Hey there, this week's CAS challenge, Let the Background Talk, is all about open space with a burst of color. I decided to break out My Favorite Thing's Out of This World stamp set and create a sponged galaxy background.
On a 4.25" square piece of Neenah Solar White, I sponged Memento Pear Tart towards the corner. From there, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk and finally Tuxedo Black was sponged onto the background panel. When it was done, a paint brush was used to speckle water drops onto the panel. Then white acrylic paint was thinned down with water, speckled and set aside to dry. While it was drying, the spaceship was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, cut out with the coordinating die then colored with Copic markers. A clear glaze pen was used for a nice, subtle shine on the window. The medium sized circle frame was used to create the track for the spinner card. So much fun!
COPIC COLORING:
SPACESHIP: T6, T4, T2, T0, B45, B41 ALIEN: YG03, YG01, YG0000 WINDOW: B00, BG70
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Out of This World
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Pear Tart, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Out of This World, Pierced Circle Frames); Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; Diana Wakley Media Heavy Body White Acrylic Paint; paint brush; Mini Mister; 3/4" circle punch; penny; Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; The Ultimate glue; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Spinner card, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, *sigh* I missed last week's CAS critter challenge. I was looking forward to playing along with that one! Oh well...there's another fun challenge this week! This time it's a St. Patty's Day challenge! I combined it with the current My Favorite Things Sketch 272 and Color Challenge #41.
The iguana and flowers were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut. The circle was sponged with Pear Tart and the background was stamped directly onto the card base.
COPIC COLORING:
IGUANA, LEAVES: YG25, YG03, YG21 FLOWERS: Y15, Y00
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT (Birdie Brown Polynesian Paradise, LDJ Spring Backgrounds)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Pear Tart, Desert Sand)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Wonky Stitched Circle Stax; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; Doodlebug Design Inc Limeade Sprinkles; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Art Glitter glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I had some time to color today and thought I would play along with this week's My Favorite Things Sketch #270. Birdie Brown's little chefs are waaayyyy too cute!
The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers. The MFT Boutique Window was die cut from Neenah, the grid was cut out of the center of the window to allow more of the image to show through and was also colored with Copics. The sentiment was embossed and a sponged brick wall completes the card.
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E00, E0000, R30 PANTS, BUTTONS: C6, C4, C2, C0 JACKET, HAT, MUSTACHE: C4, C2, C0 LADLE: C4, C2, C0, R08, R05, R02 SCARF, BOWL: R08, R05, R02 WINDOW FRAME: C4, C2, C0 AWNING: R08, R05, R02, C2, C0
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Birdie Brown's Recipe for Happiness
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Morocco)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Stitched Rectangle Stax, Boutique Window); MFT Small Brick Wall Stencil; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; EK Tools Powder Tool; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Art Glitter glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Sponging, embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, the girls at my LSS, Memories of Time, are wanting some 3D flower classes. Perfect timing for this week's CAS challenge, Preparing for Spring, celebrating the daffodil. Susan's Garden Notes dies from Ellen Craft Designs are perfect, am I right!?! *grin*
The background was stamped with Espresso Truffle ink and My Favorite Things Wood Plank background. Two Grapevine Wreath Ovals were die cut, shaped with my fingers then layered one on top of the other. Prills were used on a few of the branches for a little extra color.
The daffodil and tulips were die cut from Bazzill cardstock then shaped with Susan's Tool Kit. The sentiment is from MFT and the little, tiny ladybug was made from Viva Perler Pens.
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT (Wood Plank Background, Encouraging Words)
PAPER: Bazzill
INK: Memento Espresso Truffle
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics ( Oval Stax 1, Leafy Greenery); ECD Susan's Garden Notes dies (Grapevine Wreath Oval, Daffodil, Tulip); ECD Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Plum Crazy Prills; PanPastel (Diarylide Yellow, Bright Yellow Green); Viva Perler Pen (Red, Black); scissors; Woodland Scenics Yellow Pollen; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): 3D flowers
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I've been sick all week, and yesterday was the first day I felt well enough to color. Woohoo! I decided to combine My Favorite Things Sketch #268 and Color Challenge #39. Although this stamp set is retired, it's the first time I've inked it up. I know...*gasp*!
A MISTI was used to stamp the tree twice with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White; once on the background panel and the other on a piece that was die cut with MFT's Grassy Hills. The tree on the background panel wasn't quite tall enough, so Copic Multiliners were used to extend it to the edge of the card. I'm really happy with how the tree turned out! The woodgrain texture gives the card character, and it was fun to create! The Grassy Hills panel was die cut then colored with Copics. The tree was fussy cut out and the grass sections were glued directly to the background panel. Warm Gray markers were used to shadow the MFT Woodgrain Fence while the Grassy Edges die completes the background. The girl was stamped, colored, fussy cut then glued and popped up onto the background. Pretty easy CAS card!
