Camera vs Scanner

I made this card last week and was ready to take a picture of it but my camera batteries needed recharging. I was a little bummed but then remembered that I could use my printer to scan a shot of it. Well, it wasn't the greatest scan but it was better than not having a picture. By morning the camera batteries were charged so I took a quick snap shot of the card before mailing it. Well I must say; I do like taking pictures but I really need to get better at it especially with the lighting and I also need to read how to use the photo editing software I have on my computer. The scanned card is the one on the bottom. I've read some people use a photo box and maybe that will help me produce better pictures. There is a thread at Splitcoast on how to make a homemade photo box and I think it is time I stop procrastinating and make one. I'll have to do that and then post my results.

With Sympathy

Card stock: American Traditions; Papertrey Ink vintage cream
Stamps: Papertrey Ink's Mixed Messages; Northwoods' Tulip Vase with Tag
I stamped the tulips on the vintage cream card stock and colored with with Marvy LePlumme markers and Sharpie markers. I stamped the sentiment using Palette dark chocolate ink. I cut out the image and adhered on top a piece of vintage cream card stock, then adhered to a piece of My Mind's Eye paper and then adhered those to the card base.

Tulips

I really liked this stamp and of course had to order it. I thought it was pretty cool that they were in a vase and also included a little note card for a message. I made these two cards with it. I used Marvy Le Plumme markers to color in the flowers. I also used SU patterned paper and Papertrey Ink stamps for the messages. I also added a little ribbon to complete the look.