Quiet Meadow Stamp Set Spotlight

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for joining me for my Stamp set Spotlight Sunday. I received several cards in a card swap with the Quiet Meadows Bundle in the Stampin' Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. This is such a fantastic and inspirational catalog!

I was inspired by a couple of the cards I received and wanted to take it one step further. I am using the new 2021-2023 In-Color Shimmer Vellum. It is so beautiful! The Shimmer Vellum has the same wonderful translucent look to it with fabulous color and shimmer. 

The Meadow Dies and the Quiet Meadow Stamp set go so well together. I really like the vintage/antique feel of the stamp set. You can see my video for tips and tricks on stamping and adhering the vellum to your projects. 

I hope you enjoyed my card today. I shared several others during my video, so be sure to check them out. I'll also post another card that I'm creating from a piece I shared in the video. I can't let that piece go to waste (but you know that don't you? We never throw any scraps away).

There are just two days left to join and receive an extra $35 of free product. You can choose $155 of product for just $99. You can become part of my Stampin' Cafe' Team which would be so great to have you included. I recently posted about all the benefits of being part of Stampin' Up! Hurry and don't miss out!

I hope you have a wonderful week full of crafting.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Cafe'

Finding Inspiration Friday with Quiet Meadow Bundle + Sketch Challenge

 Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited when it comes to my Finding Inspiration Friday post. It is such fun to find stamping inspiration from what we see in the world. Today I'm sharing my inspiration from a beautiful comforter on my bed. It's also time for a new sketch challenge, so keep reading to find out more about your chance to create and win!

This card was so nice to make. I used the scoring board to give a quilt like pattern. I had a little mishap on the small flower piece. I did one of the score lines off, so it made all of them off. I still think it's great. 

Here is a picture of my quilt that inspired my card today. I absolutely love this quilt and the Quiet Meadow Bundle seems to match the quilt so well. 

This close up helps to see the crossing lines of the embossing a little better. Be sure to watch my video to see how I did the quilting technique.

I hope I've inspired you to find inspiration from the world around you. In fact, this is the theme for my sketch challenge this month. I would love to have you participate. 

Here are the Details:

1. Find an inspiration
2. Create a card inspired from that inspiration
3. Upload here, message me on Facebook, email or mail to me (message me for my address).
4. Have your card to me by Thursday, April 29th for your chance to win.
5. I will post and share all the cards and announce the winner on My Friday, April 30th post.

What will the winner receive? I will be awarding the winner a free package of the upcoming Genial Gems. I used them on my card and card from previous posts or videos recently.

Thank again for stopping by for my post today. I hope you get stamping and creating from your inspirations. I've added what supplies I used below, except for the products that aren't available yet until May 4th. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe