Dreaming of a Nice Spring Day

 Once again, I was beating the winter blues by stamping cards that remind me of Spring!!  

I created this picnic scene using my brand new stamp set called Picnic Parade.  It's a Level 2 hostess set in the Occasions Mini catalog. 

How do you earn a level 2 hostess set?  Well, it's easy when you book a workshop with your friends, family and neighbors.  If the sales of your workshop equal at least $300, you can get this Picnic Parade stamp set for FREE!!!  In addition, with that $300 workshop you (as the hostess) gets to select one Sale-a-bration item for FREE. 

The card is so simple to make.......

I selected this set in the Clear Mount option.  I love how I can create a scene using Clear Mount stamps.  I place all of the stamps that I want in the scene (with the exception of the mushrooms and flowers) on a large acrylic block.  I ink up the images all at the same time and stamp onto my Whisper White cardstock.  I then go back and fill in the empty spots with the mushroom and flower stamps.

I colored in the images with my Stampin' Write markers and an aquapainter.  I simply scribble on one of stamp set cases and pick up the ink with my aquapainter.  Concentrate the darker color near the lines and fade towards the center.

For the sky, I sponged the cardstock with Bashful Blue ink.

For the grass, I first sponged the cardstock with Certainly Celery ink and then stamped the splatter stamp from Itty Bitty Backgrounds with the same ink.

The base card is Barely Banana, and I ran the front of the card through my Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder.

Before adding my focal image, I took two 1" x 5 1/2" pieces of Certainly Celery cardstock and punched one edge with the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  This punch is one of this year's Sale-a-bration freebies and can be yours with a $50 purchase.

The finishing touch is some 1/4" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon tied into a classic knot.

If you would like to earn the Picnic Parade stamp set for FREE by hosting a workshop, I encourage you to call or email me to get your workshop date scheduled on my calendar.

I make handstamped invitations for your guests with new products to get them into the stamping mood.   

If you don't live near the Chaska, MN area, can you still hold a workshop?  ABSOLUTELY!!!  We can book a catalog workshop.  I will send you a catalog.  All you need to do is show the catalog to your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors.  If you collect $300 in orders, you can choose this Picnic Parade stamp set for FREE!!!  You will also earn a FREE catalog shopping spree!!!!

If you would like to learn more about hosting a workshop or if you would like to schedule one, I would love for you to send me an email!!!
 

Until next time....Happy Stamping everyone!!!!

Comments

[Selene Kempton]

So beautiful! Great work Patti!

[Robin Merriman]

So Cute! Into the case file it goes!