Time well spent
Here’s my first card using the new ‘Time well spent’ set. This is a brand new level 3 hostess set from the Spring/Summer Stampin Up catalog. You’ll probably be seeing a lot of this set around the web since it was sent to all current demonstrators. This set is definately not my style. I like flowers, and floral sets but this doodle style is not something I pick. But it’s free, so what are you gonna do? Im gonna make the most of it and make it as pretty as I can! That and let Ava play with it a lot! She really likes the butterfly image that comes in this set, so I think it might be a birthday present for her.
I decided to use it for Beate’s weekend sketch, and I like the results. Weird how you can like the end result of a card but not the stamp set used.
I think it’s really good practice to try to use a set that isnt your style, or make a card that isnt your normal style. I definately wouldnt suggest buying a set that you dont like. But maybe borrowing one from a friend that you dont have to stretch out of your box a little.
And that’s how I look at sketch challenges and SCS challenges. I dont always like the colors, in fact a lot of times I really hate the colors that are chosen for the color challenges. But working with something you dont pick yourself get’s you to shake things up a bit. And maybe you’ll find something new that you didnt realize you like.
Nothing new there, good advice for most things in life. But to be honest, it is only in crafting that I generally follow that rule. I really like my little “box” and Im darn happy in it! LOL!!!
The DEETS:
Stamps: Time well spent-SU
Ink: stazon black, cameo coral, blush blossom, apricot appeal, old olive-SU
CS: old olive, blush blossom, cameo coral-SU white-Papertrey
Accessories: swarovski crystals, aquapainter, dimensionals, “fairytale” ribbon, nesties, white signo gel pen
8 Responses to “Time well spent”
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This is gorgeous I love those colours together
Elizebeth, that’s a great sample for this set. It’s definitely “out of the box” for me too. I love all the scallops and those crystals. Great card.
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Nice!
Nice job with the sketch. I love how you colored the large flower.
I love the colours you chose! This is a beautiful card! TFS!
This is gorgeous! Love the colors, all the scallops and the creative way you used this set.
Sweet card- I love the crystals!
GREAT colors-Love your coloring-to die for!!