While much of the new Summer Mini is pretty, pretty, pretty,
the more masculine side of cardmaking is not neglected. There’s a gorgeous set
called The Open Sea which I really love.
This is the card we made at my Mini Catalogue launch on
Saturday – I love how it incorporates Twitterpated paper which, on the face of
it, seems very girlie. Turn some of those pretty papers over and you have some
lovely geometric designs in masculine colours. I thought people would like to
make a Father’s Day card but left out the set For My Family so they could
change to another relative if necessary.
Check out the scalloped edge; this isn’t made with the Scallop
Edge Punch. Look closer, each individual scallop is scalloped, too! It’s made
with some fab new dies called Edgelits; you get two of them at a bargain £8.95.
I just had to have those – especially when I noticed that you can get
co-ordinating embossing folders, too! More about those another day.
Hanging from the anchor is a piece of Baker’s Twine. We
demonstrators are REALLY excited about the Baker’s Twine! Why? Because it’s
fab! It’s really versatile and it’s really really good value – so much that you
can use it on packaging without thinking twice. And seriously, you know how
tight I can be. It’s £2.50 for 22.9 metres and comes in all the 2011-2013 In
Colors, as well as white. For those moments when you want something as thin as
linen thread but linen is a bit too rustic, this twin will be perfect!
Sorry, will stop banging on about Baker’s Twine and give you
the recipe:
Stamps: The Open Sea,
For My Family
Cardstock: Basic
Gray, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Paper: Twitterpated
Ink: Basic Gray,
Island Indigo
Accessories: Adorning
Accents edgelits, Big Shot, Baker’s Twine – Island Indigo, Curly Label Punch
All products by Stampin’ Up!®
really like this card helen...almost tempts me with the set....another one for the shopping list dont tell the hubby! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I love how you added the twine to the fussy cut anchor!
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