There are very little stamps out there for this theme. So I decided to give digital images (digis) a try for the first time. Ok, yes they are called digital stamps, but I have a problem calling them stamps when they aren’t. 😆 I used the Partridge in a Pear Tree image from Power Poppy for my card.
Printed the image onto X-Press It cardstock and coloured it in with Copic Sketch markers. I wasn’t sure if the printer ink would take alcohol ink, so I actually printed out the image four times in each of the quadrant on a full standard sheet in varying sizes. To keep it CAS, I used the smallest image. The sentiment (unavailable) was black heat embossed. For some shimmer, spritz it with a sparkle spray (couldn’t capture it in the photo).
8The Postage Stamp die from SugarPea Designs is larger than what I wanted, so I did partial die cutting to reduce it. Trimmed the image panel down to fit within the postage frame, then inked around the edges with Shabby Shutters and Black Soot distress inks. Assembled the card onto celery cardstock (retired) to finish.
So what are my thoughts on digis? I can see the benefits of digis and will use them again, but I prefer stamps.
Are you ready to play along? We have Meg (Bits and Pieces) guest designing with us this month. To see inspirations from her and my team, click HERE. The challenge ends on August 24 PST. Plenty of time to link up your card in the gallery. Thank you so much for your visit. Have a wonderful week.
Challenges:
Merry Little Christmas - #25 August Anything Christmas Goes
Watercooler Wednesday - #282 Anything Goes
SSS Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
