Bright Star Stampers : Healing Hugs

How about a hug?

A gentle, healing hug delivered in a card.

The Healing Hugs stamp set on page 110 of the Annual catalog is one of Stampin' Up's new DistINKtive stamps. It has deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. The detail is amazing.

Here are a few samples using different color combinations. My favorite color is Highland Heather so that had to be one of the color combos I tried. That flower and leaves (stamped in Pear Pizzaz) have such detail. No need to stamp off to achieve this look. The stamp is etched in such a way that it takes ink in different amounts. I know I don't understand how to shadow to add depth but with a DistINKtive stam, I don't have to do that. You have to see this in person to really appreciate the detail.

I used the same layout but different colors to see how the detail would show up. We are using this color combo in my March card class. Balmy Blue is so soft and maybe a little masculine. I think a man would like to get this card if he's needing well wishes. Pear Pizzaz for the leaves and ribbon still works, too. What I did do different for this card, I fussy cut the rose out and adhered it with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If your ink pad is very juicy, it does blur the details. I stamped the main image on this card in Petal Pink then stamped it off several times. The stamp still had enough ink to give detail as it got lighter with each stamp. It created a very pretty background. The leaves are Pear Pizzaz. The ribbon is Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon. I used the new Sale-A-Bration punch for the sentiment called Story Label Punch.

Back to my favorite color: Highland Heather. I have these pretty cards ready to send to someone who needs a hug.

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