Monday, April 25, 2011

Stampin' Up! Easter Blooms and I create a Mothers Day Card

Last night, before bed, I was itching to make one last card.... So, I headed in with the intention of making a Mothers Day Card for my mum
My mum loves all things Japanese, including the cherry blossoms (sakura 桜).  So, I used the retired Stampin' Up! Set, Easter Blooms with my Stampin' Write Markers (in Rose Red and Chocolate Chip). I coloured directly on to the stamp, and then stamped on to the base cardstock, then without re-inking, I stamped it again a below, to give the impression that there were branches behind the first one.  
I then put a little bit of glue on some of the flowers, and a little on the main branch, I then sprinkled some super fine silver glitter on top. I don't know that you can see that in the picture above.... I then got out my Well Scripted stamp set (one of my favourites) which is also retired, and stamped Love You Much in Chocolate Chip ink in the bottom right hand corner to finish off this card. 
I am entering this card into the Less is More challenge for week 12's Off-Centre recipe. I am really happy that I am improving on my one layer cards, and I happily made this a one layer card without much thought... 
I am also entering this into the Hand Stamped Sentiments, Mothers Day challenge
Until next time, 
Happy Stamping!
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47 comments:

  1. SandraApril 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Happy Easter Jess!! (Love your new profile wsqsephoto :)

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  2. YvonneApril 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Jess this card is soo beautiful. I love what you've done. Hope to get to Japan myself next yr to see the Sakura in bloom. I really have to ink up this stamp. TFS

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  3. ChrissieApril 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    This is simply gorgeous Jess, I just love that stamp and you have used it to perfection!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  4. CarlaApril 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    iI love these colors and the flowers,ít's a great card

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  5. RomaineApril 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Soooo pretty! Loved how you stamped in the corner, the colours, etc. Beautiful! Your mom will love it!

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  6. veltaApril 25, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Amazingly beautiful! I just found the blog Less Is More...and I am loving it! This is just stunning! Thank you for sharing :)

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  7. AileenApril 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love the blossoms. Very pretty. x

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  8. Stamps and PaperApril 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    A stunning card....


    Anne

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  9. OhneillyApril 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    This is lovely, I love the cherry blossom stamp.
    Claire x

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  10. Dolly DaydreamsApril 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful card and fab technique so very stylish.

    Marie

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  11. GibmissApril 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Jess
    Fabulous card ...love it ...
    Hugs
    sylvie
    xxxxx

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  12. KarenApril 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    A beautiful card xxxx
    Why oh why do such beautiful stamps get retired!
    k

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  13. ToulouseApril 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful LIM card and stamp, love your use of the paler image. x

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  14. JennyApril 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    absolutely beautiful Jess, love the repeated stamping too to get a faded image in the scene :)
    Jenny x

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  15. KathykApril 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    LOVELY card

    Kathyk

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  16. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    What a beautiful card! Love those delicately coloured branches

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  17. JacquelineApril 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Gorgeous card, really beautiful stamp!

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  18. Pauline CApril 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Really love this - very pretty and stylish!
    Pauline x

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  19. ~ Ali Robertson ~April 26, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Fabulous card, love it!

    Ali x

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  20. Suze BainApril 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    This is gorgeous, I'm with your mum, I love all things oriental. Fab. x

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  21. MandiApril 26, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful Jess
    I love it!
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    Diva LIM
    Less is More

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  22. LynneApril 26, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Oh Jess this is beautiful.
    Lynne xxx

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  23. ThinkInk CreativeApril 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful card. Great choice of colours and techniques as well.

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  24. SusanApril 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    What a beautiful card, Jess! LOVE that cherry blossom stamp!!

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  25. Deborah FringsApril 26, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    This is simply wonderful - love the cherry blossom so much and subtle sparkle. It's fab!

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  26. Seafield JoApril 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    This is a beautiful card Jess, gorgeous stamp, lovely colours. JO x

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  27. Andrea L - EnchantINKApril 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I am sure this will be perfect for your mum! It really does capture the essence of a Japanese blossom! Hugs xxaxx

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  28. CarolApril 26, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    A beautiful card. Carol x

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  29. RitaApril 27, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Jess the Blossom is beautiful, and I'm sure your Mum will love it. Hugs Rita xx

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  30. Sally HApril 27, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Oh wow! This is totally stunning! I love it!

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  31. Lesley EdmondsApril 27, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    A very gorgeous card. I haven't seen that stamp before - it's lovely!

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  32. JoanApril 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    wow, love your cherry blossom card.pity the stamp is retired !

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  33. Kasey ~ in OzApril 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Very Very Pretty Jess. Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  34. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    very pretty!

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  35. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Simple but Stunning! I love the branches coming from the left. You did a great job coloring them. Beautiful technique of stamping lighter. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  36. ShannonApril 28, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    OMG-this is Beautiful! I am so impressed. Gorgeous card and you did an amazing job on the flower colors. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  37. Nic aka The Sticky ElfApril 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. I've recently become a demo in the UK. Now I want/NEED this set and it's retired, what's going on with the world!!!!

    Nxxx

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  38. SashaApril 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Such a beautifully stamped and coloured card.

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  39. BonnieApril 29, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful!

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  40. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 29, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Gorgeous card

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  41. Mrs.BApril 29, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the way you have stamped the image. Great sentiment.
    Avril

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  42. inkedx2April 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    This is beautiful. You did a great job with the second and third generation stamping. Thanks for playing with us this week. We hope you will play with us again.

    Robbie

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  43. debby4000April 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh this is fabulous.
    luv
    Debby

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  44. Fiona HarrisonApril 30, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Absolutely beautiful card. The card you sent Andrea is gorgeous too. Awesome work,
    Fi

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  45. Anne Marie HileMay 3, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I just love all of the beautiful detail you have added. Those blossoms stand out beautifully on the clean design. Wowza! Thanks for playing along at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week! :)

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  46. CaroljenksMay 9, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    WOW! This is AWESOME!!! Absolutely beautiful!

    Carol x

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  47. BirdieOctober 30, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Just saw this - speechless from it's beauty.

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