LET'S HANG OUT

Today I have another of the cute kitties from Love Cats that wants to say Hi to you.  Her name is Snow!  Yes, it's because she is snowy-white.

She has a pretty red heart for you and wants you to know that she loves hanging out with you.

This card is made with the Ink Blowing Technique that I shared last month on my Connect to Create You Tube Channel.  If you missed that video, you can still watch the replay.

This technique makes a whimsical background for cards like this one.  There aren't many things that can be more whimsical than kittens, right?  So I figured this was the perfect background.  Besides, it is fun to do!

The colors I used for the ink blowing were Starry Sky, Parakeet Party and Orchid Oasis, 3/5 of the 2022 - 2023 In-Colors.  In-colors are always designed so that they coordinate with each other, so I figured if I chose colors all from the 23-23 collection, I would be good.

Since Snow was heat embossed with White Embossing Powder, I needed to have her and her clothesline on a dark background.  I chose Orchid Oasis rather than the Starry Sky because it seemed to add a little more light to the card.

To add a little more sparkle to the card, Snow suggested that I wrap her card with one of each of the Metallic In-color Ribbons that matched her card.  She got busy with her claws and decided to fray the ends of the ribbon.

The sentiment die cut is from the retired Splendid Stems Dies.  I wanted to minimize the amount of the Ink Blown Background that I covered.  This die fits the sentiment well while maximizing the amount of background you could see.  If you do not have this die, no worries, you could always use a circle die that you have and then cut it in half.  

I encourage my stamping friends to use what they have.  I know that makes me a terrible salesperson, but I believe we should use those products we purchased because we loved them!

After trimming my completed Ink Blowing Technique Sheet, I trimmed it to size, and had a narrow strip leftover, so I used that to decorate the inside of the card.  No naked insides!

You can also see that I used the Ink Blowing Technique to decorate the flap of my envelope.  Just be sure you cover the parts of the envelope where you don't want ink.   

If you would like a tutorial for today's card, please use this link to download a FREE copy.

A list of the products I used can be found at the end of this post.

Today begins the last month of Sale-A-Bration!  This best-promotion-of-the-year ends at the end of February, so if you haven't yet taken advantage, don't miss out.  Sale-A-Bration items are available while supplies last, and sometimes a favorite can become unavailable during this last month.  

There are many items to choose from. You can click on the photo of the brochure on the right side of this blog to see them all!  Most can be selected with a $50 merchandise order.  There are a couple that require a $100 order, but they are all awesome!

The Host Item, Scenic Garden Stamp Set, will be given to all those who either host a party and reach $300 in orders or place an individual order of $300.  This is in addition to the Sale-A-Bration items you will receive with each $50 order.

If you have any questions, let me know.  You can use this link to place your order.

And don't forget, if you have a wish list over $99, your best deal is to sign up to be a demonstrator.  There are three different options to choose from.  

1) You can choose $175 of products for $99.

2) You can choose $175 of products for $129 and also receive a Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.  With this option, you get a Mini for $30.

3) You can choose $175 of products for $129 and also receive a White Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.  With this option, you get a Mini for $30.

Once you join, you will receive a 20% discount on additional purchases.

You can use this link to join.

Product List

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English) [160410]	Splendid Stems Dies [159676]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [159213]	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [159209]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [159215]	Starry Sky 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159198]	Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon [159199]	Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159196]
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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