Stamps Ahead

Images: (c) 1990-2009 Stampin'Up!(r) Artwork: Margaret L Crawford. The INKlings challenges this month are being set by Alison B. The first challenge is a Christmas card using no red or green. Here is my take on it. The stamp is from the just released Spring Mini set called Tree Trimmings. I have tried to make them look like they are swinging on the tree. Our 2nd challenge was to use the colours Riding Hood Red , Pacific Point , Pumpkin Pie, and Black or Gold. Now these are not colours I would normally use. I used another new set from Spring Mini - Sense of Time. I stamped the clock face on the blue CS and then with the orange strip and smaller second hand I crumpled the paper and then stamped over with Riding Hood Red Ink to get that distressed look.

Images:(c)1990-2009 Stampin'Up(r) Artwork:Margaret L Crawford Another new set in the upcoming SU spring mini is Sense of Time. I loved this set the first time I saw and I had lots of visions floating in my head. One of them was to use the shattered glass technique that I found here in a swap with our INKlings group. I hope that I have not spoiled the "just opened" thrill of getting new cards for those participating in the swap.