A Chocolate Affair - August Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month we are featuring A Chocolate Affair, a set of 16 stamps. If you have come here from Katy's Blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's HERE.


We have over 50 consultants participating in the hop. Following the hop is easy, just click on the link at the end of the post and it will hop you right over to the next blog!



I LOVE chocolate and I don't know many people that don't!  I couldn't wait to play with this set.  I created this card using the new Babycakes Paper to show how versatile this paper is!  I used Pattern #24 from the NEW Make It From Your Heart Volume 2 (9042). 

Recipe: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card
Babycakes Paper (X7173B)
Chocolate Baker's Twine - Neutral Assortment (Z1701)
Chocolate Ink (Z2111)
A Chocolate Affair (August Stamp of the Month)
One-Way Borders (C1561)
Badge Button - Pro-Player Assortment (Z1879)

This is the card we will be making at my Open House!  If you are local to me, you will want to be sure to stop by!  Saturday, August 10th from 9am - 1pm.  
2722 Lascasass Pike, Murfreesboro, TN

Remember! A Chocolate Affair is available ONLY during the month of August! SPECIAL THIS MONTH ONLY --- You can get this set for FREE when you purchase $50 in Close To My Heart products!

Now, hop on over to Jill Lucas' Blog and see what she has created for you!

Comments

  1. Krista Hershberger ---- Krista's Crafty with CTMHJuly 31, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I LOVE this stamp set with Babycakes...I didn't even think of that yet! :) Beautiful work Gina! :)

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  2. DawnJuly 31, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful card! It looks delicious!

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  3. Wendy CoffmanAugust 1, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Love it! Super sweet!

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  4. Adeline E. BrillAugust 1, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Again - I am amazed at how well this stamp set coordinates with the Babycakes paper pack - who knew?? I love your card idea!

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  5. Sheila BennettAugust 7, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Your chocolate pieces look really nice.

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