It’s All In The “So Shelli” Details

I love that Shelli Gardner, the co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!, still takes the time to stamp and share some project ideas on her So Shelli blog.  Well, why wouldn't she want to continue doing what she loves—stamping!  That's what she encourages all Stampin' Up! demonstrators to do with the motto, "Share What You Love!"

Shelli mentioned that Bliss is her favorite Sale-A-Bration set, too, and I wanted to share one of the cards she created with it:

Isn't it darling?!  I adore her stamping style!  You'll notice that nothing on the card is difficult or complicated.  There are no fancy techniques.  But, there are lots of tiny, thoughtful additions that make a great impact on the look of this card.  A crinkle or fold here; a small, simple accent there.  Shelli's projects are all about the details! 

There were a lot of great detail ideas on this card, many of which are different than anything that I've tried. 

• She stamped the "bliss" sentiment directly on the background.
• She used the Tasteful Trim scallop border (or simply some 1" Circle Punches) to peek out from under the focal point.
• She added some small Pearl Jewels between the scallops.
• She folded the 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon to create a pretty loop.
• She crinkled up the Very Vanilla card stock underneath the River Rock Designer Series Patterns Paper.
• She stamped the flourish on the DSP, rather than plain card stock.
• She added a Scallop Circle scrunched flower to the top of the flourish image.
• She added two tiny card stock "ribbons" coming out from under the flower. 
• She added a Boho Blossoms Punch flower from the First Edition DSP on the top of the flower.
• She added two scrunched Old Olive leaves probably using the 5-Petal Flower Punch.
• She dog-earred the top corner of the card and distressed the opening edge.
• She used the Color Spritzer Tool to add some very sparse speckles to the entire card.

All of these little nuances may be small, even insignificant details when they stand alone, but Shelli combines them effortlessly to create a beautiful, "So Shelli" look!  Fabulous! 

Be sure to check out SoShelli.com for fun, behind-the-scenes posts about Stampin' Up! and Shelli's wonderful family adventures.  You can see a few more of Shelli's awesomely detailed Sale-A-Bration projects at her blog:

• Bliss Card #1
• Bliss Card #3
• Two More Sweet Summer Projects
• Ice Cream Parlor Scrapbook Spread
• Masculine Punch Bunch Birthday Card

There is still time to get your FREE Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 order!  But, hurry!  These freebies are only available until March 31!  Order online at my Too Cool Stamping Store today! 

In Other News…

Everytime I see great ideas like the ones that Shelli or my stamping friends share, I'm chomping at the bit to get back to my stamping!  It's times like these that I'm thinking this moving stuff is getting real old! 

I packed up the rest of my office yesterday, so there's not much left on the inside of the old house.  We still haven't moved the garage equipment over, yet.  And, I'm scared to see what might be in my old attic!  Lord knows what has accumulated up there over 15 years!  Eeep!

But, truthfully, I'm just taking my time and trying to enjoy the process.  It's such a fun and exciting experience getting to know my new house and learning how to get along with it.  I think we're becoming fabulous friends!

More later,

Angie

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