By Caryn Davies
Hello! Just popping in with a card I made featuring the fabulous Gift Tags stamp set and dies from Avery Elle. I created an embossed background using a stencil from The Crafters Workshop and then die-cut the tags from the brand new Avery Elle Sorbet 6×6 patterned paper pad. The wee rabbit is from Storybook (so cute).
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Hello! Today is a very exciting day for me. In case you didn’t hear my squeals when I got the news, I was picked to join the Design Team at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge !! And with it being Wednesday and all, here I am to share my first card! I am absolutely honoured to be joining an amazing line up of designers along with my other two newbie pals Virginia Lu and Jenn Shurkus! Check out their amazing blogs (although I’m sure you know perfectly well who they are already)!!
Anyway, onto the challenge. The theme this week is is DOTS AND SPOTS and we’re showcasing products from Paper Smooches.
I can’t wait to see how you interpret this challenge – there are so many options available to you – stamps, paper, embossing folders, stencils… the list is endless!
For my card this week I used the Paper Smooches Spiffy Scooters stamp set and the Borders 1 die collection. Just because I do so love spots I added a bit more dotty interest using the Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil with some Distress Ink in Spun Sugar. And although it doesn’t show as well in the photo as in real life – the sides (I’m sure there’s a technical name for them!!) of the scooter are coated in Prisma glitter and then covered with Glossy Accents – yum!!
NOTE: The papers I’ve used here are currently not in stock at the SSS store but a good alternative can be found HERE!
And as always, the AMAZINGLY generous peeps at Simon Says Stamp love to reward your efforts with an awesome $50 gift voucher for one one lucky, randomly drawn participant! Yay!!
For lots of fabulous inspiration from the design team and all the challenge details please visit the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.
Happy crafting!!!
So when I sat down to make an anniversary card for hubby this year I realised I didn’t have a stamp set that was really appropriate for him (birthday cards yes, but not anniversary). His biggest love at the moment is his new Mac Pro computer – he strokes like it’s a precious jewel!! I then had the idea to whip up something Apple related for his card and what better tool for that than the Cricut Explore!!! I found a simple Apple-style logo and downloaded it on to the Cricut Design Space software and in a few very quick steps I cut the letters and the apple from thick black card. A good layer of Glossy Accents on the apple gives it a gorgeous shiny appearance. Perfect!!
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