I think I have two favourite things that I used this year more than any other. Firstly is this two step rose from Hampton Arts. This was on sale at Mikes after Christmas last year (70% off) and I have used it quite a lot all year long. I also found these cute little gift cards and envelopes in Mike's 'give away' bin and I think they go well together. Another favourite thing is not really a thing but I am addicted to this 'Faux Silk' technique and have become notorious for 'liberating' extra serviettes from friends and family. It is an easy technique and works up in no time at all. Just cut a piece of white cardstock, ply the serviette to one layer and crumple it up in a small ball, smear a glue stick to completely cover the cardstock, unfold the serviette and pat it gently on the glue making sure all edges are glued. Simply let dry and make your card. PRESTO!! You can find a great tutorial by Beate Johns here: Faux Silk Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers . I wonder what will obsess me this year??? Happy New Year to all.
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017 GMT Views: 1196
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70172
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 9:39 AM
Wonderful samples of your 2017 favorites. It's terrific that a small stamp on sale was so useful for you. It's beautiful. Love the sample of your favorite technique. It's a good one and I need to use it more often. Thanks for the reminder! Terrific card. TFS
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 36983
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 11:13 AM
I have never tried that technique, but now I am going to! Will be digging through my China cabinet for left over paper napkins!
The rose image is very pretty, as well, and what a bargain at 70%off!!!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82297
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 @ 1:49 PM
Awesome images and awesome technique. I am going to try that technique! Super pretty cards and envelopes and story.
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni