Today's card is clean, simple and was inspired by a card I received in a swap from Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Ronda Wade. Her stunning card is featured with mine below.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
- I absolutely love the coverage I get with the new Stampin' Up! firm foam ink pads. However, when stamping black ink on Stampin' Up! Whisper White or Very Vanilla card stock (which have a "slicker" finish to them than the other colors), I recommend Jet Black Stazon vs. the Basic Black firm foam ink pad. Jet Black Stazon dries significantly faster and there's less chance of smearing. Note: I don't have a drying issue with other Stampin' Up! card stock colors when using the Basic Black Ink. Stampin' Up! IS working on a solution regarding the Basic Black Ink.
- For background stamps like Pleasant Poppies, I flip the rubber side up and ink with the ink pad facing down. This way I can see that i'm getting good coverage as I move the ink around.
- Vellum offers a very soft, see through finish for the sentiment. Glue dots, which hold the vellum in place, are hidden behind the ribbon.
- A touch of Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon and card stock offer a pretty contrast to the black and white!
NO DATE YET on when the new Stampin' Up! Trimmer will be available. Let's hope it's soon!
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Stamp Set: Pleasant Poppies (Wood-Mount 126480, Clear-Mount 1204002), Curly Cute (Wood-Mount 117014, Clear-Mount 120510)
Paper: Baja Breeze (111352), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), White Vellum (101856)
Ink: Jet Black Stazon (101406)
The Perfect Touch: Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331), Glue Dots (103683)
