Polished Stone

This is one of the very first techniques that wowed me when I was first introduced to Stampin' Up! It's really very easy, and gives a very elegant look to any card. This is also the very first stamp set that I purchased, Lovely as a Tree. I think all Demonstrators hold their breath when the list of retiring stamp sets comes out hoping that this one won't be on it. Well, I'm happy to say that it made it into the catalog another year. I love versatility, and this set is just that. I have used it for Christmas, Father's Day, Birthday, both feminine and masculine, Sympathy, Get Well, and Thinking of You cards.

The Polished Stone look is easily achieved by wetting a cotton ball with denatured alcohol. Add two drops each of two coordinating colors of reinkers, and one drop of Encore Gold Ink. Gently dab it on to White Glossy Cardstock until you achieve the look you want.

The colors used here are Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla. The tree is stamped with Always Artichoke. The sentiment is from the stamp set Thoughts & Prayers, stamped with Chocolate Chip on Very Vanilla cardstock, and layered using the Large Oval and the Scallop Oval Punch. The Scallop Oval Punch can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

This is another card designed by a fellow SU Demonstrator for our meeting. Now can you see why we have so much fun! So many great ideas shared, and we get to do the stamping and take home wonderful samples to share with you!

Are you entertaining this summer? Check out the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit for some cute decorating ideas. Just click on the picture on my sidebar for everything you'll need.

As always, thanks for stopping by today!

dd