Dec 21 2009
Peppermint Christmas!! * FS150
Even though ‘clean & simple’ is not in my typical “comfort zone”, I am occasionally drawn to give it another try. Alas, I’m not sure that I completely ‘understand’ that periodic effort, but yet, I’m compelled to continue exploring. And so it is that I quickly found a clean & simple inspiration in this week’s FS150 challenge at SCS. Congratulations to ‘Benzi’ (a.k.a. Brenda) on being this week’s featured stamper! I chose this card by Brenda as my inspiration. Because I do not have the same dry embossing template that she used, I substituted my Cuttlebug Snowflakes folder to keep the wintery appeal of the card. Since my Snowflakes folder encompasses the entire width, rather than leaving an “opening” on its own, I accommodated by using my Spellbinders Nestabilities to ‘open’ a ‘window’ for my ‘candy’ image. Truly, this is my most prominent change from the inspiration piece.
The Rubbernecker lollipop image was hot-glued to a lollipop stick (from the candy-making department of many stores), and glittered with a Quickie Glue Pen and red glitter. So easy! A quick red ribbon bow was added to the lollipop stick, and this was good to go! Mmmmmmmmm!!
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The inside view is simple, repeating the ‘Merry Christmas’ sentiment, and revealing the simplicity of the overall creation. This is ‘sooooo’ much easier than you might be thinking. Take a good look, and see what you might have in your stampin’ stash as a substitute for the peppermint lollipop that I’ve used. That’s really all I’ve done .. I substituted the peppermint candy cane from the original inspiration … utilized a similarly-themed stamp from my collection, and literally made the original sketch work for me. I promise … you can do it too! Just give it a try! I would love to see your own versions, taking off from mine!
In the meantime, this is our week to Savor the Greatest Gift! My hope is that you will be blessed with love, family, friends, and the true Spirit of Christmas!
Thank you for your continued comments, encouragement, and support!
~Bev
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = Lollypop Set and ‘Merry Christmas‘ (both from Rubbernecker Stamps)
INKS = SU Real Red
PAPERS = Pure Luxury White (Gina K. Designs)
ACCESSORIES = Quickie Glue Pen, MS Coarse Glitter, EK Success 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug Snowflakes folder, Spellbinders Labels Four Nestabilities, Spellbinders Wizard, hot glue gun, Lollipop Stick
3 responses so far
Wow, Bev – this sucker looks delicious…so much dimension I had to take a second look to make you that you didn’t use an actual piece of candy. Fantastic C&S card…you’ve successfully made me hungry! HA!
Hugs and Merry Christmas to you, my friend.
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! You keep saying CAS is not your thing but I am gonna have to argue AGAIN… another Bev card into my to be copy catted…
Have a Wonderful Christmas be safe, happy and healthy!!!
KJ
At first glance I thought this was a real sucker…how fun is this!!!! You did a fabo job on the CAS design, Bev….whatcha mean it’s not your thing?????? I’m gonna start calling you the CAS-OLE Queen, my friend!!!!!!