Hey There,

Well my computer is still in the shop but I swiped Russ’ so I can post.  I was having withdrawals, lol.

Today’s tutorial is one using some Autumn colors and tree reflections.   Hope you like it.

Here are a few Stampin’ Up Reminders before I start the project:

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Lovely As A Tree

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Chip, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Pool Party

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Clear Window Sheet, Brayer, Ribbon Slide, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Marker

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Ripped a jagged edge off of a post it note and used it as a mask on 4.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.  Brayered Pool Party ink at the top of the card stock.

Removed the mask and brayered More Mustard ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Removed the torn post it note and added a new post it note 1 1/2″ from the bottom of the card stock and then brayered Cajun Craze ink at the post it note edge.

Turned the post it note around and sponged Cajun Craze ink in to create background brush.

Sponged a bit of Chocolate Chip ink at the post it note edge.

 

Inked up only the tree part of the stamp with Chocolate Chip and then stamped it omitting the ground area of the stamp.

Inked up only the tree portion of the stamp and stamped it on a Window Sheet and then turned the window sheet over onto the card stock lining the trees up and then rubbed the back side of the window sheet to transfer the image.

Darkened the trunks of the trees using a Chocolate Chip marker.

 

Sponged Chocolate Chip ink around the edges of the card stock.

Added a Chocolate Chip panel and Whisper White panel.  Also added Chocolate Chip ribbon and a ribbon side.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

 

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Once again I found chicken at a really good price and I got a bit carried away.  Thank goodness we have a very large 8 burner grill that we use when entertaining.

I BBQ ed 12 chicken breast and 38 legs.  Divided the chicken up into two piece packets and used my Food Saver to seal it air tight and then popped it in the freeze.   Since it is fully cooked just thaw heat and eat, yum.  Great for when the weather is bad but you still have the craving for BBQ.

 

I’m also still putting up some squash and zucchini from the garden.  Wash, slice, seal in food saver bags and eat within 6 months.

While I cooked the chicken on the grill I also popped 4 whole chickens in the oven and roasted them.    They also got packed with the Food Saver and froze.   This is great chicken to pull out for a meal and use the left overs to make yummy chicken salad.

It’s just as easy to cook 4 chickens in the oven as it is one.

Well that’s it for today.  I’m off tomorrow for a wonderful trip to Purcellville, Virginia.  I cannot wait to meet my students there.

May your day be filled with blessings.

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

 

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