STAY-AT-HOME EXPERIMENT - SANS STAMPING



Hi, Stampers!

 I hope all of you are being very careful, obeying guidelines and are still safe and healthy.  Since our gym is closed, so no spin class, no Tai Chi class (I've been doing it at home),* no lunch group, no book club, no stamp camp this month, I've got time to PLAY with new stuff!!

 The background on this "work of art" (I call it "Dark Before Dawn") was created on Yupo paper with Ranger Alcohol Inks (Tim Holtz):  Dandelion, Indigo, Coral and a tiny bit of Silver Mixative.  The flowers silhouette was simply die cut from Basic Black CS with the SU! Friendly Silhouettes Dies.

 What have you been doing?
Happy Crafting!
Sue Duffy ~
mandsduffy@comcast.net

*If you are interested in how to find some wonderful beginner Tai Chi videos on YouTube, let me know and I'll send you some names to look for.

Friendly Silhouettes Dies
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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