Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday! I had absolutely nothing to do today so I stamped for fun!! YIPPEE!! I hadn't yet inked up this beautiful new set from Verve called Swan Song, so I pulled it out this morning and got to work.
I stamped the swans three times in Memento Tuxedo Black on PTI Vintage Cream, colored each in, cutting one out with Heart Nestabilities, and cutting the wings out in different places from the other two. I added the two sets of wings to each using dimensionals and gave the edges of some of the wings a little coating of Star Dust Stickles. The colors I used are Dark Chocolate, Melon Berry and Vintage Cream, all from Papertrey Ink. The Melon Berry layer was run through the Cuttlebug with an embossing folder from Stampin' Up! I forget the name of it but it is out of the most recent catalog. I used Chocolate pearls for the eyes and to frame the sentiment. The patterned paper is the In Bloom dp from Papertrey. The scallop border was done with the Eyelet Border Punch. The Melon Berry Bitty Dot Ribbon and cardstock are a much better match IRL, but for some reason they look way off in the picture. I have also given up hope that my Janome Sew Mini will do a proper zig zag stitch.....thus the "Wonky" stitching again!
Well, that's all for today! I always love it when you stop by!! Have a great day!
Stamps: Swan Song (Verve)
Paper: Dark Chocolate, Melon Berry, Vintage Cream, In Bloom DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Dark Chocolate (PTI), Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Heart Nestabilities, Star Dust Stickles, Chocolate Pearls (KaiserCraft), Eyelet Border Punch, Melon Berry Bitty Dot Ribbon, Stampin' Up! embossing folder, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals
Holy moly, that's incredibly gorgeous!! WOWWWWW!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | October 07, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Danni | October 07, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Jackie, this is breathtaking!!! Wow!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 08, 2009 at 04:45 AM
Oh, Jackie, this is gorgeous!!!! Wow, love it! The bling, the colors, the big heart, yowza!
Posted by: Becky C | October 08, 2009 at 07:12 AM
This is STUNNING!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | October 08, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Beautiful card-really like the colors. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | October 08, 2009 at 08:35 AM
This is stunning. The colours are beautiful!
Posted by: Allison F | October 08, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Beautiful card, Jackie. I love the colors you chose!
Posted by: MichelleH | October 08, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Oh Jackie, this is drop dead gorgeous. Love all the elements and the heart Nestie is a nice touch. Just love it!! Hugs!!
Posted by: Pam Varnell | October 08, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Love the layers on your pretty swans and the great colors you used on this wonderful card!
Posted by: Julia Aston | October 08, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Oooh Jackie, these are really lovely. I love the layering and hint of sparkle. I'm trying to hold off on my purchases at the moment.....but I most desperately want to get all the new Verve stamps....they are some of my absolute faves.
Michey xxx
Posted by: MicheyMoo | October 08, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Beautiful colors and design!!! Love the stickle detailing and the whole look!!! Just FABULOUS, Jackie!!!
Posted by: Betty | October 08, 2009 at 06:10 PM
WOW - WOW - WOW - Jackie!!! This is one FABULOUS LOOKING CARD!!! Totally awesome design!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 08, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Seriously FLIPPIN' GORGEOUSNESS!!!! I have this new Verve set and you have totally inspired me! LOVE this Jacks!!!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | October 09, 2009 at 10:47 AM
GORGEOUS!!! These colors are so beautiful and elegant and for perfectly with these lovely swans and heart.
Posted by: Dina | October 14, 2009 at 10:58 AM