For the Birds

Don't  you just LOVE playing with new stuff?  I was at a Stampin' Up! Open House on the 16th and of course I had to order!! I just can't help myself!  There's TOO many new and fun things in the catalog that are on my "gotta have" list!  This set looked like it would be a lot of fun.  It covers quite a few events so it is a versatile set to have.  I bought the clear mount set.  I've been buying them lately, mostly because of the cost.  If you don't have the clear blocks you can always use the back of a wooden stamp that is already mounted.  As long as it's got a finish on it the stamp will stay on.  I don't mind the clear mount sets.  They also take up less room.  

Ok, lets talk about this fun card.  I used the new Summer Starfruit card stock.  At first glance I didn't really like the color but once I set it next to the Comfort Cafe decorative paper I began to like it even more.  I was going to use the Midnight Muse card stock for the base of my card but switched to Pool Party so it had a brighter and cheerier look.  The Midnight Muse was just too dark for my taste on this card.

I stamped my image using Black StazOn.  I colored in the image using the new in-color markers!  I told you I ordered some "new stuff!"  I set that stamped image piece in place using Dimensionals. I did mask off the words on the image.  It read: "with you... is my favorite place to be".  I didn't want those words on my card and as I was working on the card I decided I didn't want any words on it at all. I think it could use a ribbon and I may add one later if I didn't put Dimensionals in the center of the image piece. Knowing me I did!!!  But other than that I like the card.  I LOVE the stamp set and the decorative papers are fun.

I am going to a Stamp-a-Stack on Thursday evening and I'm sure there will be more shopping to do!!!  YIKES!!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda