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

8 comments:

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

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

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

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  7. love this stencil and great colors!

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

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