Merci!

Hello folks! 'Tis Monday Morn, my lovelies. This week we are all in a grateful mood at Simon Says Stamp & Show! Blame it on the fireworks, the cold nights or my baby brain... I was feeling slightly bonkers and set fire to my stash. No, it wasn't a quick craft room clean up attempt (which is sooooo badly needed, any offers???) but a way to create a focal point.

I seem to still be in my male card gear and so I created a bold statement to say a big thank you. I'm also still on a mission to make of use of my beloved design papers and dived into my Destinations Paper Stash this time.

l knew I wanted to use my Grunge blocks and letters and thankfully (ha, ha) I had the right letters to spell 'Thanks'. Phew, because sometimes, just when I  fancy some Grungy spelling I seem to be missing one elusive vowel... The blocks are inked up in Walnut Stain Distress Ink, the letters have been pained in Gesso and edged in more ink for an aged look.

 At first I just tore the opening in the design paper but it looked a bit flat and I really wanted to create a 'burnt out' look so I used a match to singe the edges. You have to be quick and blow it out almost immediately otherwise you'll have a big enough hole to wrote a letter in...!

I added a little stamping, distressing and stitching and then layered it onto some more of the Destinations design paper. I thought the printed text of the adverts was a good contrast.

 l added a twist of gold thread to give the illusion of more height and balance out all the letters, added a great inky Tim Word Band and then attached it to my distressed card base with four brads. Hey Presto. All done with the thanks! But you could of course use any word or colours to create your take on this card... Whatever you say, say it big!

Well, that's my story for today.... Head over to the Simon Says Stamp & Show Design Team Blog and check out the amazing creations from my team mates and then run off to you crafty corner and get inky! We love seeing your artwork and there's this generous $50 prize to be won!!!!
Righteo, I must be awaying... Thanks for the visit! Happy crafting.
Sarah.

*Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash DESTINATIONS TH93004	*Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2012 MIXED MEDIA cms125	*Tim Holtz Idea-ology GRUNGE BLOCKS TH92925	*Tim Holtz Idea-ology Metal WORD BANDS TH93000
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD WALNUT STAIN Brown Ranger	*Tim Holtz REFILL Distress Ink WALNUT STAIN Brown Reinker Pad Ranger	*Claudine Hellmuth MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Paint Glue Ranger	*Tim Holtz Tonic PAPER DISTRESSER Altered Aged Edges

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