Occasional Quotes and Elements of Style

 Stamp Sets:  Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set) and Elements of Style

Paper:  Baja Breeze and Peach Parfait

Ink:  Baja Breeze and Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 Die, and 1/8 inch Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon

A color selection from the new Color Coach.  It's growing on me.

Courage

Stamp Set:  Courage

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Night of Navy and Bravo Burgundy

Ink:  Night of Navy and Bravo Burgundy

Accessories:  Stampin' Sponges, Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die

Stamp your image on card stock already cut to the correct size.  Use the Big Shot to punch out the Scallop Circle.  Place the negative image (see example below) over the pre-stamped image.  Apply ink over the stamped image-darker on the outside edge, lighter in the middle.  Remove the negative image, and use the sponge to apply color to the border of the card stock if desired (you can either use the same color ink used on the stamped image or a contrasting color).

 Negative Image from cut out of Scallop Circle #2