Island Indigo Serene Silhouettes

Wouldn't you know that when the sun is shining bright and the sky is amazingly blue, I make a card that looks cloudy and rainy?  I know, but at least the cloudy is on the card and not out my window.  I had never tried the Polished Stone technique and while I didn't have the cotton balls (I used q-tips) and it is not exactly like the directions stated, I think it turned out rather well.  I can't wait until I do have the cotton balls to be able to give more color to it.  I did use Island Indigo and Pool Party re-inkers but it is a bit hard to see that.  Yes, the cotton balls are on my current shopping list.

Stamp Set:  Serene Silhouettes; Inks:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, StazOn Jet Black;  Card Stock:  Naturals White, Island Indigo, Glossy White; Accessories & Tools:  Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack/1/4" Pool Party Ribbon, alcohol, q-tips

There is no sentiment stamped on it as of yet.  I'm not sure what I want it to say.  It will either be a get well, thinking of you or possibly a sympathy card.  It will more than likely have some other dimension added to it before I'm fully done with it.  For now, it was simply to try a technique I'd not used before.

Soft Suede Get Well Soon

Again, I've been experimenting with techniques and scraps.  This one is a different take on the current popular triple time stamping technique.  Instead of centering everything, I off-centered to the left.  I know, it's just a wee bit off.  You'll just have to chalk that up to the photographer being a little off.

Stamp(s):  Reason to Smile, Delightful Dozen; Ink(s):  Primrose Petals, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Pearl Basic Jewels

Yesterday, I posted a link to the new Holiday Catalog.  So, now that you've had a chance to see it, what do you think of it?

Everything Eleanor Friends

Here is the other card I designed using the baby wipes technique.  I used more inks for this one and like the way the flowers turned out.  I love doing this so it looks like I need to order more link refills so I have lots of colors to work with.

Stamp Set(s):  Everything Eleanor, Tiny Tags; Ink(s):  Calypso Cora Classic Stampin' Ink Refilll, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad; Card Stock:  Naturals White; Accessories & Tools:  Scallop Circle Punch, Pearls Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, baby wipes

Tune in tomorrow for the next adventure here at the Stamping Cafe!

Baby Wipes Stamping Technique

This last week found me at the craft table nearly every day.  I've been wanting to try a technique that I've seen and it uses baby wipes.  With caring for my little two year old grandson daily, I have plenty of wipes on hand so there has been no excuse to not give it a try.  This is the first card I made using the technique.

Stamp Set(s):  Everything Eleanor, Loving Thoughts; Ink(s):  Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad; Card Stock:  Naturals White; Accessories & Tool:  Pearls Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, baby wipes

This is the technique that I'll be teaching in next month's class.  Now I just need to come up with a design for it and I'll be set.  To check out my class schedule click on the Events tab at the top of page.