I just love most of the Stamping 411 Sketch challenges. They are clean, easy-to-follow, and esthetically pleasing. Plus, they usually give you measurements! This week’s was no exception.
As soon as I saw it (around 1:00 this morning when I was up with the puppy), I knew that it would be perfect for one of the library thank you notes I was making. Here’s what I came up with:
Stamps: First Day
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Other: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (reversed)
First Day is one of the new stamp sets available in Stampin’ Up’s upcoming Summer Mini Catalog. Want to see more? Stampin’ Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop starts this Friday, chock full of great projects and ideas!
This week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge is “Anything but a Card,” so I figured it would be the perfect time to show you how my library has been transformed for spring! I am truly blessed this year to have most amazing library assistant! Karen is not only incredibly competent, but she is artistic as well. She has done an amazing job decorating the library for the different seasons and holidays throughout the year. After the St. Patrick’s Leprechaun hunt was over, she began decorating the library for spring. She used a variety of Stampin’ Up! papers and Big Shot dies to turn the library into a Springtime wonderland! Take a look (supplies listed at the very end). Click on any picture to enlarge it.
This is the display area behind the circulation desk:
These are the two sides of the circulation desk:
There are also a large number of butterflies and birds hanging from the ceiling. (She used paper clips and dental floss to hang them up.)
Supplies: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper, Tea Party Designer Series Paper, Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Bird with Leaves & Flowers Bigz Die, Flower Folds Bigz XL Die, On Board Bird Book
The paper was all laminated before being cut. The large butterflies, rabbits, and some of the other items are Karen’s own designs. Thank you, Karen, for your incredible contribution to the library!
