Seaside Notions

Hi Stampers!
I've got something very different and not at all Montana for you. The stamp set I want to share today has been in the catalog for a couple of years now so I'm guessing it will be on the retired list and I figured I better share it before it's gone!  It's called "Seaside Notions" and is set of lovely sketched style images with a ocean theme and really amazing sentiments/fonts. I have to admit I had a lot of fun playing with it!  Here are some ideas:

For my first card, I tried a couple of different finishing techniques. I stamped everything you see on Shimmery White card stock. Then I spritzed it with water to make the ink bleed just a tad. THEN, I spritzed it again with our Frost shimmer paint/alcohol combo to make it shimmer even more. It's hard to photograph all the shimmer but it really sparkles in real live!

I also tried a favorite technique on this card. I stamped my images with the new Stazon Saddle Tan (currently out of stock) on vellum paper. I then colored the images with my Stampin'Blends alcohol markers on the back side of the vellum. I added a few sequins to step this card up.

My last idea involved stamping directly on Designer Series Paper, this piece from the Perennial Essence pack. It seemed to be very "seaweed-y" so I thought it would work. I fussy cut the shells and the sand dollars are leftovers from a Paper Pumpkin kit a few months ago.  I hope you've noticed the sentiment in all of these cards. Aren't they are great font?

I've got my supply stuff listed below for easy ordering. Be sure to contact me if you have any questions!

Today's an exciting day for demonstrators!  The new Annual Catalog goes live in PDF format at 1 p.m. and we will be able to start preordering a select group of products in early May. There are many perks to being a demonstrator and it's a no-brainer investment to try it and see if you like it. For $99, you get $125 worth of product, all your choice, and are entitled to access to the demonstrator website, Facebook groups, etc. As part of my team, Big Sky Stampin' Stars, you'll have access to our FB private group page, training, group get togethers, card and idea swaps, team meetings via Zoom, personal one on one coaching and mentoring from me, perks and discounts and freebies from SU with different promotions. I'm always happy to chat with you about joining! I did it 9-1/2 years ago and have more fun every year!

I hope you are well and looking forward to spring and returning to some normality soon!
Happy Stampin'!
Sarah