Monday, April 29, 2024

Listen

Just when you were supposed to be listening, butterflies pop into your head. Really? Sometimes it is just hard to focus, or remember...what? You were saying? 



Listen


Stamps:
   Catching Butterflies
   A Little Snarky (Sweet 'N Sassy)

Paper:
   Highland Heather A-2
   Brights DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 2-1/2 x 5-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:
   Various (Personal Choice)

Technique:
   Coloring

Accessories:
   Brights Candy Dots
   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the Basic White panel.

I then stamped the image on the lower part of the Basic White panel.

Next, I colored the image, using various markers.

I then stamped and colored the butterflies around the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the Basic White panel to the center of the DSP panel, and then onto the Highland Heather card front.

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

Here is another card using the same products:


Listen Too


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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Highland Splendor

Does it bother you when the colors flow outside the lines of the image? I think it draws more attention and gives it a more artistic feel. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Splendid Thoughts

Paper:
   Fresh Freesia A-2
   Highland Heather 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)
   Splendid Day DSP 1 x 5-1/4

Ink:
   Fresh Freesia
   Old Olive
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   CAS

Accessories:
   Pastel Pearls
   Adhesive

First, I stamped the line images on the right hand side of the Basic White panel.

I then filled them in with color: Old Olive and Fresh Freesia.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then adhered the strip of DSP to the left side of the panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Highland Heather matte and then onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

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

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Springtime Thanks

I like digging through my stash of goodies and finding items that are new to me all over again! Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   All Year Cheer I

Paper:
   Very Vanilla A-2, 1-1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)
   Pear Pizzazz 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Springtime Vintage DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:
   Rose Red

Technique:
   Die Cutting

Accessories:
   Stitched Shapes Framelits
   Regals Candy Dots
   Basic Rhinestone Jewels
   Stitched Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon (6")
   Glue Dots
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Rose Red Ribbon across the center of the DSP panel. I used glue dots to hold it in place.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto a Pear Pizzazz matte, and then onto the Very Vanilla card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits and Rose Red ink.

I then adhered the sentiment with a few glue dots. You can use dimensionals if you like.

Lastly, I added a rhinestone, a couple of candy dots, and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Blessed Day

Flowers and pink, pink flowers, pink cheeks all cause me to smile. Is it the flowers, the color pink, or the chubby pink cheeks? Who cares? I'm happy! Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Flowers of Beauty
   Unbounded Love

Paper:
   Pretty in Pink A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Unbounded Beauty DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Always Artichoke Scrap
   Berry Burst Scrap
   Basic White 3/4 x 2-1/2 (Punch), 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 (Die Cut), 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside) 

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento
   Shy Shamrock
   Summer Splash

Technique:
   2-Step Stamping
   Die Cutting
   Punching

Accessories:
   Flowers of Beauty Dies
   Happy Labels Pick a Punch
   Dimensionals
   Fine Tip Glue Pen
   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the green floral. I used Summer Splash for step 1 (Solid Green Floral), and Shy Shamrock for step 2 (Details). I then die cut it, using the Flowers of Beauty Dies.

I then die cut the large silhouette floral in Berry Burst and the smaller leafy silhouette in Always Artichoke. I used the Flowers of Beauty Dies.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on a 3/4 x 2-1/2 strip of Basic White, using Tuxedo Black Memento. I punched the ends, using the Happy Labels Pick a Punch.

I then put the card together. I adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Pretty in Pink card front.

Next, I added the die cuts. The green floral on the DSP, followed by the Berry Burst to the right of it, and then the Always Artichoke slightly to the left. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them.

Lastly, I added the sentiment on the bottom, using dimensionals, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Animal Pyramid

Looks like the monkey is having the most fun. He has the cat by the tail and is not letting go. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Zoofari
   Wild About You
   In the Meadow
   Bring on the Cake

Paper:
   Soft Sky A-2
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento
   Basic Gray
   Early Espresso
   Soft Sky

Markers:
   Various

Technique:
   Sponging

Accessories:
   Stamp-a-ma-jig
   Sponge
   Adhesive

First, I sponged my panel with a bit of Soft Sky. 

