Dove in Flight

I chose to place a dimensional under the right wing of the dove, giving it some dimension. I also added some clear Wink of Stella, allowing the wings to sparkle. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Cloud Cover A-2

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 1-5/8 x 2-1/4, 3/4 x 1, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Peaceful Garden DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Balmy Blue

   Darling Duckling

   Soft Sky

Technique:

   CAS

   Die Cutting

   Blending (Sponging)

Accessories:

   Blending Brushes

   Hues of Blue Flowers

   Peace on Earth Dies

   Black Marker (Fine)

   Wink of Stella Brush (Clear)

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Peaceful Garden DSP panel onto a Basic White matte, and then onto the Cloud Cover card front.

I then die cut the dove and envelope. The envelope die cut actually cuts two envelopes at one time. So, just save the other one to use on another card, or glue both together and create a dimensional look. 

Next, I used blending brushes to gently blend ink onto the dove. I used Balmy Blue on the tips of the wings and tail. I then added Darling Duckling onto the belly and a bit of the tail. Lastly, I added a bit of Soft Sky to blend the two colors together. 

    NOTE: Always begin blending on a your scratch paper and slowly move on to the image. This way your splotches will be on the throw away scrap and not on your image.

I then took a black permanent marker with a very fine tip and dotted an eye on the dove.

Next, I adhered the envelope on the card front.

I then added a bit of sparkle to the wings and tail of the dove, using my Clear Wink of Stella brush.

Next, I placed a dimensional on the back of the right wing and liquid adhesive on the rest of the dove. I attached it to the card front, as shown above.

Lastly, I added a few Hues of Blue Flowers on the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Irresistible Dream

Beautiful paper does not need much to dress it. Here, I just added a few sequins and words. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Hello, Irresistible DSPS 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5 1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Paper Pumpkin Leftover Tag 1-1/4 x 3-1/2

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Leftover Paper Pumpkin Tag

   Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Hello, Irresistible DSPS panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto a leftover Paper Pumpkin tag. If you don't have one, you can create one, using a 1-1/4 x 3-1/2 Basic White piece. Cut the ends as shown above or use some decorative snips. 

Next, I adhered the tag to the upper part of the card front.

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

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Kinda Simple

You can easily change the sentiment on this card to suit your needs. If you need a masculine card, just leave off the sequins. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Simply Said

   Kinda Eclectic

Paper:

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

   Pretty Peacock 1/2 x 2, 1/4 x 5-1/4

   Cajun Craze 1/4 x 5-1/4

   Dusty Durango 1/4 x 5-1/4, 1" Circle 

   Barely Banana 1/4 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Pretty Peacock

Markers:

   Pretty Peacock

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   1" Circle Punch

   Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the (1/4 x 5-1/4) strips of colored card stock to the card front as shown above. 

I then stamped the sentiment, using Pretty Peacock, on the strip of Basic White. 

Next, I added ink to the sunburst stamp from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set, using the Pretty Peacock marker. This way, I only added ink to each ray as I wanted. I varied the length of each one.

I then breathed on the stamp to moisten the ink and stamped it on the top portion of the card front. I stamped half onto the strips of card stock and half onto the Basic White card front.

Next, I punched a 1" circle from a scrap of Dusty Durango and adhered it onto the center of the sunburst, using dimensionals.

I then punched the ends of the sentiment and the Pretty Peacock strip, using the Circle Punch, giving the strips rounded edges.

Next, I adhered the Basic White sentiment on top and slightly upward of the Pretty Peacock strip. I attached these to the lower part of the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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Glimmery Garden

Here is a fun way to use the leftover strips of designer series paper. I matted each strip to make it sturdier. I also chose to use a strip of glimmer paper between them to add a bit of pizzazz. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Cloud Cover A-2

   Misty Moonlight 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4 x 7/8 (3)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Peaceful Garden DSP 4 x 3/4 (3)

   Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper 4 x 7/8 (2)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Hues of Blue Flowers 

   Adhesive

First, I matted each of the three designer series paper strips with a Misty Moonlight strip.

I then arranged the three matted DSP strips along with the two strips of glimmer paper on a Basic White panel.

Next, I adhered all five strips onto the panel.

I then matted this panel with a Misty Moonlight panel and then adhered it onto a Cloud Cover card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of embellishments, Hues of Blue Flowers, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Favored Petals

The black etching on the petals and leaves definitely pulls the onlookers attention. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Simply Said

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Favored Flowers DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2-1/4 x 5/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   Washi Label Punch 

   1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack (8")

   Pearl Basic Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Favored Flowers DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte.

