Joy!

This stamp is such a happy one! You may recall that I used it once before for a gift card holder. But I think it looks much different on this card.

The stamp is from Outlines Rubber Stamps and is called Joy Ornament Square . One of the things I like about this stamp is that you can change the colors and make it look great with most any designer paper or background. As you can see here, I got a little carried away using different colors.

I stamped the image on cream colored cardstock using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.



The stamped image was colored using Tombow markers. I chose colors from the Basic Grey Fruitcake designer paper used for my background.

The image was stamped twice more, once on red cardstock, then again on green cardstock. Each was cut out then layered using Scotch Mounting Tape to give added dimension. The red layer in the back was cut and embossed with my square Nestabilities.

As a finishing touch I added Red Geo Shapes Sparkles Stickers to the green frame. The ribbon is from my stash, and is most likely from Michael's.

TIP: When applying Geo Shapes Sparkler stickers, instead of using tweezers or your fingernails, "stab them" with your craft knife. Works like a charm!

I have a horrendous day ahead tomorrow. We are having a Christmas Open House at our office. My boss sent out 1569 invitations, then told me a week later that he has a meeting with the governor that day, and will not be able to attend. Yikes! (Actually, that isn't exactly what I said when he told me! But since this site is G Rated, I will leave it at that!)

I have been decorating the office for a week, shopping for food, making many batches of punch, and buying food to serve. Since I will be the host in his absence, it's going to be a helluv a long day! Can't wait.

Anyway, that's it for me tonight, peeps. Thanks so much for stopping in. If I have an ounce of energy left tomorrow night, I will be back. I hope you are too!