Good afternoon stampers! It’s a gorgeous day and I have spent half of it trying to wrangle my garden back into shape. I didn’t have a chance to in there before we left for Florida, and it’s been too hot to spend any time out there since we returned. I’m back inside, and ready to work after kicking the 15 year old off the computer. I needed to share today’s project – a Rooted in Nature Sympathy Card – and he was in the way 🙂
Today’s card was CASE’d from one originally created by Ashley Fifer. It’s a different style than what I would usually make, but I like the simplicity of it, and the sentiment is perfect. Always good to push your stamping boundaries!
The card has been hanging around my “cards to be posted” basket since the beginning of June, but I’m trying to spread them out. It’s nice to see a variety of stamp sets instead of the same one over and over… The inked strip was masked off with 1″ Post-It tape (this stuff is awesome!), and sponged with Soft Suede and Peekaboo Peach. I didn’t have my Grapefruit Grove ink at that point, but the colour would work well as a substitute – just don’t sponge too heavily at first.
Rooted in Nature has a set of coordinating Nature’s Roots Framelits, and when you order both together, you save 10%. It’s worth considering because it’s the most expensive bundle in the catalogue, but one of the best bundles that we have ever offered.
If you haven’t seen the Leaves Trinkets in person, add some to your next order. They are heavy, because they’re made of metal, but can be easily stuck on a card with a glue dot. Their copper/silver colours will be perfect for fall projects. I may have to add one or two to the September Shadowbox Sampler. It hasn’t been designed yet, but will be in the next week or two.
To purchase any piece of the Rooted in Nature suite online, just head over to my Online Store. Receive 10 Project Helper Guides at month’s end if your order is over $50 (before ship/tax) – just add the July Host Code (2C9M3FSW). If it’s +$200, choose the Stampin’ Rewards instead, and still receive the Guides. 
Looking to learn something new, and have some stamping fun? Sign up for a class!
- Friday, August 17th at 5pm: Bingo night!!! $50, pre-payment must be received to save your spot (only 3 spots left!)
- Thursday, August 23rd at 10am OR 7pm: **Flamingo Class** – 1 spot left in 10am class; evening class is full – can I add you to the waitlist
September events will be posted here by the end of the week, and there will be LOTS going on. Watch for my Holiday Catalogue Open House, colouring classes, and the September Shadowbox Sampler class.
Register for an event here!
As always, if you have questions, drop me a quick E-mail, or text (289-928-5713). The shopping list for today’s Rooted in Nature Sympathy Card can be found below. Until later, Happy Stamping!