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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A Little Sassy

Here's one to let everyone know that you are a team player, as long as they follow your lead. At times, there is no other way, so why not make them smile a bit. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

   Sassy Laugh Lines by Art Impressions

Paper:

   Pumpkin Pie A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

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

   Masterfully Made DSP 1-3/4 x 5-1/4

   Color Me Irresistible SDSP 2-1/4 x 5-1/4

   Melon Mambo Strip 5-1/4 x 1/8

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Pecan Pie

Watercolor Pencils:

   Crushed Curry (Assortment 2)

   Daffodil Delight

   Melon Mambo

   Pumpkin Pie

   Real Red

Technique:

   Blending Brush

   Coloring - Watercolor

   Fussy Cutting

Accessories:

   Blending Brush

   Blender Pen

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, colored, and fussy cut the young female image.  I stamped the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and used watercolor pencils to color her. I then went over the image with a blender pen to blend the color and remove any harsh lines. Lastly, I fussy cut around her and set her aside.

I then took the panel of Color Me Irresistible Specialty DSP and added Pecan Pie ink, using a blending brush. This specialty paper has an embossed-resist wooden pattern to it. So, after adding color, I wiped it down with a paper towel and removed the ink from the embossed lines. 

Next, I adhered this panel onto a Basic White panel aligning the left edge as well as the top and bottom. 

I then added the Masterfully Made DSP panel on the right side, aligning the right edge along with the top and bottom.

Next, I added the 1/8" strip of Melon Mambo on top of the seam to conceal it.

I then adhered this panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Pumpkin Pie card front.

Next, I attached the young female image on the left side of the card, using dimensionals.

I then stamped a sentiment on the strip of Basic White, and adhered it below the image, but aligning the left edge with the edge of the embossed panel.

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

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Christmas Wreath

Christmas is the time of year when EVERYONE decorates. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Merry Minis

Paper:

   Real Red A-2

   Myths & Magic 6x6 Glimmer 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Garden Green

   Real Red

   Soft Sea Foam

Technique:

   Brushing/Sponging

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Deckled Circles Dies

   Boxwood Wreaths Embellishments

   Very Vanilla & Copper Ribbon 6"

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the wreath, using the Deckled Circles Dies. You can make your wreath any size you like. I used the 3-3/4" circle for the outer rim and the 1-1/2" circle in the center.

I then brushed the wreath with Soft Sea Foam and stamped images, using the Merry Minis stamps. 

Next, I attached the wreath onto the glimmer paper, using dimensionals.

I then adhered the ribbon with the sentiment clearly in the center. I wrapped the ribbon around to the back and secured it with glue dots. You can use any adhesive you like. I also use glue dots on the back of the ribbon to keep it secured onto the glimmer paper.

Next, I adhered this panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Real Red card front.

I then added the boxwood wreath, using glue dots.

The red bow was gifted to me by a fellow stamper, so I don't have any info on it. I adhered it onto the top center of the wreath, using a glue dot.

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

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Comfort

This is a DistINKtive image. So, you don't need to add color, unless you have an inkling. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Places in the Heart

Paper:

   Cajun Craze A-2

   Midnight Muse 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 3-5/8 x 4-1/8

   Comfort Cafe DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Midnight Muse

   Soft Suede

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Brushing/Sponging

Accessories:

   Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems

   Brush/Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image, using Soft Suede ink on a Very Vanilla panel.

I then stamped the sentiment on the right of the image, using Midnight Muse ink.

Next, I added some Pool Party ink around the entire panel, using a Blending Brush. 

I then matted this panel and the DSP panel with a Midnight Muse matte.

Next, I adhered the matted DSP panel onto the Cajun Craze card front, and then centered the stamped panel to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems to the sentiment and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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In the Moment

 Do you get a summer vacation? What do you do? 

