Silver Beauty

One of my favorite stamp sets is Beauty Abounds, even though it has been retired. I like the different images and it can so easily be arranged for countless occasions. It is a timeless set. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Beauty Abounds

Paper:

   Blackberry Bliss A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Silver Glitter Scrap 1/4 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Blackberry Bliss

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Silver Metallic Pearls

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment, using Blackberry Bliss.

Using Pool Party ink, I stamped the Bokeh circles, both small and large, randomly on the Basic White panel.

Next, I stamped the flower flourish on all four sides of the panel, using Blackberry Bliss.

I then stamped a few butterflies to fill in any gaps on the panel.

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

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3-D Daisy

Daisies can brighten up anyone's day. Here is a daisy to say thank you to someone for their thoughtfulness. When was the last time you sent someone a card instead of a text? 

Stamps:

   Daisy Delight

Paper:

   Blushing Bride A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Crushed Curry

   Pear Pizzazz

   Pineapple Punch

   Pretty in Pink

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Daisy Punch

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my sentiment in Pear Pizzazz. I like to do this first, so that I do not mistakenly stamp over it or fail to leave enough room for it.

I then stamped daisies randomly in the background, using Pretty in Pink, Blushing Bride, and Pineapple Punch.

Next, I stamped the daisy twice on Basic White scraps, using Crushed Curry, and punched them with the Daisy Punch.

I adhered both of them together with a dimensional between them. Notice that I staggered them so the daisy was full.

Next, I added the daisy to the card front with a dimensional.

Lastly, I stamped a couple of stems with Pear Pizzazz, added a clear faceted gem, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Bubbly Octopus

Here is a technique to amuse your inner child. Unfortunately, mine did not want to play nicely, so I stamped a few bubbles in the end. Check it out. You might have better luck than I did. The tutorial is at: Soap Bubble Art. 

Stamps:

   Sea of Textures

   Bubble Over

   Sheltering Tree

Paper:

   Soft Suede A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Baked Brown Sugar

   Melon Mambo

   More Mustard

   Mossy Meadow

   Soft Sky

   Tranquil Tide

Re-Inkers:

   Orchid Opulence

   Pacific Point

   Pixie Pink

Technique:

   Soap Bubble Art

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Under the Sea Framelits

   Dimensionals

   Straws

   Cups

   Napkins

   Dish Soap

   Adhesive

First, I took the watercolor paper panel and tried to do the tutorial mentioned above, but my bubbles did not come up at all. So I watercolored the background, using Orchid Opulence, Pacific Point, and Pixie Pink. I let the panel dry and then stamped directly onto it.

I stamped the sand, using Baked Brown Sugar.

I then stamped the tall grasses with Tranquil Tide.

Next, I stamped the sentiment and the small plants, using Mossy Meadow.

I then stamped and die cut the Octopus, using Melon Mambo and Under the Sea Framelits.

I attached the octopus with a few dimensionals.

I then added the net, using More Mustard and added a few bubbles with a bit of Soft Sky.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the Soft Suede card front and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thank U Sunrise

Use your coloring book pages as backgrounds for your cards. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   For Being You

   Layered Letters Alphabet

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Tangerine Tango 3-3/4" Sq.

   Daffodil Delight 3-1/2 x 3-7/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Markers:

   Various Copic Markers (Personal Choice)

   Tangerine Tango - Lettering

Technique:

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Sequins from Verve Stamps

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the Daffodil Delight panel, using Archival Basic Black.

I then used the Tangerine Tango marker to color the word, "THANK."

Next, I adhered this panel onto the Tangerine Tango matte.

I adhered the coloring book panel onto the Tempting Turquoise card front, and added the sentiment panel to the center of the card.

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

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Pretty Birthday

I made two cards using the same stamp set and supplies. The layout can make a difference. What do you think? 

Pretty Birthday

Pretty Birthday Too

Stamps:

   Biggest Wish

Paper:

   Blackberry Bliss A-2

   Pretty Prints DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Glittered Organdy Ribbon 6" (2)

   Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Stampin' Seal +

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the DSP as shown above.

