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Substitute Stamping -- Card Set

When I saw this set of cards (again by Jill Foster), I knew that I wanted that heart stamp (and I have it on order...).  However, I also loved the cards themselves and decided to substitute another stamp and put my own twist on her beautiful set.  Here's what I came up with --

Almost the same.  I changed the layout slightly, substituted a Hero Arts image and Waltzingmouse sentiments, and added some white highlights (gel pen on the 3 pale cards and white pencil on the navy card) on the image. You can see them here --

And here's a shot of the navy card --

MOOD WHEN DONE = Happy. Even though I essentially copied Jill's cards, I enjoyed making this set. Ok, I'm very happy.  LOVE the set!

Substitute Stamping...Debbie's Christmas Tag (and an update on life...)

Found this pretty Christmas tag (scroll down to the second tag) that Debbie Olson made last year and decided to substitute my supplies and make something similar. 

Here is my version:

Card Construction Details: 

1.  Die cut ornament (Memory Box).  Stamped part of Holiday Cheer from Impression Obsession and colored with pencils.

2.  Die cut tag (PTI) and stamped flourishes from Waltzingmouse on to kraft tag.

3. Stamped A Muse Studio sentiment in Versamark and embossed in white. Trimmed and adhered to tag.

4.  Adhered ornament with dimensionals and added Rangers Glossy Accents.

5.  Adhered strip of red cardstock.

6.  Added ribbon (SU) to tag and adhered tag to card. 

7.  Rounded edges of card.

MOOD WHEN DONE = Relaxed from all that coloring.

If you are interested in reading about my Mom and life, read on. Otherwise, hope your week is a good one.

When All Else Fails, Copy

and copy I did.**   From Amber a/k/a Damask Love.  Her work always delights.  And she's funny.  I adore her blog.  So I copied this card.  If you leave a comment for Amber on her awesomely cute card, please tell her I said hi!

However, I don't have the DeNami stamps Amber used.  So I "shopped" my stash and came up with my own version.  Hand cut the elephants (watching Say Yes to the Dress and it took about 5 minutes...). 

Enjoy!

MOOD WHEN DONE = Grateful

**  All else did fail.  I have the cards to prove it!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Technique Tuesday Zoology, Impression Obsession Borders, and A Muse Studio Sweet Love
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo and Versafine Onyx  (a/k/a two black inks)
Cardstock:  A Muse Studio Latte and Pink Gingham (love)
Other: Corner Rounder, white cotton floss, burst of energy