Special Blend Birthday

  

    This card is another one done with the stamps designed by my friend and fellow giggler Diane Zeckman aka Cookie Stamper called "Special Blend" and sold by Sweet n Sassy Stamps. (see previous post for more info)    The image with the stacked cups gave me a chance to try out my new Derwent Inktense Pencils.  I sure had fun with that.  After coloring with the pencils I used an aquapainter to smooth the color around.  The lace on top was some I got from the Funkie Junkie Boutique.  Whenever I make an order, she sends the coolest things in a little envelope as a Thank You.  After I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment I die cut it with SU Apothecary Accents, but it was too tall, so I trimmed it down. 

SUPPLIES

Stamps:  Sweet n Sassy "Special Blend"; Basketweave Background Stamp

Paper:  SU Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, XPress

Ink: SU Early Esprress; Tim Holtz Distress Old Paper & Vintage Photo

Pencils:  Derwent - Madder Brown 1920, Poppy Red 0400, Cadmium Yellow 0210, Sienna Gold 0240, Tan 1720, Dark Aquamarine 1210, Hooker's Green 1520, Red Violet 0610, Thistle 0720; Pen Touch White 
Accessories:  Lace;  Brads;