Hand Stamped Sentiments #470 – Sketch Challenge with Terrific Toadstools

I love when a sketch challenge comes together easily, and this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is one of those! The layout was perfect for showing off the Terrific Toadstools bundle—a current set that’s just right for fall cards. 🍂

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How to Make This Card

  1. Card base & mats
    • Gray Granite card base (5-1/2″ × 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″).
    • Add a large Country Woods DSP panel (4″ × 5-1/4″) in the Basic Beige design.
    • Layer a second coordinating DSP rectangle (2-5/8″ X 4-7/8″”) onto a Gray Granite CS (2-3/4″ x 5″) and then to the left side of the cardfront.
  2. Leafy backdrop
    • On Basic Beige (2-1/4″ × 3-1/2″, matted with a Petal Pink CS – 2-3/8″ X 3-5/8″), stamp greenery in 2nd-generation Old Olive to keep it light and layered.
  3. Mushrooms (Terrific Toadstools)
    • Caps: stamp in 2nd-generation Calypso Coral and 2nd-generation Early Espresso.
    • Stems: stamp in full-strength Gray Granite.
    • Use a sponge dauber with Memento Black to softly ink the edges for depth.
    • Fussy cut and pop up with Dimensionals.
  4. Sentiment & assembly
    • Stamp a sentiment using Memento Black Ink on a slim strip (1/2″ X 1-1/2″) and adhere beside the focal panel.
  5. Finishing touches
    • Sprinkle Muted Palette Dots to balance the corners and add a soft sheen.

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Bright & Cheery Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge (#HSS454) is a vibrant Colour Challenge that’s sure to spark your creativity! I couldn’t wait to dive in using the new Terrific Toadstools Stamp Set and Punch Bundle. To add texture, I used the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder, along with a beautiful piece of the SAB-exclusive Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

The talented Hand Stamped Sentiments Design Team has created stunning projects with this colour palette. Hop over to their page to see all the amazing creations and join the challenge!

My Card Design

Here’s my card inspired by this bright and playful color combination:

The adorable Terrific Toadstools Bundle made it so easy to create this whimsical design. The textured background from the Soft Waves Embossing Folder adds the perfect finishing touch, don’t you think? You can find all these products in my shop beginning Jan 7th, 2025!

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