I then stamped the animals. These stamps are all wood mounted, so I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to align them correctly on top of each other. 

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the panel, and added the green grass below.

I then colored in the letters in the sentiment and the images, using various markers.

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

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Repeat Not

Who doesn't need a bit of humor in their lives? Who is on your list to receive this one? 






Stamps:
   A Little Snarky (Sweet 'N Sassy)

Paper:
   Cajun Craze A-2
   Pumpkin Pie 3-1/4" Sq.
   Metallic & Shimmer Specialty 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   CAS

Accessories:
   Stitched Shapes Framelits
   Brights Candy Dots
   Basic Rhinestone Jewels
   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the Pumpkin Pie square.

I then die cut it, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits.

Next, I adhered the Metallic & Shimmer Specialty paper onto the Cajun Craze card front.

I then adhered the sentiment to the card front. You can use dimensionals, but I chose to use liquid adhesive.

Lastly, I added a few Candy Dots and Rhinestones around the sentiment, and I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Classic Birthday

Who knew that Baby Wipes had so many uses other than the intended one? Obviously, you can use them on your hands, stamps, and blocks. But, I found out that you can use them on a Fool Proof Watercolor Technique! How cool is that? 






Stamps:
   Touches of Texture
   Timeless Textures
   Guy Greetings

Paper:
   Tip Top Taupe A-2
   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento
   Calypso Coral
   Mint Macaron
   Soft Sky
   Tip Top Taupe

Markers:
   Various

Technique:
   Kim's Fool Proof Watercolor Technique

Accessories:
   Baby Wipes
   Adhesive

I followed Kim Jolley's Fool Poof Watercolor Technique. She even has a short video and a few examples. 

You can easily decipher what I used on my card. Basically, I used the Baby Wipes on my background and then stamped, using the two background stamp sets. The image and sentiment are from the Guy Greetings stamp set. 

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Beautiful Beginnings

This beautiful die cut fits perfectly on a card front. I chose to add some designer series paper behind it and to cut the corners. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Something Fancy

Paper:
   Petal Pink A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Petal Promenade DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Garden Green 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   CAS

Accessories:
   Delicate Forest Dies
   Brushed Brass Butterflies
   Elegant Faceted Gems
   Adhesive

First, I die cut the greenery, using the Delicate Forest Dies.

I then adhered it to a panel of Petal Promenade DSP.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the center, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then cut the panel a bit on all sides and rounded the corners.

Next, I adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

Lastly, I added a few Elegant Faceted Gems, a Brass Butterfly, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Painted Thanks

Here is a card that requires no stamping! You do need a bit of shaving cream and some dies, but you have those, right? If not, just read on, and maybe you'll be inspired to so shopping! 






Stamps:
   None

Paper:
   Brilliant Blue A-2
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)
   Basic Black Strip

Re-Inkers:
   Brilliant Blue
   Glorious Green
   Orchid Opulence
   Only Orange

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   Shaving Cream

Accessories:
   Hello You Thinlits
   Shaving Cream
   Fine Tip Glue Pen
   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Shaving Cream Technique. I was able to extract two panels from the same mound of shaving cream. This was the second panel. 

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Shaving Celebration

I think I went overboard with the colors on this one. I had a difficult time trying to get the images and sentiment to pop against this background. What do you think? 






Stamps:
   Upsy Daisy
   Celebrate Everything

Paper:
   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-Inkers:
   Brilliant Blue
   Glorious Green
   Orchid Opulence
   Only Orange

Technique:
   Shaving Cream

Accessories:
   Shaving Cream
   Clear Wink of Stella
   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Shaving Cream Technique. It is fun and easy. Make sure to have more than one panel for creating. I was able to get two.

I did use a black marker to go over my sentiment and images. I then added the Clear Wink of Stella. 

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