I finished 14 cards today!

I've been itching to use this new stamp set (Garden Delight by Inkadinkado). So today my husband gave me some time to work on cards, and I managed to get 14 of them done. I almost always make multiples of cards (usually 4 each) since assembly-line construction is a lot easier than reinventing the wheel every time. I made 4 each of two designs and 3 each of the other two.

Another disclaimer: None of these "designs" are original with me. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I'm not very good at coming up with my own designs, but I can copy like nobody's business! :) And I always adapt it slightly to match the supplies I have on hand.

So here we go ...





I found the inspiration for this card here. How I adapted it:

• used a circle punch-out for the sun (or moon, depending on how you see the picture)
• used patterned paper instead of the brayering technique (I ebayed my brayer before I got back into cards!)
• used a different sentiment - because it's what I had on hand!

This card inspired my version. How I adapted it:

• Everything I mentioned above! :)

This is my version of this lady's card. I wasn't sure about the colors at first, but it all worked out in the end. How I adapted it:

• used a background stamp to make patterned paper instead of the purchased embossed paper
• used dollar-store glitter glue instead of the pricey stuff (although I admit hers looks much more elegant!)
• used a stamp with a shaped sentiment in place of the bookplate and other stamped sentiment simply because it's what I had on hand [Are you noticing a trend here?]

This is the last one I made so far, and it's my favorite. I'm a bit partial to pink. You can't tell unless you have it in hand, but the butterfly was stamped on vellum, glittered, and then colored from the back. It makes for a neat effect!

Here's the card that inspired it. How I adapted it:

• used a different edge punch
• used a different sentiment
• used different papers and colors

... In short, your usual adaptation! :)

I have a feeling I'm in for a huge creativity crash in the next day or two, so don't expect to see much more of it for a little bit. It usually takes me a few weeks to recover. :)