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paint or mist color trends challenge

I absolutely LOVE mists. So when I saw the paint or mist color trends challenge over on the Embellish Blog, I knew I had to play along. I have been working on my art journal the past few weeks, and I have a station out in my garage set up for painting and misting. I also have a lot of the new Crafter's Workshop templates, and thought I would use one of my favorites, Punchinella. I used the 12 x 12, but the 6 x 6 would probably be a better choice for card makers. 

This week's challenge is to create a card using the color challenge and the mist paint technique:

I placed my template over the card I was going to use and used mists from the October Afternoon Art Box Set and Studio Calico in this order: 

• OA Tin Type
• Studio Calico Bluegrass
• OA Buttermilk
• Studio Calico Barnwood (fading this one out at the end) 

I heat embossed my sentiment in white, and then misted the paper with barnwood. I also dipped my piece of twine into some mist that I sprayed on my craft sheet so it would match perfectly. Super easy and fun card to make! 

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Happy Stamp-a-Versary to The Ink Pad!

Happy 13th Stamp-a-Versary to the Ink Pad!

To help them celebrate, bring in a card of your own creation that best depicts what YOU love about The Ink Pad. Your card can be of any style or theme...it's up to you! Beginning Monday September 12th through Friday September 30th drop off your card to the store and receive a FREE Ranger Adirondak Inkpad!

The staff of The Ink Pad will select the most creative and original card and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate (how fun is that?) All entries are due by Sept 30th. No purchase necessary to enter, one entry per person. If you are taking my class on the 21st, don't forget to bring your card with you.

I am not eligible for the contest, but I thought I would share a little card I made for Anna, Barbara and all the gals at The Ink Pad to celebrate.  If you don't live near NYC, make sure to pay them a visit when you are visiting! You will not be disappointed.

Stamps: sentiment from Big Hugs, Edged Fabric with Flowers (Hero Arts)