Epic -n- Awesome!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Mine was filled mainly with stamping … a Stamp Club on Saturday morning and a Stampin’ Party on Saturday afternoon, and some card designing on Sunday!

One of the cards I designed yesterday is the one I’ll be sharing with you today. I was having some fun with the Epic Celebrations stamp set … it is one of the Sale-A-Bration items you can get FREE with a qualifying purchase.

I began by stamping my guitars onto the Wood Textures Designer Series paper, cut them out and then sponged a little Crumb Cake ink onto my guitars … gives them a little dimension ….

Then I stamped the Sheet Music Background stamp onto some Very Vanilla cardstock … I sponged the musical paper as well because it ages it some and really highlighted the guitars.

I created my background by starting with a 4″x5-1/4″ piece of Bermuda Bay. Then I sprinkled some of the Brusho directly onto my cardstock and then spritzed it with water … I did not over saturate, I just wanted speckles!

Begin lightly “Less is more” … you can always add,  but sometimes it’s hard to take it back off. I did the same with my greeting on a piece of Very Vanilla.

I then cut my greeting out with the “Layering Ovals Framelits” and sponged the edge with the Crumb Cake as well.  The greeting, the music notes, and the entire card front are matted with the Basic Black Cardstock. The entire cardfront is adhered to a Very Vanilla back.

Check this out …

I really liked the way this turned out, I glazed (covered) the guitars with the glue from the Fine Tip Glue Pen. Not only does the glue stiffen the paper but it highlights the grain of the “wood” grain paper. Love it!!

Sometimes you just gotta play and discover all the different things you can do with the products you have in your craft room!

Thank you for joining me today, it is appreciated!

Have a marvelous Monday ~

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Simply Sunday: Epic Celebrations

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How is your weekend going? Hope you have some time to enjoy this mild weather (in the mid-west anyway)! Our East Coast stampers have been going through some wicked storms … we can all be happy that Spring is on it’s way.

I’m behind in my posts … so I’m busy working at catching up! I have my “Epic Celebrations” card for you today! It’s a simple card that highlights not only the Epic Celebrations stamp set but Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper ….

I started with the Berry Burst cardstock on which I stamped the guitar and the dots.

Then I took the Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist ink pads and sponged the colors onto the Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper. It not only has the foil dots but is a glossy cardstock so sponging works beautifully!

The greeting was stamped onto Whisper White and is matted with the Copper Foil sheets found in the Annual Catalog before popping it up onto the card.

I just couldn’t resist a little more color pop so I added the Glitter Enamel dots … it adds some dimension and a whole lot of fun!!

Tomorrow I’ll be sharing another “Epic Celebrations” card  which will highlight the New Brusho!!

I thank you for stopping back today…

Hoping you have a wonderful Sunday.

Let’s Talk Sale-A-Bration

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Whew … we made it to the end of the week! I hope yours was good week and you have something planned this weekend, even if it’s to relax!

I’ve had a few people as me “What exactly IS Sale-a-bration”? Well, I could say that it’s Stampin’ Up!s most anticipated event of the year, but that still would not explain it very good, so let’s try this …

How fun is FREE stuff? Our Sale-a-bration Catalogs are filled with wonderful products that YOU and your friends (anyone) can get for FREE with qualifying purchases.  With each $50 purchase (before shipping & handling) you can choose a free item, the more you purchase, you more you can get for free!!

Here is one of the awesome stamp sets …. great for boys, or girls! Anyone who likes to ROCK!!  Check out all the amazing coloring options you can try with the Epic Celebrations stamp set!

The Epic Celebrations stamp set can be selected as your FREE GIFT with a qualifying order before March 31… that is when our Sale-a-bration ends 😦

Stop back tomorrow, I’ll be sharing “My Epic Creation” with you… lol  This really is a fun stamp set to work with.

