A Place to Start January 2023 Challenge

Friends I have lots of excited things coming in 2023! I've joined two challenge design teams, and I am thrilled to be sharing my first card for the "A Place to Start" monthly challenge.

The challenge is anything goes, and the design team is featuring images this month from Mirtillamente, and I had a lot of fun playing with some of their images. Ultimately I settled on this ice cream cone because I knew it would make for an interesting shaker!

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Mirtillamente, Wordz: Love Coffee and More Sentiment [MIR]

• Concord and 9th, Stitched Stripe Card Front [SBC]

• Frame....it might be the Lawn Fawn Reverse Stitched Scallop [ACT]

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Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the thickness of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

Thanks for checking out today's project! I hope you enjoy!

-Sara Lihz