NEW Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration

Due to delays with mailing out the Occasions Mini, Definitely Decorative, and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs, Stampin' Up! is giving you a SNEEK PEAK to their publications. Unfortunately, you won't be able to order these products until January 5, 2010. Download now and take a look. You won't be disappointed.



Occasions Mini Catalog (15.8 MB)

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Definitely Decorative brochure (6.1 MB)

Definitely Decorative Brochure Stampin' Supplies



Sale-A-Bration Brochure (4.1 MB)

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Happy New Year!

Ghiradelli Chocolate Favors

As part of the Ronald McDonald House Charity for Orange County, local Southern California demonstrators and friends get together to make holiday treats for former and current residents of the house. My special friends and customers came and helped me make these wonderful party favors. Very simple, easy, and made with LOTS of love.

1. Using a variety of colored card stock, we rolled out the boxes with the Big Shot and SU's exclusive  Sizzix XL Bitty Box & Envelope Die. 
2. Placed sticky strips on the 4 small tabs and assembled the box.
3. After placing three chocolates inside, we decorated the box with a belly band from 1" x 7" designer series paper. 
4. With the Big Shot and Flower Folds Die (another SU Bigz XL exclusive), we rolled out our flower accent for the top. (TIP: To dress up the flowers even more, we ran the card stock through the big shot with texturz plates and embossing folders of various patterns.) Adhere the layers of the flower to each other starting with the larger one with Stampin' Dimensionals.
   
5. We stamped the wide oval image from the Christmas Punch stamp set onto Whisper White card stock and punched out with the coordinating Wide Oval Punch. 
6. Adhered to the center of the flower with Stampin' Dimensionals. 
7. Finally, fluff up the petals to give it more depth.
   

The package is just as delicious as the contents inside!

{PROJECT DETAILS}
Stamp: Christmas Punch (115366-Hostess Level 2)

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Real Red Classic Ink Pad.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Whisper White Card Stock; Kiwi Kiss Textured Card Stock (retired); Holiday Treasures Designer Paper (retired).

Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz XL Bitty Box & Envelope and Flower Folds Die; Wide Oval Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals.



TIP: for the retired items used for this project may be available for purchase in the Clearance Rack on-line. Supplies are limited. Click to here to Shop Now!

Make Merry Mini Note Cards

As my thank you to the volunteers who came to help make Christmas Party favors for the Ronald McDonald House, we made special mini note cards using a special embossing technique and creative large skinny box to hold them in along with a few extra sweet treats!

Holiday Mini Cards were made using a special technique inspired from Patty Bennett.

These cards are too small for regular mail but great for adding to a present or inserting into a gift bag.

1. First, you'll need to make a 2" circle template with the center cut out to make a "donut/wreath". (TIP: if you use a thinner chipboard like the ones that come as the backing of your designer series paper packs, you may need to layer several of them together to get the right thickness. I used three.)
2. Place the 2-1/2"x2-1/2" Whisper White card stock inside the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder.
3. Place the Chipboard on top of the embossing folder, centering it to the card stock below.
4. Place the the embossing folder and chipboard onto the multipurpose platform, then the cutting pad, and run through the big shot. (NOTE: Since every machine is a little different and depending on what material you'll be using, you may need to to add a few card stock shims to get a better image.)
5. Sponge the embossed image with Old Olive. Color in the berries with Real Red marker.
6. Using Real Red classic ink, stamp the bird image into the center of the wreath.
7. Stamp a verse onto Whisper White card stock and punch out with the Modern Label punch. Pierce holes on the side with the paper piercing tool or 1/16" hole punch and place gold brads.
8. (Optional): sponge the edges of the label and embossed card stock.
9. Layer Real Red card stock to the Chocolate Chip card stock and then layer the embossed Whisper White card stock to the Real Red.
10. Tie a bow with the Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon and attach to card with mini glue dot.
11. Attach the label with stampin' dimensionals and voila.

For the card holder, I got the inspiration from Becky Roberts. 

This one was created by Elisa White. My sample used the Snowflake Printed Window Sheets, she decided to use White Staz On Ink with a snowflake and bird stamp to make her own designer printed window sheet.

And for an extra touch, Nikki Molina, stamped a coordinating "poisetta" to her envelopes.

I love this project because you can change it around for all occasions.
Thanks for looking!

