International Highlights Winners Blog hop

Welcome to my blog today.  I am thrilled to be taking part in Kylie Bertucci's International Highlights Blog Hop today.  The theme for this hop is the same as for the blog highlights: SORRY.  Very many thanks to everybody who voted for my card.  I was placed in the top ten, which enables me to take part in today's hop with all the other winners.  I really appreciate your votes. 

 
Here is my card from the October Highlight. 

I have had my thinking cap on for a while for card to share today.  I knew which stamp set I wanted to use and sat down with plenty of time to "play".  The finished card wasn't the same as the card in my head.  I added ribbon, a button and shimmer, but it just wasn't right.  I was frustrated!  I left my desk and came back a few hours later and decided to start again!  Same stamp set, but a totally different card.  Here is take 2!

I have used the P.S. You're the Best stamps to make this cute tent card using Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide.  I love the vintage typewriter image.  The paper escaping from it gives a blank canvas for messages of all types.  The stamp set includes some great messages, one of which I have customised using the Make a Difference letters.

My background is all Mint Macaron (card and ink) and is made by repeatedly stamping the "splatter" stamp, after stamping off onto scrap paper first, and the collection of letters all around the edge of the layer.  The vintage typewriter is heat embossed in silver and then fussy cut out.  I used my Aquapainter to watercolour the image in - I transferred some Tranquil Tide and Smoky Slate ink onto an acrylic block to use as a palette. 

To finish off the background I have added a few strips of washi tape and some Tranquil Tide "ribbon" made with the Decorative Ribbon Border punch.  The silver metallic thread is secured to the back of the typewriter using glue dots.  I added a few more glue dots to secure the whole piece to the front of the card making it sit proud of the card, without using the height of dimensionals.

The dimensions of the card I used to make the tent are as follows:
Mint Macaron base 10cm x 26.5cm (scored at 10cm, 20cm, 22.5cm, 25cm)
Tranquil Tide layer 9cm x 9cm
Mint Macaron layer 8.6cm x 8.6cm
Shimmery White for the typewriter

Thank you so much for joining me today.  You are currently at my blog Karen Henderson -  have a look below at the list of the other winners to see who is up next. Hop around to visit the other winners to see all the fabulous projects and inspiration.  Thank You Kylie for this fabulous opportunity!

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If you need any supplies please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop.  You can follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have used today.

As always, happy crafting,

If you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Use the hostess code TB6C47ZD to get some free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month).  If your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become a hostess and get rewards.To place an order, please visit my online shop: HERE

If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can click on one of the images below showing the supplies used: