Wisdom....

Can you tell that I've been loving playing with the Vol 25 line from Stamping Bella. Today, I've got my sample for the Bellariffic Friday sketch, and this large circular panel was just what I wanted for my stack of books!

The sentiment reads "Knowledge Speaks, but Wisdom listens." I colored in the stack of books, then cut my nestie with my Big Shot.

I made sure to leave my shape nested inside the die because I wanted to work the image a little more.....I colored all around the image with my ivory marker for a rustic feel - the bright white was a little jarring. Then, I grabbed my tea dye ink and a sponge and made all the edges deeper, you know for a rustic feel, like a well loved book.

Once popped out of the nestie, you still see that crisp white edge, gives great definition to your embossed edge.

Be sure to swing by Blogabella to see all the creations from the Bellariffic Babes, and of course from all of the Stamping Bella loyal fans! Don't forget, there is a prize for one of the creations, AND a prize given to a random blog commenter! What are you waiting for??

Get Some Cookie Love....

Last week, I shared one of my new Vol.25 Stamps from Stamping Bella, and I've got another fun one for you this week. I mean really, cookies, I couldn't help myself.

I'm experimenting with being a little more clean and simple with my cards. I've really been enjoying this style on lots of my blog surfing, and I was needing to switch things up a little. You know, to keep myself interested.... would love your thoughts on the subject.....

I was feeling retro and went for that milk glass look on the platter. Its an icy blue to coordinate with the paper... speaking of which, isn't this paper ca-ute? I grabbed this fun green stitched ribbon for a little pop of color.

Not sure about you, but all this talk of cookies is making me want a snack. You can see lots more Vol 25 stamps from Stamping Bella here!