Twofer Friday

TGIF and I'm off work today! Had some time to play with a new W Plus 9 holiday set, Merry and Bright, for two different challenges:

Try Stampin' On Tuesday - a CAS sketch with an optional twist to use a "give thanks" theme

CAS-ual Fridays - In Stitches (use real or faux stitching)

I used a stitched circle die by Lil' Inker Designs on textured white cardstock.  After stamping two faux washi tape images in Crushed Curry and black, I popped the circle with foam tape.  Then it was floral arranging time!  If you liked the Fresh Cut Florals set by W Plus 9, you will love this set!  Most of the images have two or three step stamping that allows you to layer colors for added dimension.  The matching dies make fussy cutting unnecessary (unless you don't get the hurricane globe centered and then you have to trim it down - lol).  I added some shimmer to the flame and to the flower centers using a clear Wink of Stella shimmer brush pen.  No surprise there as I seem to want to use it on every card I make! :-)  I opted to make a Christmas card instead of Thanksgiving since time is flying by so quickly!

STAMPS: Merry and Bright (W Plus 9), Tape It (SU)
PAPER: White (PTI), Textured white (?)
INK: Crushed Curry, Black, Real Red, Garden Green, Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade, Baked Brown Sugar, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie.