LOVE YOU A LOT

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Most times when I receive my monthly Paper Pumpkin box, I complete all the projects according to the packaged suggestions.  For me, it is like attending a Stamp-a-Stack class that some one else prepared.  And then there are times I like to mix it up a bit.  Like the Love You A Lot kit that came in April.  Using only the kit supplies and stamps from previous months, I created these cards in a jiffy.

Stampin' happy,

Trish

Manly Happy

Need a great card for a guy on the quick?  Check this one out:

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Card stock:  Baked Brown Sugar*, Brushed Gold*, Early Espresso
Stamp:  Hardwood
Ink:  Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar*
Tools:  Hello You thinlits, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform
Etc: Neutrals Candy Dots, Stamping Sponges

Sponging tone-on-tone (here Baked Brown Sugar ink and card stock) adds depth brings out the richness of the "wood".  Don't have any of the *retired colors? How about swapping in with Soft Suede/ Crumb Cake+ So Saffron/ Hello Honey? Or any other combination of wood tones. The possibilities are endless.