4 Pocket Cards with Santoro’s “If Only” Stamp

by | Feb 24, 2015

20150224_215239Ok, how much do I love this Santoro “If Only” stamp?! She is like a fairy princess with a hint of a Steampunk edge. I normally don’t make cards in bulk, but these pocket cards that I learned how to make from a tutorial from my friend, Jamie (YT: ScrappinStampers), are totally addictive. These are another DT project for Jamie’s Not2ShabbyShop.  Although this stamp is currently out of stock, the Not2ShabbyShop has other fantastic Santoro stamps. My readers can use the coupon code: “CRAFTYPAWS” for 10% off any purchase!

20150224_215133All the cards are made with various 6″ x 6″ papers from my stash.  Sorry I don’t know the names, as they were all gifted to me. The first card is fairly flat (good for mailing), and I got to use some pretty paper strip and button flowers from the girls’ paperie “tinsel & twig” collection. The second one is more traditional, with a damask background, flower clusters, flat back pearl swirls, and a bold lace sticker.  The Copic colors I used are: Skin: E50, 51, and 53; Blush: R30; Rose and dress: R83 and 85; and Hair: E55, 57, and 59.

20150224_215226The third one has a beautiful lace remnant, which looks, to me, like the architectural arches that sometimes wrap Moorish courtyards.  It also has a blue and green flower spray tied with a sheer organza double bow that references roses growing up a pillar (at least to me–lol).

20150224_215252For the last card, I was going for an over-the-top English garden feel, but with a funky twist of blue (my favorite color). I used more of that same lace remnant, which is supposed to reference an elaborate lattice gate, and five different kinds of flowers to frame my favorite colored and paper pieced version of this stamped image. Along with paper piecing the bodice from a scrap from my scrap box, I used the following Copic colors: Skin: E50, 51, and 53; Blush: R30
Rose: R83 and 85; Leaves: YG25 and 17; and Bright Blue Hair: B00, 02, 04 and 06. On this small card there are some 27 roses and 6 pale pink and green leaves. That’s a lush garden in my book. 😀

Card 4 is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday No Rules Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Texture Challenge
The Pink Elephant Anything Goes Challenge
The Inspired by Stamping Color Challenge
MarkerPOP Blog Bright Colors Challenge

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! WOOF

 

16 Comments

  1. Becca Cruger
    Becca Cruger on February 24, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Wow these are some cool projects! Way to use those lace remnants.

    Reply
    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      I love using up bits and bobs, esp. when they are so pretty! 🙂 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
  2. Heather
    Heather on February 25, 2015 at 3:33 am

    Beautiful creations – wonderful designs and a lovely image full of glorious full of flowers and gorgeous lace!!

    Thank you so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks so much for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Big Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
  3. popscards
    popscards on February 25, 2015 at 4:41 am

    Hi sweetie, wow these are both simply stunning, thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this time hugs Pops x

    Reply
    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks so much for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks so much for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
  5. Mynn xx
    Mynn xx on February 26, 2015 at 4:12 am

    WOW–these are stunning! LOVE all the embellies and your fabulous gals–they’re colored beautifully! Thanks for joining us at Inspired By Stamping! HUGS! 🙂 Mynn xx

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    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks so much Mynn! Thanks so much for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
  6. Valerie
    Valerie on February 27, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Ohhhhh, they’re all beautiful! Thank you for joining us over at MarkerPop for our Bright Colors Challenge!

    Reply
    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on February 28, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much Valerie! I loved combining the bright hair color with more traditional looking trims, etc. 🙂 Thanks so much for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina

      Reply
  7. Tina Cappa
    Tina Cappa on February 28, 2015 at 8:52 am

    These pocket cards are so beautiful Kristina , I love the santoro stamps . I have one I got from Jamie’s shop . My favorite is the blue one you know that is my favorite color and the blue hair is so pretty . Great job sweetie 🙂 Tina

    Reply
  8. Melanie Santiago
    Melanie Santiago on February 28, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Gorgeous cards but my fav. Is the blue card! It looks so beautiful!

    Reply
  9. Marie Gamber
    Marie Gamber on March 7, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    How super adorable. I love the pocket cards! Wonderful!
    Thank you for joining us for our MarkerPOP Challenge 😀 Marie

    Reply
    • CraftyPaws
      CraftyPaws on March 8, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Marie! I loved using the bright colors on some of these cards. A little romantic with a twist, right?! LOL tf stopping by! Hugs! Kristina

      Reply

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