I used Baja Breeze CS embossed with the new EF called Vintage Wallpaper. Naturals White for the Top Note. The Medallion stamp (not new) was stamped using the Rock n Roll method in Baja Breeze and Pacific Point. The Center Pop image is from the new "Artistic Etchings" stamp set. I also used Rock n Roll with that, in Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft) and Early Espresso. I sponged the edges of the Top note with Early Espresso, and the center piece is sponged with Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, and Early Espresso (in that order). Popped up the circle with dimensionals, added Kraft ribbon (which retires at the end of the month - sob!).
For 2 of these I punched the Artistic Etchings medallion using the 1 3/4" circle punch. For the 3rd I tried the current large scallop punch. I like both looks, not sure which to prefer!
The rhinestone brad in the center was 'tinted' using my copic marker to match the blues. The Sentiment is from "Watercolor Trio" stamp set, and it's stamped over top of one of the Artistic Etchings images. Also in the Crumb Cake/Early Espresso combo. The Hodgepodge Hardware piece is, sadly, retired, but I thought it went perfectly with this card.
The final step was spraying with a shimmer spritz. I had intended to use my Vanilla Smooch, but somehow the nozzle was clogged (and I couldn't get it unclogged!) so I settled for another soft color, which was not an SU product - Shimmerz Spritz in Treasured Hymn.
Don't you hate it when the cards are almost TOO NICE to give away? I think these turned out beautifully, and they didn't take very much time at all.
Thanks for looking,
Erica
