Belle Papier {pretty paper}

I’ve been really enjoying the PaperCrafts Joy of Cardmaking features in each issue. This is another design I created using one of their fun sketches. Sorry…I’m not quite sure which issue this one is in but definitely one of their most recent ones. For one of the layers, I used a transparency with paint brushed on the edges and reverse side and rub-ons on the front. This adds a fun funky look and still allows the beautiful Fancy Pants designer paper to show through. To hold on the transparency I used some fun fuzzy brads from Making Memories to add a little texture. Some freestyle stitching around the edges adds to the slightly shabby look and frames the design.

Update: All my ink for sale is now sold except for my Soft Subtles Craft Spots. Thanks soooo much for the response. I’ve been frantically busy today trying to keep up. My busy week “off” is going well. I’m getting so many things done although I think I’ll be exhausted by the end of the week! 20 loads of laundry, 25 shirts ironed, three closets cleaned, spring clothes sorted, some renovation mess cleaned up, cardstock and stamps and inks priced and sorted and the list goes on…..

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Supply List:

Cardstock: Groovy Guava - Stampin Up

Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs Botanical Line

Other: white paint & Velvet brads - Making Memories, rub-on transfers - Royal & Langnickel, transparency - Staples Business Depot, sewing machine, chipboard elements - Basic Grey

Thanks so much for the response on my ink post yesterday. I’m thrilled to have most of it all packaged up and ready for the post office. I promise I will have a stamping design and a challenge for you here tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!

I’m still busy sorting etc. and have some craft ink spots to sell that I didn’t list yesterday. I’m adding them into this post here. Also of note: I’m getting ready to sell a PILE of new and used stamp sets this weekend at my local scrapbook store’s spring garage sale. Five full boxes of stamps and cardstock etc. to be exact. I’ve updated my list on my Stamps for Sale page and they’ll be available until Friday. After that, they are all getting packed up for Saturday morning. I love so many of these beautiful sets but have just ran out of room to store them all. So I’m looking for some good homes for them. If you are interested…please e-mail with your requests and postal code so that I can get you a shipping quote.

Stampin Up Craft Spots:

Soft Subtles $18.00

Rich Regals $18.00

Basic Brown (no reinker) = $4.00

Chocolate Chip Craft Pad (no reinker) $5.00

Bashful Blue Craft Pad (no reinker) $5.00

Creamy Caramel Craft Pad (no reinker) $5.00

Many thanks!
Julia