But … that’s not all! There is more, let me just put this out there for you ~ If your ready for a change, want to try something new … need a little extra cash, I would like to invite you check out our starter kit … for $99 — You get to choose $125 worth of goodies (anything you want) PLUS 2 additional stamp sets of your choice.

I celebrate 18 years with Stampin’ Up! this coming Saturday and I’m in it for many reasons, here are a few …

#1 for sure are the friendships I’ve built, it’s a wonderful sisterhood and an amazing support system.

#2 is the confidence and self-esteem I’ve gained since I’ve started.

#3 is the recognition for a job well done … don’t we all like to hear when we’ve done a good job! As with anything, the more you put into it, the more you get out … Stampin’ Up! has sent me on 7 incentive trips – From Alaska to Hawaii, and Fiji to the Panama Canal. I would have never gotten to go on these fabulous vacations if not for you and Stampin’ Up!. 

#4 Which brings me to flexibility – you can work this business “around your life” and …

#5 the extra income is pretty nice too (I have to admit it)!!

I would feel terrible if I did not share this wonderful opportunity with you. Run it as a business or run away with the discount on all your goodies! It’s yours to do as you choose.

If you have questions, just shoot me an e-mail or message me. I’d be happy to answer any you may have. Let’s talk… that’s it!

I hope this post answers any questions you may have about Sale-a-bration, it’s a great time to build up your stamp collection for FREE!

Thank you for joining me today, and don’t forget, I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun card from the Epic Celebrations stamp set.

Have an awesome day ~

 

 

 

My “Watercolor Lifting” Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It is Thursday and it’s a good day (because it’s my Friday!) I have off of my other job Friday, Saturday and Sunday! I have a Stampin’ Club on Saturday morning and then Andrea’s Stampin’ Party that afternoon and I’m so excited to share my love of stamping with them.

Today I’m going to share my card that I created using the “Watercolor Lifting” technique that I shared via video with you yesterday. I’m going to share a couple extra pictures to show you how I did it … This is my first card with this technique!!

Let’s begin with the preparation … I started with Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Elegant Eggplant Ink Pads. I used the Shimmery White cardstock because I thought it would emboss better than the watercolor paper (because my design on the stamp set was very fine) and my Aqua painter!

You will notice that I pushed my pads together to get some ink in the lids … if you don’t like this method, you could put a few drops of re-inker in the lid or another container. Either way … I generally clean out the cover before storing them.

Grab your Aqua Painter and lets have some fun!  This is so easy and looks so cool …

I put some notes on my pictures as well … in case you would like to print them out and make a tutorial. I held the sides down with a little washi tape.

I made sure to Aqua Painter had plenty of water and the tip was wet, then I picked up my first color (Melon Mambo) and began brushing it across my cardstock.  When I started my second color, I went over the first color a little so it blended nicely.

Once you get it to look the way you want (I like it a little on the dark side, remember … you will be removing some of this color).  Make sure your cardstock is totally dried. You do not want any moisture, the embossing powder will stick and you will have a mess!

Once DRY … rub your embossing buddy across the cardstock so you don’t get any flecks of additional powder on your project…. this is just a good habit to get into if your love to emboss.  I used VersaMark and Clear Embossing Powder (don’t over heat).

Now that your embossing is done … you’re ready for the Watercolor Lift! Take your Aqua Painter and spread a layer of water over your project … use a paper towel to begin “LIFTING” the color back up ….

What you will get is pretty pops of color where you embossed with a beautiful watercolor background!  I love this technique and it is so easy to do. This was my very first time doing it and here is my card …

I wanted to highlight the beautiful technique on this card so it is the focal point and I popped some black behind it so it really stands out on the card.

I used the floral pattern from the “Wood Words” stamp set on page 159 of our Annual catalog and I just stamped it all over the cardstock.  The greeting comes from the “Picture Perfect Birthday” stamp set which is on page 5 of our Occasions Catalog.

