Stampin'Up! sent this set to all the demonstrators for Christmas and I am soooo guilty of not using it enough. They even posted all these super cute samples! This is a great example of watercoloring. Enjoy!
Too Much of a Good Thing card |
Stamps: - TIME WELL SPENT HOSTESS SET
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Paper: - CARD STOCK MELLOW MOSS 8 1/2X11
- WATERCOLOR PAPER 3.75 INCHES X 5 INCHES
- CARD STOCK ALWAYS ARTICHOKE 8 1/2X11
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Ink - STAZON PAD JET BLACK
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD MELLOW MOSS
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD MORE MUSTARD
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASHFUL BLUE
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD ELEGANT EGGPLANT
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD SO SAFFRON
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BRAVO BURGUNDY
- CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD ALWAYS ARTICHOKE
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Accessories: - PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
- STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
- RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
- HODGEPODGE HARDWARE PEWTER
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Instructions
1. Stamp greeting image in Jet Black StazOn ink on bottom left of Mellow Moss card (4-1/4" x 11").
2. Tear watercolor paper on left and bottom edges. Stamp stem and leaf images repeatedly in Jet Black StazOn ink.
3. Stamp two large flowers and one tulip flower in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Stamp two smaller blossoms and one tulip on to watercolor paper (1-1/4" x 4-1/4").
4. Watercolor image using Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Bravo Burgundy, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, and So Saffron ink and watercolor brushes. Cut out two small blossoms and one tulip, and adhere to front of card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere watercolor paper to Always Artichoke card stock (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Tear Always Artichoke card stock around outer edge of watercolor paper. Attach Pewter ribbon holder to lower left side of layered watercolor paper and Always Artichoke card stock. Tie Spring Moss gingham ribbon (4") to ribbon holder.
6. Adhere Always Artichoke card stock to card.
****Sorry that this is all you're getting today...having a pretty rough day. Things should be much better soon :) |
I love this card! this set I never use! I need to get it out!!! How are you feeling?! praying for you for strength through all your tests and such!!!
Posted by: Melanie aka Batgirl | April 26, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I love this card - fab!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 27, 2008 at 03:15 PM
This is such a cute card! I will have to try making one of these! I have been wanting this set but can't seem to get it! :D I also wanted to let you know that I tagged you on my blog! Stop by to see the details!
Posted by: Stephanie Hargis | April 27, 2008 at 08:20 PM