Wildly Grateful

Here are some bright springtime colors. I added a Basic Black panel behind the Whisper White to break up the green a bit. The Mango Melody is deliciously bright as well. No worries though, this card will never go unnoticed. Thoughts?

Wildly Grateful 

Stamps:

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Mango Melody A-2

   Granny Apple Green 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 3-1/2 x 4-1/4 

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

Ink:

   Flirty Flamingo

   Granny Apple Green

   Mango Melody

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

I began with my 3-3/8 x 4 Whisper White panel. I stamped my sentiment in the center of the panel using Tuxedo Black Memento.

I then stamped the leaves around the edges using Granny Apple Green.

Next, I stamped the flower with a stem, using Flirty Flamingo ink. I added four flowers: one from each side.

I then decided to add four small flowers using the Mango Melody.

Lastly, I added a little pearl to each of the Mango Melody flowers and then adhered all of my layers together. The other Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

Here is a look at the card with the pearls. 

Wildly Grateful Too

I thought about adding flowers to the Granny Apple Green border, using a VersaMark watermark, but changed my mind. I decided it would make the card much too busy. What do you think?

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Many Thanks

 This flower is beautiful and looks great in any color. Stampin' Up! sold it with a coordinating punch. So, it is easy to stamp and punch it out, creating dimension on your card. Of course, the flower is easy enough to fussy cut with paper snips. Here is a lovely layout showcasing the flower in three beautiful colors.

Many Thanks

Stamps:

   Crazy About You

   Butterfly Basics

Paper:

   Island Indigo A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4, 3 x 8-1/2

   Always Artichoke Scraps

Ink:

   Rich Razzleberry

   Island Indigo

   Daffodil Delight

   Creamy Caramel

   Always Artichoke

Technique:

   Punching

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Flower Medallion Punch

   Sizzlits Little Leaves

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the background honeycombs using Creamy Caramel on the Whisper White background panel. I also stamped the line across the bottom using the same color. 

I then stamped my flowers on the Whisper White strip: 3 x 8-1/2. One flower in each of the colors: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, and Rich Razzleberry. I then punched them out using the Flower Medallion Punch.

I then die cut leaves with the Little Leaves die. I adhered one die cut leaf and stamped two leaves using Always Artichoke.

I attached the flowers using dimensionals, and I stamped the sentiment with Island Indigo.

This panel was then adhered to the Island Indigo card base.

I made a few more cards and changed the sentiments. Sentiments were pulled from Special Someone stamp set and Lovely You stamp set. 

Many Thanks Too

Many Thanks Tre

Many Thanks Because

I also changed the flower centers from pearls to rhinestones.

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Highland Poppies

 Watercoloring does not have to be difficult. I found that if I added color on a clear block, sprayed it with a bit of water, and then smashed it onto a watercolor panel it looked wonderful! Of course, this is my opinion. I let it dry. Then I stamped directly onto it. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Painted Poppies

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Rococo Rose A-2

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Rococo Rose

   Highland Heather

   Pear Pizzazz

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping "E"

Accessories:

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Water Spritzer (Mister)

   Shimmery Crystal Effects

   Adhesive

I added some shimmery crystal effects to a few of the poppies. I did not like the effect on this card. I think it just made a black spot. This is probably because I did not add color to the poppies, so it accented the black ink. I will have to play some more with this and get back to all of you. I have used crystal effects before, and it created a gel like dome. 

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Just Madness

 Here is one when you just want to send a card and make someone smile. Image receiving an envelope that is clearly not a bill or junk mail. You carefully open it and see this card. Immediately, your reaction is to smile. If not, go see a doctor, something is wrong with you. For the rest of you, spread joy and happiness. Why? Just Because...

Stamps:

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Shaded Spruce A-2

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

   Flowers for Every Season DSP 1 x 3

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

   Just Jade

   Magenta Madness

Markers:

   Just Jade

   Magenta Madness

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Lovely Labels Pick a Punch

   2020-2022 In-Color Enamel Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

The leaves are stamped twice before re-inking. This created the two tones of Just Jade.

The flower with the stem attached is inked with markers and then stamped on the Whisper White panel. Always remember to breathe on the stamp before applying it to paper. This will moisten the ink. 

The single flower is inked using the ink pad. This gives it a bit of a darker impression. 

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Dandy Field

 This Serene Scenery DSP is so beautiful, it can be placed on a card front and left alone. Stamp a sentiment, or not, just send it off and brighten someone's day. I have a dandelion stamp. So, I stamped it and added a just because sentiment. 

Stamps:

   Dandelion Wishes

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Serene Scenery DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

This discontinued paper pack is filled with pictures that can be used as backgrounds. It is very easy to add an image or sentiment and adhere it to a card base. Check back for more examples using the images in this pack. 

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Space

 I like this starry bokeh background stamp. I only wish Stampin' Up! had made it larger. There is a technique so that you can create your own bokeh background, but I wanted the stars for a more galaxy effect. 

Stamps:

   Lovely You

   Bokeh Dots

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Going Places DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Delightful Dijon

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

I stamped the starry bokeh background on a 3-1/4 x 4 inch Whisper White panel, using Delightful Dijon. I then trimmed the piece down to 2-3/8 x 3-1/2.

I like the color variation between the Whisper White panel and the Very Vanilla card base. 

I stamped the sentiment using Archival Basic Black.

I then adhered the Just Because panel onto the center of the card base with the Going Places DSP on it.

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Beach

 Walking on the beach with someone is a great time to bond and make memories. The breeze coupled with the salty smell can put you in the right mood to open up and clear your head. I love this image of the the mom holding hands with her young child as they walk along a quiet peaceful beach. Don't you?

Stamps:

   Beautiful Moments

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Serene Scenery DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Markers:

   Calypso Coral

   Crumb Cake

   Melon Mambo

   Petal Pink

   Real Red

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

First, I cut my DSP to size and then stamped the image on the bottom right of the panel.

I colored them using the markers listed above.

I then added the sentiment: Just Because. Of course, this can be changed to anything you need.

I attached it to a Calypso Coral card base.

If the color of the card is light enough for writing, I tend to leave it blank. This time, I decided to add a Whisper White panel to the inside of this card. I just feel like it makes the card more complete. What do all of you do? 

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