Buffalo Check Deer
So, here's the deal on this post. I was working on it last night. Double checked everything and it looked good. I was scrolling down to click the POST button and somehow...POOOF. It all went away. Everything except the title. I almost cried. It was now 9:50 pm and definately didn't want to start again that late. This isn't the first time it's happened to me either. But, it still, when it happens, I get so incredibly frustrated.
Now, moving on...again. Let's hope the 2nd time around doesn't go POOOF .
I was so excited to receive the Buffalo Check Stamp Set in the mail the other day. It was on the One-Day sale and I couldn't resist. It's been on my Wish List and I finally broke down.
The main tip I would give with this stamp set is to definately use the Stamparatus. I stamped Memento Black onto Real Red. It took 5-6 stamps before I got the look I liked. The Stamparatus made it super easy to re-stamp. I cut the paper 1 inch longer on the width so there was a place to place the magnet. It worked great, having that extra space.
Because there was only one shot at getting the deer embossed perfectly, I used the Stamparatus again. First, use the Embossing Buddy and wipe it around the center where the deer will be. I stamped the deer in Versamark 3-4 times before I sprinkled the White Embossing Powder over. It was worth stamping it several times to make sure you get a good stamped image. But, I also learned the hard way the first time I tried. The Memento Black wasn't fully dry when I stamped the deer. The deer turned out ok, but there was residual embossing powder around the entire deer. Big Mistake. Good thing it was only a trial.
The "Season's Greetings" is from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set. I also embossed it because at first I tried the White Craft Ink and didn't like that it wasn't white enough. Don't be afraid to use those little stamps on the front of a card. With all that is on this card front, a larger sentiment would be out of porportion.
If I would do this card again, I would stamp the deer a little higher on the plaid. It seems to be a little crowded on the bottom of the card.
Well, the second time seems to have worked out. Whew.
Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.
Until next time...Stampin' Always,
Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper
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