Saturday, July 25, 2009

Royal Blog Tour




Welcome to the Royal Blog Tour! I am happy to show you some projects made using the brand new Herb Expressions set! I immediately fell in love with this set when I got my catalog. I love the simple line drawings and the sentiments that come in this set.

When you see this set in the catalog you will notice that the names of the herbs are attached to the stamp. Some people have cut them apart from the image and mounted them to the side of the wood block. Mine are all one piece still but I have "ways" so that I don't have to stamp the words with the image. For today's cards I used my markers. When you use your markers you are in control of what gets colored. For the top card, I used my Always Artichoke and Elegant Eggplant markers. For the bottom card I used my Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant markers.


For the top card I used an old sketch that I found somewhere. But for the bottom card I used a card from the catalog. Can you guess which one? I will tell you that the card uses the same colors but a different stamp set. And I believe that the card in the catalog is a different size.

Now, if you know me at all, then you know how much I LOVE to use dimensionals. Well, for this second card I didn't use any dimensionals! Gasp!! But I think that this card is one of my very favorites. I just love how it turned out.

Well, that's it for me. I will not be posting now until Wednesday. Then I will have some more samples for you with this set. So now I will send you on to the next stop in the tour. Enjoy your tour!

Card Recipes: Stamps- Herb Expressions; Paper- Always Artichoke, Kraft, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla, Close To Cocoa, Autumn Traditions designer paper; ink- Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Old Olive; Accessories- Elegant Eggplant grosgrain, Old Olive grosgrain, dimensionals

29 comments:

  1. Exceptional cards.. will come back to visit your talent and creations!

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  2. Pretty cards and love the CAS look.

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  3. Your work is fabulous! I just scrolled down to see your previous posts and love every one of your designs! I don't want to move on with the blog tour...want to look at more of what you've done!!! I'll be back!!! laura j

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  4. Peaceful comes to mind when I see those cards, they are so pretty.

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  5. great cards, like the simple design would be great for a workshop!

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  6. Love the dimension you have on these cards
    Sharon L
    sharon.lemon@sbcglobal.net

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  7. Luv this stamp Have to give it a try Jackie Kenny

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  8. Really like your clean style. Great job!
    Melany

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  9. Beautiful cards!

    Thanks so much for sharing:)

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  10. these are so lovely! can't wait to see more...

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  11. Deb! I love both of your cards....they're so gentle and inviting. That set was somewhere on my list but now it's jumped way to the top. I really like your style. ~Blythe

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  12. Your cards are simple and elegant.

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  13. Deb...Beautiful cards. It was a pleasure getting to know you!

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  14. I will be visiting again to see your cards. Thank you.

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  15. Gorgeous! I love this set and what you've done....it's on my wish list!

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  16. I love your blog--your projects are always simple, yet elegant and peaceful.

    So glad to see YOU on the tour with me!

    Nola

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  17. Love how you used this set. Great color choices.

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  18. These cards a beautiful. I have been debating on getting this set. I'll have to consider it again. Thank you for sharing.
    Monika

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  19. Beautiful cards, I love the richness of the 2nd card.

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  20. simple yet elegant - like your style - great color combinations

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  21. Just want to say I really LOVE your style -- thanks for all your beautiful ideas! Katie J.

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  22. Simply elegant, I loved your cards! I'll be back often!

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  23. Your cards are beautiful! I especially like the first one, tfs!

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