Sparkling Simply Adorned HSSTC93

Pin It Now! The current Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is to use the Bargello technique. This is done using strips of paper, fabric, etc and aligning them to form interesting patterns. I've been meaning to make a new insert for my Simply Adorned charm, so I used the technique on a striped paper from Holly Berry Bouquet DSP.



The stripes are trimmed at 1/8" and 1/16" wide and spaced to form a block pattern behind the glimmery snowflake. It does add interest and texture, which I like in that tiny space. Lots of sparkle!



The other side is a scrap of Cherry Cobbler embossed with Snowburst folder. I layered 'wish' from Pennant Parade with a scrap of silver Glimmer Paper. The I stamped the little girl silhouette from Welcome Christmas and punched her out by cutting the image into a strip and feeding it into the Modern Label punch, one side at a time to the size I like.

Added a Bauble and a Trinket Key, with a scrap of Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon.

I wore it today & already got compliments :) I heard my first Christmas song on the radio today too, it was Last Christmas by Wham or George Michael. LOL. Not my favorite but I was still excited!! So it begins!

Here's the info on the challenge, maybe you'd like to give it a go?








Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Thank-U! Pretty pennant mini

Pin It Now! Here's a 3x3 card I made for my ladies that ordered from my Delicate Doilies workshop.



Basic Black with punched Itty Bitty Shapes to give it some added depth. I strung linen thread across the top with 3 small bits of Sticky Strip placed where the banner elements will be. I cut the side pennant from Crochet Lace, and punched the center with Pennant Punch, stamped with Pennant Parade. Backed with a scrap of Pocketful of Posies DSP. The final touch is a couple of flowers in Rich Razzleberry punched with Itty Bitty Shapes. I placed a Basic Rhinestone in the center and folded the petals in a bit, adhered with more Sticky Strip. It really holds everything in place.

Don't forget to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s special this month on DSP. I know I'm stocking up!

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Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Hello Baby for MOJO 195

Pin It Now! I combined several of my favorite stamps and techniques for this week's Mojo Monday sketch.


I LOVE Have A Seat and am SO glad it's not retiring this month! It has a simple sophistication that I just love every time I see it.

I also love the Color Spritzer Tool from SU. It gives a plain piece of cardstock an artsy splash of color with no effort.

Lastly, I always reach for ribbon @ bling, so I'm happy this has both!




These sweet little birds from Clearly For You serve as a little family..momma, daddy, and the blue baby boy bird.

I currently have NO baby boys coming my way, but look forward to giving this to the next one in line :)

Here's the sketch... Give it a try!



SUPPLY LIST:
Stamps: NEW JULY 1 Pennant Parade, Have A Seat, Clearly For You.
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Tools: Triple Heart Punch, Scallop Border & Corner Punches, Color Spritzer Tool


Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net