Perfectly Preserved

I find it very funny that you can not really care for something and then completely fall in love with it.  I did not care for this stamp set when I first saw it. After I started seeing so many projects with it, it became a set that I really, really wanted! And of course I had to purchase the Framelits to go with it. I was really happy that this set came in a bundle because I was able to save 15% on both the stamp set and Framelits (see page 29 in the Holiday Catalog).  There are SO many different ways to use this set and this is my first card using it.  My inspiration came from Stampin' Success which is a magazine that demonstrators receive each month and it is filled with great ideas.

 

Have you ever thought about joining the Stampin' Up! family? When I joined I only did it so I could get my discount on all their great products which I did for the first year.  Now, three years later I am running several clubs, have a blog, attend Convention, have a Facebook page, joined Twitter . . . . .  It is so much fun to share my love of papercrafting with others.  If you have a wish list a mile long, you might want to think about becoming a demonstrator.  Feel free to email me with questions. I had a million questions when I started thinking about it.  I would love to have you on my team!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

 

Tracy

 

Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved

Paper:  More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Comfort Cafe DSP

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Raspberry Ripple

Big Shot Accessories:  Scallop Squares Duo, Scallop Square Bigz Clear, Cannery Set Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits

Accessories: Linen Thread, 1/16th Circle, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Needle (non SU!)

Purse Card

Today's card is a "purse" that you could use to place a gift card or  small card.  I used only one of our cellophane bags but you could very easily add another one to the opposite side and place a card in it. Or you could put a card in the envelope and use a glue dot to adhere a gift card to the opposite side directly onto the cardstock.  There are so many different options!

I used a technique on my flower and leaves that I saw the Stampin' Up! co-founder, Shelli Gardner demonstrate at Convention. I used the large flower from the stamp set Betsy's Blossoms. I inked it up with Versamark onto Melon Mambo, Midnight Muse and Gumball Green cardstock.  Then I sprinkled clear embossing powder over it.  Using our new heat gun, it magically transformed my flower image!  I then used the Blossom Punch, new 1 1/4 inch Scallop Circle punch and the Blossoms Builder Punch and cut out my shapes.  Each one has the design from the stamp and in person it is very shiny.  I love the effect! My sentiment was cut out with the new Bitty Banners Framelits. 

If you have any questions, let me know.  Thank you for stopping by!!

Tracy

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