Two of my students have recently been diagnosed with cancer, several have been on self isolation since mid March, and the rest (including myself) have been practicing social distancing, wearing masks and gloves - all meant to do the opposite of what this stamp is all about. We are all suffering from lack of hugs, lack of human touch, and lack of being together.
Yet despite this, we have found creative ways to be together, even to touch and hug each other without getting exposed to COVID -19 - such is the power of being together.
The image panel across the card depicts 5 people hugging and supporting each other. Stampin' blends were used to colour this image and the panel was then matted with a piece of Gorgeous Grape card stock.
At the right side of the strip is a circle of Well Dressed DSP (the pattern of which is dots and stripes) matted with a Blushing Bride scallop circle. Part of the circle extends over the card edge. In the center is the sentiment that says it all: Together we make a difference. In the stamp set, this sentiment is one horizontal stamp. Each word, phrase was highlighted one at a time with a Basic Black marker and stamped on a precut piece o Whisper White.
The card base is Thick Whisper White card stock layered with Purple Posy card stock embossed with the Dot to Dot embossing folder. The image panel and circle were adhered to this embossed layer.
To finish the card I added a 1/8" piece of Whisper White ribbon across the bottom of the circle and image panel. Some rhinestones were added randomly on the circle and image panel.
A 1/8" of stitched Whisper White ribbon is added over the bottom of the circle and sentiment, as well as the bottom of the image panel. I couldn't resist placing a double bow below the panel.
Supplies Used:
Stamp: Artistically Aware
Inks: Black Memento, Basic Black marker, Gorgeous Grape, various colours of Stampin' Blemds
Papers: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape, Blushing Bride, Well Dressed DSP, Purple Posy
Accessories: Dot to Dot embossing folder, Layering circle dies, dimensionals, 1/8" stitched whisper white ribbon, rhinestones
I made a second card using the same sketch, and I am adding it below. I wasn't sure which card represented the sketch the best.
3 comments:
Maria, both your cards are great and fit with our Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge. I especially like the sentiment and image on your first card. But your embossed background and use of the terracotta tile DSP on the second card is REALLY nice! Thank you for joining us this week with our sketch challenge and showing your creative versatility!!! -Donna
I love this card and it is so appropriate for the current situation in our society. Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT :)
Oo, Maria - I love both your cards, though I think my heart leans towards the cactus, being from Arizona, lol. Such fun takes they both are on our layout, and the first one is certainly a great virtual touch reminder! Thanks so much for playing at TSOT!
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