Core'dinations & Artistic Etchings

There's good news and bad news.  The good news is that Core'dinations sandable cardstock is soon to be available in EVERY Stampin' Up! colour.  Woo hoo!  How's that?!     

Here's a look at a card I c.a.s.e.d. (copy & share everything) from one of our demo-only resources.

This is Primrose Petals with Chocolate Chip.  The Choc Chip is our regular standard textured card stock, but the Primrose Petals is Core'dinations sandable.  See the difference?  Kind of cool huh?  You can sand or tear it (or both) to reveal it's lighter core.  Why bother? Well, distressed projects are on trend right now, and getting texture into your stuff adds interest!  So why not give it a try?

Go ahead, make something!
Cheers
Karen

P.S.  the bad news is that Artistic Etchings Stamp Set is retiring.  Hurry up and order it or you'll be sad forever more.

Insomniacs Team January 2013 Challenge

I made this card for a team challenge.  It uses products from the upcoming mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration   brochure.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Ink: Island Indigo
Cardstock: Whisper White, Coordinations Primrose Petals, Island Indigo & Pool Party
Framelits - Hearts a Flutter, Adorning Accents & Honeycomb embossing folders
Jewelry Tag Punch & small heart punch
Sycamore Street Ribbon & buttons from Sale-a-bration.
Rhinestone jewels.

The honeycomb embossing folder was used on the Coordination cardstock which is a special paper with a white core.  This means that when it's dry embossed you can sand it to reveal the lovely centre.  It's great for achieving depth and texture at the same time!  Love that!

Goodness, it's mid week already!   Quick, go make something!
Cheers
Karen