Hello Fellow Stampers ~
Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday!! And Happy start of a holiday break for me!!! Although, I'll let you in on a secret -- I'm actually going to go into work for awhile on Monday as we have a project that just didn't quite get finished this week, and I can't leave it. But I don't feel stressed about putting in a few hours next week, so all is good!!
Today I'm bringing you the second installment of my Christmas In the Making series showcasing the new Stampin' Blends. By next week, we'll have a full collection and will complete this 3-Way Friday - showcasing 3 cards, 3 ways. I really love this stamp set, and I think you're going to love this card set when it's all complete.
Time for a little fun; boy have I been enjoying relaxing and just coloring with these new markers!! If you haven't broken down and bought the collection of Stampin' Blends yet, don't wait another minute!! You are missing out on a fabulous collection of alcohol markers.
Colorology
This young lady makes me pine for younger years, life at home with family, Christmas as it used to be, easier and better times ~~ sigh, but I wax nostalgic. She make me think of myself in my teens and young twenties, when Dad was still with us, and home for Christmas was the place to be. I really love this image.
Doggone Delightful Stampin' Design Tips
When folded this card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ tall.
You'll notice that I have changed the color scheme just slightly from the first card, but am pulling the set together by keeping one color consistent throughout - the Daffodil Delight. In this card today, I chose the Old Olive as my primary. I loved the idea of a green cozy sweater; it just seemed right. And I adore the 1/4" Old Olive Stitched-Edged Ribbon wrapping the layering.
I pulled out all the stops and most of my Stampin' Blends on this one -- LOL. Actually I really did have a lot of fun coloring this image; and it is so easy with the Stampin' Blends. Old Olive (both shades) on the sweater; and then one of the packages. Smoky Slate on Mister Kitty - and although I only used the Light Smoky Slate, I got the shading by adding additional layers of color just where I wanted them. See how easy this is? Rich Razzleberry is kitty's bow, and the darker version on the package right next to kitty. Daffodil Delight on the slippers, head band, and another package. Bows on packages are all Light Cherry Cobbler, and the small package in her hand. I used the Ivory marker for the skin. and Crumb Cake for the boyfriend pants! Crumb Cake layering of color was used for the hair. I added just a little bit of Pink Pirouette on kitty's ear and nose area; and some Rich Razzleberry for the gal's lips.
Like the first card, I colored some pearls to coordinate with the theme color - these are Old Olive. Coloring our embellishments with the new alcohol markers is so easy and they turn out just perfect! I love it! I also added Clear of Wink of Stella in some special placed just like I did on the first card. On last week's installment, I added Clear Wink of Stella to the bow tie of the apron, the berries on the skirt and on the ornament the lady was holding. Today Clear Wink of Stella was added to the slippers, headband, kitty's bow, and the gifts. It's just the right bit of sparkle for the card.
I debated long and hard about adding the sentiment to the front of the card. There is no question that just the image by itself with the little bit of embellishment made for a really nice, clean, crisp card. After much contemplation, I broke down and put the sentiment on another piece of Shimmery White cardstock, punched it out with the 1-1/2" circle punch. Then I cut one of the Swirly Snowflakes thinlits, carefully snipped and separated one of those snowflakes from the die cut, and layered it with the circle on the front of the card. I'm happy with the result!
I snipped another one of those snowflakes apart and added it to the inside of the card.
Here's our two cards together today.
I hope you are looking forward to the final installment next week, when we add our little mailbox lady to the collection!
I hope you have enjoyed today's installment. I'm off to get ready for tomorrow's Meet the Stampin' Blends class. My stampers are going to get to play with all kinds of images and practice using the Stampin' Blends to their heart's content!! I'm looking forward to the afternoon together. Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! Time to think about Christmas decorating -- eeeek!
ANNUAL ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA -- STARTING MONDAY!!
It's almost time for our Annual Online Extravaganza! I LOVE this sale; and you don't want to miss out on this one!! We kick off the Online Extravaganza on Monday November 20th at 12:00 am MST -- with a FLASH SALE of 20% off select stamp sets! WOW! This is truly amazing. But remember, supplies are limited; and if you want to take advantage of this amazing savings, you need to get online right way Monday morning and place your order. Want to see what's being offered? Click HERE or on the image below and review the flyer. The flyer will also tell you what's on sale the rest of next week. Our final Flash Sale on the 27th, will be announced later next week. I can feel the anticipation building!! I LOVE Sales!
As always, I'm only an email away if you need anything. And be sure to pop into my Online Store for any of the supplies you need for today's project!
Until Next Time . . .