Autumn Blessings...Clear & Simple Stamps SOTM!...

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It's the first of November! That means another fab Stamp of the Month {SOTM} from Clear & Simple Stamps. This month, the focus is on fall, and this adorable set called Happy Fall. For my card today, I thought I would create a little scene to celebrate one of the most beautiful seasons. Keep reading for this month's Color Story, as well as a coupon for a discount on this fun new set!

SPILLING THE BEANS

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Stamp tree on cardstock and color; stamp squirrels, nut, and bench.
3. Create masks for tree, squirrels, nut, and bench (group all but the tree into one mask). Apply.
4. Sponge clouds.
5. Draw and color hills with markers.
6. Stamp floating leaves and sentiment.
7. Trim scene and mat. Border punch cardstock and adhere to panel. Adhere.
8. Tie ribbon.

BEAN NOTES

• Stamps: Happy Fall (Clear & Simple Stamps)
• Cardstock: Creamsicle Cardigan, Orange Your Fabulous, Dish All the Dirt Brown) CSS
• Ink: Creamsicle Cardigan (CSS); Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
• Fibers: Dusty Durango Grosgrain Ribbon (Stampin' Up!)
• Tools: Scallop Edge Punch (SU!)

HAPPY BEANS

• Coloring Medium: Sketch Markers - E55, YR12, YR24, 0 (Copic)

This month's Color Story is A Clean Slate, perfect for the upcoming holiday season, and coordinates buttons, paper, ribbon, ink, and a Copic trio of markers. For a $1 discount on Happy Fall, enter code CSS1110 at checkout! I'll be featuring this cool color in an upcoming CSS project, so stay tuned (hint: think "green!")