Think Positive

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the back background, I ran a piece of Rich Plum Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Irish Clubs Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.

I swiped some Currant Adirondack Dye Ink onto my Craft Sheet, added some Silver Moon Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Texture Paste and mixed together. I spread it thought the Ornate Frame Mask and put aside to dry. Once dry, I inked around the edges with Current Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the All Occasions Sentiments Stamp Set using Currant Adirondack Dye Ink and added Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I did not heat set at this point. I stamped one of the Scrollwork Mini Frames around it, again using the Currant Ink, added Clear Powder and heat set the lot. I cut it out using a Spellbinders Captivating Squares Die and inked through the die with Currant. I cut another Captivating Squares Die out of Rich Plum Card.

I cut some flowers using Sue's Faux Quilled Blooms Die Set and some leaves using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves Dies Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

I have taken delivery of the Christmas Stamps that I was originally scheduled to launch on Create & Craft this week. The show is now re-scheduled for 15th August. There are 6 new stamps in the series, all drawn by Sue's wonderful artist. Just click on the titles to go straight to them in my Amazon Store.

Merry Christmas

Happy New Year

Let it Snow

Believe

Peace on Earth

 Joy to the World

As with the everyday single sentiment stamps, you have the ability to mix and match the words and image panels. Although there is no outer frame on these, they are cut as one stamp so they are already lined up perfectly when used as is. I can't wait to start using these - no time at the moment though, sadly.

I have also re-stocked the Garden Frame and Rose Frame stamps. Also the Iced Snow that Sue had on her shows last weekend. I have managed to get hold of some big pots of Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder.

The first auctions for packs of my sample cards end on ebay this evening. Thank you so much to those of you who have placed bids.

Finally, look what Sue found in the warehouse yesterday

I have ordered some and will let you know as soon as they arrive.


All for now.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.