Stamps:

   By My Side

   In the Trees

   Special Moments

Paper:

   Soft Sky A-2

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

   Neutrals DSP 2 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Garden Green

   Kiwi Kiss

   Soft Sky

Markers:

   Blushing Bride

   Soft Sea Foam

   Pear Pizzazz

   Old Olive

   Crumb Cake

   Gray Granite

   Soft Suede

   Pink Pirouette

Technique:

   Blending Brushes/ Sponging

Accessories:

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Adhesive

First, I brushed the top of the smaller Basic White panel with Soft Sky ink, and the bottom with a bit of Kiwi Kiss.

I then stamped all of the images as shown above, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I began with the tree and then the sentiment, dog, boy, and lastly the birds on the top right.

Next, I added blades of grass with Garden Green.

I then colored in all of the images, using the following markers: Blushing Bride for the dog's nose, Soft Sea Foam for the boy's shirt, Pear Pizzazz for the boy's shorts, Old Olive for the tree leaves, Crumb Cake for the dog, Gray Granite for the boy's hair, Soft Suede for the tree trunk, branches, boy's shoes, and dog's paws, and Pink Pirouette for the boy's skin.

Next, I adhered the panel to the top of the Soft Sky card front, and added the Neutrals DSP panel below it.

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

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Birthday Rounds

I enjoy creating with this stamp set. I like all of the different patterns and designs on each circle. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

   Circle Circus

Paper:

   Bumblebee A-2

   2020-2022 In-Color DSP 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Bumblebee 

   Cinnamon Cider

   Just Jade

   Magenta Madness

   Misty Moonlight

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

Accessories:

   2020-2022 In-Color Enamel Dots

   Blending Brush/Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment in the center of a Basic White panel, using Misty Moonlight.

I then brushed on Bumblebee ink all around the sentiment, using a Blending Brush.

Next, I randomly added circle stamps in various colors.

I then adhered the panel onto a 2020-2022 In-Color DSP matte and then onto a Bumblebee card front.

Lastly, I added a few 2020-2022 In-Color Enamel Dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Heartfelt Prayers

I like to use vellum on my cards. I think it elevates my card to a new level. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Botanical Layers

   So Sincere

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Mossy Meadow 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Lovely Layers Vellum 3-3/4 x 5

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

   Lost Lagoon

   Daffodil Delight

   Tangerine Tango

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

   Stamping on Vellum

Accessories:

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I blended the background colors onto a Basic White panel. I began with the Daffodil Delight in the center. I then added the Lost Lagoon on the top and Tangerine Tango on the bottom.

I then adhered the panel onto a Mossy Meadow matte and then onto the Tangerine Tango card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the center of the Lovely Layers Vellum sheet. I used Mossy Meadow ink. Remember to allow a bit of time for the ink to dry on the vellum before you handle it.

The Lovely Layers Vellum pack consisted of blank vellum sheets as well as a few printed ones. I think this one is a pre-printed one, so all I had to add was the sentiment. All of the images are found on the Botanical Layers stamp set, so you can duplicate them. 

Once, the vellum was dry, I adhered it onto the card front, using glue dots behind the images to hide them.

Lastly, I added a couple of enamel shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Fresh Pansies

This is a card for the person who is not afraid of color. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Pansy Patch

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Fresh Freesia 

Markers:

   Gorgeous Grape

   Poppy Parade

   Daffodil Delight

   Highland Heather

   Old Olive

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Blending Brush/Sponging

Accessories:

   Pansy Patch Dies

   Blending Brush/Sponge

   2021-2023 In-Color Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the pansy pieces and leaves, using scraps of Basic White and the Pansy Patch Dies.

I colored the pansy pieces and leaves, using markers. I began in the center with Daffodil Delight. I then went around the yellow with Poppy Parade. Next, I colored the rest of the pansy with Highland Heather, and then went over the edges with Gorgeous Grape. The leaves were colored, using Old Olive.

Next, I brushed on some Fresh Freesia on the sides of a Basic White panel.

I then arranged the pansy pieces on the Basic White panel. When I was happy with them, I adhered them, using glue dots.

Next, I added the leaves, using glue dots.

I then stamped the sentiment on the bottom right corner.

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

Lastly, I added some In-Color Jewels and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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