Purple Cactus card

I decided to play with a stamp set I just got from Stampin UP called Flowering Desert.

I used this card and I did copy alot of it but added a few different detail using the products I had in my stash.

 I used a rectangle die from my stash that pokes holes on the outside.

I am not sure the company.

I am just making a visual note as to wear to add ink.

 I am using a dollar store make up sponge so apply Pumpkin Pie ink that is lighter on the out side and a tad darker on the inside.

 I used my Hampton Art Stamp Perfect tool to stamp the cactus a few times in Fresh Fig ink.

With out removing the stamp I cleaned it off and added Vera Mark ink and Clear embossing powder on top.

 The end of the Stampin UP dimnesional sheets I save and put in a baggy and they are perfect for strips like this.

I used my grid mat to align the foam.

I used some thick brown twine from a Spellbinders kit to add some texture.

 I have no clue where I got this foam, possibly the dollar store.

They are nice and thin.

This piece warped just a little after heat embossing.

I used an EK success punch that is a cactus for the flower part.

Finished Card.

 I placed the panel on a Fresh Fig card base that is top folding.

I added the cactus flower with foam as well.

Anouther rectangle panel for the inside of the card.

Some basic supplies I use I purchase from Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s with coupons or on sale

Hobby Lobby brand is called The Paper Studio

their website is http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

- Heavy Weight White card stock - their brand - all the white on the card

Micheal’s brand is called Recollections

their website is http://www.michaels.com/

- Clear embossing powder - their brand

Dollar Store site http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

- make up sponges

- square foam

Target Store site http://www.target.com/

Joanns Craft Store Site https://www.joann.com/

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These ARE NOT affliate links, no way involved with these company’s, I just love their products. These are links to their stores.

My big shot, paper trimmer, bone folder, and other adhesives can be purchased at your local or online craft supply places.

-  Hampton Art Stamp Perfect Tool  - I believe its no longer available
-  Twine/String brown from a Spellbinders Card kit

- EK success punch, it has a cactus on it

-  Rectangle die with dots

To purchase Stampin UP click here http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/

- Stampin Dimensionals mini and regular

- Fresh Fig ink and card stock

- Pumpkin Pie ink and card stock

- Flowering Desert stamp set