Hello crafters!
It’s Kelly here with a post about combining the old and new in different ways.
I started my Hero Arts collection only a few short years ago but as I purchase new stamps sometimes I find myself leaving those old loves behind. I know I’ve seen many of you talk about the same problem. Today I decided to combine a new stamp and an old (actually it’s the very first Hero Arts stamps I ever owned) on three different cards.
The cards are also different in the fact that I created them with more layers to less layers. That way you can see how the combination works for you no matter what your style 🙂
Today we are using the new Pinstripes Background and the old Life is not Perfect
This is the card with the most layers. I stamped the pinstripe and then die cut my butterflies. Once they were cut I colored them with distress ink and pieced them back in. I added multiple banners, twine, and rhinestones to complete the card.
This card is middle of the road, which is actually more my style. I stamped the pinstripes, colored with distress ink and then die cut my butterflies. I love how the rainbow stands out on the white card base. Two clear rhinestones accent the sentiment.
Last the bare bones, minimalist approach. 🙂 I used the butterfly I die cut from the second card and a simple sentiment. Add three rhinestones and done!
Speaking of minimalist . . . our current challenge is Clean and Simple. There is plenty of time to play along it just started two days ago 🙂 Hopefully these projects inspire you to try a different style or mix up your stamps or maybe both 🙂
This will be my last post before my “maternity” leave but don’t worry I’ll be around blog stalking 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you all make!
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