Tardiness

I like these rich, vibrant colors alongside the subtle Pool Party blue. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Sassy Laugh Lines by Art Impressions

Paper:

   Poppy Parade A-2

   Peaceful Poppies DSP 1-1/2 x 5-1/2

   Basic Black 1-5/8 x 5-1/2

   Basic White 1-3/8" Circle, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Rich Razzleberry 1-1/2" Circle

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Watercolor: Emboss-Resist Vellum

Accessories:

   1-1/2" Circle Punch

   1-3/8" Circle Punch

   Peaceful Poppies Elements

   Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems

   Aqua Painter

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the strip of Peaceful Poppies DSP onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it onto the left side of the Poppy Parade card front.

I then stamped the sentiment and punched it, using the 1-3/8" Circle Punch.

Next, I adhered the sentiment on a 1-1/2" Rich Razzleberry Circle and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

I then applied Pool Party ink onto the watercolor paper elements included in the Peaceful Poppies Elements pack and set them aside to dry for a minute. I used two of them.

Next, I adhered the matching vellum on top of them and attached the right one, using liquid adhesive and the left one, using dimensionals on the left side only.

Lastly, I added a few Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed gems to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Bravo Roses Too

This specialty paper is already heat embossed in white. All I have to do is add whatever color I wish and then wipe away the excess. I think it looks great. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Stippled Roses

Paper:

   Handsome Hunter A-2

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

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Bravo Burgundy 1-3/4 x 3-1/2

Ink:

   Handsome Hunter

   Bravo Burgundy

Technique:

   CAS

   Watercolor - Emboss-Resist (DSP)

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I added color, Handsome Hunter, to the emboss-resist DSP panel, using an Aqua Painter (watercolor brush).

I then let it dry for a few minutes and wiped off any excess ink, using a paper towel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic White matte and then adhered it onto the Bravo Burgundy card front.

I then stamped the rose and sentiment, using Bravo Burgundy ink, onto the Basic White rectangular panel.

Next, I adhere the stamped panel onto a Bravo Burgundy matte and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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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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Hold On

What type of decision maker are you? Do you think on your feet and make decisions quickly, or do you like to mull things over and get back to it later? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky by Sweet 'n Sassy

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Myths & Magic Glimmer 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 (Tear Edge)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Watercolor Pencils & Copic Markers:

   E00

   Bermuda Bay

   Daffodil Delight

   Real Red

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Tearing

   Coloring

   CAS

Accessories:

   Blender Pen

   Adhesive

First, I took the Myths & Magic Glimmer paper and tore the right edge, by pulling it toward me. 

I then adhered it to the Basic White panel, aligning the top, bottom, and left edges. 

Next, I stamped the image and the sentiment on the right side of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then colored the image, using watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I used Copic E00 for the skin. 

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

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

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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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Whispy Dreams

Sometimes, I make a card simply to meet a challenge. This challenge called for me to use acrylic paint. I grabbed three of my favorite colors and created the background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Blue Skies by Verve

Paper:

   Fresh Fig A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Fresh Fig

   Whisper White Craft

Acrylic Paint:

   Bright Yellow

   Bright Blue

   Purple

Technique:

   Acrylic Paint

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

I painted the watercolor panel with the acrylic paints: Bright Yellow, Bright Blue, Purple.

After it was completely dry (it doesn't take long at all), I stamped the butterfly and the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento.

I stamped some swirls in different directions to fill in the background. I used Fresh Fig, Whisper White Craft, Bright Yellow, and Bright Blue. To me, the swirls give the card movement and makes me think of wind. 

Next, I added some Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the butterfly and adhered the panel onto the Fresh Fig card front.

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

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Oceanic Birthday

I created the watercolor background with only two colors: Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue. I let them sit for a few hours to see the true colors. I think it looks great for an underwater scene. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   By the Tide

   Bring on the Cake

Paper:

   Bashful Blue A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Mossy Meadow

   Elegant Eggplant

Re-Inkers:

   Bashful Blue

   Brilliant Blue

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Wink of Stella Clear

   Aqua Painter

   Adhesive

First, I applied the ink to the watercolor paper to create the background: Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue. I let it sit for a few hours to let it completely dry and get a true color.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I stamped the seaweed, using Mossy Meadow.

I then stamped the seahorses with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I stamped the seashell, using Elegant Eggplant. I added some Clear Wink of Stella to get it to sparkle. 

I then added a bit of the Wink of Stella to the seahorses as well.

Next, I adhered the panel onto its Basic Black matte and then adhered it to the Bashful Blue card front.

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

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Celebrate Plaid

 I used three colors and three different-sized brushes to create a plaid background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   Yo Yo Yellow 5-1/4 x 4

   Bermuda Bay 5 x 3-3/4

   Watercolor 4-1/2 x 3-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-inkers:

   Bermuda Bay

   Strawberry Slush

   Yo Yo Yellow

Technique:

   Watercolor Plaid 

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I used the largest brush to paint three horizontal stripes: top, middle, bottom.

I then used a medium brush to paint three and a quarter Strawberry Slush vertical stripes.

Next, I used the smallest brush to paint two Yo Yo Yellow horizontal stripes and three very light vertical stripes.

I added the sentiment in the center of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the panel to the center of the Bermuda Bay panel and then onto the Yo Yo Yellow panel. This was then adhered to the Strawberry Slush card front.

Lastly, I highlighted the sentiment by adding a row of rhinestones to the top and bottom of it. I also adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Hello Flourish

No matter how many times I use this technique, each background is still unique. It is a great technique for large die cuts or big bold stamps. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black Scraps

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Strawberry Slush

   Bermuda Bay

   Yo Yo Yellow

Technique:

   Cling Wrap

Accessories:

   Flourish Thinlits

   Hello You Thinlits

   Cling Wrap

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Cling Wrap Technique. Just click on the link and see written instructions with pictures, along with a short video. You won't be sorry.

Once, my background dried, I adhered it to a Strawberry Slush card front.

I then die cut my flourish and sentiment, using the Flourish and Hello You thinlits. 

Next, I adhered them to the card front. I chose not to take away from the background, so I did not add any embellishments, but you can dress it up any way you like.

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

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