New Catalog Swap

Last month I participated in a New Catalog swap that a fellow demonstrator organized for the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. The swap I made uses a new Level 2 Hostess Set, Longfellows. It is the cutest collection of animals and phrases.

I loved this turtle and his shell reminded me of 70′s decor so I decided to use that as the inspiration for the color scheme:  Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive and Crumb Cake. I hand cut out each of the spots for the shell (wow that was tedious, but looks great!) as well as the bits of paper for the background. All are glued on using Tombow Multi.

Continuing with my obsession with distressing things, I stamped the sentiment on crumb cake, tore the edges, wrinkled it up on my hand and inked it with Crumb Cake ink.

To focus attention on the turtle, I used an Old Olive 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon underneath, and dressed it up with a button I made using the Buttons #5 sizzlet and an Old Olive brad.

The bottom of the paper I punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch and backed it with Daffodil Delight paper.

Recipe:

• Stamps: Longfellows (Level 2 Hostess set – contact me to find out how to earn this for free!)
• Paper: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake
• Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake
• Accesories/Tools: 1/4″ Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Brights Brads, Buttons #5 Sizzlit, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamping Sponges