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I designed the Hold on to Hope card to show a fun technique using the positive and negative cut outs of dies. This is an inlaid technique and it's simple to do and results in a very impressive look. The stamp set I used was Stampin' Up! Hold on to Hope. It's a new set that will be available in January for purchase. This set has a coordinating die set called Cross of Hope Framelits. The materials: White thick cardstock -cut at 3 1/4' x 4 1/4", a scrap piece of white cardstock to glue on die cut, and a 1/2" strip Black cardstock -cut at 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", a piece cut at 3"x 3" for die cutting, and a 3/4" strip Emerald Envy cardstock cut at 4 1/4" x 11", Then folded at 5 1/2" to make the card base Yellow cardstock cut at 3"x 3" for die cutting Stampin' Up! stamp set Hold on to Hope Stampin' Up! die set Big Shot die cutter Emerald Envy ink pad Memento Black Tuxedo ink pad Versa Ma...
What is your go to color? Do you have a favorite color tone for your cards or scrapbook layouts? I know some that love neutrals, blues, or bold colors. There are some that are happy doing monotones or white on white colors. My picks tend to be bright colors that make me think of happy days at the beach or at the campground. If you have been following me, then you know that Bermuda Bay is my ultimate, all time favorite ink to use. I will cry if it ever retires. Ha ha ha...no really, I will. I will be ugly crying that day!! I love teals, aquas, and light shades of purple. These are my go to colors when I want to make cards. The issue I have is how to coordinate the thousands of other colors, so I'm not using just Bermuda Bay paper and embellishments on one card. This idea of coordinating colors and picking the right color tones can be tricky for some people. Especially if it's a color outside of your favorites. Broadening your view of the other colors can be sometimes overwhe...
YAY! This will be Paper Penguin's first Live Facebook class. I'm so excited to get this going. You will need to RSVP to me on Facebook by Dec 1st . That way I will be able to get the stamp set order in and have time to get them shipped to you. If you have the stamp set and just want the card kit it will be $10. OK... here are all the FUN details of the class. In this class we will be making 3 cards and a gift box. The cost of this class is $25. This will cover the cost of the Christmas Quilt stamp set and the card kit (cardstock needed to create all projects, stitched felt embellishments, ribbon, any dry embossed papers, pattern papers, and written PDF instructions. Below are the materials we will be using. Christmas Quilt Stamp Set Quilted Christmas Cardstock Pack Whisper White Cardstock Pizza Box (gift box) Designer Ser...
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