.JPG "Penciled Pear for AYSI #331 1")
It's time for another Speed Challenge over at As You See It Challenges this week and this time the theme for the speed stamping is Fruit! This challenge is thanks to my team member Jane, and it's a great one! The first stamp set that came to mind was Citrus Blooms from the Mediterranean Blooms suite, but when I opened up my magic stamp cupboard, the first set that came into view, bearing fruit, was Penciled Pear! And I thought, "Perfect for speed stamping, because I don't need to do anything much to the images!" Check out the Challenge banner:
Using Penciled Pear gave me an opportunity to also use some rich DSP like Nature's Sweetness, which I love, but haven't had occasion to use for awhile, and continue on last challenges theme of Vintage, by adding some sponging to the image panels.
I must say I'm getting to enjoy speed stamping, mostly because I'm not panicking any more. No panic means that my fingers don't all turn into thumbs and I don't have silly mishaps while I complete my project. I finished this one in 9m 52s. It could have been finished at just over 9 min. but I decided I had time to add some embellishments, which took most of the minute. Here's how it turned out:
.JPG "Penciled Pear for AYSI #331 2")
- I used a base of Mossy Meadow and added a top layer of Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP.
- I stamped the images and 1 sentiment from Penciled Pear on Very Vanilla cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die cut them using the appropriate sized Perennial Postage dies.
- Using a sponge or sponge dauber, I sponged the edges with Crumb Cake ink.
- I mounted the panels on the card face as shown using dimensionals.
- I added some Faux Glass Dots, a new embellishment featured in the 2024 Sept/Dec Mini Catalogue.
- I finished in 9 min and 52 sec.
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.JPG "Penciled Pear for AYSI #331 3")
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I love this card and chuckled to learn that you too, panicked in a speed challenge in the past. Great design and choice of stamp set.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, Johanna! Just call me Mrs. Anxiety! I was born to panic!
DeleteGoodness, Heather, it's taken a while for the edge to go off speed stamping. Another thing that helps is when you learn to go, "Oh well!" when it goes awry! I like your vintage pears and glad you got to add the embellishments for a splash of colour.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true, Jan. And I tend to sublimate my anxiety too, so even when I don't actually feel anxious, my body still betrays me by turning "all thumbs" and "silly decisions"!
DeleteOh that's rather gorgeous Heather - beautiful images! I must admit, I'm still at the stressful stage with speed stamping - watching the timer tick on up towards 10 minutes really gets the pulse racing!
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember, Deborah. A little more experience and you'll get to know what you can actually do in 10 min. Thanks for the props, though!
ReplyDeleteWell done Heather! I love these pear images and it is on my list to buy! I am going to start channeling you when we have these speed challenges! Great job!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Heather and those pears are perfect for a speed stamping challenge! I can't believe you found time for sponging to age your panels too, adding to the vintage feel. You are so good at speed stamping Heather - this card has it all!
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