When I get a beautifully detailed botanical image such as the Botanical Heart set from Simon Says Stamp, my first thought is kraft on black. It’s such a classic combination and one I return to often. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.
BLACK ON KRAFT SIMPLE STAMPING
Here are a few other times I’ve called upon this classic black on kraft combination from top left:
You can probably tell that today’s card was influenced by the simply stamped notecards I did not that long ago using Hero Arts Antique Bee And Flowers. When time is short, and you fit in a moment of creativity around kids, work, health etc. the pressure can build up. You have this precious moment in time to make something and all of a sudden your mojo is no longer around to play ball. When this happens, I highly recommend surfing through pictures of the cards you’ve made to spark inspiration. You already know you like the style as you made them previously, so it is a gem of a resource already at your fingertips.
I took the Botanical Heart set and stamped the heart on a piece of Neenah Desert Storm card in Versafine Onyx Black ink. I splattered the panel with gold paint and white gouache and trimmed to fit on a card front. I wrapped the panel in twine and then foam mounted it to an Ivory card base.
For the sentiment, I stamped a greeting from the Botanical Heart set in clear embossing ink on Ivory card and heat embossed with Antique Gold Embossing powder before die cutting with a Nested Circle die. I added this to the card front over the twine and with a skinny strip of mirror gold card tucked in behind. I accented the card with a trio of pearls from Little Things By Lucy’s Cards.
To coordinate, I stamped the Botanical Heart on the flap of a kraft envelope and again splattered with gold paint and white gouache to match the card.
SUPPLIES
You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or shop icon to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Items marked with an asterisk (*) provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.
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So easy yet soooo Beautiful!!!
The black on kraft creates such a great look, Debby. Your projects are so classy — great for feminine and masculine designs. tfs
Simple yet beautiful!!!
Terrifically beautiful. So chic, appealing and inspiring.
Autumn Zenith Witchcrafted Life
This card is stunning! And I love how quick and easy it can be too. I am finding that I really like the larger element stamps in my collection, although I seem to be wishing I had more. And this heart is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!