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Transformation Tuesday With Melissa Phillips

July 30, 2019      Papertrey Ink      12 Comments

 


“It’s not too early to bring on a few delightful autumn gourds, is it?  For my Transformation Tuesday card, I used one of my favorite cards using the Simply Gourd-eous stamp set and flipped it on its end, using the same basic sketch, but adding in a few different stamp sets.”

Supplies:

  • STAMPS: Simply Gourd-eous, Beautiful Berries:  Autumn, Scripted, and Stitching Garden
  • INK:  Autumn Rose, Melon Berry, Lavender Moon, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Prairie Grass, Honey Nut, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Olive Twist
  • PAPER:  Vintage Cream, Kraft
  • DIES:  Simply Gourd-eous, Nesting Basics:  Pierced Rectangles, Mix & Mat:  Pinked Edge
  • OTHER:  patterned paper, sequins

CLICK HERE to visit Melissa’s blog to see more!

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Comments

  1. Catherine Milne says

    July 30, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    Gosh these are lovely cards. I’ve really missed you, Melissa. Thanks for brightening my day.

    Reply
  2. Andre M. says

    July 30, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    This is a gorgeous autumn palette and lovely layering,

    Reply
  3. Kari D says

    July 30, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    so pretty…..definitely a Melissa card! Love the soft pastels and layers of imagery!

    Reply
  4. Helen F. says

    July 30, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    Both of these cards are oh-so-lovey! Melissa has such a beautiful distinctive style ~ wish I had a tiny bit of her creative talent!

    Reply
  5. Marisela Delgado says

    July 30, 2019 at 4:04 PM

    I HAVE A COMPLAINT: Melissa Phillips no longer does her blog and I don’t use Instagram. NO FAIR,MELISSA. I’m heart-broken. Come back.

    Reply
    • Melissa Phillips says

      July 30, 2019 at 4:35 PM

      I’m so sorry Marisela…please forgive me. I hope to be back blogging again soon, for now I’m just taking baby steps getting back into the swing of things. My apologies and heartfelt thank you.

      Reply
  6. Loralee Parish says

    July 30, 2019 at 8:45 PM

    What a treat to see some pretty Melissa Phillips cards, always so inspiring to view such a lovely color palette with such delicate layering that is artistically added.

    Reply
  7. see mary stamp says

    July 30, 2019 at 10:50 PM

    These are Simply Gourd-ous. Your projects always inspire me.

    Reply
  8. Francie says

    July 30, 2019 at 11:27 PM

    I love the old card as much as the new! Beautiful cards Melis!

    Reply
  9. AOK says

    July 31, 2019 at 4:11 AM

    Delighted to see your beautiful work Melissa.

    Reply
  10. Marianna says

    August 2, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    Melissa,
    SO GLAD to see your card, you are an inspiration! I love your style and have missed you! Hope all is well, blessings to you.

    Reply
  11. Karen Letchworth says

    August 4, 2019 at 12:21 AM

    My BFF (of 50 years, BTW) just texted me a few days ago asking me “where has Melissa gone”?? I still don’t know the answers, but trusting that God is in the midst of it all. So happy to see Melissa’s amazing handiwork, and looking forward to her return. She inspires us unlike any other (no offense to anyone, of course). Blessings and hugs to everyone at PTI (and the crafting community in general)….we gotta stick together. God is good ALL the time.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

    Reply

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