I know there was a lot to read through today but I hope you understand the steps to create your own Watercolor Lift Cards.

Just think … you can do this is any color combination, including a rainbow!! Why not have some fun, pick your favorite colors and give it a try!

Thank you so much for coming back today to check out my card.

Have a great Thursday … and I hope it feels like a Friday for you too.

See you tomorrow ~

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Watercolor Lifting technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’ve been talking a lot about the Aqua Painters lately and for those of you who have not been able to attend one of my classes or be in one of my clubs and get these awesome products in your little hands, I thought the next best thing was to share a video with a Watercolor technique & Aqua painters … Learn how to use the watercolor lifting technique from Stampin’ Up! trainer, Brandi Barnard.

I think this is a really cool technique. Now … I’d like you to stop back tomorrow and see what I’ve made with this new technique! I’ve never done this before watching this video either … surprisingly easy!

Thank you for coming by to visit today ~

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

Easy Peasy Celebrations!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well … we made it through Monday, almost … before this “NASTY” storm came blowing through. Holy cow … wind & snow and up to 3 – 5 inches. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!  Time to go back to the stamp room!!

So … what did you think about yesterday’s “Coloring on Foils”? Cool, right! It’s so pretty, it was sitting on the shelf and when I walked past it I thought, oh … that would make a cute Easter card!!

Today, I have an easy peasy card for you …

Oh yes, another card with the Picture Perfect Designer Series paper and the Celebrate You (Sale-a-bration item). This time I used the pattern with the cute bows! I love the Lemon Lime Twist and the fact that it has a coordinating ribbon that I can make into a banner just makes me happy!! It’s the little things you know 🙂

You will also notice another little favorite of mine, the Myths and Magic Washi Tape! I also made that a banner and both coordinate with the bows on the paper. Give that card a little twist so the light hits it and ….

the washi tape comes alive!! The stars shine and it really makes the “celebrate” sparkle. I just love this look, are you with me?? So simple, and easy to make but you know this card will put a sparkle in their eyes.  Win – Win!

So glad you came to visit my blog today. Hope you’re not in this storms pass, if so … it’s a great time to make some quick cards.

Have an awesome day ~

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Coloring on Foils

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are having a good day … it is Monday but if I think Friday is only 4 days away – everything seems brighter!! Then I step outside and it’s overcast, dreary and the wind is blowing that cold right through you, so I went back inside, put on one of my favorite CD’s and started to stamp … ahhhhh, much better!!

Yesterday I shared my Silver Foil card with you …

Pretty … Yes! But wait, we’re going to grab our Stampin’ Blend and ink pad and add some color!! What do you think …

OK … I’ll put it onto a card.  I used several different colors of my Stampin’ Blends to color the different flowers on the Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folder found on page 23 of the Occasions Catalog… and I’m pairing it with the Sale-a-bration item; Springtime Foils Specialty Designer paper (Free with a $50 purchase during our Sale-a-bration).

I took the Lemon Lime Twist ink and sponged it onto my Springtime Foils Specialty Designer paper. It takes the color so nicely and really compliments the Silver foil paper we have embossed and colored.

I’ll be honest … I don’t like blunt edges so you’ll always see me adding a strip of cardstock or a ribbon to join my two edges and give it a softer look. Here I used the beautiful Powder Pink Ribbon that coordinates with the card base and the mat to our greeting.

The greeting is again from the “A Mother’s Flair” on page 46 in the Occasions Catalog. This set is so pretty but it’s going to be hard for me to make a Mother’s Day card this year, but it would be a nice way to honor my Mom (it’s just a little raw yet).

The greeting was cut out with our Stitched Shape and Circle Framelits Dies. I mounted it over my ribbon and then finished off the card with the Glitter Enamel Dots … if you haven’t noticed, I’m really crushin’ on these!! They go with everything!!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card, it is a lot quicker to make than what it looks like it would be. So try your hand at coloring on the foils … it is so pretty!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful Monday ~

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Simply Sunday: Hello Sweet Friend

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so sorry … didn’t realize that I had a computer issue and that my blog did not post my card!!

