DCM - In the Long Run

Good morning!

Well in my part of the world we're about to enjoy a long weekend, so for this week's Daring Cardmakers challenge, Joanne wants us to interpret the word "long" as we see fit.

I've gone with a looooong slimline card. :D

Stencils: The Greetery - Always in Bloom
Stamps: The Greetery - Always in Bloom, The Greetery - Everyday Labels
Dies: The Greetery - Handmade Labels, The Greetery - Crimped Slimline

I started out by cutting the largest Crimped Slimline die from white cardstock and attaching it to a sticky mat ready for stencilling.

Using the stencils from the Always in Bloom set, I applied the ink for the different steps using bright shades from The Stamp Market.

I then went in with darker shades of ink for the stamped details and contemplated how to add my greeting.

Luckily, the dies in the Handmade Labels set include some unusual shapes which work perfectly as apertures too.

After cutting out the label from the main panel, I popped that panel up on some offcuts of card for extra dimension. I've also tried to get in the habit of using coloured cardstock for my card bases, and brace yourselves, this shade of green cardstock for the base will feature on another card soon no doubt!

I stamped the sentiment on blush pink cardstock and nestled it into the aperture.

I toyed with the idea of adding some Nuvo dots, but liked the smooth look of the stamped surface without any bling and left it at that. :)

Make sure you check out the wonderful projects from the rest of the team here, and play along if you can!

Happy crafting!

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The Greetery - Always in Bloom stamps Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG	The Greetery - Everyday Labels stamps Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG	The Greetery - Handmade Labels dies Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG	The Greetery - Crimped Slimline dies Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG
The Greetery - Always in Bloom stencils Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG	The Stamp Market - Fuschia ink pad Shop at: MISC	The Stamp Market - Golden ink pad Shop at: MISC	The Stamp Market - Greenery ink pad Shop at: MISC
The Stamp Market - Julep ink pad Shop at: MISC	The Stamp Market - Peony ink pad Shop at: MISC	The Stamp Market - Rosy ink pad Shop at: MISC	The Stamp Market - Sunshine ink pad Shop at: MISC
Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC	Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: EH | SBC | SHC (UK)	MISTI stamping tool Shop at: EH | SBC	Craft blending brushes Shop at: AZ (UK)
Taylored Expressions - Blender Brushes Shop at: MISC	Sizzix - Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC	Sizzix - Sidekick machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC	Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi) Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC
Tim Holtz - Tonic guillotine trimmer (small) Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC

Comments

[Angelnorth]

Lovely long card Nat, that’s such a pretty stencil and stamp combo and the green base suits it perfectly.