Here's my first card of 2026 using quite a few new-to-me products. I bought this stamp last autumn but haven't had a chance to use it yet so I thought this is the perfect time. The stamp is called Celebrate Today and it's a collaboration between Altenew and Pinkfresh Studio. After colouring the image with my Copics, I die cut the panel using Spellbinders' Scallop Labels and Tag dies (these I bought just recently and it's my first time using them - but I think I'm in love already!). I also die cut a bigger panel of kraft coloured cardstock and adhered the two panels together. The sentiment is die cut, it says 'For You'. I added Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen to the sentiment and it gives a beautiful shimmer to the sentiment which, unfortunately, doesn't show in the photo. I then used a Penny Black embossing folder called Filigree to emboss the background panel before adhering the floral tag on it with foam adhesives. Lastly, I embellished the card with a little twine bow and some half pearls.
I'm entering this to:
* All About Papercraft Challenges: Challenge #1 - All About New (my 'new' is new stash: stamp and dies)
* Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Add a Sentiment!
* Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: Anything Floral Goes
