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Painted Glass



Hi everyone! I hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather and looking forward to the long weekend! I'm headed to the Northwoods to spend some time with my dad this weekend. Hopefully the weather holds out and I can spend some time outdoors, relaxing!

Before I go, I wanted to tell you about a new set from the 2018-19 Catalogue that comes out on June 1st!

I got this stamp set and the matching DSP during OnStage because it was one of the sets we used during the event, and I got to take it home with me. I will admit, this is not one I would have chosen to purchase on my own, but since I got it for free I figured I'd give it a try. I was worried that the cards would just look heavy. When I think stained glass and gothic print, I think of the big cathedrals and basilicas I visited in Rome. Not really my style... HOWEVER... I pushed myself to think of this set in a different light, and I ABSOLUTELY ADORE the cards I created! I've had them on display on the shelf above my desk for inspiration the last few days. I just love how light and refreshing these cards look, and what's great is that the DSP did all of the hard work for me. It really steals the show!

This was the first card I made with this set. 



I used Pool Party and Whisper White cardstock. On the Whisper White,  I gave some texture to the card by using the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Share What You Love suite. Then I cut out an image from the Graceful Glass Designer Vellum and simply colored it using my Stampin' Write Markers. I stamped a sentiment from the set onto Whisper White, added some silver thread and a pearlized doily and called it a day! Simple, yet absolutely stunning!

My second card stepped it up a notch. 








I used the new color, Soft Sea Foam, as the base of this card. I used circle framelits to cut circles into each layer of the card. I used embossing paste to texturize the front of the card, and I colored the vellum. Then I used a sentiment and a framelit from the Petal Palette Bundle to top it off. And the best part is when you hold this card up to the light!


I purposefully designed the card so it LOOKED like actual stained glass when held up to the light. The vellum is glued in between the back of the card and a white piece on the inside so there is nothing behind it to block the light. This truly brings the card to life.

Needless to say, I am now in love with this set! I'm sure I will be sharing more creations using this suite in the future. Enjoy your long weekend, everyone! Happy crafting!

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