CASE-ing the Catty - Sale-a-bration

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This week the CTC Crew are taking inspiration from the Sale-a-bration catalogue samples using products that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration. An order of $90 or more (before shipping) entitles you to choose one of the many fabulous Level 1 products and a $180 or more order (before shipping) entitles you to choose two Level 1 products or one of the Level 2 products. You can see the new Sale-a-bration products released last week, here.

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This week, I'm showcasing the 'Heartfelt Blooms' stamp set with its amazing imagery.  I've taken my inspiration from the card in the photo above.The asymmetric layout with the bold border really appealed to me, plus it is pink, so that is always a winner, lol. This stamp set has 3 greetings in a lovely script font, making it perfect for a range of occasions.

My base card is Sweet Sugarplum and I added another layer of Smoky Slate, which was embossed with the 'Simple Stripes' embossing folder, showing the de-bossed side for a more subtle look.  I have reversed the layout, having the shorter edge on the left. The stamped panel of Whisper white has a narrow border of Sweet Sugarplum on the left and the small scalloped edge from the Decorative Ribbon border punch on the right. I added the Smoky Slate gingham ribbon at the top before adding the borders, for a pretty finish. 

 

To get a really great result from this stamp, your ink pad shouldn't be too juicy.  You can reduce the juiciness very easily, by opening the ink pad and leaving it for about 10 minutes. This allows the ink to sink to the bottom of the pad. Once you close the pad, the pad is upside down and the ink falls to the top again, so there is no wastage of ink. I have stamped the lovely greeting from the same stamp set in Rich Razzleberry ink, cropped it with an oval from the Layering Ovals Framelits and popped it up on a slightly larger Stitched Oval. A trio of 4mm rhinestones is the finishing touch.

For the inside, I stamped part of the design featuring the daisy in the top right corner of the writing panel and then added two strips of washi tape to the base. The finished panel was layered onto a Smoky Slate mat and adhered to the inside of the card.

 

 

Project Details
Stamps	Heartfelt Blooms
Card stock & Papers	Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum, Smoky Slate
Ink	Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories	Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Smoky Slate 1/2" Gingham ribbon, Basics Pack 1 Washi, Year of Cheer Washi (retired)
Tools	Stitched Shapes Framelits, Simple Stripes TIEF, Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals

 

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We would love you to join us with your CASE this week, using our Facebook group. Click on this link or the image below to go there. The first time you will need to click on the 'Join Group' button at the top. Once you have been added to the group, you can go ahead and post your creation and you do not need to have a blog. 

 Thanks for visiting today!

Comments

[Angela Meiritz-Reid]

Such a pretty card Judy and love your colours x

[Bronwyn Eastley]

That's one card I didn't notice in the catty. Love the layout and your take on it.

[Peta Stephen]

Great CASE Judy, I love how you've added the embossed layer of Basic Grey and used the de-bossed side.

[Sandra C]

Gorgeous card inside and out. Really like the check ribbon with it too

[Julia Quinn]

THank you for the awesome tip about reducing juciness in the inkpad. That's a great hint. And you've shown off this wonderfully detailed image to perfection!!

[Rebecca S]

This card is so pretty! And I haven't noticed that gingham ribbon before, but it looks lovely on your card.