Cloudy Flowers

Blur your lines by stamping on watercolor paper and quickly misting the image with water. Let the colors run and blend into each other. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Flower Shop

   Apple Blossoms

Paper:

   Peekaboo Peach A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Berry Burst

   Lemon Lime Twist

   Peekaboo Peach

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Flower Brads

   Water Mister

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the flowers, using Berry Burst, Peekaboo Peach, and Lemon Lime Twist.

I quickly misted them with water and allowed the ink to spread and blur the lines.

I let the panel dry completely.

Next, I stamped the sentiment at the top of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then added some flower brads to the center of each of the flowers.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Peekaboo Peach card front.

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

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Happy Friend

Here are some die cut images that will complement any sentiment imaginable. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Winterly Tree Tops

Paper:

   Misty Moonlight A-2

   Basic Gray 5-3/8 x 3-7/8

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

   Gray Granite 4 x 3/4 (I used Basic Gray, oops)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Watercolor Pencils:

   Balmy Blue

   Night of Navy

   Crushed Curry

   Cajun Craze

   Cherry Cobbler

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Winterly Tree Tops Dies

   Mini Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the images, including the background frame. 

I then colored the bird and the branches, using watercolor pencils: Crushed Curry for the Bird and Cajun Craze for the accents on the bird, Cherry Cobbler for the berries on the branches, Balmy Blue for the open leaves on the branches and Night of Navy for the closed pointy leaves on the branches.

Next, I added the background frame to the card front, using dimensionals.

I then stamped and adhered the sentiment to the bottom left of the frame, leaving a bit of the bottom branches showing. I used dimensionals on the bottom of the sentiment to attach it. This allows me room to add the branches and the bird next.

Next, I added the branches to land behind the sentiment. I used dimensionals on the back of the branches.

I then added a glue dot to the front of the bird's feet and a dimensional to the back of his head and attached him to the back of the sentiment and over the leaves.

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

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Happy for You

I know this came out a bit messy, but I like it anyway. I think it adds character. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Happy Celebrations

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Cherry On Top DSP 1 x 5 (2)

   Basic White 2-7/8 x 5, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Bermuda Bay

   Watermelon Wonder

   Cucumber Crush

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I chose colors that were found on the Cherry On Top DSP.

I then stamped the color directly onto the embossing folder.

Next, I carefully placed the Basic White panel inside the folder and embossed it. 

I then added the rest of the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the DSP strips to the top and bottom of the Bermuda Bay card front.

I then attached the embossed image to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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Happy Abroad

Imagine a nice cool breeze as you sit and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, tea, or chocolate right outside your favorite cafe. The aroma of freshly baked bread is in the air. You can't resist the urge to inhale and sigh as you sit back in your chair relaxed and happy. Here is a card that brings those images to mind. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Mediterranean Moments

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 3-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Watercolor Paper 2-1/4 x 2-7/8

   Basic Black 2-1/2 x 3-1/8, Scraps

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

   Watercolor Pencils

   Blender Pen

Technique:

   Watercoloring

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits 

   Dimensionals

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Snail Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored my image on watercolor paper, using watercolor pencils and a blender pen. Choose your favorite colors on your image. I colored the image completely with watercolor pencils and then went over it with a blender pen. Make sure to clean off the pen between colors. 

I then adhered the image to a Basic Black matte.

Next, I adhered the Playful Palette DSP to the top of the very vanilla card front and added the image, using dimensionals.

I then die cut the sentiment, using the Hello You Thinlits, and adhered it to the bottom of the Very Vanilla card front, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Lastly, I adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Relaxing Chairs

Relax and mellow out on one of these chairs. Sit by the pool or on a sandy beach and enjoy the cool breeze. When was the last time you sat down and relaxed? 

Stamps:

   Colorful Seasons 

Paper:

   Pixie Pink A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Night of Navy Scrap

Ink:

   Soft Suede

   Real Red

   Pacific Point

   Orchid Opulence

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored a Basic White panel using Pacific Point and Orchid Opulence. I set it aside for a bit to dry.

I then die cut a chair out of a scrap of Night of Navy.

