Saturday, July 21, 2012

Border Stamps For Class - Day 10

Happy Saturday!


Day 10 of Stretch Your Stamps class was all about border stamps. I only have a few of these stamps and never use them! As with every other day in class, we were shown so many fun ways to stretch these kinds of stamps. My favorite was a card from Shari Carroll. Oh, I wish I could show you her card! She used border stamps along with some punched hearts to create the cutest card!

I CASED her card using an unknown set of clear stamps. I took a photo of the set to show you - if you know who makes this set, please let me know.


I used a few different borders from this set, stamped and white embossed them, then used the resist technique before punching out my hearts. Here's my card.


Since I was so inspired by Shari Carroll, and she's a Hero Arts artist, I'm also entering this into the, "Inspired By" challenge over at A Blog Named Hero.

I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday! I'm planning to work on Day 11 of class and then hopefully play in the Hero Arts Scramble later this evening - always love those fun scrambles! If you want to join in, here's the link to get you started.

Thanks so much for stopping by! :)







26 comments:

Judy1223 said...

Barb, that is an AWESOME idea! I don't have many border stamps, but I would never think to use them to fill in a design. So clever and fun! I love your card...I agree, I wish I could see hers, too!

Virginia L. said...

Absolutely delightful!! Love this so much, Barb!Love how you used your border stamps! They are so versatile!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Love your card!

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Barb
Today you have delighted us with a beautiful card... cased it maybe but I am sure you have put a little of YOU into it. I love the not so pastel colours, the Yellow creates the glow and we see it as cheerful, eye-catching and mellow, but also there is energy, and it is so visually appealing.
Smiles:)
Sue

Robin K. said...

I love your collage of fanciful hearts!!

Mynn xx said...

Oh, I LOVE it!!! Fabulous use of those border stamps!!! :)

Kara Lynne said...

That is another wonderful idea!! Cute border stamps too, though I can't help identify them. Great design on your card too, Barb.

Dawn T said...

Delightful card Barb. I think you really have made this card your own. Great colours.

Debbie said...

Great card! I have enjoyed those classes so much, sorry to see them end. That is a great set but I don't know who made them either :(

Tina said...

Barb, I love how you used the set. Your card is gorgeous. Love the summer colors with touch of black. Thanks for playing with us at A Blog Named Hero.

Karen B. said...

Barb, this is beautiful. What a great collage design.

Cathy A said...

This looks great Barb

Anonymous said...

This is so gorgeous Barb! I love how you used the border stamps on the hearts. Stunning card :)

alexandra s.m. said...

Amazingly creative use of these stamps Barb!
I love that card!!
Thank YOu!

Maureen Morton said...

So glad that you dusted off these gems, Barb! You used this technique so beautifully in the style of Shari. Amazing design - so graphic! Nice stretch.

Elizabeth Allan said...

You sure stretched the versatility of this set of border stamps Barb! Great design and fantastic colors!

Trinh said...

Great way to use the border stamps, Barb! i will have to try this with my unloved border stamps.

Greta said...

Great use of the border stamps--terrific card, Barb!

Brenda said...

Exquisite! It's amazing what we would do with all the different stamps we have, if only we could think of it! I know that I just don't readily remember all my stamps or techniques all the time.

Joy said...

Okay seriously, my jaw is on the ground, STUNNING!!! hugs

Helen F. said...

LOVE your idea here, Barb! I never use my border stamps enough, let along for this great technique. TFS!

Stephanie said...

Awesome card! I love what you did with those borders in the hearts. Great way to stretch your stamps! Thanks for playing along with us at ABNH!

sheila said...

this is wonderful Barb! I love the little hearts and really, what a terrific way to stretch your stamps!

MarcyK924 said...

This is awesome! Perfectly balanced and I LOVE the colors! GORGEOUS!

Tracey said...

LOVE this card Barb...the colours really pop on the beautiful embossed white background!!!

walchowDesign said...

You've stretched your stamps beautifully, Barb! Love the embossed bg and colours!