We’re in the final count down now; we’re in the last week when we can get product from the 2017-2017 catalog. Stamp sets are now flying off the shelves – hurry before you miss out. There are SEVEN days left. Here’s one of the sets that is in the low inventory stage right now, A World of Thanks. It’s a fun set, but you need to move fast. Here I used Stampin’ Write markers to add the cucumber crush accent. Click on the photo to go to the original post.

But as always, when a catalog is retiring, a new one is on the way. There are now only 7 days before you can order from the new catalog. Let me know if you need a catalog and I’ll mail one to you. It’s a fun catalog and my wish list is already created… And I adore ALL of the in colors which is a first. Previously I’ve taken time to warm up to all the colors – and sometimes, I never really get there. But this time? I’ve already got full packs of each color, the ink pads, the refills, the markers AND ribbon in all colors. And I’m having a lot of fun playing. I’ll start sharing in a week’s time.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Please use the Stampin’ Rewards code to get five FREE handmade cards; the current Stampin’ Rewards code is 7UYN7HEJ (if your order is over $150, don’t use the code, you get the rewards, but you still get the free cards). In addition, to celebrate the new catalog, if you spend $50 this month, I’ll send you either the clear or gold faceted gems FREE (let me know which you’d like). Click here to go to my online shop or here to join my team. To sign up for Paper Pumpkin, click here. For more details on my Customer Loyalty Programme, click here.

See you tomorrow,

Liz

I was trying to do a colour challenge a while back which wanted a card made with watercolor wonder, cucumber crush and night of navy. Whilst trying to come up with my entry, I was playing with the new background stamp A World of Thanks. And although it didn’t fit the challenge guidelines, I rather liked how this card evolved.

I started out using my stampin’ write markers and colouring different words in various colours but it was just too much in your face and I decided to let the image itself just shine. I inked up the stamp (using my ink pad) using watercolour wonder and trying to avoid getting ink on the hearts. I then used a blender pen to clean up the edges of the hearts and coloured them in using the cucumber crush stampin’ write marker. After breathing heavily on the stamp to moisten the ink again, I stamped on very vanilla paper. I then mounted this on a base of watercolor wonder.

The envelope is lined using the new In Color collections which are available in family collections containing all colours in 4 designs – they replace the old Backgrounds DSP and I really love the new designs, this being one of my favourites.

See you tomorrow – and Happy Friday,

Liz