Solo R & Solo S Pages

Products Used: Free Spirit Paper Pack glossy cardstock* waxy flax* Honey ink and cardstock Indian Corn Blue ink and cardstock Cocoa ink and cardstock Colonial White cardstock brads silk flowers* name-badge pocket* *items not CTMH Techniques Covered: Serendipity Squares Soot Stamping Wipie Ink Pad Solo R Page: detail of "r" Solo S page: details of "s"directions to follow...

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Serendipity:/ser•en•dip•i•ty/

noun: the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought foradjective: obtained or characterized by serendipitySerendipity squares and shapes are popping up all over scrapbooking and cardmaking these days. The are nifty ways to use up pieces of paper that you have left over from projects, but you can also buy papers specifically with serendipity shapes in mind. There is no wrong way to do this, just a few basic steps to get you started. They add texture and interest to any piece of paper and are fun to create.Supplies:Necessary—Cardstock...

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Shabby-Chic

"Shabby-Chic" Style is a wildly popular decorating trend. Rachel Ashwell, the owner of Shabby Chic and the 1996 author of "Shabby-Chic decorating" is credited for making the comfortable, eclectic and affordable -- trendy and beautiful.Rachel taught us to appreciate the glory of simplicity and imperfection. Aficionados of the style give 'found' items new life and function, celebrating their less-than-perfect appearance. They distress items, combine them, and make something cozy and stylish of ordinary old items that they love.Shabby Chic style...

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