Trying New Techniques

Over the past couple of days my stamping times seem to be very short and often interrupted. So, instead of getting involved in some elaborate project I thought that I would try a few new techniques. The first was the Faux Metal technique that I used to make the little embellishment with the Designer Label Punch. I was definitely impreessed with the results; it actually looks like metal. The best part is that it doesn't cost a fortune and can be done in a matter of minutes.

The second technique that I decided to try was the Punch Star. I know it is difficult to comprehend, but these stars were made using the two sizes of the gift tag punch! The only other things that I needed were some cardstock, some vellum, some two way glue and some dazzling diamonds glitter.

With these two little experiments sitting on my desk, I decided that I couldn't waste them and instead put them to use on a rather simple card. I realized that the stars coordinated with the colours in the Ski Slope DSP so I thought I'd put my unopened package to use. What do you think of the card? Now I just want to create cards with this DSP; I didn't realize how gorgeous the prints in the package were! Wait until you see what I got started on! Hopefully I'll finish it up tonight and be able to post tomorrow!