Swinging

This is a lovely scene that can be used to express any sentiment that you need. It can also work for various age groups too. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Expressions of Friendship

Paper:

   Flirty Flamingo A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Watercolor Pencils:

   Balmy Blue

   Daffodil Delight

   Early Espresso

   Flirty Flamingo

   Garden Green

   Granny Apple Green

   Old Olive

   Whisper White

Technique:

   Watercolor - Blender Pen

Accessories:

   Blender Pen

   Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my image using the Tuxedo Black Memento.

I then colored the image using the watercolor pencils listed above.

Next, I used a Blender Pen to smooth and brighten up the color. 

I then stamped the sentiment I needed and added an enamel shape.

Lastly, I matted the image panel with Basic Black and then adhered it to the card front. I adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Queen's Brass

Choose your favorite colors to make this Clean And Simple (CAS) card. My color choice was swayed by a color challenge presented at SCS. I think the combination works beautifully. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Balmy Blue

   Granny Apple Green

   Mango Melody

   Melon Mambo

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

   2-Step Stamping

Accessories:

   Blending Brush/Sponge

   Brushed Brass Butterflies

   Gold Baker's Twine

   Mini Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I applied Balmy Blue ink to the background using a blending brush. You can easily sponge it on as well.

I then stamped the stems using Mango Melody.

Next, I added the flower heads with Melon Mambo.

I stamped the sentiment, using Granny Apple Green.

Lastly, I attached a bow made of gold baker's twine, a brass butterfly, and I adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

I did matte the stamped panel with Basic Black before adhering it to the Granny Apple Green card base.

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Congratulations Garden

This is a beautiful design that fills the entire card front. All you have to do is come up with the sentiment and place it in the center of the leafy wreath. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Happy & Heartfelt

Paper:

   Soft Succulent A-2, 1-1/4 x 4

   Ever Eden DSP 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Ever Eden Cotton 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Eden Dies

   Garden Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut my Designer Series Paper (DSP) and adhered it to my card front.

Next, I die cut the wreath, using the Eden Dies on the Ever Eden Cotton Paper. I did treat this paper gently because I did not want to accidentally tear it.

I then adhered it to the center of the card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment. I attached it to the center of the card using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card and added a few embellishments to the card front.

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The Clearing

Use new sentiments with your discontinued stamps. I enjoy mixing the new with the old. Since I keep my stamps until they are useless, (BTW: This never happens.) I mix and match all of the time. Here I used an old-time favorite and paired it with a new set. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Noble Deer

   Wildlife Wonder

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Glossy White 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), Scrap

Ink:

   Crushed Curry

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-Inkers:

   Crushed Curry

   Garden Green

   Island Indigo

   Night of Navy

   Rose Red

Technique:

   Cling Wrap

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Cling Wrap

   Water Mister

   Sponge

   Banners Pick a Punch

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I created my Cling Wrap Background. You can follow the tutorial from SCS found at: Cling Wrap Tutorial 

I let the panel dry overnight. At first, I thought I had ruined the whole panel because it looked very dark. The Night of Navy seemed to take over the whole thing. Fortunately, the longer I left it, the lighter it became. Note to self: Never throw it out!

Once the background was completely dry, I stamped directly on it.

I then stamped my sentiment on a scrap of Basic White. 

I used the Banners Pick a Punch to clip the ends and then sponged it using Crushed Curry.

I attached it using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the card front and added the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Congrats Flowers

Congratulate someone with flowers that will last longer than a couple of days or weeks. There is no special food required, and if the recipient really takes care, these paper flowers can last for an infinite amount of time. What are your thoughts?

Stamps:

   Happy & Heartfelt

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

   Hand-Penned DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 3/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Cinnamon Cider

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Frosted Flower Embellishments

   In Good Taste Elements

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment onto the center of the DSP (Designer Series Paper) strip.

I then adhered the strip to the center of the DSP panel.

This was then adhered to the Pool Party card front.

I added a wooden element, using a glue dot, and adhered a flower embellishment on the other side for balance.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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