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THANK YOU

Hello and welcome to Friday! I am delighted that you have taken some time to pop by today.

Today I have a project that I made for the latest Colour INKspiration Challenge #107.

May be an image of fruit and text that says '#107 So Saffron InkSPRATION L COLOUR SPIRATION CHALLENGES Rich Razzleberry Blackberry Bliss Mossy Meadow'

I think this is one of the best colour combinations that Colour INKspiration has challenged us with. The photo, chosen by Cheryl Miller, is such a great source of inspiration. I love the succulent combination of fruits!

I decided to use the Nature’s Harvest and Textures & Frames Stamp Sets for this project.

I started by placing the irregular lines image, from Textures & Frames, on my Stamparatus. This way, I knew that I could create an evenly spaced background layer. After each stamped image I cleaned the stamp, re-inked it in the next colour and used the hinge step technique to progress the background down the Basic White piece of card.

As soon as the first side was completed, I rotated the card and repeated the stamping sequence. Then I trimmed this background layer, as you can see.

The Mossy Meadow card layer was passed through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Bark 3D Embossing Folder.

I adhered the stamped Basic White layer, over the embossed Mossy Meadow layer, at an angle.

Then I stamped, coloured and die cut the floral image. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop this up over the stamped background.

The sentiment was stamped and die cut from items in the same bundle.

I stamped the flower inside the card and on the envelope. Then I added some Artistry Blooms Sequins to the card and also tied a double bow using Linen Thread and Basic White Twine.

This is quite different to most cards I make and I am really pleased with the end result. What do you think?

Until next time, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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Harvest Dies
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$66.00
Paper Snips
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TIME FOR A MASCULINE CARD

Hello and welcome. Thanks for popping by today.

I have a masculine birthday card to share with you.

The ties, from the Handsomely Suited Stamp Set, were stamped in Versamark and then heat embossed using the white from the Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powders. The four ties were stamped onto the Night of Navy card layer. I stamped and embossed two more ties to fussy cut and pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I added a strip of paper, from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, under the stamped panel.

The birthday greeting, from the same stamp set, was also stamped and heat embossed before it was trimmed down and placed on the card.

One of the tie images was also stamped on the card insert and envelope.

Then I added three Clear Epoxy Essentials on the front of the card for a subtle touch of ‘boy bling’.

It has been quite a while since I have used this stamp set and I definitely need to use it more.

Today’s post is just a quick one so that I can make a few more projects and schedule some posts for the next few days.

Until next time , happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00
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HAPPY DANCE

Hello and welcome. Thanks for popping by to see my latest project.

Today is all about having fun down on the farm.

I thought it would be fun to combine images from the Way to Goat and Counting Sheep Stamp Sets.

I started by lining up the goat and sheep images on my Stamparatus. This made it so easy to have the images align perfectly.

The stamped piece of Basic White cardstock was trimmed back to just three images. Then I used Stampin’ Blends to colour the very happy looking farmyard friends. I also brushed some Clear Wink of Stella over each of the dancers.

A length of Mossy Meadow cardstock was torn to create the grass the animals are frolicking across.

After adding some Stampin’ Seal + across the back of the stamped panel, I added lengths of Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon.

I used one of the Seasonal Labels Dies to cut a piece of Blushing Bride card and then ran it through the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. It was trimmed down and then popped up on the back of the stamped panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The stamped, ribbon panel was then positioned on the front of the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

After some Adhesive Sheet was added to the back of a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock, I cut the letters for the word ‘dance’ using the Playful Alphabet Dies. The word was then placed under the grassy area.

‘Happy’, from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set, was stamped and fussy cut before having narrow strips of Stampin’ Dimensionals popped behind it.

I trimmed down the leftover piece of embossed cardstock and added it to the envelope. Then I stamped ‘happy’ three times on the card insert.

And, last but not least, I added some Elegant Faceted Gems to the front of the card.

So, what do you think of my dancing animals?

Until next time, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00