The bunch of grapes image from the Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched Stamp Set looks so realistic that you want to pick a grape and pop it into your mouth. The amazing detail is from the DistINKtive patent-pending process of producing rubber stamps for amazing depth and shading. So, which do you prefer, my handmade greeting card with one bunch of grapes (left) or two (below)?

The Basic Black Cardstock layer adds a twist to the usual 1/4″ larger layer. I used two pieces of cardstock. Here’s how they were arranged before being adhered to the back of the grapes for my Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched card.

Interestingly, I colored the grapes with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends. The color is nearly as deep as the darker Gorgeous Grape Cardstock. That’s because the grapes were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, and I layered Fresh Freesia alcohol marker ink in Light and Dark until I reached the desired color.

Two more items to note about my handmade card. The black and white patterned paper is from the Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper I used on my Stampin’ Up! Zany Zoo card a few days ago. The opposite of each has a black-and-white pattern.

The second was a last-minute addition. I added three Loose Silver Sequins for a dew drop on the leaves and one on a grape.

Softly Sketched Card Measurements

4-1/4″ x 11″ Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
2″ x 5-1/2″ Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
(2 ) 2-1/2″ x 4″ Basic Black Cardstock
(2) 2-3/4″ 4″ Basic White Cardstock
1-3/4″ x 3/8″ Basic White Cardstock
5-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (envelope flap)
4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

You can order the Softly Sketched Stamp Set and supplies in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, before it retires so that you can make stunning handmade cards, too!

Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched Card Supplies

Softly Sketched Cling Stamp Set [161264] $24.00 RETIRING!	Zoo Crew 12″ X 12 Designer Series Paper [161304] $12.50 RETIRING!	Loose Silver Sequins [161626] $6.50 RETIRING!	Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154892] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154890] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.50	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $10.00 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.50 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $8.50 PRICE INCREASES 5-1-24	Clear Block E [118484] $13.00	Clear Block G [118489] $5.50 RETIRING!	Clear Block A [118487] $5.00 RETIRING!
Paper Snips [103579] $11.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $26.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $11.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Stamping Smiles March Drawing www.shopwithshelly.com

One entry into my March 2024 Drawing will be given for every $35 in order totals due (before shipping and sales tax) placed in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, March 1 – March 31, 2024, Mountain Time using Hostess Code SBQWPBSN.

Very Important: If your order is $150 or more (total due before shipping and sales tax), please DO NOT apply the Hostess Code to your order. Orders of $150 or more automatically earn at least $15 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on additional Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including hostess-only products. Orders placed using a Hostess Code do not earn Stampin’ Rewards.

The drawing is open to those with a U.S. address. You must be 18 or older to enter—void where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary. Click here for the complete set of rules and an alternative entry method.

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Stamping Smiles,