Autumn Masculine Card for MAWTT

Rooted in Nature hand made card perfect for those masuline cards

Join our Moving Along with the Times challenge this week to share your autumn themed cards. Jodie chose the theme and I have create a mixed media card all with Stampin' Up! products.  There's a little faux torn edge in there along with actual torn edges and I've used daubers to add ink to my tree stamp from Rooted in Nature stamp set to get those autumnal shades in there. I've used linen thread and a brad as well as Wood Textures designer series paper.

I used to Postscript background stamp to add a stamp faux torn edge on the paper then tore the edges to suit and sponged ink on the torn edge to join the colours together. I've also used the torn edge to sponge further faux tears and second and third generation stamping of the postscript to give a faded look.

My sentiment is a combo of Merry Christmas To All and Tabs for Everything on a stitched circle die cut where again I've used smudging with sponges and second generation ink stamping to soften the edges of the circle and tone in with the sentiment and embellishments.

A busy card, but fun to make even though I had very inky fingers at the end.  I used Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede inks.

I just love the papers which backdropped my stamping so perfectly.

Don't forget to join in the challenge at MAWTT and see all the other Design Team inspiration and other entries.

Hugs Zoe x

Moving Along with the Times - Graduation

Stampin' Up! Crafting Forever

My design team entry for the Moving Along with the Times Graduation Challenge is a bit of a throwback really as I've used a stamp that Stampin' Up! sold in 2015 which simply said 'Class of 2015' with a mortar board hat. I used it for some table favours that my daughter took to her prom. This year she graduates from school completely and if all goes well she's off to university in September. I will miss her lots, but don't tell her I said that...... 

So for my challenge card I've mixed the old mentioned above with the new Stampin' Up! set Crafting Forever and one that is staying at least for another year You've Got This, well at least the back ground stamp from it.  Mingling Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist with black has made a card with that 'WOW' factor.  The numbers are die cut with the Large Number dies in black card stock and to give the shine I've covered each one with fine tip glue and let it dry. It works similar to the old crystal effects.  As you know I'm always adding a bit of bling and so some metallic enamel stars are perfect for my star pupil.

Come and join us for our challenge at MAWTT, all styles and products welcome.  At the very least visit to see lots of inspiration from the rest of the design team. 

More soon 

Zx

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