Aug 01 2007
Thomas Kinkade
I decided that before I did another single thing I’d use one of my Thomas Kinkade stamps that I bought at the stroke of midnight on the day of their release because I was so excited to have some of these beautiful images. I have two others as well and I hope to use them soon. This was so simple and quick it’s surprising I didn’t get to it sooner.
It’s funny, but when I’ve looked at TK paintings in the past I’ve never really seen beyond all the color and the fantasy-like settings. When I saw these stamped by the CHF designer dream team in a monotone I was in awe of the delicate strength of Mr. Kinkade’s hand. It’s amazing how precise the illustrations are. When stamped in this manner they look more like vintage photographs and that’s something that appeals to me immensely.
I bought this stamp as a full size image and created my own vignette by isolating part of it with this oval frame. I cut the frame from cardstock with my Creative Memories oval cutting system and then covered it with designer paper by My Mind’s Eye, the Signature Line. The stamp image, called Garden of Prayer, is matted onto Naturals Ivory and the frame is mounted on dimensional tape. The image, itself, is stamped on Very Vanilla with a Memories dye ink called Art Print Brown which has sort of a reddish cast to it. The card base is Bravo Burgundy, wheeled in both directions in Burgundy ink with the Rough Texture jumbo wheel. I’m a little dismayed that the ink and card base both appear Chocolate in the photo as it’s much more interesting IRL.
The blue paper is something I bought way back in the days when I’d buy the occasional sheet of designer paper but never actually use it. It was still hanging around, waiting for its opportunity and its time finally came. It’s by Keeping Memories Alive, copyright 2001. It’s practically vintage without even trying to be. Okay, a slight exaggeration on it being vintage but that’s a long time to keep a sheet of sheet of designer paper, I think.
The Thomas Kinkade stamps can be viewed and purchased here at Cornish Heritage Farms. Oh, dear…I just took another look and I may have more shopping to do! More product details are listed below. Have a wonderful day!
Stamps: CHF Thomas Kinkade, Print Pattern, Warmest Regards
Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, MME & Keeping Memories Alive designer paper
Ink: Memories Art Print Brown, Blush Blossom, Bravo Burgundy
Accesories: Ribbon, pewter brads, CM oval cutting system, distressing tool, Scotch brand double sided mounting tape
Just stunning, Leslie!!! Truly beautiful!!!
You are awesome! This card is so gorgeous and so vintage. BTW, I’m tagging you as a “Rocker Girl”, even if you’ve already been tagged.
This is a great card! You know, Personally I don’t really like these stamps so much (Hope lightning does not strike me!)- this artist is just not so much my style. I know a lot of people love him, but I’m more of a Wyeth fan. But this card is really lovely. A whole different character done in just brown.
Wow Leslie! That is amazing. It really does look like a vintage photo. This makes me even more intrigued by the TK stamps, because there is no way I’ll be coloring those.
WOW so beautiful. So vintage and elegant.
Absolutely LOVELY!
Fantastic Card! I had to laugh at the vintage paper comment- I am the queen of buying paper and not using it. In fact- My New Years resolution was not to by patterened paper until my stash is gone… it’s been a long 7 months and counting
!- oops I cheated and bought a Crafty Secrets stack ( don’t tell)
Gorgeous - I love the layout & the colors you chose. I found these TK stamps to be way too overwhelming - but stamped monotone, maybe even I could handle them.
Beautiful!
Wow, Leslie! I really love this vintage look. I love the different papers you used…it’s all just so very lovely! I bought the full sized images as well, and was thinking of doing the same vignette look…only without the frame. You’ve inspired me to try it in the near future. (Maybe with my Forest Chapel stamp).
oh gosh, I think this qualifies as a JulieHRR *THUD*!
Leslie, this is beautiful. The design and all the wonderful paper is just gorgeous. Jennifer
This is STUNNING! I love the layout, colors, distressing, Love it all Leslie! I love everything you do!
Bravo, Leslie! (and I don’t mean burgundy, either). You came up with a beautiful design for your first TK card - I realy like the square format. The match between the Memories ink and Bravo Burgundy must be just about perfect. Love the texture from all the distressing and the balance achieved with the brads and that pretty ribbon. Really a lovely, lovely card. Linda
I can not get over the incredible detail of the stamp and your gorgeous distressed layers and colors. TFS……….IRL, lucky me
WOW Leslie!! This is just STUNNING and it does so look like an old vintage photo!
Gorgeous, Leslie! I love how you created your own vignette and the ribbon tied thru the frame, wonderful distressing, too!
I can’t believe how much I’ve missed! (Real life stuff can definitely put a limit on my stamping time). This really looks like it should be framed..it’s just exquisite!
This is so beautiful. My mom is a huge Kincaid fan and as soon as I linked this card to her she flipped out. She loved it too
I do have a question. How did you get your edges to look tattered like that? Is there a certain tool that you use and a certain method? Thanks in advance for your help 