I wasn’t sure what would develop when I began today’s project. Beginning with a Blending Brush, I added Soft Succulent Ink to create an ombre effect of color on Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″.

Once satisfied, I used an Ornate Layers Die to cut the colored paper into five sections. Then, I glued four of the sections to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, leaving a space between the first and second sections.

The space was filled in with Basic White Cardstock, cut with another Ornate Layers Die, which provided a base for  the word “HELLO.”

Ombre Technique

To create the word, I used Playful Alphabet Dies, Foam Adhesive Sheets, and Pansy Petals Designer Paper.

First, I cut a 1″ strip of Foam Adhesive Sheet, and a 1″ strip of designer paper. Then, I peeled one side of the Foam Adhesive Sheet and adhered the designer paper to it. Next, I placed the letter dies on top of the designer paper, and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, right side up one time, and upside down a second time. Then, I carefully removed the letters from the dies, peeled the backing, and stuck the letters to the Ornate die-cut. I measured ahead of time, so I knew the letters would fit the space.

To complete my card, I fussy cut a pansy from the Pansy Petals Designer Paper, and glued it in place.

I was inspired by TGIF.

May is an exciting month! Not only do you get to order from the new, 2021-22 Annual Catalog, beginning May 4th, but there is a special Join Plus Promotion, which you can read about below. And, it’s my birthday month, so everyone who joins will receive a surprise gift from me.

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My May Host Code Gift

Just type KXBF9AEW in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Simply Shammy in June. 

“Reusable mat makes stamp cleaning easy. Just add water and wipe the stamps on on the shammy. No lint, no chemicals–just clean! Portable 5X7 size fits neatly in a Standard Stamp Case.”

May Drawing Prize 

 I have one more Darling Donkeys Stamp Set, and this is the last one.

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