Eclectic Expressions

Hello Crafters,

Today I am sharing the card I made for the shoe box card exchange for my down line meeting.  I had wanted to use the new Eclectic Expressions (free with $50.00 before S&T) and Washi Tape I had bought when the new catalog came out in June.  Time to use it before it goes away.

On Shimmery White randomly stamp the small and large splotches with Pool Party, Dapper Denim and So Saffron.  Stamp larger rain like splatters in Dapper Denim and the smaller ones in So Saffron.  Add 3 strips of Washi Tape.  With Pool Party Spritzer, spritz a little piece of Cheese Cloth, set this aside to dry.

In Pool Party stamp flower from Birthday Blossoms on Shimmery White and Pool Party and punch out.  Die cut 2 squares out of a piece of scrap Shimmery White. Color the Whisper White Organza Ribbon  with Pool Party Stampin' Blends or you could also spritz this at the same time you spritzed the Cheese Cloth.

Now you can assemble all the layers.  Color the pearls with the Pool Party Stampin' Blends.

Product List

Eclectic Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147338] $0.00	Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139471] $19.00	Pansy Punch [130698] $16.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50
Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Basics Pack 3 Washi Tape [144223] $8.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590] $6.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00

Remember today Tuesday 3/6/2018 is the last day to sign up for the Technique class on Saturday 3/10/2018.  Click here for all the details.

I hope you enjoyed today's project, let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Stampin',
Debbie

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Heartfelt Blooms

Hello Crafters,

Today I wanted to share something clean, simple & very elegant looking

On Shimmery White randomly stamp flower with Pool Party, stamp phrase add some ribbon, bling and you are finished!

This card could easily be a Happy Spring, Happy Easter or even Happy Mothers Day.  So many options with just a simple stamp.  It is so hard to capture how pretty this card is.

Product List

Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147202] $0.00	Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139471] $19.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00
Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144152] $7.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00

Hope you enjoyed today's project, if you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy Stampin',
Debbie

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Retiform Techniques

Today I wanted to share a new technique, well new to me.  I have seen this technique all over pinterest, and decided to give it a try.

I am not sure how, or why it is called "Retiform", to me it's more like a collage.

After making one card of course I had to try several others.  This one I used Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, So Saffron and stamped with Early Espresso.

I added just a little bling to top it off.

This one I used Old Olive and So Saffron for the sponging, and stamped with Early Espresso, Calypso Coral and Old Olive.

Added just a little Early Espresso Ribbon(retired).

As I was working on these I glanced down at a stack of Christmas stamps and the Beachy Little Christmas was staring at me.  I had not used this stamp set yet, and was struggle with what to do with it.

I have to say I like how it turned out.  I used Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Smokey Slat for the sponging and stamped with Basic Gray.

As far as instructions on how to do this technique you can find several different videos on pintrest or youtube. I did use the small sticky notes to mask off, but the larger ones would work better.  I also used a dauber to get the crisp edge around each section.  I thought it worked better then the sponges for that part.

Product List

Count My Blessings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144790] $20.00	Beachy Little Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144857] $20.00	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783] $21.00	Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139471] $19.00
Background Bits Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144029] $13.00	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $8.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $6.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00	Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon [119959] $5.95

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy Stampin',
Debbie