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E00, E0000, R30 HAIR: E57, E55, E53 OVERALLS, HAT, HAIR TIES: R85, R83, R81 SHIRT, SHOES, BUTTONS: R24, R22, R21 TREE: W6, W4, W2, W0 LEAVES, GRASS: G46, G43, G40 FENCE: W4, W2, W0 SKY: B00, BG70
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Birdie Brown Let's Hang Out
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Woodgrain Fence, Grassy Edges, Grassy Hills); MISTI; Black .05 and .003 Copic Multiliner; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm playing along with My Favorite Things Sketch #267 challenge. I used Birdie Brown's The Whole Herd. I just love that little pig!
The haystack was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White. It was masked, the wooden trough was stamped, the mask was removed, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut. The pig was also stamped on Neenah, colored then fussy cut. How about the new Tag Builder Blueprints 5...it's loaded with possibilities! The Rolling Hills die is perfect with this barnyard set and makes the best backgrounds!
COPIC COLORING:
HAYSTACK: YR24, YR21, Y23, Y21 WOODEN TROUGH: E57, E55, E53 PIG: R02, R00, R0000 GRASS: G46, G43, G40 SKY: B00, BG0000
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Birdie Brown The Whole Herd
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Blackberry Swirl
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Stitched Rectangle Stax, Tag Builder Blueprints 5, Rolling Hills); scissors; EK Success Powder Tool; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Gingham ribbon; Creative Impressions Black Twine; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares;
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting, embossing, masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I played along with this week's My Favorite Things Sketch #266 Challenge. Wowsers, this sketch was awesome with it's wide open spaces! I had an idea in mind for my card and even had an awesome wood-grain paper picked out for the fence, but then I ran across a video by Sandy Allnock. After seeing Sandy's Copic colored fence, I decided to give it a try. I lined everything up with my MISTI, and dang if that didn't make for a cool way to create an inside/outside card! I can't wait to do another! I think I have an AI image that I might need to dig out and try! Stay tuned...
Here's the inside...a little sponging for the clouds completes the card. So fun!
COPIC COLORING:
BOY DOG: E18, E39, E97, W3, W1, W00, R30 COLLAR, BOWL: B26, B24, B23 DOGHOUSE: E25, E23, E21, T10, T7, T4 BONE: E42, E41, E40 GROUND: E18, E34, E31, E30 FENCE: E81, T3, T2 GIRL DOG: E42, E41, E40 NOSES: T10, T7, T4 COLLAR: RV17, RV14, RV13 STICK: E25, E23, E21
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Birdie Brown You Make My Tail Wag
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 24, Fishtail Flag Stax, Jumbo Cloud Stax); MISTI; ruler; Black Copic Multiliner .03; scissors; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Inside/outside; embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, it's time for SCS's CAS challenge, A Purple Celebration. Carla is challenging us to create a birthday themed project using shades of purple. I broke out my Birdie Brown Somebunny set from My Favorite Things. These little bunnies are adorable! Just sayin'...
The images were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers. This first one was fussy cut and the tip of a Q-tip was used for her tail.
How cute is this little flower cart!?! I love the bunny hanging upside down...way too fun!
COPIC COLORING:
BUNNIES: W3, W1, W00, 0 DRESSES, FLOWERS, WHEELS: V17, V15, V12 COLLARS, POCKETS, FLOWERS: V04, V01, V000 LEAVES: YG67, YG03 WAGON: E57, E55, E53 CLOUDS: W1, W00, 0 SKY: BG70
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Somebunny
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 24, Precious Polaroids); scissors; Q-tip; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, my coworker asked if I had any thank you cards with a kitty on it. Well, no, but I have a stamp for that! *wink* This gave me a great reason to pull out my Birdie Brown I Knead You set! The layout is MFT's Sketch #264.
This card was inspired by Tricia, aka T. Joy, from Splitcoaststampers. The cat was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut. The heart was die cut twice; once in red and once in white so the paw could be colored with Copics then layered one on top of the other. Love those distressed lines from MFT!
COPIC COLORING:
CAT, PAW PRINT: E55, E53, E51 PATCHES: E59, E57, E55 EARS, NOSE: E51, R30 RIBBON: R59, R56, R46
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT (Birdie Brown I Knead You, Distressed Patterns)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 20, Blueprints 24, Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax, Pet Accents); scissors; non-stick powder; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting, embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, happy Sunday! I combined challenges and made my aunt a birthday card. I hope if I get it in the mail on Monday, she will have it in time for her birthday! Nothing like waiting until the last minute, huh? The first challenge is My Favorite Things Color Challenge #37. I wasn't really sure about the color combo, but in the end it grew on me! The second is the CAS challenge at SCS to use a sweet treat on our project. MFT's Birdie Brown Sweet Birthday Wishes was the perfect choice!
This cutie pie was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam. The die cut panel is MFT Blueprints 24. Simple sponging makes this super easy peasy!
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E00, E0000, R30 HAIR, CUPCAKE: E25, E23, E21 DRESS, SHOES, HAIR RIBBON, CUPCAKE WRAPPER: BG18, BG13, BG11, BG10 FROSTING: B45, B41
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Sweet Birthday Wishes
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Brocade Blue
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 24); scissors; glass cutting plate; X-Acto Knife; jumbo sponge; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Foam Squares, Thin Foam Squares); adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Sponging; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I thought I would play along with My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #263. Birdie Brown's Adorable Elephants were still on my desk, so I couldn't resist using them again. They're so cute and super fun to color!