I then took the ribbon and tied a knot in the center of it. I wrapped it around the panel and secured it on the back with a couple of glue dots. I also used a glue dot under the knot to keep it in place.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Petal Pink card front.

I then stamped the sentiment on a strip of Basic White, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I used the Washi Label Punch on one end of the strip to add a bit of interest.

I then adhered the sentiment on the bottom portion of the card front, as shown above.

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

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Simple Birthday

This is a nice layout to use some of your smaller leftover designer series paper pieces. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Simply Said

Paper:

   Petunia Pop A-2

   Basic Black 3-5/8 x 3-3/4

   2024-2026 In-Color Glimmer Specialty Paper 1-3/4 x 3-1/4

   2024-2026 In-Color DSP 1-5/8 x 2-3/4

   Paper Pumpkin Tag (2x1 rounded edges)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Shy Shamrock

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   1/8" Handheld Hole Punch

   White Baker's Twine

   Modern Oval Punch

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Basic Black piece to the lower part of the Petunia Pop card front.

I then adhered the glimmer paper at an angle, as shown above.

Next, I added the striped In-Color DSP to the card front, as shown above.

I then took a leftover Paper Pumpkin tag and stamped the sentiment, using Shy Shamrock ink.

I rounded the edges, using the Modern Oval Punch. You have to feed the tag through the bottom of the punch to round each side separately.

Next, I adhered it onto the card front. You can add dimensionals if you wish. I decided to keep it directly onto the other pieces. 

I then punched a small hole on the top of the card front, using the 1/8" Handheld Hole Punch. You want to make sure you are punching through only the top panel.

Next, I fed a leftover piece of Baker's Twine from a Paper Pumpkin kit and tied it off with a bow. 

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

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Mixed Up

I like the hint of colors on the various floral images. I use this same coloring technique on my cards quite often. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Mixed Media Florals DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Butterfly Gems

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top portion of the Mixed Media Florals DSP panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

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

Next, I added a few Butterfly Gems to the card front.

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

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Birthday Refresh

I do like the black etching on the rose petals and leaves. I think it really draws in your attention. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Simply Said

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Favored Flowers DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Mossy Meadow 3 x 3/4

   Basic White 2-3/4 x 5/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon

   Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems

   Washi Label Punch

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Favored Flowers DSP onto a Basic Black matte.

I then wrapped the Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon around the top portion of the panel and tied it off with a bow. 

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and punched it out with the Washi Label Punch.

Next, I attached it to the Mossy Meadow strip at an angle, using liquid adhesive. 

I then adhered it to the bottom portion of the card front.

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

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Blackberry Pansies

Not only can pansies be found in a variety of colors, but they can be seen in many variations within a color family. So, if you are looking for color, choose pansies! Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Blackberry Bliss A-2

   Pansy Petals DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Calypso Coral 2-1/2 x 7/8

   Fresh Freesia 3/4 x 2-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Pansy Petals DSP panel onto the Blackberry Bliss card front.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Blackberry Bliss ink on the Fresh Freesia piece.

Next, I adhered the sentiment onto the Calypso Coral matte and attached it to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Lemon Daisy

 Arrange leftover designer series paper scraps in different ways to adorn a card front. Mix and match different patterns, colors, and packs. Add a few embellishments and a sentiment if you wish. Voila! You have a handmade card! Thoughts? 

Lemon Daisy

Stamps:

   Cheerful Daisies

Paper:

   Lemon Lolly A-2

   Fresh as a Daisy DSP 2 x 3 (2)

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

Ink:

   Copper Clay

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Cheerful Daisies Dies

   Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using Copper Clay ink and the Cheerful Daisies Dies.

I then adhered the two pieces of DSP onto the card front as shown above. I adhered the horizontal piece first, followed by the vertical piece on the left.

Next, I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

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

Here is another card I made using the same products plus: Basic White 1-3/4" Sq. (2) - (Daisies), Moody Mauve 1-3/4" Sq. (2) (Inside Daisies), Lemon Lolly Ink (Daisies)

Lemon Daisy Too

I stamped the Daisy on each of the Basic White squares, using Lemon Lolly ink. I then die cut the daisies and the inside detail, using the Cheerful Daisies Dies.

I adhered the pieces together and attached them to the card front, using adhesive and dimensionals.

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

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