Stampin' Up! Tote-ally Tess Occasions Mini Stamp Set Card Idea by

Do you have any stamp sets that just tickles you? Tote-ally Tess does that for me. While I love all my pretty flowers and such, Tote-ally Tess has all the elements for the craft we love – rubber stamping! You can view all the images in the Tote-ally Tess stamp set at the bottom of the post.

I was pleased at how well the apron covered the outline image of Tess when stamped in Basic Black Classic Ink. Having what I call issues, I did use my Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect positioning.

Tote-ally Tess is surrounded with loads of scallops from the Sizzix Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die. It is the largest of the two scallop circles on the die. It was a new acquisition for me, so I just had to play with it. Tess deserves such pretty accommodations!

The larger of the two scallop circles on the Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die measures 3-3/8" in diameter. I used my Circle Scissor Plus to cut a 3" circle in Whisper White to stamp her on.

The Sizzix scallop circle was layered onto Basic Black card stock. Pink and black is a favorite color combination. To give my card some balance, I got out my Black Gingham Ribbon. Do you like the Pretty in Pink brad in the center of my bow? I thought it was a cute touch. Don't have to be concerned that bow will fall off.

Tote-ally Tess is a limited-edition stamp set available in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. But, she is here only until April 30, 2010. Order Tote-ally Tess online now on www.stampinsmiles.stampinup.net before she tote-ally disappears!

To duplicate my card, here is the list of the stamping supplies I used: