Kidney Stone

When it comes to feelings, I choose happy. I am an optimist with rose-colored lenses. Does this mean I never feel sad, angry, disappointed, etc.? Of course not, but since I am in control of how I feel, I choose happy. So, I like the humor on this card. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky (Sweet 'N Sassy)

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2, Scrap

   Pop of Pink DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Melon Mambo

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits

   Brights Candy Dots 

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using Melon Mambo ink and the Stitched Rectangle Framelits.

I then adhered the sentiment onto a Melon Mambo matte, also die cut from the same framelits.

Next, I adhered the Pop of Pink DSP panel onto the Melon Mambo card front.

I then attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of Brights Candy Dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Fresh Prayers

This glossy, emboss-resist designer series paper can definitely stand alone as a card front. Still, I decided to embellish it with a left-over frame and sentiment. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Hope & Prayer

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Splendid Day DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangle Dies

   Happy Labels Pick a Punch

   2021-2023 In-Color Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

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

I then stamped and punched my sentiment, using the Happy Labels Pick a Punch.

Next, I found that when I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut a panel I used on another card, I was left with a stitched frame. So, I decided to trim the outer edge to measure 1/4 inch all around it. 

I then adhered it to the center of the card front.

Next, I added the sentiment in the center of it, using dimensionals.

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

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Brad Cares

Do you remember your wood mounted stamps and discontinued designer series paper? What about those embellishments known as brads? Yup, I'm trying to dust off and show some love to those set aside, but not forgotten goodies. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Pretty in Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4-1/2 x 3-1/8

   Tea Party DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   So Saffron

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Brads - Subtles

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits Dies

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the tree and the sentiment on the Basic White panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 

I then die cut the panel, using the Stitched Rectangle Framelits Dies.

Next, I added some So Saffron ink to all of the edges, using a sponge. You can use a Blending Brush to do this step as well. It will look a little different, but serves the same purpose.

I then added some subtle pink brads to the flowers on the tree.

Next, I attached this panel onto a Basic Black matte. I set it aside for a bit while I put the base of the card together.

I then adhered the DSP panel to a Basic Black Matte, and then onto the Pretty in Pink card front.

Next, I attached the stamped panel, using dimensionals.

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

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Evening Thoughts

Express your love and support with a bit of green. A color that symbolizes growth and prosperity. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Just Jade A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Bloom Where You're Planted DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits

   2021-2023 In-Color Opal Rounds

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the DSP panel to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Just Jade card front.

I then stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Rectangle Framelits.

Next, I attached the sentiment with a few dimensionals onto the card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of In-Color Opal Rounds and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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With God

Here is a clean and simple card with a strong, encouraging message. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Stampabilities

Paper:

   Rose Red A-2

   Blackberry Bliss 5-1/4 x 4

   Painted Blooms DSP 4-3/4 x 3-1/2

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

   Gold Foil Scraps

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangle Dies

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Stitched Rose Red Ribbon

   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Stampin' Seal+

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Stitched Rose Red Ribbon around the bottom of the Painted Blooms DSP panel. I used Stampin' Seal+ on the ribbon and wrapped it around to the back of the panel.

I then adhered the panel onto the Blackberry Bliss panel, and then onto the Rose Red card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment with the Stitched Rectangle Dies.

I adhered the sentiment in the center of the ribbon, using glue dots.

I then punched a couple of gold foil flowers, using the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and adhered them on either side of the sentiment with a couple of glue dots. I added a small pearl in the center of each flower.

Next, I die cut a gold foil cross, using the Cross of Hope Framelits and adhered it to the top center of the panel.

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

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Finding Strength

Any embossing folder can be used as a background for these wonderful words. Thoughts? 

Finding Strength

Finding Strength Too

Stamps:

   Stampabilities

Paper:

   Rose Red A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Ballet Blue 5-1/4 x 4

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

   Gold Foil Scraps

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder

   Stitched Rectangle Dies

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

   Rose Red Stitched Ribbon (8")

   Stampin' Seal+

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Ballet Blue panel, using the Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder.

Next, I stamped the sentiments (bible verses) on the Basic White panels and die cut them, using the Stitched Rectangle Dies. 

I then adhered the ribbon onto the front-center of the Ballet Blue panel. I used glue dots on the front and Stampin' Seal+ around the back.

I then adhered this panel onto the Basic Black matte, using adhesive.

This panel was then adhered to the Rose Red card front.

I die cut a gold cross and punched out two gold flowers, using the Cross of Hope Framelits, and the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. 

These were adhered with liquid adhesive or glue dots, depending on its placement. 

Lastly, I added the sentiments (bible verses), using a few dimensionals, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Birthday Ruffles

Adding ink to an embossing folder can give you some surprising results. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Grand Kid

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

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

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Pool Party

   Real Red

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Cascading Ruffles 3D Embossing Folder

   Stitched Rectangles Framelits

   Pool Party Baker's Twine 36"

   Frosted Flower Embellishments

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I added Petal Pink to the inside of the Cascading Ruffles embossing folder. I gently placed my Basic White panel inside, making sure it did not move. I ran it through the dry embossing machine and set it aside. I then rinsed the embossing folder and dried it.

Next, I stamped and die cut my sentiment, using Real Red ink and the Stitched Rectangles Framelits.

I then sponged the edges with a bit of Pool Party.

I took 36 inches of Baker's twine from my stash and wrapped it around the embossed panel. I tied it off with a bow. I fanned out the strands of twine for a bit of a different look.

Next, I adhered the panel to the Pool Party card front and attached the sentiment using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a Frosted Flower embellishment to the sentiment and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Nature's Thank You

I chose to let the designer series paper adorn the card front. The sentiment can be placed anywhere on the card front. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Nature's Prints

Paper:

   Pacific Point A-2

   Sun Prints DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Stitched Rectangles Framelits

   Sponge

   Brights Candy Dots

   Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Glitter White Ribbon - 6"

   Stampin' Seal+

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut my sentiment. I sponged the edges using Pacific Point ink.

I then used Stampin' Seal+ on the back of the Sun Prints DSP panel to attach the Glitter White ribbon.

Next, I adhered the panel to the Pacific Point card front.

I added the sentiment using dimensionals.

I added a couple of Candy Dots to the sentiment and a few rhinestones to the card front.

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

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Just an Expression

This Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper (DSP) is so beautiful, you want to just frame it. That is exactly what I did. I did lay an intricate die cut on top, but the DSP is working its magic. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Artistically Inked

Paper:

   Evening Evergreen A-2

   Just Jade 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/2 x 4-1/8, 5-1/4 x 4, 3-1/2 x 3-3/4

   Expressions in Ink DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Potted Succulents Dies

   Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

   Stitched Rectangle Framelits Dies

   Lovely Labels Pick a Punch

   Bumblebee Trinkets

   2021-2023 In-Color Jewels

   Paper Pumpkin White & Gold Twine

   Foam Adhesive Sheets

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I took my Just Jade panel and dry embossed it using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. 

I then lined up the largest and third largest stitched rectangle framelits and die cut the embossed frame. I used washi tape to hold the die cuts in place.

I ran the Basic White 5-1/2 x 4-1/8 panel through the die cutting machine using the Potted Succulents Dies. I adhered this die cut on the back of the Just Jade frame. I used liquid adhesive.

I then placed a foam adhesive strip around the edges of the frame and adhered the DSP onto it. I then adhered this panel onto the Evening Evergreen card base.

I stamped and punched the edges of my sentiment using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. I adhered it onto the card front using glue dots.

I added a bit of white and gold twine, a bumblebee trinket, and some jewels to the card front.

Lastly, I adhered the 5-1/4 x 4 Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

I was inspired to make this card after viewing Jacque Williams Expressions in Ink post. 

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