Inspirationsbyrachel

Dreams du Jour

You have probably noticed (especially if you follow both my blogs) that I've been using stamps that have been around for at least a year.  That's because I feel that I've neglected them!  I am also trying to use card stock that I have not used recently.  So I thought I'd try and use an older stamp and rarely used card stock at least once a week - that is until they retire.

This card includes the Dreams du Jour stamp set.  I tried to stay away from pattern paper and it was so hard!  I've become so accustom to using pattern paper to set the color.  I think it turned out pretty good - what do you think?

Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Dreams du Jour
• Paper:  Natural White, Pink Passion, Basic Black
• Ink:  Black Stazon
• Accessories:  Stampin' Write Makers (Old Olive, Rose Red, Regal Rose), Vintage Brads, Grosgrain Ribbon from Wal-Mart

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Christmas Cardinal

It's Tuesday and time for another Christmas card.  This card is for the Christmas Stamping All Year Long Blog.  It's the 12th challenge so that means I'm 12 cards ahead for the Christmas season - woohoo!  Check out the fabulous cards made by the other design team members - they're awesome!

Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Christmas Cardinal
• Paper:  Natural White, Chocolate Chip, Wassail Pattern Paper by BasicGrey
• Ink:  Black Craft Ink, Riding Hood Red
• Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Blender Pen, Circle Nestability, Striped Grosgrain Ribbon from the Holiday Mini Catalog (2008)

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Many of you have asked for the directions on how to make the card I posted here.   I made this card using the tutorial (pencil over ink) on Leslie Miller's blog.  See her blog Running with Scissors for step by step directions.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks
Card Stock: Basic Black, Orchard Opulence, Euphoria Pattern Paper by BasicGrey
Ink: White Craft Ink
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Watercolor Pencils, Ribbon from Hobby Lobby 

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Heartfelt Thanks

 

Today's card is for Jazzy Inspirations Challenge #9.  Check out their site for some awesome cards by the Jazzy Cats and join in on the challenge.  Who knows you may win and get to be a guest designer on the blog.

I'll be back with the recipe tomorrow - gotta go!

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