Friends Comfort You

The linen thread is wrapped around the designer series paper and serves as a divider between the sentiment and the image. I think it works well. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

Paper:

   Mossy Meadow A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Tea Party DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Mossy Meadow Linen Thread 

   Earth Elements & Neutrals Button

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the tree, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 

I then stamped the sentiment, using Mossy Meadow ink.

Next, I wrapped 26" of Mossy Meadow Linen Tread around the center of the designer series paper. I went around twice and then tied a bow.

I then adhered the DSP to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Mossy Meadow card front.

Next, I threaded some linen thread through a button and tied it off with a double knot. I attached it to the card with a glue dot.

Lastly, I 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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Difficult Road

I chose to highlight Petal Pink and Mossy Meadow on this card. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Beautiful Promenade

Paper:

   Mossy Meadow A-2, 3-1/4" Sq., Scraps

   Petal Pink 5-1/4 x 4

   Petal Promenade DSP 3-1/8" Sq.

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder

   Beautiful Layers Thinlits

   Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Petal Pink panel, using the Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder.

I then adhered it to the Mossy Meadow card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the center of the Petal Promenade DSP panel, and adhered it to the Mossy Meadow matte.

I then attached this panel to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Next, I die cut a couple of leaves, using the Beautiful Layers Thinlits, and adhered them to the card front with glue dots.

Lastly, I added a couple of Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Beautiful Thoughts

This is beautiful paper that can adorn a card front all on its own. Plus, nature is fitting for any occasion, gender, and age group. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Beauty of Friendship

Paper:

   Early Espresso A-2

   Cinnamon Cider 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Beauty of the Earth DSP 5 1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5 1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Early Espresso

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper. You can also create a tag for the card if you want the sentiment to pop.

I then adhered the DSP panel to the Early Espresso card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots on either side of the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Gray Day

I was challenged to create a monochromatic outdoor scene and chose this stamp set and a gray color. Besides gray, what other color would you suggest for this monochromatic card? 

Stamps:

   In the Meadow

Paper:

   Gray Granite A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Basic Gray

   Gray Granite

Technique:

   Monochromatic

   Masking

Accessories:

   Blender Pen

   Watercolor Pencil

   Adhesive

   Removable Dots

First, I stamped and masked the deer. You must fussy cut the deer to create a mask. FYI: Once I create it, I leave it in the stamp box to use a few more times before I have to create another one if needed.

With the mask in place, I then stamped the mountains.

Next, I stamped the flowers and the grass.

I then removed the mask.

Next, I colored or shaded some areas, using a Gray Watercolor Pencil. 

I then went over the coloring with a blender pen. This smooths out the pencil line and blends the color.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the Gray Granite card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. 

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Get Well Flower

This is a magic card. When it is closed, the image appears in black and white, but when you pull on the tab, the image is revealed in color! How cool is that? 

Stamps:

   You've Got This

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Wild Wasabi A-2

   Basic White 5 x 3-7/8

   Window Sheet 5 x 3-7/8

   Have a Cuppa DSP 5 1/4 x 4 (Window Opening 4-1/4 x 3-7/8

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

Blendabilities/Blends/Markers:

   Daffodil Delight

   Melon Mambo

   Wild Wasabi

Technique:

   Magic Card

Accessories:

   Tear & Tape

   1/2" Wild Wasabi Grosgrain Striped Ribbon

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Snail Adhesive

   Stapler

   Stamp-a-ma-jig/Stamparatus/MISTI

I followed the tutorial on Splitcoast Stamper (SCS). You can find it at: Magic Card. 

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Abigail's Birthday

I decided to just add a bit of color to the rose with a marker, rather than coloring it completely. I think it works. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Cottage Rose

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Abigail Rose DSP 5-1/2 x 4-1/4, 4 x 3-1/2 (Triangle)

   Very Vanilla 4 x 2-1/2 (Tag), 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Early Espresso

Marker:

   Petal Pink

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Natural Finish Ribbon 9"

   Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored the tag. I snipped the two corners to make it into a tag.

I then adhered the tag to the Abigail Rose DSP panel. *I cut and placed the triangle piece on the corner to make sure I was adhering the tag in the right place.

Next, I adhered the triangle piece to the bottom left corner of the DSP panel. 

I then tied a knot in the center of the ribbon and wrapped it around the bottom of the card. I adhered the ends to the back of the panel.

Next, I adhered the panel to the Petal Pink card front.

Lastly, I added a few rhinestones and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Pretty Peacock Butterflies

Here is a great layout to use up a few of those odd size left-over designer series paper scraps. They make excellent backgrounds, but the focus is still on the sentiment. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Thoughtful Expressions

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Delightful Floral DSP 2-1/4 x 3-5/8, 1-3/4 x 3-5/8

   Berry Burst 2-1/4 x 1-1/2, 1-3/4 x 1-1/2

   Pretty Peacock 3" Sq.

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

Ink:

   Pretty Peacock

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Thoughtful Expressions Dies

   Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder

   Butterfly Gems

   Polished Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment and its matte, using the square pieces of cardstock, Pretty Peacock ink, and the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. 

I then adhered the Basic White sentiment onto the Pretty Peacock matte and set it aside.

Next, I placed the Berry Burst pieces and the DSP pieces on the Calypso Coral card front to make sure I was matching them up correctly. Note that each piece allows a little of the Calypso Coral card front to show around it.

I then adhered the two DSP strips onto the card front.

Next, I dry embossed the two Berry Burst pieces, using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. You may want to make sure the script is flowing in the correct direction.

I then adhered these onto the card front.

I added the sentiment, using adhesive, but you can easily raise it a bit with dimensionals if you wish.

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

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Jeweled Flowers

This Layered Floral 3D embossing folder stands out beautifully when you brush on a bit of color. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   Daffodil Delight

   Lavender Lace

   Parakeet Party

   Sweet Sugarplum

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Blending Brushes/Sponging

Accessories:

   Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder

   Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Blending Brushes

   Adhesive

First, I took a Basic White panel and dry embossed it, using the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder.

I then brushed on various colors on the florals. I used all of the colors listed under ink. You can simply choose your favorite colors.

Next, I added a few Iridescent Rhinestones. Remember that less is always more. 

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

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

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2-Step Inspiration

I do enjoy 2-step stamping. It cuts my coloring time considerably. Luckily, not all stamp sets are offered this way, so my play time remains intact. What about you? Do you have a preference? Tell me about it. 

Stamps:

   Inspiring Iris

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2

   Artistry Blooms DSP 4 x 1-3/8 (2)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

Ink:

   Melon Mambo

   Garden Green

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

Accessories:

   Brushed Brass Butterflies

   Glossy Dots Assortment

   Adhesive

First, I adhered one of the Artistry Blooms DSP strips to the top of a Basic White panel.

I then stamped the images and sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento = Step 1.

Next, I added color to the images = Step 2. I used Melon Mambo on the flowers and Garden Green on the leaves.

I then adhered the other Artistry Blooms DSP to the bottom of the Basic White panel.

Next, I adhered a Basic Black matte to the panel and then adhered it to the Melon Mambo card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of Brushed Brass Butterflies, a polished dot to the rose, and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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