Steppin' Out At Studio One!

On Crooked Creektt,
I'm a hopeless romantic with a love of all things vintage!

But recently, 
in Studio One, I've been steppin' out of my comfort zone!

On Crooked Creektt, storms are ragging around us 
and it's a dark and dreary day today.
One thing is a given. . .it's always Spring time in my creative space, Studio One.

So~o~o. . .
today, I began creating a "new design" that I can't get out of my head.

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I'm using my Anna Griffin rubber stamps

and my favorite Color Box CHALK Archival Ink.

I adore CHALK ink because it dries quicker!

Before I stamped the tulip in a Charcoal hued ink,
I used an Anna Griffin 19 A BL  Blue Ink 
and went over all the surface of the plain white card stock.

I was pleased with the outcome
and quickly added two more card fronts of the same.

Putting two of the tulip stamped card stock to the side,
I proceeded with the "prototype".

Next,
I placed my custom stamp on the back of the white card.

It reads A Pat Cantwell Creation @ STUDIO ONE.

Always, always for my Vintage Flair design line,
I use ivory colored cards and envelopes. 

Step 1. . .of Steppin' Out of My Comfort Zone!

For the "prototype",
I used a parchment blue background card stock atop the white card front.

Then,
I placed the tulip atop the card stock securing it with four self adhesive foam dots.

I finished the card, 
by adding a sheer organza white ribbon tied in my "signature short fat bow.

For my Vintage Flair cardline,
I use double~sided satin or French Silk ribbon.

Step 2. . .of Steppin' Out Of My Comfort Zone!

Before setting the newly "designed" card aside to dry,
I added an interior parchment blue card stock insert.

In the past,
I would have added a heart~felt sentiment to the inside.

Step 3. . .of Steppin' Out Of My Comfort Zone!


Now,
on to the matching envelope.

I love corresponding. 

Sending out Christmas Cards is an annual event On Crooked Creektt.
And, I adore a interior lined envelope.

I try to add dimension to the front of the envelope to co~ordinate with the card.

However, this time, I opted for a flat envelope, instead.

Step 4. . .Steppin' Out Of My Comfort Zone!

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Of course,
I have a plan for the two cards that are now drying in Studio One.

Fortunately, it involves "Mr. Ed's" carpentry skills before a final reveal. 

* * * * * * * FYI * * * * * * *
"Mr. Ed" and I are working together on a "Silent Auction" Item
for our Annual Church Winterfest Bake $ale and Craft Fair .
All proceeds will go to support Missions!
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Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Cindy @ DWELLINGS ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Dishing It And Digging It!

And. . .

Kathryn @ The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday!

And. . .

Maria Elena @ Our Home Away From Home for Tuesdays @ Our Home!

And. . .

Richella @ Imparting Grace for Grace At Home!

And. . .

Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane for Share Your Style!

And. . .

Laura @ White Spray Paint for Thoughts of Home on Thursdays!

And. . .

Jann @ Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs. Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

And. . .

Sherry @ The Charm Of Home for Home Sweet Home! 

As you visit the above host and hostesses,

may you come away filled with inspiring ideas

for use within your own home décor.

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