KLSNS Challenge #13

Wow, the weeks sure fly by.  Here it is the weekend again and time for another challenge at KLSNS. This week we were challenged by Joana to use a dragon/reptile stamp or texture in honor of "Appreciate a Dragon Day".  Since I don't yet own any of the cute dragon stamps by High Hopes or Stampavie, I decided to use "Edwin with Lizard" from the Magnolia collection.  And speaking of Magnolias, KLSNS has at least 10% off all Magnolias in stock AND you can get an extra 20% off with the code "Maggies".

To keep in line with the reptile theme, I used the Tiny Mosaic embossing folder and then some paper from Basic Grey that I thought worked well with this.  I also tried something new with this card, paper pleating.  It definitely takes a bit of time to get the paper all scored and folded, but it adds a really nice touch.  After pleating the paper, I distressed the edges of each pleat and then sponged them so they stood out a bit more.


Please join us this week and be sure to check out the rest of the DT as they all have some fabulous creations to share with you!

If you missed my High Hopes post, they have a new illustrator on board, the one and only Dustin Pike and I am happy to say that the KLSNS store will be carrying some of his new images!  If you are not already familiar with Dustin's work I would highly suggest visiting his blog, you are in for a treat (and each week Dustin has a free digital image available).  Kelly was lucky enough to have one of these new stamps in her hands, so you get a sneak peek of that today when you visit her blog. 

I am entering this card for the following challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - "Distressing"
Crafty Cardmakers - "What's New?" Nesties and stamp 
Creative Inspirations - "Distressing"
The Pink Elephant - Birthday
Creative Card Crew - "Distressing"
ABC Challenge - L is for Layering
Crafty Creations - Textures
Papertake - Sketch
Dancing in Pajamas - Kraft, Chocolate, Baby Blue, Celery
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products"- Nesties and stamp
Your Next Stamp - Embossing
Charisma Cardz - "Anything New" - Nesties and stamp
Raise the Bar - "Debut Day" - use something in your stash that hasn't been opened/used yet and Debut it- stamp and the DP



Have a wonderful day!

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   Edwin With Lizard (Magnolia); Sentiment (Inky Antics)
Ink/Coloring:  Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa; Creamy Caramel; Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, E33, E35, E37, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, B32, B34, G21, G24, G28) 
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Certainly Celery; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP- Basic Grey  (Mellow)
Embellishments:  Hemp Twine 
Tools:  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Tiny Mosaic); Nesties; Dimensionals