Hi everyone. Sorry for the belated post. I was working on this card all evening because it used a special technique that I found on Splitcoast Stampers which is a website devoted to stamping and cardmaking. The technique that was used on my card is called Paper Beads.
First, I used some of the beautiful Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper (page 78 in the new Idea Book and Catalogue $13.50 for 12 sheets of double-sided paper) not only as the background but also as the paper beads that were easily made of small strips of the same paper, only the reverse side. I like the way it turned out but I can tell that if I had to mail it to someone, it will be a little bulky and so I would want to put it in a padded envelope just so that the paper beads don't get wrecked in the mail. The one thing that I would change? I wouldn't have put the glitter on the paper beads. I felt it looked a little clumpy yet it seems to make them stand out which is a good thing too. I guess I'll have to iron that technique out a little more! Hey, WE'RE all learning. That's the fun part.
The sentiment is from the Word Play stamp set which is a great stamp set for any occasion (page 156 in the Idea Book & Catalogue) that might come along. Definitely my go-to stamp set when I need something specific to say. The twine used on the card is my favourite baker's twine that I finally have in the 3 colours it comes in: Cherry Cobbler/White, Early Espresso/White and White. It's a simple yet delicious touch (as the names imply!).
I will be also sitting down this week to plan for some cardmaking classes coming up in September. I hope you will join me in having some fun for an evening of learning techniques, using great products, and just have an evening where you don't have to do anything but play with paper. So watch out for that exciting news coming soon. If you're interested in getting the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalogue, please drop me a line and I'll get it out to you as soon as possible. And one more thing...Stampin' Up has a new promotion this month that if you buy three packs of any Designer Series Paper, you will get the fourth pack free! You can go to the website to see what they all look like or you can refer to the catalogue itself on pages183-185. It's a great deal and it's really beautiful double-sided paper which gives you more bang for the buck. If you would like to take advantage of this promotion, just contact me and you will also get a free gift from me to say thanks. It's a win-win situation so give me a call or e-mail me!
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