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This week's code word at the Addicted to Clean and Simple challenge is "distress." There was a time that just about everything I created used distressing techniques. I haven't done much of that lately, so I was thrilled to pull out some of my old tricks.



When I use the distress technique, I like to use antique-type stamps. "The Traveler" set is a perfect match for this challenge.

I stamped the ship in Early Espresso onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut a tag with the Angled Tag Topper Punch. I used Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon and Early Espresso Baker's Twine at the top of the tag. I distressed the tag by sponging with Soft Suede and Calypso Coral.

I embossed a panel of Very Vanilla card stock with the Stylish Stripes embossing folder. Then I sponged on some Blushing Bride ink and crumbled the card stock until it was soft and pliable. I added a panel of Blushing Bride card stock onto an Early Espresso card base and added the distressed piece and tag. 

Finally, I stamped a sentiment from the "And Many More" set onto a piece of Blushing Bride and flagged the end with the Banner Punch. I made another flag in Early Espresso to complete the design.

tams# 2820

Product List

Traveler Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134513] $19.95	And Many More Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134273] $36.95	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $5.95	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $5.95
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $5.95	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $5.95	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $6.95	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50
Blushing Bride 12" X 12" Card Stock [131194] $5.95	Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [120999] $6.95	Twine Baker's Early Espresso [123124] $2.95	Angled Tag Topper Punch [133323] $22.95
Banner Punch [133519] $12.95	Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [132174] $7.95	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50