It Takes Your Breath Away

Nearly 5 years ago I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I didn't know anything about stamping, and had only created one project when I signed up, but I instantly knew I had a passion for this hobby.

I tried to make it a business, but I quickly realized that I loved playing much more than I did working at the business. I called myself a hobby demonstrator and that meant that I was my very best customer. Month after month I purchased enough goods to maintain my minimums...and then something happened. A TON of new companies came into my view. It seemed like every day there were more and more stamp companies who had products and stamps that I truly adored. I bought from them in addition to keeping up my minimums, but when I realized how much I was spending, I knew that I couldn't keep up with spending half my paycheck for very long.

This month I officially dropped my SU! demonstrator-ship and have become just a customer...again. The reason I drone on and on about this is because part of the elements on this card are part of my first purchase as a SU! customer in five years.

Using Copper Encore ink, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of cardstock that I die cut with my Labels Four Nestabilities and after a dusting of Copper embossing powder and heat embossing, I added a little touch of Copper Metallic Rub-on Cream to the edges to soften them up a bit.

For my embellishment, I wrapped several inches of Copper cording, which was tied in the center, and placed it behind a wonderful copper button. A few little brads finished off the project.

I stamped my Medallion onto a piece of Winterberry patterned paper that I bought from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design, using Aged Mahogany Distress Ink. Because this ink stays wet a little longer than most dye inks, I immediately added some Aged Mahogany Distressed Embossing Powder and heat the image.

So as you can see, I'm no longer just about SU!, but incorporate many companies into one project. Thanks for letting me blather on and on...and still reading this post. hehe

Have a fantastic Wednesday.

{Supplies}

Stamps: Medallion (SU!), Timeless Treasures (Gina K Designs)

Paper: Chocolate Kiss, Bravo Burgundy, Winterberry (Memory Box from SCACD)

Ink: Aged Mahogany Distress Ink (Ranger), Encore Copper Pigment Ink (SU!)

Accessories: Labels Four Nestabilities, Coffer Metallic Rub-on Cream (GKD-Gina K Designs), Aged Mahogany Distress Embossing Powder, Copper Embossing Powder (SU!), Copper Cord (SU!), Mini Pop Dots (GKD) Button (Buttons Galore & More), Copper Brads (GKD Signs of Autumn Stamp TV Kit)