Anything Goes at 7 Kids College Fund!

Hello again! This is my second post of the day! For Day 3 of the My Craft Spot Stamp Release Party, please click HERE or scroll down! :o)

Today begins a new Anything Goes challenge at the 7 Kids Challenge Blog! The DT added a twist to our projects for the challenge: embossing! This card is also part of my contribution for this month's I Feel the Love Project collection, where we are crafting for those less fortunate in the community of New Life Shops. Their outreach includes providing shelter, clothing, and food to those in need. IFTL is creating encouragement and birthday cards for the children and families who utilize this agency.

Embossing is one of my favorite techniques and I couldn't resist doubling up on it! My Crafty Individuals Wild Flowers and Butterflies stamp is heat-embossed, while the cream middle panel is dry embossed.

This is one of my favorite (and go-to) nature stamps! It's so lovely and versatile. I opted for bright and sparkly blue embossing powder, which also includes specks of silver, red, and green. (Blue Blaze from Michael's... I love this color!) I sponged a sunshiny background with two Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Mustard Seed and Scattered Straw.

My stamp is layered upon a Spellbinders Fleur de Lis base, which I've accented with a Wild Rose Studio Blossom Burst. Unfortunately my middle panel is a bit (okay, HUGELY) washed out in these pictures, but it is embossed with a lovely pattern and trimmed with one of the gorgeous borders in the Tattered Lace Beloved Borders set. I remain completely enamored with this set! The tiny butterflies are from a Fiskars punch, which I've covered in Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

My papers are from the Teresa Collins Everyday Moments paper pad. My sweet sentiment is from Lili of the Valley's Dreamy Days Circular Sentiments. It is layered upon one of the sweet doilies in My Craft Spot's Tiny Doilies set. My Buttercup crinkle ribbon is also from MCS, which I've centered with a Wild Orchid Crafts rose.

Lastly, an angled view to show the pretty interior. Note: The color of the embossing is accurate in the ABOVE photos! The super sparkly powder dulls the shade's appearance in all of the angular photos, of course. Oy!

I hope the recipient feels the divine light I tried to replicate in this creation. :o) Flutter on over to the Challenge Blog to check out the inspiring embossed creations from my DT sisters! I hope you'll join in the fun, as your work is always a joy to see. :o) Have a blessed and beautiful day!

Products from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Crafty Individuals: Wild Flowers and Butterflies

Wild Rose Studio: Blossom Burst Metal Die

Tattered Lace: Beloved Borders

Spellbinders: Fleur de Lis Squares

Spellbinders: Standard Circles (Small)

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Mustard Seed

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Scattered Straw

Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush: Clear

Challenges entered:
 *Cupcake Inspirations~ Flowers
 *Cut It Up~ Summer Vacation (Beautiful sunrises to begin a relaxed day immersed in nature!)
 *Fan-Tastic Tuesday~ Summer
 *Fussy and Fancy~ Outdoors
 *Through the Craft Room Door~ Anything Goes
 *Through the Purple Haze~ Make Your Own Background (Stamped/heat-embossed image and sponged the summery sky)
 *Word Art Wednesday~ Encouraging/Uplifting sentiment