I’ve been busy creating a new stamping space …. a place where I can create and “leave my mess”!! I won’t have to put away my creations or mess (lol) when I’m hosting a club or a class in my stamping studio.  I show you picks soon 🙂

Now … let’s get to that card I was telling you about on Friday!! I said I was going to combine Paper Pumpkin with a Sale-a-bration item!! I don’t know about you ~ but I love this card!!

Can you find the Pumpkin? It is our greeting! And you will see some sweet little flowers stamped on the inside that surprisingly look like the beautiful  embossing folder; Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

What ties the two halves together is the … you guessed it, the Myth’s and Magic Washi Tape!!

The lower half of our card is our Sale-a-bration item; FREE with a $50 purchase. It’s the stunning Springtime Foil Designer Series Paper. I love the way the light reflects upon the foils ….

You can see how the embossed flowers look so much like the flowers stamped from the Paper Pumpkin stamp set … who would have thought!

Amazing right!! I know Stampin’ Up! has coordinating products but this totally takes it to the next level.  And … the verbiage comes from the “A Mother’s Flair” stamp set!

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Thank you for hanging out and waiting for my post to show up on my blog. There will be plenty more to come this week!!

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Fun and easy … all in one box!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Wooo Hooo … it’s Friday!  I’m always happy to see the weekend on it’s way (kind of like the Ice Cream truck on a hot summer day)!! Things just seem to get a little easier, less stress …

Another thing I look forward to is getting my Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail each month. Cute projects with all the work done for you … just put it together, or have some fun and change it up a bit!!

Plus… we’re celebrating an Anniversary!

You’ve seen a few samples from this past months Paper Pumpkin (just scroll back some to revisit) and then take a look at some of these past kits!

Autumn is my favorite time of year so I could not resist the beautiful kit they put together for September: “Layered Leaves” …

and my favorite card of them all …

Since Easter is just around the corner, I thought I’d share the irresistible “Bunny Buddies” from March2017! I added note cards and tucked them in the bag, and a full size card on this one ….

I’m so excited to see what will be in the March 2018 …. plus, because of our anniversary, there will be a FREE Gift included!! Make sure you order by the 10th of March.

Her was another cute one …. June 2017 “One in a Melon” … that was so fun to make into cards, and the kids just loved the bags!!

 

Can’t keep going without another favorite ….July 2017 and the “Positively Picturesque” …


I could go on and on but I have to stop somewhere so I’ll stop here, however I’m inviting you to stop back tomorrow and see what I’ve created using the February 2018 Paper Pumpkin and one of our Sale-a-Bration stamp sets!!

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Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for hangin’ with me today.

Hope your day is a good one ~

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Perennial Birthday Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

HAPPY 1st DAY OF MARCH!!

Quick, quick post today sharing some cute cards from Stampin’ Up!  Break out your Aqua Painters and create these cute -n- simple cards with the Perennial Birthday Stamp Set.

Today Blooms Card (5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″)
Perennial Birthday Stamp Set; Berry Burst, Lemon Lime
Twist, Shimmery White, and Soft Sky Cardstock; Basic
Black Archival Stampin’ Pad; Lemon Lime Twist and Soft
Sky Classic Stampin’ Pads; Stampin’ Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)
Perennial Birthday Stamp Set; Berry Burst, Shimmery
White, and Soft Sky Cardstock; Basic Black Archival
Stampin’ Pad; Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, and Soft
Sky Classic Stampin’ Pads; Berry Burst 3/8″ MetallicEdge Ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’
Dimensionals; Aqua Painters
Celebrating You Card (4″ x 4″)

That’s it for today … thanks for popping in.

I’ll be back tomorrow with another FUN card!

