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(this kraft cardstock is lighter in person)

SUPPLIES

STAMPS - Stampin' Up! Artfully Asian set

INKS - Distress Oxide, Versamark 

PAPER - Neenah Solar White 110 lb, generic kraft

OTHER - white embossing powder, flat-back gems, liquid sparkle pen, blending brushes, heat gun for embossing

STEPS

1.  Trim kraft cardstock to fit white card front.

2.  Stamp border lines on kraft with Versamark and heat emboss with white powder.

3.  Mask border on both sides with Post It's, etc.  Stamp leaves in Versamark and heat emboss with white powder.

4.  Remask panel as above.  Using blending brushes, lay inks down in order shown.

5. Apply gems, and sparkle to leaves if desired.

6.  Stamp sentiment in darkest ink color.

7.  Affix kraft panel to white top fold card.

8.  Send card to your favorite person!

Playing along with the following Challenges:

Less is More Challenge #431 More Than One Type of Foliage

The Sisterhood of Crafters Golden Days of Fall Challenge

Thanks for stopping by - have a blessed rest of your day!  :o) 

 

REALLY SCARY HALLOWEEN CRITTERS

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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS - Inkadinkado Ghouls & Goblins set  #98546 (2008)

INKS - Distress, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

MARKERS - Copic

CARDSTOCK - Neenah Solar White 110 lb, assorted generic colored

FIXATIVES - Gina K Connect glue, 3M ATG tape

OTHER - random plastic label templates/stencils, googly eyes, flat back gems, blending brushes, white embossing powder, heat gun 

STEPS:

1. Trim white cardstock to size.

2.  Tape label template in desired position.

3.  Use blending brushes to apply Distress inks as shown.  Allow to dry.

4.  Use Memento black ink to stamp critter images on white cardstock scraps and color in with markers.

5.  Fussy cut around images.

6.  Stamp words on backgrounds as shown.  For mouse card emboss words on black panel with white powder.

7.  Place layers on card bases and affix.  

8.  Attach googly eyes with glue.  Color with alcohol markers if desired.

9.  Attach self-stick flat-backed gems and press firmly.

10.  Sit back and enjoy your cards :o)

Playing along with some Challenge Blogs:

Casology Challenge #377 Sunset

{PIN}spirational Challenges #274

Thanks much for visiting and have a blessed day!

Nancy