you the chance to work. And on dark cardstock like this, you can easily see where you have stamped previously.

Along with the sentiment and leaves from Sending You Comfort, I mixed in my stamp set released in the summer, Bold Basics. This diamond image from Bold Basics works with just about any image from any set! It is clean, modern, classy, and highlights your words beautifully.

Oh, look, more of the leaf image. I told you, I can't get enough of it! :D This time I stamped it and covered it with Perfect Pearls. The shimmer on the dark cardstock is elegant. 

On this card, you can also see the sentiment with "our" in it. So many of you requested having sentiments with "we" and "our" to add to your collection. I am thrilled reading your comments about how you love that feature! 

The leaves were stamped with Perfect Medium (it grabs the Perfect Pearls so much better than any other ink, in my experience) on a panel of cardstock. That way, if I did mess it up, I didn't ruin the entire card. Anyone else have those fears?

A thin strip of copper cardstock was added along the edge to bring out the shine.

Its tough to photograph the shine well, especially with waning sunlight...so, I am planning on sharing this card with a video on Instagram, in my stories. Pop on over and visit me! @kimberlystamps.

Sincerely Yours,

Supplies for Sending You Love
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Supplies for Our Hearts
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marbled background with Perfect Pearls

I am still totally obsessed with creating different backgrounds using my marble stamp image from the Modern + Marbled kit at Papertrey Ink! Today I am using the stamped image and Perfect Pearls. The shimmer is incredible!

If you haven't used Perfect Pearls before, or for a very long time, Perfect Pearls are a micro-fine mica powder. They leave behind a beautiful sheen when applied. To apply the powders, you need to stamp your image and then apply the powders with a brush. Watch the video below to see how easy this is, and how crazy elegant the results are!

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marbled backgrounds with Perfect Pearls

Photos can never do the shimmer justice. But I attempted to capture it!

Not only did I use the Perfect Pearls on the background, but also the sentiment. Perfect Pearls come in many colors!

Earlier last week, I put out a call for help. Asking for help is not something I am very good at. But sometimes, you have no other choice. Like so many of you, I got the email from YouTube last week stating that my account will be demonetized at the end of February, unless I can get more viewing hours. What this means for me is, less income being made from YouTube, but it also means I will lose many of the features that make my channel run smoothly. Its been frustrating and disheartening to say the least. I know that I am guilty of not publishing as many videos as I would like over the past year. Its been a big year of change and trying to find my place in the industry again. Which includes getting back to teaching, for me. I have spent so much time creating videos for others and for online classes. I am going to be focusing on adding new content more often. Sharing what I am playing with and using and discovering. So my request of you is this, please head over to my YouTube channel and watch a few videos. Laugh at the really old ones. I hope they inspire you to get creating!

Thank you to those of you who have been avidly watching. I cannot express my appreciation for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and for not making me feel terrible for asking for help. You embraced my cry out and it means so much. Thank you. I would hug each of you if I could!

Sincerely Yours,

Papertrey Ink Stamp-A-Faire 2017 Bronze

The Stamp-a-Faire celebration at Papertrey Ink is in full swing! It is day three of inspiration and fun, and I don't want you to miss out!

Today I am thrilled to be a contributor! Ok, so thrilled is an understatement, I mean seriously, I am a contributor to the biggest celebration at Papertrey Ink! How cool is that?!! Not only that, but I am using my very own products! Products I designed!! What?!?! Someone pinch me please!

Anyways, I am currently over on Nichole's blog inspiring you to use bronze on your next project. You cannot believe how easy, but beautiful these techniques are! Photos, instructions, supply lists, and even a video are all there waiting for you! Then join me in the forum from 11 AM-12 PM CDT, as I will be hanging out and chatting. Plus, seeing all the gorgeous projects created by other designers and customers.

Just a quick peek at one of the cards and two of the techniques waiting for you! See you soon!

Sincerely Yours,