Embossed Stickles Card

I went to the beach yesterday and had gorgeous weather so the Stickles I applied before leaving had time to dry without me messing it up. Or putting the panel somewhere safe to dry where I forget it. I hate when I do something which requires drying and then mess it up before it is dried.

Technique Junkie has for the technique of the week the embossed stickles technique. I thought this would be the perfect time to use the mini folder which is part of the Best Friends set by Sizzix. The set is alas a retired one. Here is my card.

I inked the butterfly folder before embossing. The background it is on is my own design I made in Studio the software for the Silhouette cutting machines. The top and bottom border is a stamp by Stampendous. I meant to have them stamped closer to the edge but decided to go ahead and use this panel instead of restamping for the fourth time since I was having a difficult time getting a crisp stamped image.

Since I already broke my moratorium on not buying crafting goodies yesterday I will be buying more stickles. Sad to say but this is the only two colors I own.

 I found a birthday set of clear stamps at a thrift store for under $3 and since I don't really have birthday sets I had to purchase it. My big find though was a rubber stamp with a fairy which looks like it has never seen ink. Of course I also had to stop at my favorite Scrapbook store and buy some more stencils and a set of stamps with a vintage feel to them which were on sale. I bought two stencils and the stamp set for what the stamp set was priced for originally so I don't think I did too bad and I know that these things won't sit gathering dust. I'm more discerning these days about what I buy.

Off to do more packing and sorting. One thing about doing this is I realize seeing all the abundance around me how blessed I have been. Thank you for stopping by and leaving comments. Do come back. Wishing you Happy Frugal Crafting till we meet again!