Calm and Gentle

"To be pleasant, gentle, calm and self-possessed: this is the basis of good taste and charm in a woman. No matter how amorous or passionate you may be, as long as you are straightforward and refrain from causing others embarrassment, no one will mind..." ~Murasaki Shikibu, The Diary of Lady Murasaki

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is showing its softer side today with sneak peaks of Calm and Gentle, and I'll be straightforward: these stamps are a must have!

Today I did use the CAS-ual Fridays color combination, just in a softer tones. I stamped the trunks in brown/black onto patterned paper and then embossed the leaves with white, coloring in small areas to depict blooming flowers. I also lightly stamped more buds behind the embossing to create a fuller tree. This set has many beautiful, comforting sentiments, and I chose one that I will use often: I'm here for you.

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps are the finest quality, photopolymer stamps made in the USA. There are five sets to the inaugural release. The stamps aren't just for the clean and simple crafters out there, Michele has designed them with all types and levels of crafters out there! Michele is giving away a set each day..all you have to do is comment on the store blog and comment on each of the sneak posts for your chance to win! Don't forget that you also can play along in this week's CAS-ual Fridays Challenge too: Over the Edge for your chance to win this entire new release of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! Stop by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps for more information!