Have yourself a great day~

The Gift of Stamping

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a special project to share with you … a Gift Card Enclosure (or envelope!)  I love to create special enclosures when someone wants to give the gift of stamping by purchasing a Gift Certificate from me.

Yesterday it was one of my stampin’ friends’ birthday, and her husband (a very smart man) wanted to get her a gift certificate, so here is what I came up with for Dawn …

The front flap was created by coloring the Springtime Foil Specialty paper with the Stampin’ Blends. The greeting was cut with the Oval Thinlits dies and the Enamel Glitter dots were added for dimension and a touch of sparkle. The pretty pink ribbon just slides on and off to keep the cover closed.

The envelope was created with a piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ Early Espresso and a couple of score lines!  The inner piece was cut to add a greeting and room for a signature.  Gently tucked inside is the Gift Certificate.

I can create a special card enclosure for your stampin’ friend, wife, Mom, daughter … sister, you name it! And for any occasion!! I do not charge for the card envelope …. just the cost of the Gift Certificate.

I’d be happy to help you with sharing the gift of stamping with the creative person in your life.

A Happy Birthday to Dawn … and I thank you all for stopping by today.

Enjoy your day ~

 

And the Winner Is ………

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a quick post … I want to announce the WINNER of my little contest yesterday.  All you had to do to enter was check out the videos and then tell me which one you liked best! Easy … peasy!

Well usually I do a Two for Tuesday post today … but today I’m going for 3!  I had 3 people comment on my game yesterday, so I’ve decided all who played should win!!

  • CINDY PLZAK: I like the Cake Soiree set. It is a beautiful set and can be used for birthdays, weddings, and other events but I don’t like that it only comes in rubber stamps. It’s harder to layer or restamp.
  • BONNIE KRONER: I like the “Let the good times roll bundle” Takes me back to when life was care free, and takes me forward to the fun you can have in the summer with my kids!
  • NANCY LEACH: I like TWO sets! I like the bubble over stamp set because, as you know, this house is “made” with Coca-Cola!
    But I also like the roller coaster set! It really looks so fun, but I am just not sure how often I’d use it…but it will be the one I regret not getting!

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!

Each participant will receive a “Hand Stamped” card from one of my classes and a package of the NEW Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!!


They are so stickin’ cute … and they are REALLY handy to have around! I use them as much as I use the regular size! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Thanks for playing along yesterday.

Thanks for stopping by today …

Have a good day 🙂

So it’s Monday, Let’s Have Some Fun!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Let’s have some fun today!! Monday’s get a bad wrap because most of us have to return back to work after having a day or two off for the weekend.

So, here’s what we’re going to do… I’m going to share 3 video’s with you today of bundles that I “did not” get out of the Occasions Catalog, all you have to do, is comment below on *Which one do you like best out of the three and *Why you like it!!

Then I will use a random pick to choose the Winner!!  The winner will receive a Hand Stamped Card from me, and a prize that will be mailed directly to you!!

Here we go!  The first bundle is the “Cake Soirée Bundle” …

 

Our second bundle is the “Bubble Over Bundle” …

 

And, last but not least is the “Let the Good Times Roll Bundle”

Any of these bundles would be great for making cards, scrapbook pages and 3-D projects for any party!!

For your chance to WIN a Prize along with a hand-stamped card from me, just comment below on *Which one do you like best out of the three and *Why you like it!!

Thanks for stopping by, and have some FUN on a Monday, and take a chance to win a prize.

Happy Day!!

Here’s the product bundles again, just click on the image for more information …

 

 

Simply Sunday: Go for the Gold… Rose Gold!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well, the Olympics are coming to an end tonight but striving for Gold will not stop there for some of the athletes … they will start working all over again.  I don’t know if it’s the Olympic year or what, but foils – Gold, Silver, & Bronze are Hot, Hot, Hot right now!

