YIKES…when I saw that it was week 12 I was smiling from ear to ear! I am so proud of you and I need to give a SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to Sharon H. She has emailed me EVERY week enjoying these challenges and when I receive her email…my heart is super happy! ( her sister is joining the fun)
Here is the challenge for today and it is a super simple one! I am sure that you all can come up with some beauties. Now that my busy weekend is over, I have Thank You's to send to a variety of people to send notes to that helped me over my busy time!
Now you can see that I made this into a BIG CARD…a 5 X 7 as the gals that are receiving this are fun…love bold colors and love bling! They are sisters that represent a jewelry company and were guest speakers for a ladies luncheon that I was in charge of!
Now before we go any further…are you wondering where that adorable DSP came from? Well it is the Gold Soiree DSP but I changed its color…..how???
My inspiration came from Stampin' School, a weekly inspiration that I subscribe to and I was so excited to see that IT WORKS! I took this DSP and changed it's color….that's right – I changed its color…..so easy!
Here is a tool that I think I have never blogged about….a Brayer. It is the easiest tool to use and it cleans up like a dream! Because this DSP is a bit heavier and also has a gold touch to it…the "ink" that you apply soaks into the paper and then the sky is the limit!
After you do the coloring…just take a simple paper towel and "rub off" the excess and presto – you have a new and unique DSP!
Here is the next star to this card…heat embossing (Wow – I have been doing this a bunch lately and lovin' it) When you heat emboss there are 3 things that you need…
- Embossing Buddy – this takes the static off your paper to allow a clean and crisp image
- Embossing Powder – this is a NEW on – Calypso Coral
- Heat Tool – I love ours…I had one from a craft store and donated it and bought ours – a world of difference!
Because my friend loves "bling", I am using something else that I rarely use – Rhinestones! I know that it will make her smile!
Can you see how crisp the embossed image it…this is all because of the Stampin' buddy…this is so bold and crisp!
I stitched with the Calypso Coral pen to break up the space and add a bit of interest!
Because the card size if a 5 x 7 – naturally I needed to use a piece of 12 X 12 paper. I highly recommend that you keep in your supply the basic colors of these sizes as they come in handy! Using the envelope punch board made it a totally cinch for both the envelope and the liner!
Well…how did you like this…I think it turned out super fun and I also know that Annette and Rhonda will enjoy these cards! Please give this challenge a whirl….you can do it – I know you can!
Now to FUN pictures for you. John came home and had a GREAT visit with "peep" James and when he came home – the animals were happy to see him….( Daisy and I were too).
Enjoy these below pictures of all 5 of the dogs taking a "ride" in the truck with their Dad! A simple joy that they love!
As always, I thank you for popping onto my blog and I appreciate and value your time! Please share my blog with your family and friends and email me is I can be of help!
I am super excited about this weeks of posts….I have a blog candy opportunity for you…and lots of great ideas! I think taking the day off yesterday re-charged my battery!
Until tomorrow!
I don’t think I have ever seen the brayer used! Nice technique to change it up a notch! I don’t know why I have gotten away from using the embossing powder but I like the effect it gives and need to get it out and dust it off! Happy smiles on your puppy’s faces too. It doesn’t take much to make them happy does it!
Oh Susan ! What a fun idea using the brayer … I haven`t used one in ages ! Thanks for passing that on ! Cute and colorful card and a great sketch to follow . And look how happy those pups are ! As always I enjoyed my visit !
SUPER Great idea! Glad you feel re-charged! The card is so pretty and I’m sure the ladies will love it. Hope you have a slower week ahead. You make me tired. Ha. Ha. 🙂
Susan, what a wonderful post today. Just love your card and glad to hear your trials are over. Keep happy and keep stampin’!
Susan, what a great fun card today. I love this, so simple but so adorable. I am so glad you share your life with all of us. Your dogs are all so cute. Happy stamping. Ellen Hinds
wow – what a great idea with the dsp color change. one I would have never thought of. see why you are such an inspiration to all of us? now I’ve got to try that technique. thanks a bunch for sharing!
Cool idea with the brayer! Man, when we were cleaning out my parent’s house to sell I came upon an old brayer I had in jr. high school art class. Silly me, tossed it in the trash not thinking I would ever need a brayer for anything. Of course that was before I started stamping. Good lord, that thing would be considered an antique probably! Anyway, I just had to share that with you. Love the card and will have to try it sometime.
Loved your card and how you changed the color of the DSP by using ink and the brayer, Susan! I better pop over to the Stamping School and see what’s new, too! Your puppies are adorable! They all looked like they were enjoying themselves. Thanks so much for sharing!
I struggled with the large Thank you when I was playing over the weekend. You used it well my friend!!!!
Susan…this is awesome…so many new ideas to try. I love heat embossing too. You have me thinking seriously about replacing my old heat tool with an SU one. Thank you for sharing this new technique. Now I also need to buy a brayer! 🙂
What a clever idea coloring the DSP with the brayer. I haven’t never seen that idea before. What lovely fur babies! They all are darling.