
I have a Stampin' Up, hostess set, called Gifts of the Orient, that I got years and years ago, that was perfect for this challenge, and Nicole's images above gave me all the inspiration I needed.
First, I stamped the fan, with Elegant Eggplant ink, on white cardstock. A little glitter gave it some depth and sparkle. Second, I stamped the wooden, Japanese people, with Jet Black, StazOn ink, on white cardstock. I colored them with So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, and Creamy Caramel inks. I also clear embossed the girl's hair to give it some shine. Third, I colored and stamped the fish kite in Brilliant Blue, Real Red, and Always Artichoke inks. I, then, hand drew the kite strings and added a Stampin' Up, Ice Circles, rhinestone brad for the eye. All three images were arranged on a red, cardstock frame and then again, on a white, cardstock frame. I trimmed the lower edge of the white, cardstock frame with Stampin' Up's Scallop punch. I, then, popped the frames off the dark purple, card base with dimensionals and tied a bright red ribbon in a bow around the far left side of the card base. At one time, I knew how to tie a kimono bow, but my memory has failed me for this challenge. So, I trimmed the ribbon ends close to the bow to simulate the way they disappear behind the fabric belt in Japan.
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