Finally! It's the fourth card in the series and we didn't get to it in class. I am always way too ambitious! The class was designed to teach effecient and accurate cutting and two cards would have been plenty. The idea is to cut so that you have very little waste and don't keep creating scraps. Scraps are great -- I use them all the time, but the larger the piece you have to work with, the more options you will have. So, here was the bonus card and this was made with the left overs of the supplies each participant received.
Because I'll probably give these away, I haven't decided what to put on the front, but I did spritz it liberally with Shimmer Spray and it sparkles in real life. I know you can't see it and I apologize that I can't figure out how to photo the picture so you can see it. Just another challenge.....
The basecard is Ruby Red and this is the last strip of the DSP. I've decorated the inside as well to mirror the outside with a thin strip and a scallop and it is really quite pretty inside too!
I used the LIttle Leaves Sizzlet in the Big Shot, as well as one of the #2 Flowers Sizzlet to create my flower. I also rolled the edges of the flower to give it some dimension. Colors are Certainly Celery, Ruby Red, Ballet Blue, and Crushed Curry.
Quick and easy card and I can add a sentiment when I'm ready. I like to have a few cards ready for any occasion just laying around -- you never know if inspiration is going to strike when you need it!
Tomorrow, I'll share one of my scrap layouts for Andy's Graduation. I'm in the process of scrapping his sporting events and once I'm done with that, I'll be scrapping some of his awards. I'm hopeful I have the pictures I need, but if I don't, I'll try to borrow them from his father. And if not, well....I guess some things we'll just have to remember without any photos.
If you are looking at the possibility of purchasing any of the retiring colors: Cardstock, reinkers, ribbons, brads, buttons, etc., JUMP ON THAT NOW! The backorder situation that already has occurred is not pretty and some of these colors may be gone already. The first thing to go seems to be the cardstock. Ask yourself what good a stamp pad is without a reinker. When it is dry, it has to be pitched -- you can't water them down to get a good impression. And remember -- there are lots of techniques you can use with reinkers and ink pads. In fact, my Blogger's Challenge for Friday uses the Polished Stone techniqe with reinkers. What did we do before we had patterned paper? We made our own. And you can continue to use your inkpads for a good long time without ever having paper to use them with -- just using coordinating colored cardstock. Besides, I'm sure you are using patterned paper you find out there at Big Box stores -- those colors will continue to exist. Why waste an inkpad? I don't intend to get rid of mine and if you come to me looking for a reinker when they are all gone, trust me on this -- I don't care how much I love you -- I'M NOT SHARING! I absolutely am not an equal opportunity sharing stamper when it comes to my supplies. Perhaps I should be, but I'M NOT and I don't intend to start now! Yep...consider me selfish!
I'm ordering on Friday so give me a call if you want anything from the new Occasions Mini or any of the retiring supplies. See you tomorrow! God Bless!
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