Blackberry Congratulations

Gold always seems to make everything look and feel elegant and sophisticated. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Peaceful Moments

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 3-1/4 x 1-3/4, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

   Blackberry Beauty DSP 3 x 5-1/2

   Rich Razzleberry 3/16 x 5-1/2

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Tasteful Labels Dies

   Gilded Gems

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Blackberry Beauty DSP panel onto the left-side of the Very Vanilla card front. 

I then adhered the strip of Rich Razzleberry, butting it up next to the DSP panel. 

Next, I used the Embossing Buddy on the 3-1/4 x 1-3/4 Very Vanilla piece. Using VersaMark, I then stamped the sentiment and added Gold Embossing Powder to it. I double checked to make sure there were no stray golden specks on the tag. If you have some, you can carefully remove them with a brush.

I then heat set the sentiment and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Gilded Gems to the sentiment and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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New Snowfall

I prefer the images that depict the true meaning of Christmas. What about you? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Child is Born

Paper:

   Balmy Blue A-2

   Early Espresso 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (2)

   Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP 4 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Pumpkin Pie

   Seaside Spray

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers/Blends:

   Balmy Blue (Baby Blanket)

   Blushing Bride (Mary's Garment)

   Crumb Cake (Joseph's Garment)

   Early Espresso (Staff)

   Medium/Light (People)

   Smoky Slate (Joseph's Hair)

   So Saffron (Mary's Hair)

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

   Coloring

   Tearing

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Adhesive

First, I blended the "night" colors on the Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP panel. I began with Night of Navy on the top, followed by Seaside Spray and Pumpkin Pie toward the lower third of the card. I used my blending brushes, but you can easily substitute sponges or even try your hand at watercoloring. Whatever works for you! I did use a paper towel at the end to make sure all of the excess ink was off.

Next, I stamped the image on the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then colored the image using markers and the Medium Light Blends for flesh tones. See list above for the specifics.

Next, I tore the panel around the images, leaving the bottom and a bit of the sides intact to easily align the card. I always tear the paper toward me. 

I then added a bit of Pumpkin Pie to the torn edge with a blending brush to give it a bit of a glow.

Next, I assembled the card. I adhered the stamped panel onto the bottom of the Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP panel, aligning the bottom and the sides.

I then adhered this panel onto the Early Espresso matte and then onto the Balmy Blue card front.

Next, I randomly added some Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to the card front.

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

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Fresh Congratulations

I let the Designer Series Paper do all of the work for me again. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Pears

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Floral Impressions DSP 4 x 5-1/4

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

   Leftover Paper Pumpkin Tag 2-1/8 x 5/8

Ink:

   Fresh Freesia

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Blending (Sponging)

   CAS

Accessories:

   Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon

   Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems

   Blending Brush/Sponge

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I randomly tied knots in the Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon.

I then added a glue dot, under each knot to secure it onto the Floral Impressions DSP panel. I added a glue dot to each of the ends to secure the ribbon on the back of the panel as well.

Next, I adhered the Floral Impressions DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and added some Fresh Freesia ink to the tag, using a sponge.

Next, I attached the sentiment below the ribbon, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Charming Birthday

I like the colors and the simplicity of this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Simply Said (2024)

Paper:

   Berry Burst A-2

   Floral Charm DSP 2 x 5-1/4 (cut into strips)

   Night of Navy 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

   Tag - Leftover Paper Pumpkin 3 x 5/8 

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Petal Pink Braided Trim

   Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots

   Tear & Tape

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut the Floral Charm DSP panel. I then cut the panel into strips, keeping them in order: 1/2, 3/8, 3/4, 7/8.

I then adhered the strips onto a Night of Navy panel, leaving room on the left for the braided trim, as shown above.

Next, I added the Petal Pink Braided Trim to the left side of the panel. I used Tear & Tape on the back to keep the trim together. I snipped each of the ends to keep it flush with the panel.

I then stamped my sentiment on a leftover Paper Pumpkin tag, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I included the size of the tag, in case you have to make your own. 

Next, I attached the sentiment to the bottom right side of the panel and trimmed off the right edge to keep it flush with the panel. I used dimensionals to attach it.

I then adhered the panel onto the Berry Burst card front. 

