Stampin Up Dasher – Mojo Monday 99

Hi Everyone
I loved the MojoMonday 99 sketch that I decided to do it twice.  You know by now that I can't resist using Stampin Up's Dasher…… and I hadn't done a red Dasher card, so thought it was now time.  I was also dying to use the new shimmer paint and the new Christmas paper from the Mini Catalog.  So a sneak peek for you today!  I know I've said this before, but for $9.00 you just can't go wrong with this stamp.  🙂

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Card recipe:

Card stock:    

Whisper White (A2 – vertical)
 Real Red Matt cut at 4 1/8 x 5 1/4

Designer Series Paper:

Christmas Cocoa from the new Mini Catalog (available for order 9/1).  I cut two pieces 2 3/14 x 3 1/2 and 1 5/8 x 2 3/8.  I matted both of them on whisper white to make them stand out from the background

Central Image:

I inked Dasher with the new Shimmery Silver paint (available 9/1) using a sponge.  I stamped him on Real Red card stock 3 1/2 by 2 3/8.  and I mounted him with Stampin Dimensionals.

Ribbon: 

The Ribbon is the Basic Grey Taffeta ribbon and I cut a piece to fit behind the central image and also made a bow to fit in with the sketch challenge. 

Sentiment:

  Where would I be without my Short and Sweet? – which I inked in the shimmery silver paint

Ink: 

I used the new Shimmer paint for both Dasher and the sentiment.  Jaydee tip:  when applying the paint, I found it best to shake the bottle well and then apply a small amount to a cheap sponge (the little yellow ones you can buy at your local craft store) and then gently dab the image or sentiment.  That way you get just the right amount of coverage and don't waste too much.  When you stamp the image, stamp lightly, dont press very firmly.  Play around a couple of times to get the right amount of pressure for you.  Cleanup is a breeze.  I simply rinsed the stamp under lightly running luke warm water as soon as I had finished with it and gave it a quick rub with my finger.  I then patted it dry with a paper towel.

I didn't want to detract too much from the central image of Dasher, so I used the sutble shadings from the new Christmas Cocoa paper. It gives just a little pattern and interest.  In the end I was actually pleased with the result and would like to retry the card, this time on a silver silver card instead of the Whisper White.  However, I realized I hadn't ordered any silver paper!!!! and didn't want to use the grey.

On the personal front, my neck is starting to feel a little better and has a little more mobility, but it's taking much longer to do things than normal.  Picking things off the floor that I have dropped, becomes a major undertaking… but at least it is getting better.  The basement is almost back to normal…. but not quite yet.  However, at least I can get to things that I need and am starting to find new places for my goodies.  I have more space that I had before, so that makes me really happy!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and got to do the things you wanted to do, with those you love.  Keep an eye out tomorrow for another sneak peek from the upcoming mini.  I am crazy about so many of the things in the new mini and have really enjoyed playing with those that I have received as a pre-order and can't wait to demo them.

Peace and hugs
Jaydee

P.S. I did notice that it looks as though there is a lighter area across the paper near the horns, but it's not actually on the paper, so it must be the new photo editing software i'm trying out!

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