If you can't beat 'em, join 'em - Lisa's Stamp Studio

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Wednesday's are typically a creative day for me. It's a day I bury myself in my stamp room and create projects for my upcoming classes and events. I actually plan a month in advance so there is time to photograph the projects, watermark them, create a Facebook event, add them to my newsletter and put them on display for my customers to see.

I couldn't beat this amazing layout my team member, Jennifer Timko, created a few months ago. Jen is quite possibly one of the most creative people I know! Last year she served on Stampin' Up!'s Artisan Designer Team and I'm quite proud to call her 'our own'.

I loved the layout of Jen's card so I CASE'd it, changing only the stamps.

And, speaking of teams. Why don't you consider joining mine?

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I used the template/mask in the Banner Kit to create the circle of background wording. A few pieces of painter's tape held the mask in place while I placed the Dictionary background stamp over it. I used Chocolate Chip ink for these words. I did stamp off one layer of ink so it wasn't too dark. I didn't want it to cover up that pretty flower image.

I colored my rhinestones with the Blendabilities (in my world, aka, "Blendies"). I used the darkest in the Old Olive Collection.

If you're struggling to come up with a layout consider CASEing something you've seen. Too bad I didn't heed my own advice! Today I spent 2 hours coming up with a layout for my upcoming Chicks, Chocolate & Cards class.

So, remember, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

Remember, too, if you place an online order between now and September 20th you'll receive patterns AND these two cards. More details under the Creative Creases tab!