JOY...

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Well, after a completely crazy weekend of toddlers and cake, my son's third birthday is finally over! I don't know if I am sad or relieved. The best therapy? What else? Make a card. So, the perfect excuse was this week's cool sketch from the lovely Laura at 2 Sketches For You. I got to use some pretty stamps and a stencil (something new to try!) Need some mojo in your day? Head over to 2S4Y and give it a whirl...you just might win a prize, but, if anything, you'll find a good reason to create.

SPILLING THE BEANS

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Trim cardstock. Stamp "JOY" and ornament. 
3. Sponge ink using stencil. Trim.
4. Emboss cardstock. Sweep ink pad lightly over raised dots. Trim.
5. Adhere all three panels onto red cardstock. Adhere ribbon.
6. Trim white cardstock. Border punch and adhere.
7. Adhere panel sheet onto card.

BEAN NOTES

• Stamps: Fruitful Harvest (Layers of Color); alphabet clear stamps (Anna Griffin)
• Ink: Fresh Snow Hybrid (Papertrey Ink)
• Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
• Templates: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft); Botanical Swirls Stencil (Layers of Color)

HAPPY BEANS

• Fibers: Real Red Taffeta Ribbon (SU!)