Hello Fellow Stampers -
Today is Memorial Day in the US, when we remember and thank those who have died for our country. I’m sure we have community members here at DDS Studios who have lost loved ones due to their heroic service. I pray for God’s blessing and peace over you. Thank you for your sacrifice!!
I'm coming to you late with today's post. I've been a little behind all weekend with trying to recuperate from my oral surgery on Friday. I was also a little bit busy today as well ~~ which I really wish I could have had a little quieter day and rested more. Thankfully it's a "short" week -- with an Off-Friday looming, I only have 3 work days ahead of me. What I'm noticing is that I wear out quickly since surgery the other day. It can be frustrating.
Anyway -- before Monday gets away on us, it's time for the Paper Players [PP297] challenge this week. This week's challenge is a "tic-tac-toe" challenge, where you pick a combination of 3 items across, down, or diagonally on the tic-tac-toe grid. Let's see if you can figure which direction I picked :-)
Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips:
- Layerothology. Oh my! I am going to have so much fun with this collection this summer, that's all I can say!! LOL -- This card base is cut from Melon Mambo cardstock, 11" x 4 1/4", scored at 5 1/2". The background mat is Basic Black. The focal background is Whisper White which I played with -- first stamping the palm leaf in Versamark and embossing with gold embossing powder. Then I pulled out that beautiful collection of Pop of Pink Designer Washi Tape, and went to town!! How much fun!! I don't use washi tape nearly enough in my designing; I just can't resist this collection and decided it was time to do something "outside the box." I got a little cattywampus and didn't get them laid perfectly straight, which for a Type A like me can drive you nuts; but I decided I needed to "let go" and let it be. It really doesn't show. Wrapped with some Melon Mambo 3/8" stitched satin ribbon, the layers are adhered to the card front.
- Pop of Paradise. I sure hope this stamp set is on your wish list. It is so much fun! I used the new Layering Squares Framelits, and created a off-set centerepiece, stamped with the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then stamped the flamingo in Melon Mambo on scrap Whisper White, and fussy cut that little guy out. The square stack is popped with dimensionals; the Flamingo is also popped with dimensionals!! Isn't he fun!?! LOL I added some Melon Mambo enamel dots from the It's My Party enamel dots package. I adore how this turned out.
- Turn to the Inside. The inside of this card is replication of the layers on the front, with one of the washi tapes run across the bottom. Simple, sweet, easy -- and now you can add your Happy Birthday wishes in whatever way you feel is best!!
I'm just loving the entire Pop of Pink Suite. How about you? Are you just chompin' at the bit for that catalog to go live on Wednesday morning?? ;-) Trust me, my list is long for this catalog!! We're getting close now -- and probably the most important is the Product Shares; don't miss out on your chance to give all the new papers, ribbons, embellishments a try without breaking your pocketbook. Sign up today -- I still have openings in a number of share groupings and would love to have you sign up!! Check out my Product Shares, and sign up Today!! :-)
Looking forward to this week with all of you!! Have a great one everyone!
Until Next Time . . .
