Stamps: Alpha-Blocks (xo), Library Ledger Year Additions (2011), Tag-Its #3 (floral and thoughts of you)
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate
Paper: Lavender cardstock, dark brown cardstock, kraft and white cardstock
Dies: Alpha-Blocks die, Vineyard Embossing Plate
Other: ribbon – Hawaiian Shores (teal) and Lemon Tart 3/8†Twill Tape by PTI, chipboard – Dear Lizzy, felt – PTI, twine- The Twinery, white floss – DMC, paper clip, flower- Recollections Boutique Fleur by Michael’s.
I used a "kissing" technique on the alpha blocks (XO) with the small floral stamp from the Tag-Its #3 to create a floral background to the alpha blocks. It's kind of subtle, but the effect is neat, almost like a watercolor painting.
