I loved trying out this vellum window idea I had for this card but sorry I didn't get a better photo of it, so you could tell it's a window behind those stars! These cute shooting stars are another image from Gina K's Stamps for a Cause stamp set, Make a Wish. They were stamped with Encore silver metallic ink on vellum cardstock and clear embossed.
I also loved the font for this sentiment -- it is stamped in Encore silver metallic ink on Stampin' Up's basic gray textured cardstock. The white card base is PaperTrey Ink's Stamper's Select.
After stamping the stars and cutting out the vellum image, I cut a window in my card front, slightly smaller than the vellum. Then I machine stitched the vellum to the card front, over the window. A bit of SU's gray taffeta ribbon finishes off this card.
I hope you love this darling stamp set as much as I did and will hop on over to Gina's blog to see some more samples the rest of the designers created and make your purchase. It's a wonderfully versatile set and Gina is donating $7 of your purchase directly to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work . . . I know you'll want to be a part of that! Purchase your set here.
That's the last of my Make a Wish samples, as my set (and my entire stamp room!) is still packed up. But check back in tomorrow and I'll be showing you a few of my favorite things ;)
I love the vellum window, and your sewing looks perfect! Great card!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 09, 2007 at 12:23 AM
Love the vellum and the window. I ordered this set yesterday - great cause.
Posted by: Sues | August 09, 2007 at 04:23 AM
Gorgeous cards!! And a wonderful set of stamps!! I think I "need" these after seeing your cards! Wow! :)
Posted by: ~Carla~ | August 09, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Very pretty, Sharon! Love it!
Posted by: Kirsten | August 09, 2007 at 07:08 AM
This is FABULOUS!!! LOVE the window, and the silver stars...can't wait 'til my set comes! Gina K. is awesome!
Posted by: diane mcvey | August 09, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Oh, Sharon...this is gorgeous!! I love the taffeta ribbon and the white and grey combo with the silver, very elegant!
Posted by: Alora | August 09, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Hi Sharon!
What a unique way to use that stamp...simply stunning!
Posted by: Pat S. | August 09, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Oooo! Sharon! This is beautiful! I love the vellum window idea! Big DUH to me! It looks fabulous!
Posted by: Emily | August 09, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Can't wait to order mine. Thanks for all the updates on what to be aware of! Your cards are always beautiful. The sewing adds great depth to your card!
Posted by: Lisa Yim | August 09, 2007 at 03:27 PM
Really nice, love this with the textured cardstock. Very classy and fun with the stars and stitching!
Posted by: Kelly Albright | August 09, 2007 at 03:56 PM
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Samantha | August 09, 2007 at 08:01 PM
Beautiful. Love that set.
Posted by: lacyquilter | August 10, 2007 at 10:02 AM