I want to introduce you to one of my favorite new stamp sets, Quiet Reflection that just debuted in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. It is Sarah Schueler‘s Million Sales Achiever* set. (Congrats Sarah!)
The card I put together to share with you today shows off the beauty of this set by making it a strong focal point on the card. Not only is the image standing within a triple-layered white circle, but the embellishments (ribbon and rhinestones) draw your eyes in. And then I made sure to ink the Distinktive image carefully with both colors (see tips below).
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Measurements
- Basic White Thick Cardstock
- 4-1/4” x 11″ scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
- Scrap for stamping and punching a 2-3/8″ Circle
- Scraps for die-cutting a 2-1/2″ and 3″ stitched circles.
- Softly Stippled Designer Paper
- 4” x 5-1/4”
- Night of Navy Cardstock
- 3/8″ x 4”
- Silver & White Sheer Ribbon
- (2) 3″
- 8″
Directions
- First test your inks with the stamp image. As you can see in my 12/13/23 “product peeks” video around the 1:04:40 mark, I found that my Shaded Spruce ink was pretty perfectly inked. I was able to ink that half of the image directly with the pad lining up the base of the ground with the edge of the pad. But my Misty Moonlight ink pad was a bit juicier. So I applied that blue color afterwards with a Dauber.
- Remoisten the ink on the stamp by exhaling onto it. Then stamp the two-toned image onto your scrap of Basic White and punch it out with the 2-3/8″ Circle Punch.
- Die-cut the 2-1/2″ and 3″ stitched circles using the Stylish Shapes Dies.
- Stamp the sentiment images inside the base card piece. Using Seal Adhesive adhere the designer paper to the front, the largest stitched circle on top of that (about 1″ from the base and 1/4″ in from the right of the designer paper layer), and the Night of Navy strip (so it passes horizontally through the middle of the circle).
- Wrap the long ribbon from the inside of the card across the front (over the top of the navy strip), and tape the ends down in the center of the large circle with a couple pieces of Tear & Tape.
- Adhere with Seal or Tear & Tape the shorter two strands of ribbon so they go beyond the white circle. Trim the ends at angles.
- Conceal all the taped ribbon ends by adding the medium 2-1/2″ stitched circle on top of the larger one using Dimensionals. Attach the stamped circle to the 2-1/2″ one. Be sure the horizon runs parallel to the top and bottom edges of the card and parallel to the navy strip.
- Finish by adding a few Rhinestones.
This is one of those sets that I will keep in my collection forever. I love all the sentiment options. And the imagery is just stunning. I hope you were inspired by what I shared. Need more inspiration from this stamp set? Check out what I’ve pinned and saved so far to my 2024 Jan-April Mini Catalog board on Pinterest.
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This is a beautiful card for the occasion, Rachel. Sadly, we do need sympathy cards more and more as we age. I love the sentiments of this set. Enjoy your day, Rachel.
I love this set but did not find the stamp easy to use. I had to find a very dry ink pad. II had not thought of using two colors. Your color choice here is stunning.
I will try your suggestion of using a sponge dauber to get the correct effect. I really want to be able to use this as intended.
Thank you
Thanks Elizabeth. Did you have a chance to experiment? If so, did my tips work for you?
Hugs to you Hilda. Yes,…this card will be given today when my husband attends the funeral of his best friends’ step dad.
Beautiful card, Rachel. I love your colors for the stamp and how you made it stand out with the layering. Definitely on my ToCase list! TFS
Thank you so much Susan.
Absolutely beautiful card! I love this stamp set, too, and am sure I’ll never get rid of it. Thanks for the lovely idea for it.
Beth S
I’m so glad you enjoyed my card design Beth. Thanks for leaving your kind comment. 🦋
I don’t think anyone can get ahead of your presentation of this card. Your work is indescribable; don’t ever give it up, please!
Aww…thank you Sue. 🥰
I thought the way you lowered the stamp so that the ribbon was not lined up with the break of the trees and water. It really makes the fact that there is a reflection of trees in the water. Brilliant. Just brilliant. Stunning card.
Thank you Louise!