Woodware - Only Words

Well I am last up this week at Woodware this week. Our theme is "Only Words" I have always loved word stamps and have quite a collection. The one I have chosen for this week's card is an old Stampendous stamp which is now available as a cling.

I have used several text stamps for the various elements. My flower was made up with about 6 layers, each of which was stamped with a script stamp. If you have never tried one of these then this is how I make them:

• Punch out or die cut at least six flowers in an appropriate size
• Put all the layers together, trying to offset the petals in each layer.
• Fasten with a brad.
• Working one layer at a time, spritz with water and gently scrunch up the petals.
• After the last layer you should have a scrunched up ball.
• Allow to dry.
• Gently unfold the petals from the outside in.
• Optional - spritz with a mica spray for a little glimmer.

I keep meaning to make a pile of these on a lap tray watching telly so that I have a ready made stash!! Best laid plans .....

This has been an interesting week. I was cited to attend for jury service at the beginning of the week. Never expecting to be selected I went along and found myself coming out of the ballot. So I have been at high court this week in Perth as a juror !! We have to go back on Monday, hopefully for the last day. It has certainly been an interesting, if not enjoyable experience. But I will be quite glad now for it to be over!! 

Hope you have an enjoyable weekend.

Siobhan x