Spotlighting

Spotlighting is a technique that I haven't used in quite some time. It's really fun, and is a great way to, as the name says, Spotlight a certain area of an image. This is the Sweet Stems set again. I'm pretty limited to the new sets that I have right now. I hope you're not getting tired of them.

This technique is really simple too. Spotlighting works best with images that are outlined. First, stamp the outline image in Jet Black Stazon. Stamp it again, and color in a portion of the design and punch it out with a circle punch. Punch another circle from coordinating cardstock one size larger than the stamped image. Using Stampin' Dimensionals layer the Spotlighted image over the top of the first image.

I have to go get ready for work now. Have a Great day & I'll be back tomorrow with another fun new product from Stampin' Up!

dd

Supplies: Sweet Stems, Think Happy Thoughts Stamp Sets. Ruby Red, Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink. Jet Black Stazon Ink. Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, Whisper White Cardstock. 1 inch, 1-1/4 inch Circle Punch. Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Hello Friend!

This is another card using the Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, and the Sweet Stems Stamp Set. I really love the bright greens & pinks in this paper. I used the Watercolor Technique on the Flower. I stamped the image on Watercolor Paper with Jet Black Stazon, then used my Aqua Painters and Ink Pads to "paint". When I use the Watercolor Paper, I almost always distress the edges. This paper gives a really nice distressed look. That's kind of an oxymoron, isn't it?

The sentiment is from the Chit Chat Rub Ons. This is a fantastic assortment of sayings. There are actually 92 sayings each of Chocolate Chip & Whisper White. There is something for almost any occasion!

The Ribbon is the Double-Sided Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Satin. The Cardstock colors are Pirouette Pink, Rose Red, and Kiwi Kiss.

Today is the first day to order from the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog! The Stampin' Up! website will be down, while they load the new catalog, and some updates to our Designer Websites, until noon Mountain Time. My website, and Online Ordering will not be available during that time. Please be patient...it will be worth the wait!

My next class is Sunday. If you haven't signed up yet, there is still time! Post a comment here, or email (or call me) directly. Also, I have new catalogs! If you need one, just let me know.

Have a Marvelous Martin Luther Monday!

dd