Black Magic Technique and another Open House

A couple of nights ago I noticed the Black Magic Technique Challenge on Split Coast Stampers. I had tried it once before but it didn't work out that well. This particular description called for using Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS). I don't have OMS so as I read on I learned that Goo-Gone has been known to work as a substitute. I decided to give it a try and it worked! Here was my test piece:

Stamps: SU! Definitely Decorative Grapes
Ink: SU! Whisper White Craft
Paper: SU! Basic Black
Accessories: Misc. Colored Pencils

With that bit of success I decided to take part in the challenge and make a card using the technique.  I really like how it turned out...except that I messed up one of the eyelets.  Not sure how that happened.

Stamps: SU! Polka Dots & Paisley, Short & Sweet
Ink: SU! Whisper White Craft, Stampin' Write Markers - Handsome Hunter & Really Rust
Paper: SU! Very Vanilla, Handsom Hunter, Really Rust, Basic Black
Accessories: Misc. Colored Pencils, Making Memories Eyelets

This morning was also a Stampin' Up open house.  I bought a few goodies (a retired background stamp & some designer paper) and got a few more as prizes (another stamp, some ribbon, and die cut paper pieces).  We also made a card while we were there.  Here is what I came up with.  I think its cute and a great use for the scallop circle punch!

I have no idea what colors or papers I used on this one..except fo the stamp.  That is from the SU! Short & Sweet set.

I also got another one of my SU! orders today...just a small one but always exciting to get more stuff!  I'll probably do some more crafting tonight and have more to share over the next few days.  Ciao for now!