Thoughtful Thank You

This is a wonderful layout to use with any vertical sentiments that you have. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughtful Wishes

   Vertical Greetings

Paper:

   Bashful Blue A-2

   Chocolate Chip 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Bashful Blue

   Certainly Celery

   Chocolate Chip

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   Clear Blocks - B, H, D

   Celery Grosgrain Ribbon 5-1/4", 3"

   Water Mister

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I colored the clear block "D" with a Bashful Blue marker. I then spritzed it with a bit of water and stamped it on the top right of a Basic White panel as shown above.

I then followed the same steps, using Certainly Celery marker on the "H" clear block.

Next, I used Chocolate Chip on the "D" clear block.

I then stamped the floral image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I added a strip of Certainly Celery ribbon on the edge of the color blocks. This allows for a clean line between the sentiment and the blocks of color.

I then stamped the sentiment on the left of the Certainly Celery ribbon strip, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I tied the 3" of Certainly Celery ribbon into a knot and attached it to the stem of the flowers, using a glue dot. I trimmed the ends of the ribbon.

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

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Sticky Manger

I made this Christmas card, using the "free" stickers that come in the mail as an added bonus. I can't remember when or from what organization these were sent, but I think they work on this card front. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   More Merry Messages

Paper:

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Island Indigo

   Crushed Curry

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Acrylic (Clear) Block Background

Accessories:

   Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I colored my clear block with my markers: Island Indigo at the top, Crushed Curry in the middle, and Soft Suede at the bottom.

I then misted the block with water and stamped it on the Basic White card front.

Once the panel was dry (just a minute or so), I added the stickers, creating the card front.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment at the top and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Spotlight

Use a clear block to create a watercolor wash background. Simply color the clear block with a marker, spray it with a bit of water, and stamp. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Spotlight on Nature

Paper:

   Bravo Burgundy A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Bravo Burgundy

Markers:

   So Saffron

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   So Saffron Brads

   Adhesive

First, I colored my clear block "E" with a So Saffron marker.

I then sprayed it with a bit of water, and then stamped my Basic White panel in the center. I did let it sit for a few seconds to make sure the color was absorbed by the paper.

Next, I stamped the flower image, using Bravo Burgundy ink. 

I then stamped the butterfly on the top right corner of the watercolor wash, and the sentiment on the bottom right, as shown above. 

I then added three So Saffron brads under the sentiment.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto a Bravo Burgundy card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Praying for You

Being outdoors among God's creations is a wonderful way to commune with HIM. Thoughts? 

Praying for You

Stamps:

   Campology

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Evening Evergreen A-2

   Crumb Cake 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Gold Foil Scrap

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Markers:

   Balmy Blue

   Granny Apple Green

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Dies

   Clear Block "E"

   Water Mister

   Adhesive

First, I colored a clear block, using the three markers listed above.

I then misted the block with some water and stamped the watercolor panel, allowing a few seconds for the ink to be absorbed by the paper.

Next, I stamped the image and the sentiment, using Evening Evergreen ink.

I then adhered the panel onto a Crumb Cake matte, and then onto an Evening Evergreen card front.

Lastly, I adhered a die cut golden cross onto the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card I made, using a different sentiment from the same stamp set:

Praying for You Too

With this last card, I used a different sentiment from the stamp set, and I also used some Jute Twine (24").

Praying for You Tre

I hope you liked what you saw. Whenever I am making something unusual or using a special technique, I do my best to create more than just one card. Each of these cards have the same background, well almost, but each is different because I changed the sentiment, misted with more or less water, or placed the embellishments differently. Either way, I made three in the same amount of time as making one. What do you think? What do you do?

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Embossed Rose

I made this background using a clear block, markers, and water. I really like the effect. The amount of water you apply will determine the look that you achieve. Give it a try. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   You've Got This

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Markers:

   Soft Sky

   Pink Pirouette

   Sweet Sugarplum

   Garden Green

   Emerald Envy

   Delightful Dijon

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   Black Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Water Mister (Spritzer)

   Clear Block "F"

   Adhesive

First, I colored the clear block, using the markers in the order listed above: Soft Sky at the top and ending with Delightful Dijon on the bottom.

I then misted the block with water. I did not add much, so this panel was a bit splotchy. The more water you add, the more blurry or blended effect. Note the Soft Sky had the most water. You can also choose to add more water with a watercolor brush. I did not.

Once, the block was misted with water, I set it on the Basic White panel for a bit to allow the color to soak into the paper.

Once it was dry, I went over the panel with an Embossing Buddy.

I then stamped the image and sentiment with VersaMark.

I applied some Black Embossing Powder and then heat set it.

I added the panel to a Basic Black matte, and then adhered it to the Sweet Sugarplum card front.

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

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Balmy Sympathy

Here is a simple watercolor technique. The key to success is waiting for the panel to dry before stamping on it. Have you tried it? 

Stamps:

   Painted Poppies

   Flourishing Phrases

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Balmy Blue

   Highland Heather

   Pear Pizzazz

Technique:

   Watercolor - Clear Block "E"

Accessories:

   Gingham Gala Sequins

   Water Spritzer (Mister)

   Clear Block E

   Adhesive

First, I colored the Clear Block "E", using markers. I started with Balmy Blue on the top, followed by Highland Heather, and Pear Pizzazz at the bottom. I covered the entire block.

I then spritzed or misted the block with water.

I stamped the center of the watercolor panel. I let it sit for a bit to allow the color to soak into the panel.

Once it dried for a minute, I stamped the posies on the bottom.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the top. I used a sentiment from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set.

I then adhered the watercolor panel on to a Basic Black matte, and then on to the Highland Heather card front.

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

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Enjoy Today

Masculine cards can be difficult to create. I always want to add a bit of bling. I need to learn to keep it simple. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Campology

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Evening Evergreen 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Markers:

   Balmy Blue

   Granny Apple Green

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   Clear Block "E"

   Water Mister

   Jute Twine 24"

   Adhesive

First, I colored directly onto my clear block using markers. Balmy Blue on the top, Granny Apple Green in the center, and Crumb Cake on the bottom.

I then misted the block with a bit of water, and then stamped my watercolor panel in the center. I left the block for a bit to make sure the color was being soaked in by the paper.

After it was dry, I stamped my trees and sentiment, using Evening Evergreen.

I then adhered the panel onto an Evening Evergreen matte and then onto the Crumb Cake card front.

Next, I wrapped some Jute Twine around the left side and tied it into a bow. You can also just tie a knot for a bit more masculine feel.

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

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