Sneak Peek #3 -Sweet Symphony & Sheet Music

This is the second set of sneak peeks I get to present today from Clear Dollar Stamps. This set is called Sweet Symphony with the background set called Sheet Music. These stamp sets were designed by our design team leader Laurie Wilson. My son has been playing the saxophone for 5 years now, so I was immediately drawn to these two sets. For this card, which measures 5 1/2 square, I followed the color challenge of mustards and black. I used the Alegro embossing folder along the right side of the bottom layer then sponged Creamy caramel over to age it as well as make it pop. The layer of Sheet Music was also sponged with the caramel. Multiple punched circles are popped up as well. Embellishments include the three little primas with Basic Grey rhinestones, ribbon, and the fun musical note brad.

My second card using Sweet Symphony and Sheet Music also fit one of our challenges - make your own background paper. I stamped on watercolor paper then colored the instruments in with re-inkers. I even pulled out my spritzer tool to add the "splats" of color. The edges needed sponged with Close to cocoa ink to tone down the whiteness. The Sheet Music was stamped, believe it or not, on white then distressed with multiple layers of brown inks. I tore it to take away any straight edged and even crumpled it. One other challenge to add something cut out was the French horn. Colors include Chocolate chip, Soft suede, Dusty durango, and Very vanilla. Just a touch of ribbon, the button with hemp, and a few gold brads are the only embellishments. A great set and coordinating background that you must have if you are a music lover. This set and other Aug. 1st releases can be seen on Lori's Blog.

Other Design Team Members previewing Sweet Symphony and Sheet Music are:

Laurie

Candy

Katie

Cassie

Nancy