I took the watercolored panel and laid the blue chair on the left side, while I stamped the sentiment above it, using Real Red.

I then stamped the frame of the chair on the right side, using Soft Suede. I stamped the inside of the chair with Real Red.

Next, I adhered the die cut chair to the watercolored panel.

I then adhered the panel onto the Pixie Pink card front and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Happy Everything

The watercolor wash background stamp works great on this designer series paper. Of course, if you do not own this stamp, you can easily apply your own watercolor brush strokes on this embossed resist paper. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Happy Everything

   Watercolor Wash

Paper:

   Peekaboo Peach A-2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 1, 1 x 1-3/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Peekaboo Peach

   Whisper White Craft

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   White Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Ticket Duo Builder Punch

   Paper Snips

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the embossed resist designer series paper, using Peekaboo Peach. I wiped the paper with a paper towel after stamping to pick up any ink left on the embossed resist parts.

Next, I wiped the Basic Black pieces with my embossing buddy. I then stamped them using the Whisper White Craft ink. I added the White Embossing Powder, shook off the excess, and then heat set them. 

Once they cooled, I punched out "EVERYTHING."

I adhered the happy to the top and angled it. I trimmed it down, using my paper snips.

Lastly, I adhered "EVERYTHING," and added the Basic White panel to the inside.

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Happy Summer

Who would like to take this kitty's place and have a seat? He sure does look well rested. Of course, that is his job. Sleep and rest. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Mediterranean Moments

   So Very

   Season by Season

Paper:

   Blush Blossom A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Melon Mambo

   Emerald Envy

Markers:

   Personal Choice

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Aqua Painter

   Adhesive

I grabbed a watercolored panel that I had on hand. I used light pinks and blues on the background. Pink Pirouette? Sky Blue? These are usually my favorites.

I stamped my image in the center using Tuxedo Black Memento. 

The "Happy" was stamped using Melon Mambo, and the "Summer" was stamped using Emerald Envy.

I then colored in my image using various markers. Choose your own color scheme or use your favorites.

Lastly, I adhered the watercolored panel onto the Blush Blossom card front, and the Basic White panel onto the inside of the card.

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Be You

I like how the variations of color cause this designer series paper (DSP) to appear vintage or worn and old. The hardware blends right in too. I probably should have toned down the white a bit by sponging. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Groovy Guava A-2

   Afternoon Tea DSP 2-3/8 x 3-1/4 (2)

   Chocolate Chip2-1/2 x 3-3/8 (2)

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

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

   Groovy Guava

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   1-1/4" Square Punch

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Fast Fuse

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut the two panels of DSP and adhered them to two panels of Chocolate Chip.

Next, I stamped and punched out the sentiment, using Chocolate Chip ink and the 1-1/4" square punch. 

I added a clip on each of the DSP panels as shown above. I then adhered the top left panel using Fast Fuse. The bottom panel was added using dimensionals.

I adhered the sentiment to the top left corner of the bottom panel.

Lastly, I stamped a leaf on the top-right and bottom-left of the card base. I also adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Just Be Happy

All of us possess the ability to JUST BE HAPPY. Feelings are under our control. We choose to feel happy, sad, confident, confused, bewildered, overwhelmed, etc. All feelings are valid and should be expressed, but 10 out of 10 times, the choice is ours. So, JUST BE HAPPY. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Crazy About You

Paper:

   Only Orange A-2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Garden Green

   Only Orange

   Real Red

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Washi Label Punch

   Flower Medallion Punch

   Aqua Painter

   Paper Towel

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored my embossed resist Irresistibly Yours DSP. Daffodil Delight on the top, Only Orange in the middle and Real Red on the bottom.

I let it sit to air dry for a few minutes. Meanwhile, I stamped my flower medallion and sentiment on scraps of Whisper White. Both were stamped using Real Red ink.

I then wiped my background down with a paper towel to remove the ink off of the embossed stripes. I stamped some leaves using Garden Green and then wiped off the excess.

I punched out my flower with the Flower Medallion punch and adhered it using dimensionals.

Next, I punched my sentiment out using the Washi Label Punch and sponged the edges with Daffodil Delight. This was also attached using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a pearl to the center of the flower and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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