This is an oldie but a goodie – one of my swap cards from Stampin’ Up! Convention 2011!  As soon as the new catalog debuted last July, my immediate favorite was this stamp set:  Creative Elements!  Probably my favorite stamp I own is in this set – the flourish one on the background piece.  A simple, monochromatic purple color scheme was the perfect way to showcase the beauty of this stamp set.  I also used the Rock-and-Roll technique on the center butterfly, where you ink up the stamp in a lighter color then roll the edges in a darker color!  Love the effect.  Also, the mat behind the Modern Label punched sentiment is from the Movers & Shapers Die (one I’m sad to say I neglect all too often)!  Two other favorites from the Idea Book & Catalog are also on this card:  the silver Mini Brads and the Lace Ribbon Border punch.  One last thing to mention:  Concord Crush is featured on this card and will retire at the end of May as it is one of our 2010-2012 In Colors whose time has almost run out!  I LOVE it paired with one of the 2011-2013 In Colors – Wisteria Wonder!

Supply List

STAMPS:
Creative Elements (Wood-Mount 122645, Clear-Mount 122647)

PAPER:
8-1/2″ x 11″ Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
8-1/2″ x 11″ Wisteria Wonder Card Stock (122922)
8-1/2″ x 11″ Concord Crush Card Stock (119792)
8-1/2″ x 11″ Basic Gray Card Stock (121044)

INK:
Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad (122936)
Concord Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad (119785)

ACCESSORIES:
Silver Mini Brads (122941)
Basic Gray 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (124326)
SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

TOOLS:
Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959)
Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)
Bone Folder (102300)
Paper Snips (103579)
Craft Scissors (108360)
Paper Piercing Tool (116631)
Mat Pack (105826)
Modern Label Punch (119849)
Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362)
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)
Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die (114506)
Movers & Shapers Punch Windows Die (115953)
Grid Paper (102787)
Stampin’ Scrub (102642)
Stampin’ Mist (102394)