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Hi everyone, today I made a card using some handmade paper created with my Arnold Grummer Papermill kit and my Gel Press® mono-printing plate. 

The handmade paper was my go to inspiration for this card, I love the subtle texture and the soft color. I used my mono-plate to create a complementary color palatte which I think really rocks the base paper.

A little stamping and a butterfly embellishment from Ribbon Resource and it's done! 

And check out this awesome calendar with 12 Months of Paper ideas! What a great gift for the holidays for your handmade paper enthusiast in your life!

More than a calendar - here's a how-to guide for classic forms and trend projects you can create throughout 2017.
Every month features a complete supply list, step-by-step photos and simple instructions to complete the featured project.
From paper author and designer, Helen Hiebert. 9" x 12" wall calendar, full color and photos throughout.
Oh and did I mention they also have the 12 Months of Paper Calendar Paper Pack too? This gift just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it?
I want this! I promise, I have been a very good girl Santa!

Comments

  1. JeanOctober 19, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    So very pretty! You are queen of the gel press!

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  2. Granny Korner CraftingwithartgrandmaOctober 19, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    Sandee your cards and the original use of papers and gel plate prints are just awesome.

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  3. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    These are wonderful, but, are you sure you have been a good girl? LOL Great job Sandee.

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