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Jul 11 2008

Stamp Simply #43 - Give Thanks!

Published by notimetostamp at 1:07 am under Challenges, Flourishes Projects, General Purpose Cards

Keyword ssnotime43 -There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!)can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.

The challenge this week is to make athank you card.I am always out of thank you cards and it’s just nice to have a few on hand. No other rules — just a thank you card. And if you make a really simple one, make 2 or 3 once you’re at it — you’ll thank yourself later when you need them!! Cant wait to see what you doand, as always, try to keep it simple.Most importantly have fun!!!

Here are some samples (please be patient as we are uploading and linking tonight):

Check out Julie Koerberssample here.

Check out Dee Jacksons sample here.

Check out Tammy Hershbergers samplehere.

Check out Jennifer Bucks sample here.

Check out Janine Orchards sample here.

Check out Becky Oehlers sample here.

What a fabulous Stamp Simply Team!!! Thank you girls!!! Much appreciated!!!

And heres my sample:

This is one of the larger butterflies from Butterfly Moments, one of the new releases this week by Flourishes, and the gorgeousscriptedsentiment is from another new release, Thank You. I just love the gorgeous wings and shape of this beautiful butterfly. I can see her being used over and over again!!! I used the 2nd, and last, of my favorite sheets of paper from the Sultry pad by Basic Grey.Doesn’t she look like a butterfly in a garden? I thought so!!! Here’s what I did to make this butterfly:

Stamp butterfly onto white cardstock with Palette Noir Black ink
Color in the white portions of her wings (I used Copics, but any way to color works)
Cut and emboss image with Rectangle Nestabilities, frame with scalloped rectangle
Use black self-adhesive Pearls on her head, antennea and for the dots on the wings. I used various sized Pearls as the dots were of various sizes.
Using a Quickie Glue Pen, and working in small sections at a time, color over the black portion and then sprinkle with Dazzling Diamonds or other fine glitter . Tap off excess.

Here’s a close-up view of the butterfly:

Stamps: Butterfly Moments and Thank You by Flourishes
Paper: White, Black, Sultry by Basic Grey
Ink: Palette Noir Black. Copics to color in: G40, G21, YG03, R20, RV11, RV34, Y000, Y21, Y15
Accessories: Black Sheer Ribbon, Black Pearls, Quickie Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Rectangle Nestabilities, Petite Oval Nestabilities, Mounting Tape.

And here’s a quick look at the full Butterfly Moments set so you can see all it contains. It was designed so there are butterflies that can be used as stand alone images, as well as smaller butterflies for accents on any of your creations.

And the scripted Thank You on today’s card came from the latest Stamp Simply release called Thank You. Such a gorgeous and versatile set!

And please check out more samples made with our newest releases by the Flourishes Design Team: Leslie Miller, Linda Duke, Faith Hofrichter, Susan Roberts, as well as Nancy Kirk.

Remember when you upload to use the keyword above, followed by a comma.Please come back here to post (as a comment) that youve played, and provide a linksowe can check out your card right away. You can find all cards uploaded for this challenge by clicking Gallery Submissions Here.

Some wanting to play said they have never uploaded before. If thats you and you need help uploading, just go to my Challenge No. 1 here.

Thank you all so much for stopping in. I do so much appreciate it!!! Hope you all have a safe and wonderul weekend!!! And hope you find some time to make a thank you card,or two!!!Have fun!!!

43 Responses to “Stamp Simply #43 - Give Thanks!”

# Jerri Kayon 11 Jul 2008 at 6:56 am

Sharon, those black pearls are gorgeous!!!! I thought they were wee tiny brads at first. I LOVE THEM! A beautiful card!
# Tammy Hershbergeron 11 Jul 2008 at 7:00 am

BEAUTIFUL card, Sharon! The colors of your butterfly and the style of it just match that Sultry paper so well! Thanks for another fun Stamp Simply week!
# MeandLilGon 11 Jul 2008 at 7:44 am

I am always on your site and just wanted to say how much my little girl and I love your work - and how much inspiration we get!. This card is lovely. We’ve just made a thank-you card for Lil G’s teachers, but it’s not a patch on yours!! Hugs, Debbie & Georgia xx
# Janineon 11 Jul 2008 at 7:46 am

Just gorgeous Sharon… Have a great weekend.
# Jennifer Buckon 11 Jul 2008 at 7:51 am

Wow! This is STUNNING! I LOVE the butterfly! Beautiful! LOVE those glittery wings. Beautiful! Thanks for another fun one, Sharon!
# Helenon 11 Jul 2008 at 8:55 am