Holiday Ornament

Handmade Ornament.
I got this idea from Carol Dunstan on Splitcoaststampers. Its a simple and fun project for the Holidays. Not only can you use it to decorate your tree but makes a great gift topper or a gift in itself.

1. Choose two coordinating designer series paper and cut a 3" AND 2" square from each paper. 
2. Trim the square pieces into 1/2" strips. (HINT: You should have 12 strips of 3"x 1/2" and 8 strips of 2"x 1/2".)
3. Using the 1/16" hole punch, pierce each end of the strips about 1/4" in from the end.
4. Remove the cap of the hatpin and thread one side of the 3" strips. Make sure to alternate each paper for a nice pattern.
5. Start with the bottom strip (closest to the loop/eye of the hatpin) and thread the other end onto the pin.
6. Repeat until all the strips are threaded, overlapping the other and always starting from the bottom.
7. You should have something that looks like a ball.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 with the 2" strips.
9. Add the crystal beads and place the cap back onto the hatpin. 
10. Finish by adding the ribbon to the loop/eye of the hatpin and hang.

Doesn't it look FABULOUS?!

{PROJECT DETAILS}
Stamp: none

Ink: none

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Paper Cutter, 1/16" Circle Punch, Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, and Pretties Kit.

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Get discounts on Big Shot Dies and Decor Elements.

• The sale begins Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).
  
• Items must be ordered by December 15, 2009, in order to arrive in time for Christmas.
  
• Discounts range between 15-25 percent.
  
• All items on sale will be posted on the first day of the promotion and can be purchased for all 12 days.
  
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Product Offering:

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

My Digital Studio Certified

I just love My Digital Studio. It's the new digital software that will take your crafting to another level!  I am a certified MDS Trainer so please contact me if you have any questions.

Here are the newest downloads available.

Item #	Item Name	Price
118117	Berry Christmas stamp brush set	$5.95
118118	Friend by Definition stamp brush set	$1.95
118119	Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set	$9.95
120880	Christmas Cocoa II digital kit	$9.95
120881	Write Stuff II digital kit	$9.95
120882	Icicle digital photo card kit	$3.95
120883	Merry Moments digital photo card kit	$3.95

Dormant List now retiring...

Don't miss out! The following stamps which have been on the dormant list will be retired on January 4, 2010. If you've had these on your wish list, get them now before its too late!

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

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Chic Boutique

Its always fun to get together with other demonstrators and swap cards. You not only get great ideas but its a fun time to socialize and meet new friends. We were asked to bring a shoebox swap where you bring all the prepared materials to make your sample card and put it in a box the size of a shoebox. Because there were going to be 20 of us, I decided to keep it simple. Here is what I made with a little help from MOJO Monday.

1.    Cut Kraft card stock to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and fold in half to 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”.

2.    Cut Crushed Curry DSP to 3” x 4” and center to the top of the card (about 1/2” from the top).

3.    Cut Choc. Chip Patterns Designer Paper to 1-1/4” x 4-1/4” and layer onto the card, overlapping the Crushed Curry DSP a little and leaving about a 1/4” of Kraft paper to the left side.

4.    Punch the 2”x 2-3/4” Kraft paper with the Modern Label Punch.

5.    Stamp the bird cage stamp onto the 2-3/4” Very Vanilla Circle, layer onto the Chocolate Chip Scallop Circle, and adhere to bottom right corner of the card.

6.    Ink the “hello” stamp with chocolate chip and stamp onto the 2” x 2-3/4” Very Vanilla CS. Punch out with the Modern Label punch with the verse aligned to the left hand side. Then, punch again with the word window punch to trim.

7.    Layer the punched very vanilla card stock onto the punched kraft card stock. Adhere the verse behind the scallop circle to the card.

8.    Tie the ribbon into a bow and adhere to card with glue dots.

{Project Details}

Stamp: Chic Boutique

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad; Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Dusty Durango, and Creamy Caramel Stampin’ Markers.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Paper.

Accessories: 5/8” Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Scallop #2 Bigz Die, Circle Scissors Plus, Modern Label & Word Window Punches

.

"Boo" Banner

It may say Boo but no boos for this banner! Its so colorful, sparkly, and accented with that gorgeous Black Striped ribbon that it'll be a winner for all that see! This was inspired by my dear friend, Ruth Bingle. But of course, changed up a bit for my Stamp Club members.

