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Have you heard?\u00a0 A total solar eclipse is getting ready to cut it’s way from Washington state to South Carolina.\u00a0 It will be darkest the longest right over my house!\u00a0 They have been planning for this day for a couple years.\u00a0 Hotels are booked… people are renting out rooms in their homes.\u00a0 Tourists are searching for off-the-beaten-path locations to view.\u00a0 Ozzy Osborne is giving a concert!\u00a0 Schools are out. Area-wide shutdown of life! \u00a0\u00a0In fact… we locals have all been warned!\u00a0 It’s going to be like a snowstorm in the middle of summer!<\/p>\n
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So, what is a Stamper to do but make a card to celebrate the occasion?<\/p>\n
Here is the one I think I have finally settled on..<\/p>\n
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What had me so confused was the placement of the saying.\u00a0 Where on earth should it go?\u00a0 I opted for directly on the card.<\/p>\n
(PS – let the ink dry very thoroughly before embossing.\u00a0 It took me three tries and the heat tool to get it this good and it’s not even that great!)<\/p>\n
Here were my other options…<\/p>\n
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Which one do you like the best?\u00a0 Which on gave your heart a total eclipse?<\/p>\n
As far as technique goes, I watched a couple of different tutorials on YouTube to figure out how I was going to do this.\u00a0 But, In the end, I settled on sponges and the following colors…\u00a0 It’s all about the layering.\u00a0 Start light then darken!<\/p>\n
Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Tangelo Twist, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, and Basic Black.<\/p>\n
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(Don’t mind the messy workspace…)<\/p>\n
So… What events come to your area that inspire you to make cards?<\/p>\n
What else inspires you?\u00a0 Trust me, I see inspiration everywhere.\u00a0 In fact, the next Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop (on August 24th) is all about recreating something that inspired us!\u00a0 Just wait!!!<\/p>\n
Until next time… keep it simple, Stampers!<\/p>\n
\ud83d\ude42\u00a0 Joanne<\/p>\n
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