Card & Candle Gift Set

I was introduced to Stampin' Up! and card making in late February last year (2010) which led to me hostessing a workshop and 4 months later, I became a demonstrator. This beautiful stamp set was one of my first purchases from my workshop and has remained a favourite ever since because the large flower images makes for easy cutting for a layering. Doesn't it look great in Concord Crush? Check out the gorgeous Antique Brads too.

project recipe
stamps: Petal Pizzazz (WM 115850), Heard from the Heart (WM 119167, CM 120006)
ink: Classic Stampin' Pad - Concord Crush (119785), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Old Olive (102277)

card stock: Concord Crush (121691), Perfect Plum (108615), Whisper White (106549)
dsp: In Colour DSP Patterns Stack (117158)
fab tools: Heat Tool (106586), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Paper Snips (103578)

fab factor: Antique Brads (117273),  5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319)
non SU: candle, glitter glue

 cardessence tips

• I highly recommend using the Paper Snips to cut out stamped images because the blades are so sharp and thin that you can cut right up to the blade's end without getting the angular "nick" on the card stock compared to just normal scissors;
• remember to leave a fine border around your cut outs to preserve the clear and even stamped images;
• I used Old Olive to stamp the greens on the candle as I felt that Pear Pizzazz was too light;

Happy stamping