Stamping 411

December 12, 2009 By Connie | 5 Comments

Another week and it is Stamping 411 sketch challenge time again! This one was a little more challenging than normal! I hope I did the sketch justice.

I started with a base of Real Red card stock and added a layer of Soft Suede. On top of that is a piece of Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper. I added two strips of Real Red Gingham Ribbon, one to hide the seam and one for decoration above it. I used the Hostess Level 2 Christmas Punch stamp, colored it up with Soft Suede and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers and used the Wide Oval Punch to punch it out.

I stamped two Poinsettias from Stampin' Up!'s Berry Christmas with Real Red, the centers with Soft Suede and the leaves with Soft Suede. I added some Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds in the centers, too. As a final touch, I added the little bird from Merry Details out of Real Red card stock.

I like how it turned out! Check out the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators this week to see what they did! I'm anxious to see, too! Hope you play along and link to Mr. Linky over on Stamping 411.

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I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 23 years and just had my 22nd Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Lewis Center, Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Westerville, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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Lee says

December 11, 2009 at 11:39 pm

This was a tough one. I think you did great with it. The colors all tie in beautifully!
Selene Kempton says

December 12, 2009 at 12:08 am

This is gorgeous! Great job!
Robin Merriman says

December 12, 2009 at 8:48 am

This is really pretty Connie! I like how you brought all those elements together and the birdy on your greeting is perfect! Lee is right, this was a tough one and you did great!
Heather RDH says

December 12, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Nicely done!! I have always loved the brown on these Christmas Cards!! I love all your details!
Heather RDH
baldai says

January 24, 2010 at 4:35 am

nice job, i like it very much. Beautiful

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