A Special Card for a Special Marine Biologist

This card was a labor of love for my daughter who is presenting and defending her thesis this week for her PhD in Oceanography/Marine Biology.  What an accomplishment for her!  She is realizing the dream she had since she was about 8 years old – becoming a marine biologist who specializes in acoustic research of whales and dolphins! The card is a bit more complicated that my usual clean and simple style but the occasion…

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High Tide – and Directions on How To Create Your Own Background Paper

I created these multicolored backgrounds in a flash!  I had so much fun trying different color combinations and varying amounts of ink drops, it was hard to stop. How To Create Your Own Background Paper:  Use ink refills to add drops of color  onto Glossy White Cardstock (I used 4″ X 5-1/4″ pieces of Glossy White Cardstock).  Next, spritz the ink drops with water using a Stampin’ Spritzer.  Allow the color to spread and blot…

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“Just Breathe”….is good advice

Stamp Set – High Tide, Colorful Seasons Ink – Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Tranquil Tide Cardstock – Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Whisper White Accessories – Lots of Labels Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Snail Adhesive (**above items listed in red are new products from the soon to be released 2017-2018 Annual Catalog from Stampin’ Up!) I sent this card to my daughter who is a…

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