Olive Branch

Such a cute sketch this week at In{k}spire Me #483 - I love diagonals!
This seemed like a great layout to break in my new Olive Branch set!  I was intrigued as soon as I saw it - I don't have anything else like it!  I decided the smaller branch would fit perfect on an oval, and there was even room for the sentiment, lol.  So fun.  I did my background layout in greens - Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz.  I thought at first I would do a stamped off background on the diagonal with the larger branch, but in the end I pulled out my still-beloved Layered Leaves EF.  For the olives, I first inked up the stamp in Old Olive (natch, lol) then I went over the olives themselves with my Blackberry Bliss Stamp-n-Write marker.  The color is perfect for the olives around here!
Olive Branch Stamp Set; Basic White, Old Olive & Pear Pizzazz CS; Old Olive & Blackberry Bliss Inks; Blackberry Bliss Stamp-n-Write Marker; Layering Ovals Dies (retired); Layering Leaves EF (retired); Clear Elegant Faceted Gems; #IMC483.

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​Annual Catty Roundup Class, Aug 13 at 2 PM
​I couldn't resist this catch-all class to "round up" some stamp sets that don't quite fit in our other classes, lol.  There will be a little bit of everything, with at least 5 all-occasion cards with envelopes today!   I think some Sale-A-Bration could sneak in, too, lol!  Class includes all supplies needed for your projects (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) plus snacks and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is announced for Saturday, August 13 at 2 pm - RSVP now to save your spot!

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