"Tea Shoppe" -- Sketch Challenge

The lovely folks at Stampin' 411 (http://stamping411.blogspot.com/) had another wonderful Saturday Sketch Challenge. Here is their sketch for this week:

Since I needed to break out my "Tea Shoppe" stamp set FINALLY! I decided to use it and some other items from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-bration catalog. Here it is:

I decided to use a lot of the 2011-2013 In Colors. I used Pool Party textured card stock, as well as Calypso Coral and Simply White. The inks were Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, and Marina Mist (not in color -- I wish I had Wisteria Wonder to have used!). I used the Lucky Limeade bakers twine, pearls, and the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit; Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and several punches. (Two small children are beckoning, so I'll have to finish up later!).

Here it is... my "Type Set" Valentine!

A bit delayed... (can you say non-sleeping children and visiting relative!), but here's the scoop: Early espresso, marina mist, and cherry cobbler card stock; cherry cobbler dazzling details, pearl embellishments, chantilly 1/2" lace; marina mist and early espresso ink. I used the Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge for inspiration (although I didn't get it done in time to post -- see above excuses, I mean reasons!)

I strayed a bit from the sketch, but I'm happy with the result. I found the dazzling details a bit hard to manage, but it adds bit of shimmer that I like. Next I have to get to the "Tea Shoppe."

It's Here!!

My "You're my Type" and "Tea Shoppe" stamp sets are here!!!! I'm so excited to get started!!! Unfortunately, the husband is in my stamping space right now, so it's going to have to wait.

Stay tuned!!