Just in case you missed it . . .I have BIG news! Impression Obsession has a brand new collection of slimline stamps, called Slim Scenes, and they're just in time for holiday card making. In honor of the occasion, the IO designers are sharing inspiration with these new stamps and we've got LOTS of slimline sweetness to share!
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If you're new to the slimline card trend, check out yesterday's post for a quick rundown. Basically, a slimline card is long and skinny to fit in a standard size business envelope. Handy dandy, yes?!
The new Slim Scenes collection of stamps are 8.25-inches long. It's important to note: You will probably need a stamping tool like a MISTI for these stamps. So far, I haven't seen a clear block large enough for these 8.25-inch long stamps. Using a stamping platform makes it so much easier to use large stamps anyway because you can stamp, re-ink and stamp again to get a really rich and complete stamped image.
For this sweet Santa card, first I stamped Snowy Night on white cardstock. Then, I stamped Santa with Sleigh on top, along with a long, skinny Winter Greeting sentiment. I added on a few enamel hearts and that is honestly IT. This is such a simple card, but layering stamped images gives it more interest and depth - in such an easy way!
I have one more card to share with you today. It features the same Snowy Night background, but it looks very different in a darker shade of blue. On this card I stamped the solid Town stamp on a separate piece of white cardstock. I fussy cut it and added it onto the card with foam squares for some added dimension. It was tricky to photograph, but the strip below the town is silver metallic washi tape. (Maybe it's an iced-over river along the street?) These cards were so much fun to make, because these are the first products I have that are SPECIALLY made for slimline cards. Such a treat!Supplies on Today's Cards:
The snowy night is fun.
ReplyDeleteThe new 'Slim Scenes' are really original and well done!
ReplyDeleteBoth are fabulous! I love the sentiments with their wispy edges. The Snowy Night is a must have for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat slimline cards....you have inspired me to make a couple for the Holiday Season! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove silhouettes and these
ReplyDeleteare fantastic. Great
shading behind them.
The last is fun.
thanks for sharing
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really like these slimline options
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards - those stamps are so flexible
ReplyDeleteI love the reindeer and the beautiful village set! The sentiment font is great too!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL WORK, Laura!!! LOVE the Santa & the city image as well! BIG CARDS with little work! LOL NICE!!! ;)<3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Both of them! Wow!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! I also just noticed that the sleigh image has all of the eight reindeer shown which is great.
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat scenes. I like the combination for the buildlings.
ReplyDeleteLove the Santa With Sleigh and Town designs! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThe stamps you have used are so great:))
Great slimline cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCute and peaceful scene. I like the hearts on the first one.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so adorable. Really love the night time shy on the town card. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous cards! The town really pops against the blue background!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the sleigh stamp. Your cards are gorgeous. Hugz
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful. I especially like the house card. I am just charmed by those houses!
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