Cups of Joy

Hi there! Today I want to share a new stamp by Heidi Grace Kress for Purple Onion Designs, called Cups of Joy. As soon as I saw it, I knew that I wanted to make a gift card holder.

I stamped the image on some watercolor paper and colored it with Copics. The sentiment is from the Handwritten Holiday set. I adjusted the measurements to fit a gift card and attached a small piece inside to hold the card.

To give some subtle texture to the card, I stamped Hero Arts' Envelope Pattern over the image. I rounded the corners and ink distressed with Antique Linen distress ink. Some faux stitching and a bit of twine finished it off.

This was so much fun and so simple to make. I may be commissioned by my daughter (again!) to make some for her friends who are avid Starbuck's fans.

Visit Purple Onion Designs to see more of Heidi's Clever Handmade line and be sure to visit her blog to download some wonderful Christmas papers--for free!


Stamps: Purple Onion Designs, Hero Arts
Cardstock: Canson watercolor paper
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Other: Copics, corner chomper, twine

A Holiday Sale + Heidi Grace Kress!

There's a Holiday Sale happening at Purple Onion Designs! From now until Sunday, December 11th, receive 25% off all stamps--old and new. Enter code HOL2011 upon checkout.

Michele has decided to release Stephanie Ackerman's Hometown Collection--some wonderful buildings and matching sentiments you can view here.

And Michele is adding another line of stamps by Heidi Grace, under the name Heidi Grace Kress. Check out her adorable stamps here. Heidi is also offering free downloads of some Christmas papers on her blog, that match the new stamps perfectly.

The design team will be sharing cards and projects made with all the new stamps in the coming weeks. Stay tuned, and meanwhile, happy shopping!