I used the Serene Silhouettes stamp set and my Stampin’ Up! Clear-Mount Blocks to create a cool background.  The technique is called Ink Block Stamping and I’ve created a quick photo tutorial showing you how I created the focal image.  You can see the tutorial here.

My card design is loosely based on the Pals Paper Arts 224 sketch.

And the colors for my card were inspired by Fab Friday 52.

I started by inking the ink splatter image from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set in Tangelo Twist, stamping it off once on scrap paper, then stamping it on a panel of Tangelo Twist card stock.  I stamped the image three times in Tangelo Twist, then inked up the same image in Blackberry Bliss ink, stamped it off once, then stamped it on the panel.  I repeated the process with the Blackberry Bliss ink twice.

I wrapped a strand of Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the panel and adhered it with SNAIL.  Then I used my Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Pierce Mat and the Essentials Paper Piercing Template pack and I pierce two rows of scallops on either side of the ribbon.  I adhered the pierced panel to a panel of Blackberry Bliss card stock with SNAIL, then to a Blackberry Bliss card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the image from the Serene Silhouette stamp set in StazOn Jet Black Ink on a Whisper White panel.  I used the Ink Block Stamping technique (you can see my tutorial here) to add Tangelo Twist and Blackberry Bliss to the background of the image.  I let the image dry completely, then adhered it with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card front.

I used the Ink Block Stamping technique with Blackberry Bliss ink and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to create the background for the sentiment circles.  I stamped the sentiment from the A Round Array stamp set in StazOn Jet Black on the Blackberry Bliss panel and punched it out with the 1/2″ Circle Punch, then stamped the image again in StazOn Jet Black Ink on the Tuxedo Black panel and punched it out with the 3/4″ Circle Punch.  I adhered the circles together, then to the card front with SNAIL.

I pulled a few strands of the metallic silver from the Silver Bakers Twine, tucked them under the sentiment and adhered them with tape to the back of the stamped panel.  I also added one little Rhinestone Basic Jewel next to the sentiment circles to finish the card front.

I used my Sponge Daubers to ink up the Serene Silhouettes image with Tangelo Twist and Blackberry Bliss inks.  I stamped the image on a Whisper White panel, then adhered it inside the card.

You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this post.

October 16-31 Hostess Code:  BWA2HSPU

Use this hostess code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  The free gift for October is your choice of any item valued up to $8.95 in either the 2014-15 Annual Catalog or the 2014 Holiday Catalog!

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The 2014 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Supplement is Now Open for Ordering!

Stampin’ Up! has a few more holiday goodies to share this year, so they’ve put together a Holiday Supplement.  The items that are exclusive to this brochure are only available while supplies last, so if you are interested in anything, don’t delay!

You can see the full supplement brochure here.  Or you can see the items available in my online store here.

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Last Day for This Weeks Weekly Deals From Stampin’ Up!

Here are this weeks Weekly Deals:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store.  The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through October 20.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

• Visit my online store here.
• Shop the Clearance Rack here.
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Running Shoe Rewards Program – My online customer thank you program!
• In addition to my online store, also take PayPal payments for orders – Check my Rewards page for more information.
• I offer gift certificates for Stampin’ Up! merchandise too!  Click on my Gift Certificates page for more information.

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