I then added ribbon to the card front. I used Stampin' Seal+ to adhere the ribbon on the back of the DSP. 

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto the card front.

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

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Geographic Hello

I used a simple watercolor technique to create a unique background. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. 

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Cameo Coral A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Cameo Coral

   Perfect Plum

   Lucky Limeade

   Taken With Teal

Markers:

   Fine Tip Black

Technique:

   Topographic Watercolor

Accessories:

   2016-18 In-Color Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I wet my watercolor panel by misting it with water.

I then added blots of pigment, changing colors, until all of the areas were covered.

I let it dry completely.

Next, I outlined each of the color areas, using a very fine tip black marker.

I then stamped a little hello in the center and highlighted it with a few enamel shapes. 

I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Cameo Coral card front.

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

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Zen Zebra

Use a Zentangle technique on your images. It will definitely draw attention to your images. I gave it a go. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Zoofari

   Proud Peacock

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Apricot Appeal A-2, 2 x 2-1/4 (2), 1-3/4 x 2-1/4

   Whisper White 1-3/4 x 2 (2), 1-1/2 x 2, 5-1/5 x 4 (Inside)

   Almost Amethyst DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Apricot Appeal

Technique:

   Zentangling

   Dry Embossing

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Zig Zag Embossing Folder

   Corner Rounder Punch

   Sponge

   Adhesive

   Big Shot

There is a tutorial on this technique at Split Coast Stampers: Zentangling. You will find written instructions as well as a video. 

First, I stamped each image on a Whisper White panel.

I then drew or doodled patterns on each one.

Next, I rounded the corners with a Corner Rounder Punch.

I sponged each panel, and adhered them to an Apricot Appeal matte.

Next, I dry embossed the Almost Amethyst DSP panel and adhered the image panels, overlapping a corner as shown above.

I then adhered the panel onto the Apricot Appeal card front and added a Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I added a sentiment above the cat. This can be left off and used as an all occasions card.

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Girly Card

I was challenged to create a "girly" card, and the first thing that popped into my brain was shoes. Why is everyone obsessed with shoes? Some will judge someone based on their shoes. Ugh, I prefer comfortable over style. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Best Day Ever

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   So Saffron DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Coloring Book Image 

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Strawberry Slush

Markers:

   Various Copics

Technique:

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Image from Whimsical Escapes Coloring Book

   Retro Fresh Washi Tape

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, I colored the image of the shoe found in a Whimsical Escapes Coloring Book. I then fussy cut it out. 

I then added a strip of Retro Fresh washi tape to the bottom of the So Saffron DSP panel.

Next, I adhered the shoe image as shown above, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

I then stamped the sentiment on the top right of the DSP panel.

Next, I stamped the flowers, using Strawberry Slush ink.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto the Strawberry Slush card front.

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

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Red Ginkgo

The die cuts do not match the stamped image, but they add so much to the card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Ginkgo Branch

Paper:

   Pear Pizzazz A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 1 x 4 Trim to Edge

   Real Red 2 x 2-1/2

   Gold Foil Paper Scraps

Ink:

   Barely Banana

   Polished Pink

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Ginkgo Branch Dies

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Pear Pizzazz Ribbon 6"

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the Ginkgo Branch, using the Ginkgo Branch Dies and Real Red cardstock.

I then die cut a small gold foil cross, using the Cross of Hope Framelits.

Next, I stamped the Ginko Branch, using Polished Pink ink. I adhered the die cut to the top of it.

I then sponged a small circle of Barely Banana on the top left corner of the card front. I adhered the cross on top of the sponged circle. 

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Ginkgo Branch dies and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then adhered the ribbon to the bottom of the branch and wrapped it around the panel.

I attached the sentiment with a couple of dimensionals and trimmed off the right edge. 

I then adhered the panel to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Pear Pizzazz card front. 

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

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