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Coincidence? Anything Is Possible

July 7, 2021 2 Comments

My regular readers will know that I’m currently decluttering and reorganising my craft studio. It’s not that it’s a mess, I can’t work in a mess, but rather that the flow is wrong. So I’m moving things around so that everything seems more natural. While I’m at it I may as well remove stuff that’s been kept ‘just in case’ but in my heart I know I’ll never use. Of course the fact that I’m creating space just when a new catalogue is coming out is pure coincidence… During a short break this morning I decided I needed a bookmark for my organisation guide and Hand-Penned Petals was close at hand.

"Anything is possible" bookmark created using the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

HAND-PENNED MUTED

I love colouring the large multi-flower image from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set but usually go for bright colours, today I had something quite different in mind.

I began by cutting a 2″ x 5-1/2″ strip of Thick Very Vanilla Card. Then I shaped the top and added a ribbon slot at the same time using the Fancy Tag Topper Punch.

Next, using Early Espresso ink I stamped the floral image across the bottom of the card strip. Then in the space that was left I stamped the “Anything is possible” sentiment. I decided that was quite apt when it comes to reorganising.

For my colour scheme I had a sort of sepia effect in mind which I thought would work well on the Very Vanilla base. So I started colouring the flowers using the light and dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. Then I coloured the centres using the Ivory Stampin’ Blends marker.

"Anything is possible" bookmark created using the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

I resisted the impulse to use green for the leaves, and instead chose light and dark Crumb Cake markers.

Finally I cut some Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon and folded it in half. After passing the loop through the slot at the top of the tag, I threaded the ends through the loop and pulled gently to secure the ribbon in place. In less than 10 minutes I had my new bookmark.

The funny thing is that after photographing the bookmark I opened the book to keep it safe. Randomly I turned to page 201 and looked at tip #545. It said…

“If your craft area is short on space, try storing the craft books on a book shelf in another room.”

It might just be a coincidence but that’s an idea that’s worth pursuing…

PRODUCT LIST,

BUNDLE BONUS – I bought the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set with the coordinating Penned Flowers Dies (not used today) using a single ‘bundle’ item number. This meant I saved 10% off the cost of buying the two items separately. I’ve included a link to the bundle in case you want to explore that option.

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
Petal Pink 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set
Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set
Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)
Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Fancy Tag Topper Punch
Fancy Tag Topper Punch
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer

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  1. Barb E says

    July 7, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Tracy, This color combination is so soft and pretty! I am hoping you will share your stamp room organization with us! I love (stamping) organization tips and NEED the inspiration!

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    • Tracy Elsom says

      July 7, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Thank you Barb. The colours were a real departure for me but I have to say I love them. I’ll be sure to share some of my organisation tips and thoughts on my blog in the coming weeks. Thank you for suggesting it.

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