Stamp Simply #95 - Let the Sparks Fly!

Time again for another Stamp Simply challenge, and this time we're letting the sparks fly! Sharon's inspiration for the challenge this week comes from the fact that even though the Fourth of July is over, the sparks (and sparklers, firecrackers, and even fireworks!) are still flying! Seriously, how many of you still have people setting off explosives in your neighborhood? I sure do, and it annoys me to no end, but I try to just grin and bear it. As long as my sleep isn't disrupted there isn't a whole lot I can do about it, right? But I can make some sparkle of my own, and you can too! Give today's Stamp Simply challenge a try!

Now, admittedly you can't see a whole lot of sparkle on my card! I started out wanting to use these journaling squares from Prima and some other Prima accessories, and didn't end up with very much sparkle. Still, I'm pleased with how this turned out... very outside my box! I stamped my butterfly silhouette image using chalk ink, then embossed with a half glitter, half embossing powder combination. I added some pearls and shiny brads, then did some distressing to try to get a good blend of shabby and elegant.

Here's a close-up so you can see there really is just a little sparkle there! Move closer to your monitor or click on the picture if you have to! ;)
Stop by Sharon's blog to see her stunning sample for inspiration, and check out the blogs of the other Stamp Simply girls for more ideas! (Julie is taking the night off!)

Barbara * Jenny * Deb * Janine * AJ * Jennifer * Rose Ann

I am more than ready for the weekend! How 'bout you? Have a great Friday, and thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Stamps: Nostalgia clear stamps (Inkadinkado)

Cardstock: Kraft, Sprout, Slate Blue, Espresso (Bazzill), Journaling Square paper (Prima)

Inks: Versamagic Jumbo Java (Tsukineko)

Accessories: pearls (Prima), brads (Gary Burlin), corner punch (Tonic), deckle edge scissors (Fiskars), twill (Creative Impressions).