Open-House Highlights

Hello Stampers!

Thank you to those who came out to my Open-House in support of my Stamping business! I really appreciate your support and interest.

I would like to share with those who could not make it out a few highlights from yesterday. Pictured here on the left is the wall display of the 41 inspiration sheets. They sure did take up wall space!

The picture on the right shows my three display boards featuring cards and scrapbook pages using the Sell-A-Bration stamp sets. There were also 5 other boards on display and other project samples. The table in the middle of the room was set up so my customers could stamp a make and take card. The make and take card is pictured here as well as the details on this card:

Stamp sets: So Very, Very Punny, Fresh Fillers

Paper: Naturals White, Whisper White, Black, Pixie Pink

Ink: Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Black

Accessories: Blender Pen, Black Gingham Ribbon

Details: The little piggy was coloured using the blender pen dipped into ink that was squished onto the lid of the ink pad. This is a great colouring technique to allow your images to have a bit of shading rather than just a solid colour.

This was the door prize at my Open-House. Included in the door prize was a hand-bag that I made entirely from card stock(mellow moss, cranberry crisp, very vanilla) and scrapbook paper(Recollections Paper), 8 coordinating cards that also featured the Heartfelt Thanks stamp set, 'Too Terrific Tags' stamp set, a black stampin' spot, and three inspiration sheets. And the winner is......Lesley B.! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Here is a close-up view of the paper hand-bag! A few strategic score lines and cuts...and volia....a paper hand-bag! The handles were attached with brads from the Hodgepodge Hardware embellishment kit-Antique Brass. The faux stitching was created by using the white gel pen. The pocket flap has a button from the 'Fresh Favorites I' package attached to it . The hand-bag holds all of the cards. Wouldn't this make a great gift to give to friends and family for any occasion?!

I hope you had a great weekend!

Happy Stampin'!

Stacey

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