Dad

Here's another Father's Day card for you. This one uses a lot of new product & two old tools!

The New Early Espresso Cardstock, is really yummy. I love the richness of this new color! I also used Crumb Cake (formerly known as Kraft), and Very Vanilla Cardstock. The patterned paper with the words is from the Presto Patterns Specialty DSP. Now this is some fun paper! The actual paper appears white with white glossy designs that you reveal with ink or paint for an emboss resist look. I inked up my Brayer (old tool #1), with Early Espresso Classic Ink, rolled it across the paper & presto ~ out pops the design! You can also use the Smooch Spritz with these great papers. I'm going to have to try that next.

The background was created by running the Crumb Cake Cardstock through the Crimper (old tool #2), and then using the Ink Direct to Paper Technique. Just lightly rub your ink pad over the grooves & edges in a couple of areas to add a distressed look. I stamped my Wood Grain Backgound Stamp on Very Vanilla Cardstock with Early Espresso Classic Ink, crimped it and then distressed it with Crumb Cake Classic Ink.

The word Dad was cut with my Big Shot & the Timeless Type Alphabet. The tags are from the Tiny Tags Stamp Set, punched out with the Jewelry Tag Punch & tied on with Linen Thread. The brad is from the Designer Circle Brads Assortment and is being discontinued. The On Board Cog can be found in the Summer Mini. I just sponged on the color using my Early Espresso Classic Ink. The twill tape is the 3/8" Twill Tape and is the only size that will carry over to the New 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

There are only a couple more weeks to order items from the Retiring List. Be sure to check it out, and while you're there you'll want to look at the Clearance Rack. There are some really great bargains! Remember if ordering online, choose your Demonstrator to get the best pricing.

Thanks for visiting ~ I hope you enjoy your Father's Day.
dd