Flying Home – Occasions 2018 Sneak Peek

As I was cleaning my studio last night, finding room on the shelves for all my new Occasions and Sale-a-bration products, these little birds just spoke to me. This is the Flying Home Stamp Set from the Occasions catalog (available Jan 3), is one of the sets I got in November at OnStage, and in the back of my head, I’ve been wondering just what I was going to do with it.  I normally start with a card sketch in my head and work around it.  This time though, I started with the stamped image and the new Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. 

First, I stamped the image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  It dries quickly and doesn’t smear or run with the Blends.    Coloring is so soothing; once my mind calmed down, I was able to visualize the rest of the sketch.  I found a small piece of the Foil Frenzy Specialty Paper, and knew in an instant that had to be my background.  Using a small piece like this, adds some sparkle and shine without being the focal piece of the card.  

Once I was finished, it needed just a wee bit more.  There aren’t any sentiments in the Flying Home Stamp Set, so I set about finding just the perfect one.  And wouldn’t you know it, Sheltering Tree  had just what it needed. 

I can’t wait to share from the upcoming Occasions and Sale-a-bration with you.    

Base:  Old Olive, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Layer 1:  Foil Frenzy, Lemon Lime Twist Chevrons,  3″ x 3″
Layer 2:  Crumb Cake, 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
Layer 3:  Whisper White, Largest Stitched Shapes Square (2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″)
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1. Stamp image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Layer 3.  Color with Stampin’ Blends markers.  (Here I used Dark/Light Bermuda Bay; Dark/Light Crumb Cake; Dark/Light Old Olive;  Dark Daffodil Delight.
2. Stamp sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Base.
3. Adhere Layers 1-3.   Add dimensionals.  Wind Gold Metallic Thread around your fingers a few times and place on dimensionals.  Add to Base. 
4. Finish by adding 3 Old Olive Glitter Enamel dots.

Upcoming Events:There are TWO upcoming events, which, due to the holiday shipping season, must be registered for by Friday, 12/15 – Bingo! (Saturday, December 30) and the 16-Card Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Quarterly Kick Off (Saturday, Jan. 6).  Don’t miss either of these fun and fabulous events, both featuring brand new stamps and products from the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs.   Email me today to register!