WINDSWEPT

Thanksgiving Day weather here in the Midwest was delightful warm and sunny.  But today's is a different matter indeed; cold winds are stirring the last of Autumn's leaves into a pre-winter frenzy.  This card, originally designed by Michelle Zindorf, captures today's moody sky.

Here are the details you need to create your own "Farewell to Fall" card:

CS:  Early Espresso, River Rock, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Old Olive

INK:  Whisper White craft pad, Soft Suede classic pad

TOOLS etc:  Square Lattice embossing folder, Little Leaves sizzlit, Big Shot; Pear Pizzazz Ruffled Ribbon; dimensionals; heat tool; stampin’ sponge

TECHNIQUE :  direct-to-paper

TIPS:  To create the windswept effect, swipe the Whisper White in pad across the Soft Suede CS several times in short strokes.  Craft ink takes longer to dry; use the heat tool to speed up the process.

Keep warm wherever you are!

Trish

Flutter by Butterfly

Hi Stampers!

I love to watch butterflies as they flutter about my wildflower garden.  They always bring a smile to my face and they dance on the wind and kiss each blossom.  Below is one of the cards my Cheaper Than Therapy club ladies will be making this evening. I really like its clean and simple design (CAS).  It's a CASE of one I saw a while back on Facebook but have lost track of the originator's name.  If I locate the name, I will repost at a later date so she gets the credit she deserves.

Though it may be hard to see in this picture, each butterfly was cut and embossed using Stampin' Up!'s esclusive Beautiful Wings embosslit, adding great dimension and texture.  The bottom edge was hand-torn to create the imagery of a horizon.  Rhinestone Jewels add just the right touch of sparkle. Inside a panel of Pool Party, with a butterfly stamped in Versamark, provides a lovely writing area for adding a personal message.

Stamp set:  Flight of the Butterfly

Ink:  Basic Black, Versamark

Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party

Tools etc:  Beautiful Wings embosslit;  Rhinestone Jewels; Big Shot, standard cutting pads, platform; Stampin'    

                 Dimensionals (under largest butterfly)

Technique:  dry embossing, edge tearing

May your day be filled with goodness and light,

Thanks for stopping by,

Trish