Mar 04 2009
One Stamp Wednesday — Lightweight Cardstock
Hello! Happily, I made it back for One Stamp Wednesday, despite ongoing computer issues. I’ve not yet recovered anything from the hard drive on my desktop so I’m starting out fresh. In some aspects it’s a little bit fun — rather refreshing — but it’s also…how shall I put this…a pain in the neck.
Speaking of refreshing, I’m feeling a need for cheerful, fresh, Spring-colored cards, as well as something simple and quick, in light of my present circumstances. These Inkadinkado birds were easy coloring with Prismacolor markers, and the layout is clean and easy, also. To insure it stayed within the 42¢ postage boundaries I used lightweight cardstock for layering. It was the perfect opportunity to dip into the many wonderful colors of CTMH cardstock I’ve had on hand since I first discovered the joys of stamping. What a delight it was to indulge in a whole other palette of colors!
Assuming CTMH cardstock hasn’t changed over the years, it’s much lighter weight than Stampin’ Up! or PTI, for instance (both favorites of mine), which makes it excellent for layering. Another great lightweight cardstock is Memory Box, which I’ve purchased at Ellen Hutson’s. Both CTMH and Memory Box come in a fabulous array of colors — mouthwatering, really. CTMH is colored on both sides, and Memory Box is colored only on one side, but because of the white core, they can both be sanded to allow that white core to show through the surface. I love the effect! So that’s what I did here — I sanded the blue and green layers for a softened, distressed appearance.
I added one little panel of Frances Meyer gingham paper, which recently surfaced in my stamp room when I was looking for something else — you know how that goes… The main image panel is raised on foam mounting tape, and the flower (purchased as is at my local scrapbook store) is on a pop dot at the same level as the main image. As always, I lined the inside right of the card with a panel of white, and a cardstock sheet will be placed over the front of the card in the envelope — still only 42¢.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card and don’t mind my hastily written post. I also hope this photo is okay. Everything looks so extremely sharp on my little laptop… I had to revert to my older camera, too… it’s been one thing after another — a field trip of discovery… new photo editing software… WiFi… I must say, though, as I sit here with my blog on my lap, feet up, eased back in my recliner after a busy day at work, I’m thinking it’s not all bad… Enjoy Life’s moments! Have a wonderful day!
– Leslie ♥
Stamps: Inkadinkado birds, Hero Arts sentiment Paper: CTMH Key Lime and Dutch Blue, Whisper White, Frances Meyer gingham designer paper (old) Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Prismacolor markers Accessories: PTI ribbon, purchased flower, Spellbinders oval dies, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Beautiful. I LOVE memory box papers. Such beautiful sherbet colors! I love how you colored in your birds! Happy almost spring!
Love the spring look. Almost looks country-ish to me. Love the colors. Sorry you’re having issues. My laptop died yesterday and is in seeing the doctor. I may have to buy a new one if the motherboard’s fried.
so cute love the soft colors
Hugs
Norine
Sorry to hear about your computer issues…been there…done that…and didn’t like it! Have you tried Spinrite…great program to get data off hard drives. Anyway, I LOVE this card…so spring-like and beautiful! I also have a bunch of CTMH paper from years ago that I love using for the reasons you mention. Thanks for sharing another beauty with us…and take a breath and enjoy the rest of the day!
Love the cute birds-looks pretty with the gingham. tfs
Your card is gorgeous! Our laptop died, no helping it. I can’t stand it when I have to fix computer problems. Hope all gets resolved.
Very pretty card. I love that stamp. I had to get it when it came out. Fun to color.
Your card is lovely and does remind me of Spring!
So very cute Leslie, love the fresh spring colors!!
Love this, Leslie! So sweet and cheery. There’s something so cozy about gingham paper. Linda
very cute spring card, neat coloring!
I love your card - that image of the birds is really fun! Being able to sand the CTMH cardstock is one of my favorite features of that paper! I just posted a card myself this morning on which I used that technique. And by the way, your picture looks fine!
You seem to be adjusting wonderfully well and your picture looks great. This is such a cute card and definitely feels like spring!
Your Inka birds look beautiful!! I love your light springy colors, and how you’ve distressed the papers. (The CTMH papers I have are pretty light weight, and they are no more than a year to a year and a half old). I love your pretty flower embellishment as well!!
Such delightful, happy birds and design! Makes for one very pretty Springtime card! I know– I just had to change computers as well…it is a bit of a pain, though nice to have a newer, quicker model!
Leslie - I love your gently colored birds and in particular the white distressing along the edges of this card. Just fabulous and oh so cheerful.
Picture looks so beautiful, Leslie! And your card is very pretty! I am ready for spring!
Such a sweet and springy little main image. Love your coloring and layout too. TFS
Oh how I love this card, I love the birds and I love the colors you used!
This is very pretty and springy! I love those birds, and your colors!
This is so sweet! I love the little birds and each of them a different color! Great idea about sanding the cardstock! I love the Memory Box too, haven’t tried the CTMH. I love my WiFi too!
Soooo very springy! The colors are just happy colors and I love the way you sanded the cardstock…BTW…I want to thank you for all of your sweet and thoughtful comments on my blog…You really know how to give a girl confidence…and coming from you, that really means a lot
Your card is just gorgeous! Amazing that you can do this and only need one stamp! Love the distressed paper and the adorable image!
This is so beautiful, Leslie! I am sooo ready for spring…this card brings hope that it’s around the corner! Take good care!
Love those birds and the sanding is just beautiful! Lovely card!
love the sanding! very cheery card!
What a light, refreshing card! I really like the white edges of the cardstock and the gingham!
This card is so refreshing and delightful!!! I have long loved that image of the birds on the wire — maybe I need to shop!!! Also, I’m not familiar with Memory Box cardstock — thanks for the info!!