Old Rugged Cross

The card I am posting today features this beautiful digi stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps called Old Rugged Cross.


Here is my card...


Stamp: Old Rugged Cross, Rejoice in the Lord (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Paper: DCWV
Ink: Ink jet printer, Copics
Accessories: Branch punch, Prima's Flowers, organza ribbon, Spellbinders dies, Large oval punch (SU!)


The idea behind this card was the majesty of Jesus. I really wanted to portray His royalty, that He is the King, so I chose purples and golds. Unfortunately, I am a little late for Easter, but He is the King every day, so it still works.

I worked with blending the colors to get just the right purple, using W1 and W3 as blending tools. I also used several browns for the cross to give it some dimension.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great Tuesday!

The Old Rugged Cross

I am so blessed to be joining the Sweet 'n Sassy digi team for the month of April. What a delight it is to work with these images! As tomorrow is Easter, I couldn't think of a more appropriate stamp to work with than "The Old Rugged Cross". Do you remember the song... "Oh the old rugged cross, so despised by the world, holds a wondrous attraction for me... For twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me." I am so thankful for His death and resurrection, and for the eternal life He offers to those who trust in Him!

I colored the cross with Copics and then cut out both the cross and the sentiment (from the digi-set,"Praying for You"), with a Labels 8 die. I sponged around the edges very lightly with Memento Desert Sand ink before I removed it from the frame. The designer paper is from TAC, and it's gorgeous, but I felt like it was missing something, so I did a little stitching - both with and without thread! - to give it some dimension. I finished it off with a few pearls and dewdrops, but I stayed away from a bow, because I didn't want to detract from the main image.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I pray you'll have a glorious day tomorrow worshiping our risen Saviour!! See you next Saturday!

Tricia