Here is my card for the Simple Thanks challenge. It is extremely simple so it could be put together quickly for a thank you or other occasion.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/977956?nocache=1
# michelle gallon 11 Jul 2008 at 10:26 am

wow i wasent sure i liked the butterfly to girly for me but now that i saw how pretty it is i love it it hard to tell what a stamp will look like till it used thanks sharon
# Julie Koerberon 11 Jul 2008 at 10:29 am

Sharon — this is just gorgeous! I love all the elements! So, striking!!
# Pat Adamon 11 Jul 2008 at 10:38 am

Love the new Flourishes stamps and will have to pay a visit and shop. I did a very simple thank you card and I like stamping in a simple way. Love your butterfly. Pat My card can be viewed at
http://www.rubbermaid.blogspot.com
# Carolon 11 Jul 2008 at 11:00 am

Your butterfly is dramatically stunning! Such wonderful colors and those black pearls are such a beautiful touch! The flourishes stamps just keep getting more and more irresistable! Beautifully done as always.

Here’s my simple thank-you card for today’s challenge. Thanks for the opportunity to play along!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/978072?cat=500&ppuser=88761
# LeAnneon 11 Jul 2008 at 11:11 am

Wow, what a gorgeous card; in fact, everyone’s cards today are extra special! Here is my SIMPLE thanks:
http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2008/07/simply-thanks.html
Your new stamp set is beautiful…..I have it on my wish list!
Thanks for “thanks”!!!
LeAnne
# » Flourishes Release - “Poppy” Stamped Simplyon 11 Jul 2008 at 11:13 am

[…] images with my markers and stamped. Quick and easy.. which I believe also qualifies this card for Sharon’s Stamp Simply Challenge. Her challenge is to make a thank you card. Since I again used that wonderful script background […]
# Blues and Greens aton 11 Jul 2008 at 11:22 am

[…] and it is also made for two challenges. First Sharon’s Stamp Simply at No Time To Stamp, http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/07/11/stamp-simply-43-give-thanks/ . The sketch is from Papertake’s Weekly challenge at […]
# Susan Dalyon 11 Jul 2008 at 11:24 am

Hi Sharon,
This is my first time play your challenge.
Here is my entry.
http://www.stampndaly.com/?p=628
# rainyon 11 Jul 2008 at 11:27 am

Sharon your butterfly is completely breath-taking!! I love the dd on the wings. What a gorgeous card!
My card today is a simple thank you using the newly released Poppy Patch and Thank You sets. It’s here on my blog.
http://rainy.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/07/11/flourishes-release-poppy-stamped-simply/
# Giovanaon 11 Jul 2008 at 12:26 pm

Beautiful card Sharon. I will make sometime today to play along.

Have a blessed day
Giovana
# Anjaon 11 Jul 2008 at 12:54 pm

Love your card!!
I have played too, you can find my card
on my blog http://www.stampinganja.blogspot.com
Thanks for everything you share with us, Anja
# Danielleon 11 Jul 2008 at 1:47 pm

This is so beautiful! I love the tiny brads inside the wings…gorgeous!
# Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)on 11 Jul 2008 at 3:22 pm

LOVE this card Sharon, and I MUST check out/order these beautiful new floral stamp sets … right up my alley!!! My card for this week is, I think, the “simplist” card I have ever made … and, it looks good! Thanks for bringing me back to a “simplier style”. Hope you like it: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/978303?cat=500&ppuser=95678
# Libbyon 11 Jul 2008 at 4:48 pm

Oh my - I am so behind on sending out thank you cards for all of the wonderful things we received when my baby was born - this may just be the kick in the pants I need to get on it!!!
# Libbyon 11 Jul 2008 at 4:49 pm

Oops forgot to say - LOVE how you did that butterfly!!!
# Sara (hiinaz)on 11 Jul 2008 at 7:32 pm

That is one gorgeous butterfly! Love the sparkle. Great challenge this week. One can never have too many thank you cards on hand. Here’s a quick one I put together: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/978538
# Kelly Lon 11 Jul 2008 at 9:20 pm

Very pretty. Love all the sparkle in the butterfly.