I started by cutting a reverse mask with MFT's Square Stax then taped it down with blue painter's tape. Memento Summer Sky and one of the smaller clouds from Jumbo Cloud Stax was used to sponge the background clouds. The elephant and balloon were stamped twice with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar white; once onto the background then a second time onto a scrap piece of Neenah. They were colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then adhered directly to the background. The balloon has Clear Wink of Stella then several coats of clear glaze pen to give it a nice, subtle shine. Two Flat Bottom Clouds were cut from vellum and Neenah then colored with Copics. They were popped up on foam to finish the card.
COPIC COLORING:
ELEPHANT: C6, C4, C2, C0, R000 BALLON: R56, R46, R43
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Adorable Elephants
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; vellum
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 20, Square Stax Set 1, Jumbo Cloud Stax, Flat Bottom Cloud); scissors; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Sponging, Masking; Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, it's another rainy day here on the Oregon Coast...my favorite coloring weather! Today's CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers is to use the word "happy" on our projects. Perfect timing since I have two January birthdays I need to make cards for! The My Favorite Things Color Challenge #36 screamed elephant, and I couldn't wait to ink up Birdie Brown's Adorable Elephants so it worked out great. I also decided to use MFT's current Sketch Challenge #261...what a fun combination!
The background was sponged with multiple Memento blue inks. The elephant and balloons were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then glued directly to the sponged background. The "happy" die cut is a Whimsy die that was cut twice to give stability and a little extra dimension. The top layer was colored with Copics to match the balloon. The banner is from MFT Blueprints 26 and was also colored with Copics. I moved the banner to the right hand side of the card for a little extra balance. Copic colored Flat Bottom Clouds and a Clear Wink of Stella pen complete the card.
COPIC COLORING:
ELEPHANT: C6, C4, C2, C0, R000 BUTTERFLY, BIRTHDAY BANNER: C0, R000 BALLOON, HAPPY: YG17, YG25, YG03, YG21 CLOUDS: C0
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Adorable Elephants
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics ( Blueprints 26, Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle, Rectangle Stax 2, Flat Bottom Cloud); Whimsy Stamps Happy Large Word die; scissors; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Sponging; masking; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, just stopping in for this week's CAS challenge, Time to Hibernate. Lee wants us to use an animal that hibernates, your favorite cozy blanket, a warm sweater and socks...something that represents hibernating this time of year. Sooooo many possibilities! I went with My Favorite Things Birthday Bears on this one, turning them into polar bears. Sweet little guys, huh? *grin*
The bears were stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut. The window was die cut with MFT Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window...love that die! Masking fluid was sprinkled on the back panel, allowed to dry then sponged with blue inks. The mask was removed by gently rubbing my finger over it allowing the snow-filled sky to show through. A couple Impression Obsession's snowflakes completes the card.
COPIC COLORING:
POLAR BEARS: W3, W1, W00 SHADOW: W1, W00
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Birthday Bears
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window, Blueprints 24); IO Die100-F (snowflakes); Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, it's that time again...this week's CAS challenge is Apples. Misti almost had me stumped on this one! I realized how I don't really have any stamp sets with apples. Hmmm...I might have to fix that...oh wait, I did! *grin* My Favorite Things, Harvest Mouse, is perfect, and my LSS, Memories of Time, got it in the store right in the nick of time! Whew!
The leaves were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then masked before the barrel and mouse were stamped. The images were colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam. The background was sponged with Toffee Crunch and Peanut Brittle (are you hungry now? LOL) then Peanut Brittle was splattered onto the background using a paint brush. A few pearls and falling leaves complete the card.
COPIC COLORING:
MOUSE: E42, E40, YR30 SWEATER, SHOES: YR18, YR15, YR12 BARREL: E77, E74, E71, E70, Y26, Y23 APPLES: YR18, R24, R22 LEAVES: Y26, Y23, R24, R22, G16, G40, YR18, YR12, E42, YR30
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Harvest Mouse
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Carta Bella Fall Blessings
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Toffee Crunch, Peanut Brittle)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Blueprints 23, TE Leaves; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; painter's tape; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; KaiserCraft black pearls; paint brush; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Masking; sponging; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm back with a tag for this week's Anything But a Card CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers. I broke out the adorable Birdie Brown Santa set from My Favorite Things.
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E000, E000, R30 CLOTHES: R29, R27, R24, R22 HAT: R29, R27, R24, R22, C3, C1, C00 BELT, SHOES: C6, C4, C2, C0 BEARD, GLOVES: C3, C1, C00, 0 SKY: B00, BG0000
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Jingle All the Way
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Tag, You're It; Stitched Snow Drifts; Blueprints 23); glass cutting plate; X-Acto Knife; scissors; Embossing Buddy; Imagine Crafts White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Clear Wink of Stella pen; ribbon from my stash; Creative Impressions Black Twine; 6mm jingle bells; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 2 1/2" wide x 3 3/4" tall (not including ribbon)
