This is one of my favorite stamp sets because it is so versatile, but I must admit, I think I like doing Christmas cards with it the most. This is the crayon resist technique, and it is a great way to create a simple effect. Stamp you image on glossy cardstock with black StazOn, then with a white crayon, draw a line where you want the color to "resist". On this card, it would be anywhere you want there to be snow. Then roll your ink color (here it is Bashful Blue) over the image with a brayer. It's impossible to goof this up because you keep rolling and changing directions until the color is even and smooth. Finish the card with craft white ink for the greeting.
Aft first this card looks a little intimidating but with the new Circle Card Thinlits Die it is so easy. I designed this card as a Thanksgiving card, but it also worked for some of my stampers as fall birthday cards. I added a piece of my favorite retired Designer Series Paper for some additional color. There are several papers in that package that worked great with this card. 
This is a technique I have been wanting to try for awhile. We talked about some good stamp sets for the moonlighting technique in stamp club a few months ago. I couldn't resist this oldie but goodie from Lovely As a Tree. I started by embossing with black on glossy white cardstock. Simply punch a circle with a Post-it note and place it where you would like your moon. Use a brayer to brayer ink over the image. The great thing about using a brayer on glossy is there is no way to mess it up. Just keep rolling and move the brayer around - perfect every time. For an added touch, I misted the Ballet Blue cardstock with a mixture of shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol.
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