Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian Friends! Today is the PERFECT day to post this card, because I’m truly grateful to have all of you in my life.
Today’s card has been CASE’d from one originally created by Melissa Miller. It’s an easy card to stamp and put together, which makes it an attractive project. The most challenging part of the card is the colouring, and I find colouring to be relaxing. Cardmaking should not include stress! Scroll down to see a couple of close up views of the project.
I think we’ve talked before about how I like to colour the image with the light Stampin’ Blend first, and then go back in and add the darker shade. For example, I coloured the entire can with the light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend, then added lines of the darker Smoky Slate colour to the edges and areas where you would typically find shading. I find that because the alcohol from the light colour hasn’t completely evaporated when the second colour goes on, the colour begins to blend before you start working with it. After the darker lines are on, I blend them out with the light colour.
Now… this may not be the way that you colour, and that’s okay. There are plenty of YouTube videos online, and everyone who colours with alcohol based markers will give you advice. This just works for me. *shrugs*
Here’s another quick look at the card. If you look at the photos, you may notice a line in the word “someone”. My stamp is defective, and that word won’t completely stamp onto the cardstock. I have chosen not to call Stampin’ Up! for a replacement. However, I could have and they would have gladly sent one to me.
*Tip* If you find one of your products is defective, call me ASAP. I will call Stampin’ Up! and work to resolve the issue.
You can find the full supply list for this card at the bottom of the post. Click on any photo to go to my online store. Be sure to add the October Host Code (RE93YQ2U) to your Online Order, and receive a Tutorial Bundle with 10 exclusive projects at the end of the month. If your order is $200+, choose the Stampin’ Rewards and receive the PDF as well as the rewards. My Online Host Reward program has changed – see the updated program HERE.
Have you registered yet for our Stamp Your Holiday Christmas stamping event? Stamp 6 holiday cards, 4 gift card holders, and 16 gift tags AND take home a goody bag! Full details about this event can be found HERE. Don’t wait to register!
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Thanks for stopping by today, and Happy Thanksgiving! If you have any questions about the Country Home stamp set, or any other items, please send a quick email and I’ll get back to you ASAP.