Lastly, I added three Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots to the upper right corner and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Trimming Pears

The Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim is so beautiful on both sides, I decided to feature both. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Pears

Paper:

   Darling Duckling A-2, 1-3/8" Scallop Circle

   Secret Sea 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Painterly Pears DSP 1 x 5-1/4, 3 x 5-1/4

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

Ink:

   Secret Sea

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   1-1/4" Circle Punch

   1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

   Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim 6" Strips (3)

   Low-Profile Sparkle Dots

   Tear & Tape

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut a 4 x 5-1/4" panel of Painterly Pears DSP. I then cut 1" from the left side and flipped it. Since, the DSP is two-sided, both sides coordinate and complement each other. Note, I did include the size of both panels above, in case you are using two different DSP packs.

I then adhered both panels onto a Secret Sea matte.

Next, I cut three strips of the Mossy Meadow & Gold trim. I laid them onto the DSP panel and flipped the two outer strips. I added tear & tape on the trim to make it easy to attach. You can use glue dots or liquid adhesive as well. I did make sure the strips of trim butted up against each other to make it look like one piece.

I then adhered the panel onto a Darling Duckling card front.

Next, I stamped and punched the sentiment and adhered it onto a Darling Duckling Scallop Circle. I attached it onto the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Low-Profile Sparkle Dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Amber Trees

You don't have to buy all of the bells and whistles to create a beautiful card. I simply used stamps, markers, and a couple of embellishments. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Autumn Trees

   Amber Autumn

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Early Espresso 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Pecan Pie 1-1/2" Sq. 

Markers:

   Cajun Craze

   Crushed Curry

   Early Espresso

Technique:

   Coloring on Stamp

   Punching

Accessories:

   1-1/4" Square Punch

   Streaked Dots

   Irregular Weave Trim

   Glue Dots

   Tear & Tape

   Adhesive

First, I used the markers listed above to color the Autumn Trees stamp. I used Early Espresso on the trunk and limbs of the tree, while Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze were randomly used on the foliage. 

I then huffed on the stamp to moisten the ink and stamped it onto the Basic White panel. Since, I was going to be adding an image on the lower right corner, I moved the stamp as far to the left as possible. 

Next, I used the Cajun Craze marker to color the acorns on the stamp from the Amber Autumn stamp set. I stamped a 1-1/2" square of Pecan Pie with the acorns image.

I then used the 1-1/4" square punch to punch out a square on the lower right corner of the stamped Basic White panel. 

Next, I aligned the acorns image in the square and added a bit of tear & tape to the back of the panel to keep it in place.

I then adhered the panel onto an Early Espresso matte and then onto a Crushed Curry card front.

Next, I added a couple of glue dots: one where the Pecan Pie square meets the Basic White panel at the foot of the tree and the other on the bottom left corner of the Basic White panel. 

I then added the Irregular Weave trim under the tree, using the glue dots to hold it in place.

Next, I added three Streaked Dots: one on top of each of the glue dots plus another at the base of the tree. 

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

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Pale Expressions

The bit of gold leaves from the ephemera pack definitely adds sparkle to the raised flower on the card front. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Artistically Inked

Paper:

   Pale Papaya A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Expressions in Ink DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pale Papaya

Technique:

   CAS

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Artistic Dies

   Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Expressions in Ink DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto a Pale Papaya card front.

I then stamped the flower image on a Basic White 2" Square, using Pale Papaya ink.

Next, I die cut the image and placed it on the card front, to get a feel for the layout of the card.

I then added gold leaves, using glue dots to the upper left side of the card. These are from the Ephemera Pack.

Next, I attached the die cut flower, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few sequins to the centers of the flowers and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. The sequins are also from the Ephemera Pack.

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Expressions in Magenta

The Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper pack has been one of my favorite paper packs. It is artistic and displays beautifully rich and vibrant colors. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Magenta Madness A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Expressions in Ink DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Expressions in Ink DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Magenta Madness card front.

I then added sequins from the Ephemera pack to the center of the flowers on the card front.

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

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Pink Magnolias

Differentiate your cards by adding embellishments. On one card, I added a ribbon and tied it off in a bow. On another card, I simply added two strips of ribbon on one side of the card. Thoughts? 

Pink Magnolias

Pink Magnolias Too

Pink Magnolias Tre

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Magnolia Lane DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pearl Basic Jewels

   Petal Pink Ribbon 24" & 8" (2)

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Magnolia Lane DSP panel onto a Petal Pink card front. 

I then added a few Pearls to add a bit of sparkle.

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

For the second card, I added 24 inches of Petal Pink Ribbon and tied it off into a bow before attaching the panel to the card front.

On the third card, I added a couple of strips to the left side of the panel and then attached it to the card front.

I did use glue dots to attach the ribbon on both cards.

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