Good Morning! When I see a "single focal" image like this Ornament…I simply smile! I think that simplicity of this makes it very classic! This was a stamp that I knew would make it to my home the minute I saw it in the Holiday Catalog! It is called Christmas Bauble.
You know that I adore single stamps…why???? Well, here you go….
- They make a statement.
- They are affordable.
This stamp was super fun to color with the Blendabilities…I am by far no expert on using these but I can honestly say that I adore them as they are just FUN!!! These are the 1st Alcohol Based Markers I have ever used and I knew when Stampin' Up! came out with them…they too would make it to my home!
I am sure that you can find endless videos and tips on how to use them and I have tried many different ways…the best way to me is to "just do it" and have fun along the learning curve of using them! The reason that they are so fun is that you can blend, there are "no lines" as to where you have started and stopped and the best thing…
On Monday (and Monday only) they are on a SUPER SALE…
I do not know about you…but when I see a "collection" of a product…like paper, markers etc…if I can, I always prefer to make the purchase to get the whole collection. This way I have the whole "kit & caboodle" and can get the feel and color that I want!
Let's get to the card!
- The card base is an 4 1/2" square from a color that I adore and I think gets forgotten often…Always Artichoke! This color blends so well with many of the neutrals in our color palette and then the Sahara Sand is a 4" square and then score in 1/4" all the way around to create a simple border using the Simply Scored.
- I just went to town and had fun coloring and I know that it probably was not necessary to Fussy cut this ornament out…I think the end result with the stampin' dimensionals turned out great! Remember, when you fussy cut… – use the back edge of your scissors, not the tips…you will get a sharper cut!
- You can tell that I have not put away the Gold Bakers Twine…as I have used this a bunch lately. I "pulled out" the gold thread to just use the natural bakers twine. Glue dots were my friend, again!
- I have had a couple of requests for me to show the "inside" of the cards…This was simple, just like the card and I adore this font. The stamp set is Endless Wishes.
- Making a custom envelope was a cinch with the envelope punch board…I still cannot believe all that it does…so fast…so easy! The outer part of the envelope was using one of my "must haves'…the Designer Series Paper Stack!
That's it my friends…please pop back tomorrow as I am going to highlight the other DOOR BUSTER that is available ONLY on Monday (just like the blendabilities)….it's a keeper in my book and I adore that Stampin' Up! is not only offering it as a bundle…but it is also 30% off!!!
Lovin' having the PEEPS home….today is Gingerbread House time…a tradition!
Until tomorrow!
So pretty Susan! Love the colors. You look like an expert in coloring with blendabilities to me! Awesome job!
Thanks for sharing!!
You make me want to buy everything you do! I pass over so much in the catalog until I see what you make with it. Love the way your colored your ornament! Have fun with Gingerbread House Day!
What a beautiful card! I just love the colors. Did you also cut out the circle for the center and use dimensional on it?
Thanks for sharing
Great job, Susan! I love how you edged the inside layer and scored the outside layer. These little details really add to a card.
Simply gorgeous!!!!
I obly have a quick minute! This simply is the best card I have seen using this stamp! Gorgeous!
Very pretty….love the simplicity of it.
Beautiful card! Enjoy the peeps!
This may be one of the most beautiful card I’ve seen this year, Susan. It has so much depth and wonderful color.
Have a great day with your family!
I do love fast and fabulous cards! I think you are the queen of them. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Dear Susan. Thank You for showing the inside of the card. I can’t tell you how happy I was to see the inside. Such a finished touch with the .-.-.- I can do that for sure and it makes such a difference. Thank you so much.
Love your card! Great work with the Blendabilities Susan.
good looking card and I like your color choices for the blendabilities.
Love the card. I think I will revisit that stamp too! Beautiful coloring and layering.
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So beautiful! Such talent!
I love your style of card making. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ohhhh how pretty ! You really made it pop ! Love it !
Alcohol markers are fun and who cares if you are an expert or not …they can be layered and they do not streak !
Love the scoring it adds such great detail !
Have fun today with your Ginger Bread House project !
love the inside of your card how did you get the dashes so evenly spaced on the outer edge of card
There’s no way around it… this card is gorgeous! You color so well.