Sketch and Stamp Collab Week *Day 3* & GIVEAWAY

I just LOVE this sketch that Iwona created for today's collaboration post!

And today both Iwona and I are using this popular stamp by Penny Black, Christmas Pride:

I decided to mix things up a bit and use this stamp for a set of 3 non holiday cards:

I began by stamping Penny Black Christmas Pride onto Tiara White cardstock using VersaMark Ink.  I heat embossed this with white embossing powder.  I followed this process to create a total of 6 flowers.  I colored the flowers using Distress Stains (Wild Honey, Dusty Concord, Broken China, and Vintage Photo).  Once dry, each flower was cut out- one full flower and one flower center.  I layered the flower centers onto the full flowers using pop dots and then added a Candi Dot to the center of each flower. Sentiment by Penny Black, 4185F Happiness.  The sentiment and flowers were layered onto the cards, constructed using Penny Black Mix and Match cardstock.

I'm dying to see what Chupa created with this same stamp and sketch... (each day I'm in suspense waiting to see her marvelous creations!). You can check out her take on her blog HERE.

And how 'bout a giveaway???

I'm sooooo honored to be a guest designer in another awesome online card class with Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner.  Here's a bit more about the class:

Have you taken a peek at your calendar recently? The holidays are just around the corner! We're here to help you check hand crafted holiday cards off your to-do list!  Join Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and 12 of their most talented friends as they walk you through how to create your own 2011 holiday card in Holiday Card Boot Camp. Whether you're hoping to create a card that includes photos, a newsletter, a gift card or more - you're sure to be inspired. This class includes easy to mass-produce cards, 16 videos, card sketches, and stamping and cardmaking techniques.

Holiday Card Boot Camp runs November 7-21, but all content will always be available after signing up! This fabulous class is only $29 and includes many prizes, along with discount codes to favorite online stores.

For more class information or to register, click here.

Now the sweet Jennifer and Kristina have told me I can give away a spot in this awesome class so to qualify to win, just leave a comment on this post before midnight Pacific Time on Sunday, 10/16.  I will announce the winner on Monday, 10/17.  And if you've already purchased the class, a refund will be provided. 

And be sure to check out the Mementos blog today.  I have a new video tutorial up today, here's a peek:

http://www.ilovemementos.blogspot.com/

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