We’ve got you covered in the Annual catalog in Gold, Silver and Bronze …. but did you see the NEW Sale-a-bration Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper? WOW … it is stunning! And … there’s the new Rose Gold!!

I am so excited about this beautiful paper that it is just one of the Gifts that my Hostesses’ are receiving for hosting a stampin’ party!! I also have a couple of cute surprises that are tucked into our new Silver Mini Gabel Boxes (pg.13 / Occasions Catalog) that is decorated with one of the patterns from the Sale-a-bration Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I still have 2 more sets of Hostess Gifts if you would like to host a Stampin’ Party! Have a girls night out (they are so needed!!) and have some fun stampin’ with your friends. They can get FREE Sale-a-bration items and you will receive additional Hostess Benefits with a qualifying party.

Here is just one of the Make -n- Takes we made at Kathie’s party. Playing with the new Sale-a-bration Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper was a must, and they loved it …

This pattern has silver and gold foils so we made those “pop” by matting it on a black card base and a black focal point cut with the Stitched Shapes Framelit dies.

The greeting comes from the “Flourishing Phrases” stamp set and a banner created using the Triple Banner Punch. A touch of gold (leaf die cut) was added to draw your eye in and tie in the gold from the designer paper.

Oh yes … this shot shows the beauty of the foils. This card is simply classy and oh so timeless! Plus, it can be used for any occasion. I love it, and it was a big hit at Kathie’s party.

I will design a special one just for your group as well. My stampin’ parties are tailored to my hostesses and what they like 🙂

I thank you for checking out my blog today, and I hope you think about having a stampin’ party! It’s a great night (or afternoon) out.

Have a simply awesome Sunday!

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Thank You Friend … Brayer Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am back today to share another alternative project. from this months Paper Pumpkin kit. This one is so cute and just resonates SPRING! I’m going to start by sharing “HOW” I did the brayering on this card …

First, let’s begin with the Silicone Craft Sheet. Because the Die Cut Greetings already have adhesive, we want to make sure we’re not “sticking to everything” … so our Silicone mat solves that problem!!

I pulled the greeting from the die cut sheet and placed it onto my Silicone Craft Sheet (127853) Don’t forget to add the small pieces from your “a” and “o” to complete your word.

Now we are ready to prepare our sponge brayer. Roll it over the ink pad several times and then do a practice brayer on the side.  You will see that you DO NOT have to have your brayer covered with so much ink that you don’t see any white!  You’d be surprised how much ink is actually on the brayer 🙂

You are now ready to begin brayering your die cut greeting! I began using the brayer at full width to get the words fully covered with ink. I also brought it back & forth from top to bottom to get some color across the majority of the greeting.

Now you can see by the photo that I am brayering on the edge of the brayer. This gives me a more defined area to brayer … I want my center with a deep rich color so my cardstock underneath just POPS!! Then just let it dry before you begin assembly of your card!

 

 

My next step was to arrange my flowers onto my greeting … I put dimensionals on the back of the greeting so it did not stick to the card front … I’m just placing it on the front so we can stamp onto the card.

I lifted the lower flower arrangement off and “popped” it up to add dimension to the card. The greeting is also popped up as is the entire card front!! There is a lot of dimension going on here! lol

This picture shows all the different layers of this card … so pretty.  I also wanted to bring in a little something for the “empty” spaces on my card … not that every inch has to be backed full but adding the Glitter Enamel Dots just allows your eye to flow around the card and brings in the touch of pink to tie this card all together.  Besides … I love them ❤ lol

Thank you for stopping back and sharing part of your day with me!

I wish you a beautiful day. It’s a balmy 40 degree’s here in Wisconsin … and we will take that in February 🙂

Don’t forget that next months Paper Pumpkin kit includes a FREE Gift as Stampin’ Up! celebrates the 5 year Anniversary with Paper Pumpkin!!

Choose a subscription today …. Earn FREE Sale-a-bration items too for each $50 purchase!!