One of the fun things about this project was using a technique which is a take off the heat emboss and resist technique. The Bride Designer Paper has a shiny scroll print which will resist the ink that is applied to it much like an image that is embossed. Using the brayer, we rolled Basic Black ink onto the paper. Then with a tissue, wiped the excess ink off the scroll print and voila! It changes the whole look.

The center accents on each block is card stock cut to 1-1/2" x 12". Scored every 1/2" and folded like a fan. The ends are adhered to each other and layered onto the scalloped square block. (The trick is to flatten out the circle from the center out. Once you get the hang of doing one, it becomes much easier. Don't be afraid to squish it down flat.)

The scallop square block and letters were cut out using my favorite die-cutting machine the Big Shot. Spray a little adhesive over the letter or use the glue pen and sprinkle dazzling diamonds.

Last but not least, adhere the gorgeous ribbon and hang for decoration!

{Project Details}
Stamp: (Believe it or not...no stamps used!)

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink Pad

Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock; Old Olive Patterns and Bride Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: The Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Bigz Die, Serif Essentials Alphabet Dies, Black 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Chipboard, Brayer, and Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

Halloween Card Swap

My downline and a couple of Stampin' Up! Fanatics (our loving customers and friends) have started to gather for card swaps and shoebox swaps. The following are samples from our Halloween Swap. Please note that some of the products are retired products and may no longer be available for purchase.

Elisa White:

Leti Marquez:

Nikki Molina:

Yvonne Norman:

My swap: 

Boo

I'M BACK!

Trick or Treat, Scary and Sweet . . .

     a verse in our wonderful Grateful Greetings stamp set but also the perfect intro for today's entry. As I prepare my children's costumes to go trick or treating, I made a few treats for their school mates and wanted to share with you. (This matchbook treat was inspired by Becky Robert's.) I didn't want to put too much on it because they are going to children and most likely, the first thing they'll do is rip it right open to get to the candy. BUT...it still has to be CUTE!

1. Cut basic black card stock to 2-3/4" x 8-1/2". 
2. Score along the long side (8-1/2") at 1", 5", and 5-1/4".
3. Fold at the score lines.
4. Fold the 1" tab up and staple into place. (This will be the flap where you'll tuck the top cover into.)
5. Cut Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper to 2" x 2-3/4"
6. Layer onto the top of the front flap and close.
7. Cut Whisper White card stock to 3/4" x 2-3/4". 
8. Using Old Olive Classic Ink, stamp the verse onto the Whisper White card stock and layer over the bottom front flap, covering the staple.
9. Punch a scallop circle of Elegant Eggplant. 
10. Punch a 1-3/4" circle of Old Olive.
11. Using Basic Black classic ink, stamp the "boo" ghost image onto Whisper White card stock and punch out using the 1-1/4" circle.
12. Layer the ghost using stampin' dimensionals onto the Old Olive circle, then onto the Elegant Eggplant scallop circle.
13. Cut a small strip of Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, fold in half to make a "V", and tape to back of Elegant Eggplant scallop circle. Trim edges.
14. Adhere the entire piece onto the matchbook with stampin' dimensional. 

*Don't forget the candy!*

{Project Details}
Stamp: Little Boo (115558) and Grateful Greetings (116511)

Ink: Basic Black and Old Olive Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White Card Stock; Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, and 1-1/4" Circle Punches; Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stapler & Staples.

Hope your holiday is filled with ghostly fun! ENJOY!

Deal of the Week

Okay. I'm REALLY behind. But I just wanted to make sure you were well aware of the week of the deal for this week. And pray that I get back to regular posts! I really feel bad for my faithful readers. But I'll make it up to you all somehow...

So if you've wanted this or think you'll ever need it, here's the deal of the week:

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99

Happy Shopping!

New Deal of the Week

Hi all!
I'm sorry I've been absent on this blog. I'm still adjusting to life here in Southern California. I've been trying to coordinate fundraisers for my children's school, which has taken the bulk of my time, and I've been trying to live a healthier life with more exercising! Who knew being a mom could be so tiring and so busy!

I've got a lot of pictures to download and share with you. So expect those in the next few days! I've got some great Holiday projects to share and a few more MOJO sketches.

