I am LOVING all of the FREE Saleabration products from Stampin' Up! this year. With a free item of your choice for every $60 spent, you can't go wrong! Even better, become a demonstrator with NO OBLIGATION and get a special deal PLUS two free stamp sets. Best deal of the year!!!
My card this week features the Beautiful Peacock stamp set. A few years ago my Mom (hi Mom!) made a beautiful pieced peacock quilt, and ever since I have been seeing peacocks everywhere. Mom, you trend-setter you! When I saw this stamp set in the free Saleabration brochure I knew I finally had to get one.
I added some flourished "feathers" to my peacock by stamping twice without re-inking with Elegant Eggplant. This a great way to get more mileage from your ink colours: you can get several variations of the same colour by simply stamping multiple times. My Technique Tuesday class is a great way to learn about simple techniques like this. :)
I used some of the smaller stamps in the set to make patterned cardstock circles for my background, using colour-on-colour to give dimension without making the background too busy.
I ran a piece of Whisper White cardstock through my Big Shot with the Polka Dot Basics embossing folder, keeping with my circle background theme. I popped my stitched circle up on some dimensionals to give my card some 3D powder, and added a small sentiment on a Whisper White banner, along with a small bow using Whisper White Organza Ribbon. I think it adds just the right finishing touch.
I kept it simple on the inside of my card, adding another stamped and sponged peacock partially on the lower right corner, and stamping "happy birthday" in the centre.
I'd love to have you join me on my next creative escape. Please consider emailing me if you are interested, my class dates and times are flexible. :)
Have a great week,
Barb
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