Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thursday Dream Schemes Color Challenge

While working on this week's project, I realized I found the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer – bookmarks!    No more grocery receipts, old envelopes or Post-it Notes to mark the page.  My books will have style!    Before I begin, let me also add that this week is a colorway challenge, so a big thank you goes to team member Wendy for the great colors of red, cream and kraft.

After dry embossing the tea cup (vertical) stencil (LL493), and with the stencil still in place, I added color using Tsukineko's Splendor inks.  I distressed the edges with a file and added a bit more color to soften them.  I assembled the layers, added a ribbon and there you have it.   I couldn't believe how quickly this came together, and if you do the steps assembly-line fashion, you'll be done well before the holidays.

Now off you go to the other blogs to see more of the red, ivory, kraft colorway challenge.  Leave us a note, letting us know what you think.  We always like hearing from you.

Happy crafting,
Liz

Posted by Liz Martin at 12:14 AM

8 comments:

  1. TerreceAugust 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great idea!! I love hand made bookmarks. Your soft stencil color really makes the image stand out. Great stocking stuffer idea.

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  2. Pam HornschuAugust 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    What a great bookmark/tag! Love how you added the color to the designs on the cups...just the perfect amount of POP!

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  3. WendyAugust 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Yeah bookmarks!! What a great stencil for that project. That is such a great idea for my girls to make their teachers for Xmas gifts. Thanks for the inspiration Liz~~~

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  4. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Fun! What a great idea for Christmas too! I do like the teacups and how you did them.

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  5. Laura DrahozalAugust 18, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Very cute bookmark, indeed! I think maybe I should be making some for Christmas, myself.....

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  6. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsAugust 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    So delicate and lovely Liz! The detailed stenciling really makes this creation sing!

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  7. KristiAugust 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    love this stencil and great colors!

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  8. LouiseAugust 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I might have to steal your idea for my Book Club Christmas party! Very pretty.

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