In the meantime, don't forget to check the deal of the week section on my blog or my Stampin' UP! site (look under promotions). This week's special:


The second deals of the week are from October 12, 10 AM (MT) through October 19, 9:50 AM (MT).

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$25.99
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$5.99
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$25.49

Deal of the Week: A Trio of Punches

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week: Dates Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price October 1, midnight (MT) through October 12 (9:50 AM) 109183 186 Trio Flower punch $15.95 $10.99 109041 187 5-Petal Flower punch $15.95 $10.99 110709 187 My Way punch $15.95 $11.99 Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers!

NOTE: During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.
Customer Weekly Deal Announcements:

• Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009; 12:01 PM (MT)
• Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009; 9:00 AM (PT)
• Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009; 9:00 AM (PT)
• Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009; 9:00 AM (PT)

Stop on by and take a look for each week's deal of the week!

My Digital Studio

Sorry Friends for not keeping up with my blog posts. Things are bit crazy around here but I'll continue with the Mojo sketch challenges along with some swaps I've participated in and samples from a Mommy and Me Build a Bear Workshop. But for now, I wanted to let you know about a wonderful, fun product available to you TODAY: My Digital Studio. Not only is it a digital scrapbooking software, you can create greeting cards, calendars, and much more. Take a look at this video for more information.

My Digital Studio Starter Kit

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up! is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $185, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads®
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write® markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals®
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive® 
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

 

 

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy 100th Mojo (Day 4)

Continuing the celebration of Mojo Monday turning 100 weeks old, Sarah Bigelow shares her sketch. I decided it was time to bring out "Friends 24-7" stamp set {113218}. I like more of the whimsical and cutesy bird stamps versus the life-like images of birds so I never thought to purchase this set. Then I received some beautiful swaps with these images and had to get it. Unfortunately, I didn't use any of the main images in this sample but I did highlight the verses.

(click on picture to enlarge.)

• Trim Chocolate Chip card stock to 3" x 4-1/4"
• Wrap Chocolate Chip card stock with ribbon.
• Adhere to Always Artichoke card
• Trim another piece of Chocolate Chip card stock to 3" x 5".
• Trim Very Vanilla card stock to 2-3/4" x 4-3/4". (On my card, the dimensions are not exact because I trimmed the card after I didn't stamp my frame directly in the center, which comes to my next point.)
• Stamp the frame image in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and stamp into the center of the Very Vanilla card stock. (TIP: If you want it to be EXACT, the help from the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig tool would be great for this step. If you don't want to use it, you can do what I did. If after the image is stamped and is not quite centered, trim the paper to make it look like you did!)
• Stamp the frame image in Always Artichoke onto a scrap piece of Very Vanilla card stock.
  
• Stamp the verse in Chocolate Chip classic ink and place onto the center of the Always Artichoke frame.
• Using the 1-3/4" Circle Punch, trim the center of this piece out and layer onto the Chocolate Chip frame with Stampin' Dimensionals. (I just love how the punches coordinate so well with a myriad of stamp sets found in the Stampin' Up! catalog.)
  
• Layer this onto the base card, stamp the other verse/sentiment in Chocolate Chip classic ink to the bottom corner, and you are all done!
  

{Project Details}
Stamp(s): Friends 24-7 (113218) and Gallery (113776)
Ink: Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad.
Paper:Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla Card Stock.
Accessories:Orchard Ribbon Originals and 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

Happy 100 Mojo Monday (Day 3)

Day Three of Mojo Monday's 100th Week Celebration (belated) continues with a sketch from Teresa Kline. Here is my creation using this sketch:

(Click on picture to view larger.)

I can't quite describe why I love this woodsy background paper from Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper but I do! Its rustic but at the same time a little bit modern. I pulled the colors from this designer paper to add my colored card stock. Then added the Old Olive to pull the color from the peacock image from the Very Thankful stamp set {115338}, which part of its sales goes to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

To get the colored effect of the peacock, stamp the image in the lightest color first. Then take your sponge dauber and sponge the areas you'd like to add the different colors. Repeat until satisfied and stamp onto the card stock. You'll always be surprised at what you get!



{Project Details}
Stamp(s): Very Thankful (115338)
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Tempting Turquoise classic ink pad
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, and Kraft card stock; Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Sponge, and Sponge Daubers.