Jul 03 2008
Expecting Euphoria
First off, I have to apologize for the dark picture. With my work, my other work, and my other work, I rarely have time to see sunlight…. much less take pix in the sunlight. And since I am on a computer that doesn’t have Photoshop, I can’t adjust the color!
So, this will have to do for now…. unless I can get time to adjust the pic and re-upload it.
I am a huge fan of Hanna Stamps and Basic Grey. When their shipments come in and I open a box full of goodies, its like heaven! I smile from ear to ear as I check the items in. It makes me want to play with them so badly. When I saw this stamp, I though it would be PERFECT for paper piecing. So, when the Basic Grey paper came in, I knew had to try it…..
I loooooooooove the 6×6 paper pads and I love how the print is scaled down on those paper pads. A lot of times, prints on patterned paper are great for scrapbooks, but just a tad too large for cardmaking. Basic Grey seems to have come up with the perfect solution. The background paper on my card is the regular 12×12 paper called Trance. It’s my favorite paper of the bunch. See how the print on the background paper is larger than the print on Sophie’s (at least I think that’s Sophie… unless Riley has another girlfriend) dress?
I added the matching glazed brads. I’m usually such a hoarder and never use it cause I don’t want to waste it. This is the first time I’m using them…. and I loved it!
I also added Adorn-It Pearls on the scalloped edges.
Its seems that the latest thing is the cutting and layering of images. I thought I would give it a small try since I had limited time to stamp. There are actually 2.5 layers of Sophie. And I gave an extra pop-up to Sophie’s head. Although it was time consuming, it was still fun!
Have a fun and safe 4th tomorrow!

Hello Joy! I just saw this new Basic Grey paper on your site the other day and was thinking how nice the 6×6 pads are too! This latest pad is a must have!
I love what you did with the Hanna stamp. She is so cute!!!!
Have a great holiday weekend!
oooh that paper is luscious! love those little pearl brads & the paper-toling is perfect for this Sophia!
that is so cute! I noticed right away that her dress was a smaller print and wondered how you did that! What a great idea that could be used in so many different ways. I really love the colors too! TFS!
Very Cute Card Joy! So glad you got to post even tho you dont get to see daylight! You really should slow down some
WOW, that card is beautiful. I love Sophia’s maternity frock, excellent job!!!