I’ve been a bit overwhelmed lately, so just a quick card this time.  I’ve been able to get my hands on a couple of Spellbinders Impressabilities metal templates.  I was attracted to them because of  the possibility of using them to create a faux letterpress technique.  While I’m not 100% happy with this card, using the templates in this way was super easy.  I’ll definitely keep trying. 

Just a quick tip:  If you’d like to try the Impressabilities, be gentle. They are super thin and very easily bent.  Also, be sure to use a slow drying ink; I used Stampin’ Up’s craft ink.  I’ve read a recent suggestion that 2 be bought of each at a time–one for the whole image and the other to cut up for separate detail work (more bang for the buck).  I’ll most likely not cut mine up but I understand why you might. 

I’m going to be taking a break from cards for a while as I will be busily attempting to finish my son’s second scrapbook before his 3rd birthday arrives.  I also will be working on items for my Etsy store too.  I hope to really have that up and going full force by next month. 

It springs eternal.  Hope, that is.

Be well.