Something Fun

This is not a new card but I had some fun news to share regarding it.  Some months ago I was asked by Beate to do a tutorial for Splitcoast Stampers on the "bordered sentiment."  To say I was flabbergasted would be a huge understatement.  But I agreed and nervously put together my humble instructions.  The tutorial debuted yesterday and you can find it here.

This is the card I made:

I have a new appreciation for those of you who do tutorials on a regular basis.  It's hard work trying to take pictures of what you are doing while you are doing it, as well as come up with a commentary that is not overly wordy yet still conveys the instructions clearly.  But, I did it and I'm so grateful to Splitcoast Stampers for the opportunity.  I didn't invent this technique, but I do love how it looks and have used it often.

So thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoy the tutorial! 

Create With Connie and Mary 208

The challenge this week at Create With Connie and Mary is to use the fantastic color combo of Basic Gray, Real Red, and Pumkin Pie.  While I was pondering my card, I came across a technique I'd not heard of before called the "bordered sentiment."  It's a fantastic way to show off a fabulous sentiment.   Take a look:

I stamped the sentiment from Word Play in Basic Gray then drew lines at the top and bottom of it to create a border.  I used a scrap of paper as a mask and stamped the flowers from Reason to Smile (available for a VERY special price in July).  This stamp set is perfect for a little two-step stamping and these colors are to die for!  I really love how this turned out.  The eye is drawn to the sentiment and the masked flowers frame it so well. 

Don't forget to head on over to Create With Connie and Mary and check out the challenge and the design team creations.  Then use the linky tool to show us your creation.  I can't wait to see what you do!