3 days left for the crafty countdown

Only 3 days to go folks.  Even when I do come out of work hibernation, I will continue with the blog, and keep you updated on what is going on behind the scenes.  It'll be lovely to actually be able to share all my exciting plans as well.  And it'll be good to start sending out all the cards I have made over the course of this countdown - when I decide how I'm going to do it!!

Now, today I decided I needed to start having a play with the lovely goodies I'll be working with on my first workshop in ages!!  This will be with the fantastic Phill Martin (sorry, I do believe it is fully booked, but there will be more).

First I randomly stamped the solid rose stamp using versamark, and dusted over using the pumpkin mica powder

I then spritzed with the matching ink spritzer

And then spritzed with water to break the ink up and spread it. 

I then stamped the lovely sentiment stamp over the top of the image

I decided to frame the image, using the lovely border stamp.  I placed the layer in situ, but didn't stick it down, this allows me to visualise where the border stamps need to go.  I stamped in versamark, and covered with the mica powder.

I spread the mica over the card, as it emphasises the lovely texture on my card

I then added the second part of my frame

I decided the edge of the card needed inking.  Generally I use an ink pad for this, but I wanted the precise colour tone to match the rest of the card.  So, I spritzed onto my craft mat, and picked up the ink with a dry baby wipe, then carefully edged the card.

To finish my card, I added ribbon, which I also dyed with the spritzer ink.  I popped a dazzler in the centre of the ribbon. I also used the matching glitter glue to add dots onto my stamped images.  I love the fact everything matches, it makes it so easy to make a perfectly toned card.