T-Shirt Inspiration

The picture doesn't do this color combination justice, but I needed to share this. Many thanks to my friend Sharon who was wearing a really cool patriotic T-shirt yesterday as fitting remembrance. The colors got my creativity jump-started and I came up with this card. The photo was hard to capture with all the embossing. If anyone has some good photo tips, I could use them. In any case, this uses the Fresh Cuts set, Navy, Riding Hood Red (another new color) and White and Silver embossing. Enjoy the card and enjoy your weekend.

Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark, Encore Silver
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy
Accessories: Large oval and Wide oval punches, White Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder

It's in the Bag!

There have been a lot of stamping posts about being "inspired" in strange places. This gift bag, given to me by a friend (thanks, Cyndi!), immediately brought to mind the Stampin' Up!® Jumbo Roller Wheel "Daisy Dash" and the felt Flower Fusion (see p. 177 of the catalog, link at right of page, I hope). To get the 2 colors on the roller wheel, use a light colored jumbo ink cartridge (I used Bashful Blue) in your handle and ink the roller up really well. Remove wheel (careful not to smudge!) and remove cartridge and replace wheel in handle. Take a darker marker (I used Brilliant Blue) and color just the flowers or other element you want to highlight, turning the wheel around as you go. Now you're ready to roll the wheel on your card stock. Here's the card I came up with. Enjoy your day!

Stamp Sets: Enjoy Every Moment, Daisy Dash Jumbo Wheel (on special as a bundle until the end of April!)
Inks: Bashful Blue (Jumbo Ink Cartridge),Brilliant Blue (pad and marker), Rose Red, and Gable Green
Paper: Gable Green, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Rose Red card stock
Accessories: Bashful Blue Die-cut Blooms (from Occasions Mini), Flower Fusion felt flowers, Bold Bright brads, sponge (for the edges of the biggest flower)