You Make My Heart Smile

Today's card uses a very cool background stamp called Ornate Background from (Simon Says Stamps).  I got to be honest here, after coloring this card - I realize A. I don't get a lot of satisfaction coloring with Prisma Colored Pencils,  B. Practice makes perfect, C.  I need to watch YouTube and D. Really glad I didn't buy the 150 count set first!  Copic and Tombow Markers hold a special place in my heart so next time I color a large background stamp I'll try one of those.  So why did I try the colored pencils...I had to have a medical procedure called Moh's to remove Basel Cell Cancer from the top of my head.  I knew it was going to be a long day (Google it for the gory details) and coloring helps me with stress, and colored pencils were easier to transport.  I also took a coloring book with me.  PSA:  In the sun, Wear A Hat!

Back to the card, I did a lot of blending and used lots of colors and then I realized it looked very busy and I decided to add a large die called Heart Smile, diecut three with my Big Shot (Sizzix), stacked,  glued with Multi Matte Medium (Ranger) and covered with Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen for some shimmer.  Then I used Mini Perfect Layers and a PenBlade to get that 1/16 inch border of pink.  I mounted this onto my Neenah Classic Crest 110lb card stock with Kokuyo Long Adhesive (This is the refill, they also sell the Tape Runner).  

Now for a pitiful pic of unhappy Beverly in between treatments.

Have a great day, Wear a hat in the sun, and keep crafting!

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