Thursday, April 12, 2012

Enjoy Your Special Day



I know the generational stamping technique is not a new one, but I had never really explored it in my card making.  I loved the way the trio of ink colors looked using this technique on this card.  I had used 3 neutral browns/tans.  I wanted to try the same technique, but this time with more vibrant colors.  I used Canyon Clay, Orange Zest, and Summer Sunrise. 


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Cardstock: PTI Rustic Cream, Orange Zest
Stamps: PTI Turning A New Leaf, Beautiful Butterflies
Ink: PTI Canyon Clay, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Tea Dye Duo
Dies: PTI Mat Stack 3, Beautiful Butterflies

17 comments:

Audrey said...

This is beautiful Kara! I love those colors together! :)

Cristina said...

I love this! It's like a forest and the butterfly is emerging. So pretty!

Sharron said...

LOVE this--the leaves done in those three colors are gorgeous! And the Mat Stack die cut with a single butterfly add the perfect finishing touch!

alittleability said...

this is beautiful, I cant wait to try this myself. thanks for the inspiration!

alittleability said...

this is beautiful, I cant wait to try this myself. thanks for the inspiration!

Carolyne Aarsen said...

Wow. Love your take on this challenge. So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

Marybeth said...

Wow! So bright and beautiful! TFS

Jill said...

Okay, this card is now added to the list of Things That Make Me Go: "Wow!" Such a clever use of not just generational stamping, Kara, but incorporating the Mat Stack #3 die cut *with the background* like you did--and that color combo is awesome! :-)

Elena said...

Beautiful!

Christina said...

Stunning, Kara! The shades of orange make such an impact, and I love the way you used the Mat Stack.

carol (krillsister) said...

Wow! Love the colors. I like how you stampe a little on the die. the butterfly is perfect.

Cathy Weber said...

This is a very pretty color combo Kara, love how warm those colors look together. Love the mat stack on it with the butterfly too!

Lynn said...

Absolutely stunning.

The Paper Parade said...

Kara, these colors are fabulous!! And I love how you stamped on the mat stack, too. What a gorgeous card :)

Jen Adcock said...

Unreal. This card is amazing! I could stare at this card and your immaculate stamping and color combining all day. Shivers! So beautiful. In fact, I don't think I have seen this stamp set used so beautifull before. Brava!

Joyce said...

This is just so gorgeous. I love all those yellows, and how they frame and overlap the die cut.

Mayol said...

Stunning! Love the colors!