I also wanted to stop in and let you know — Hope you have a chance to stop by my blog this weekend for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate for JLO stamps. The drawing will be on Monday morning. Kel
# teresa kline aka va.sunshineon 12 Jul 2008 at 8:46 am

thanks Sharon, you have a great weekend! here is mine:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/979042?cat=500&ppuser=141637
# Pat (mspfd)on 12 Jul 2008 at 8:51 am

Stunning butterfly! The close up of your card really shows off your great coloring and gorgeous detailing.
# Dawn Eastonon 12 Jul 2008 at 9:54 am

Gorgeous card Sharon! Yesterday my Mom was cruising through your site and she was in awe of your work! Just had to let you know that

That butterfly is beautiful coloured and glittered…wow!

I’m always in need of thank you cards, so I’m going to do my best to play along this weekend!
# Nikkion 12 Jul 2008 at 12:11 pm

I’ve made a double duty card…..2 challenges in one! Thanks for letting me play along! {SMILES}
http://militarywifestampinspot.blogspot.com/
# Sandy Kon 12 Jul 2008 at 12:14 pm

That is beautiful. The best one yet I’ve seen with that set. I may just have to get it. I purchased the other two, but held off on this one.
# leslierichon 12 Jul 2008 at 12:46 pm

I knew you were going to do something totally gorgeous with this butterfly and I couldn’t wait to see it! For some reason I couldn’t get on your site last night… I love the way you colored the butterfly and added the glitter and different sized pearls. The garden background is perfect! I love the butterflies in this set and look forward to using them again ASAP. Honestly, I just don’t know which of this month’s sets to reach for first. I love them all!!
# SmilynStefon 12 Jul 2008 at 2:22 pm

Always great to have another thank you card in the stash … I used vintage buttons on my design:

http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2008/07/vintage-button.html
# Marenon 12 Jul 2008 at 3:35 pm

GORGEOUS!!! Here is my Thank You card: http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/2008/07/meet-jack.html It is the first of the set. I also posted it on SCS: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/978931?nocache=1
Thanks for the great challenge & all of your inspiring work!!
# Rose Annon 12 Jul 2008 at 9:59 pm

Your butterfly card is so beautiful, and I love your coloring and sparkle!! Beautiful papers too!
# Mary R.on 12 Jul 2008 at 11:12 pm

Hi Sharon! I’m lovin’ those butterflies! All the new releases are gorgeous! I finally got to make my card this evening. Here it is: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/979865?cat=10588. Thanks for helping me stay inspired!
# Deniseon 13 Jul 2008 at 11:01 am

This card is just beautifully coordinated - from the background paper to the dazzling diamonds - it just comes together perfectly!

Denise
# Carolenon 13 Jul 2008 at 12:42 pm

The colours in the butterfly coordinate
nicely with the paper. A beautiful card
and LOVE the use of the black pearls.

You are such an enabler! You featured
the pearls in a photo recently and I just
had to go in and buy oodles!
# Carla (cmsuto)on 13 Jul 2008 at 1:41 pm

Thanks, Sharon, for another great challenge! I always need Thank You cards - thanks for the push to make one! Your sample is stunning! I love the new images! All the other samples are gorgeous, too!
Here is my try:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/980409?cat=500&ppuser=143903
Hope you had a great weekend!
Carla
# Dawn Eastonon 13 Jul 2008 at 2:17 pm

Fantastic Sharon, I’m so happy I had a chance to play this week!

Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/980437?cat=500&ppuser=93708

thanks for looking!
# Nicoleon 13 Jul 2008 at 4:15 pm

Thanks for another great challenge!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/980569?cat=11927
# Deb Neermanon 14 Jul 2008 at 10:03 am

Love your card, Sharon!! The butterfly stamp is just beautiful!

You can find my ‘thank you’ card on my blog:

http://debneerman.blogspot.com/2008/07/basket-full-of-edible-flowers-s-two.html

Thanks for another fun challenge, Sharon!

~Hugs, Deb
# Giovanaon 14 Jul 2008 at 2:26 pm

Hi Sharon,
I am stamping again and I created a Thank you card.

I hope you like it.
http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/

God bless
Giovana
# Jennyon 16 Jul 2008 at 12:16 am

Right on time… as usual !!!!
Here’s my challenge card…
http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com/2008/07/simple-triple.html
# Tonion 16 Jul 2008 at 3:47 am

I am always in need of thank you cards! So this was really easy and necessary for me! It will go out in the mail tomorrow. I only hope that the person it is destined for sees it in her mailbox before SCS or my blog!

Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/983553?cat=500&ppuser=156271

Thanks again!
# Dannie Graveson 18 Jul 2008 at 7:06 pm

Your challenge was just the push I needed to get some thank you cards done. You can see my cards here

http://danniesdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/07/more-thank-you.html

Thanks for the motivation!