Sunday, September 22, 2013

Freshly Made with Simon Says: Warm Thoughts

So many of my blog heroes have been using light stone-gray patterns for their backgrounds instead of plain white and I love the look.  It seems to make the other colors so much richer!  I thought I would give it a try, but my first challenge was finding a soft gray tone paper.  The problem is that most of them are the backside of busier sheets of dsp so it takes a bit of looking.  Does anybody know if there's one big pack of light stone-gray papers??

I also wanted to play along with this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp is to use a product from their store.  Not a big problem for me!!  I decided to use one of the feather dies that I just got and a new stamp set (list below).  I was browsing challenges and realized that the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches would be a perfect fit for the feather!

Warm Thoughts

Here's my Simon Says Stamp list:

19 comments:

  1. Totally agree about the light stone-grey - it really does make colours pop and it feel so classy. :D Love the striped paper you used for the feather too!

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  2. I started off with this sketch...and every attempt ended in the bin. Now I'm thinking...why did't I think of that!
    Beautiful card Kim!

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  3. Beautiful card Kim! I just got the Pointed Feather dies and have played with them yet. I love how you used the feather. Check Papertrey Ink, they have a Soft Stone pattern paper pack that might be what you are looking for: https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/soft-stone-pattern-pack-36-sheets/

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  4. Lovely card Kim, the feather in place of the banner is a great idea!

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  5. Kim, I really like your cards!
    I like this grey paper you used. These sequins give such a soft and nice touch to the layout.

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  6. I love gray. I love how you've used it here. This is a gorgeous card. Normally, I don't like the feather trend thing, but you have taken it to a beautiful level. Absolutely love this. Bev

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  7. Beautiful Kim, simplicity at it's best. I agree about the light stone grey as well, are the PTI Soft Stone cardstock and dp's too light?

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  8. Simply lovely, Kim, the grey is so elegant! Anita :)

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  9. The gray background with the not too bright pop of feather looks gorgeous.

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  10. Love this stripey feather Kim, looks gorgeous on the grey bg, Cathy x

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  11. Stunning card, Kim - sophisticated and elegant, in my view! The grey background + colourful feather = perfect match. Like Bev, I've been hesitant about embarking on the feather trend, but you have me re-thinking my decision with this gorgeous inspiration.
    c

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  12. What a beautiful card. I love your layout and feather. I was going to suggest that soft stone paper pack that everyone else is suggesting.

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  13. Fabulous card Kim...love that sweet feather and those clear sequins, just beautiful.

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  14. Such a beatiful design Kim, love your striped feather! Have you thought about getting a nice stone grey ink and creating some amazing backgrounds of your own, your stamping is always fabulous!

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  15. uh oh! do I need to go shopping at SSS now? love that feather and sentiment...looks like Kristina Werner's handwriting!

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  16. what a beauty, I like the pattern papers you use and the way you combine the colors and patterns :)

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  17. I love this feather and the way you make sequins look so good on a card!

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  18. A gorgeous card Kim, a lovely design and the muted backing paper which is perfect with the fabulous feather""

    Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

    hugs
    Heather xx

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