Mr. Moose knows that we all face “uphill battles.” He’s offering the recipient encouragement by saying, “you can do this.” I was searching for this sentiment, when he found it in the Forever Fern Stamp Set. He’s a very determined moose!
Encouragement
First, we used the Moose Punch to cut Mr. Moose from Basic Black Cardstock, two times, layering him for thickness. He wanted to be extra strong, atop Dimensionals, for climbing the steep hill.
Mr. Moose told me his favorite color (this week) was purple, so we began with a Highland Heather card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. He chose Whisper White Cardstock for the layer, because he thought it was the best background for his beautiful, black fur. I agreed, the contrast is nice.
Next, came the tricky part of building his hill. I cut two strips from two patterns of Brights 6X6 Designer Paper, 1/2″ X 5 1/4″. The angled piece is 1″ X 5 1/4, cut diagonally from corner to corner. When I glued the three strips to the layer, and the angled piece was uneven on the bottom. Uh Oh! I could have simply trimmed it, but decided to use the second largest Stitched Rectangles Die to give a nice, finished edge, to the layer.
Mr. Moose hopped on, ready to make the climb.
I was inspired by Fusion. Can you see how I turned the sketch on its side?
My October Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code (TGDPKUE3) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of October, and I will send the Red Braided Linen Trim to you in November.
My October Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be 100 pieces of retired, Christmas/Holiday Designer Paper, cut into convenient 6X6″ squares. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in October.
You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner November 1st.
Speaking of Designer Paper, a selection of Stampin’ Up’s current Designer Paper is 15% off for the month of October. Instead of $11.50, you will pay $9.78. Clicking on the pictures below gives you a close-up view. Stock up now!
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