Lovely Indigo Flowers

This is a card from the past. Still, I wanted to post it because I like the layout of this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   You're Lovely

Paper:

   Island Indigo A-2 (Top Fold)

   Smoky Slate Scraps

   Watercolor Wonder DSP 4 x 2-3/8

   Gumball Green 2-1/2 x 2-3/8

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Island Indigo

   Gumball Green

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

   Ink Pads/Blender Pens

Accessories:

   Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder

   Deco Labels Framelits

   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

   Gumball Green Ribbon 13"

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, colored, and die cut the sentiment, using the Deco Labels Framelits and ink pads with a blender pen.

I then dry embossed the Island Indigo card front, using the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder.

Next, I adhered the Watercolor Wonder DSP panel onto the top of the Island Indigo card front.

I then punched some Smoky Slate flowers and added them to the DSP.

Next, I added ribbon to the card front and tied it into a knot.

I then added the sentiment, using dimensionals.

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

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Just Because Northern

I think I went overboard with the dark ink, but you can still see the Northern Lights effect. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Lovely As a Tree

   And Many More

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Daffodil Delight 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Old Olive

   Tempting Turquoise

   Rich Razzleberry

   Night of Navy

   Basic Black

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Whisper White Craft

Technique:

   Northern Lights

Accessories:

   White Gel Pen

   Sponge

   Adhesive

I followed the Split Coast Stampers technique for the Northern Lights. I do need to ease up on the dark colors. Check it out.

Once the background was done, I stamped the trees, using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

I then added a sentiment with a bit of Whisper White Craft ink.

Next, I added some twinkle dots with a white gel pen.

I then adhered the panel onto a Daffodil Delight panel, and then onto the Tempting Turquoise card front.

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

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A Hopeful Star

A card does not need much to be effective. Here is a card that says it all with one word and two images. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Be the Star

Paper:

   Yo Yo Yellow A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Yo Yo Yellow

   Summer Sun

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

First, I stamped a star on the top left of a Basic White panel, using Yo Yo Yellow ink.

I then stamped another star, using Summer Sun, on the right side of the Basic White panel.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the center, using Summer Sun.

I then adhered the panel onto the Yo Yo Yellow card front.

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

You can add sparkle with a few rhinestones, but I chose to keep it clean and simple, making it a masculine card.

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Seaside Birthday

Nature scenes are wonderful for masculine cards. I made this one for a birthday celebration. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   High Tide

   Birthday Whimsey

Paper:

   Sahara Sand A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Early Espresso

   Mossy Meadow

   Pacific Point

   Sahara Sand

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I sponged a Basic White panel with Daffodil Delight ink.

I then stamped the sand on the bottom of the card, using Sahara Sand.

Next, I stamped the water, using Pacific Point. I made sure, I created a horizon line and then filled in the rest up to the beach.

I then stamped the sentiment at the top of the panel, using Early Espresso.

Next, I stamped the birds in the air and on the beach, using Early Espresso ink.

I then added grass with a bit of Mossy Meadow.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto the Sahara Sand card front and added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Springtime Thinking

Create your own background, using scraps of leftover ribbon. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Swirls & Curls Verses

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Scraps of Ribbon

   Butterfly Thinlits Dies

   Beautiful Wings Embossilits

   Lattice Die

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Spray Adhesive

   Classic Label Punch

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I sprayed a Basic White panel with adhesive. Note - I did this outside in my driveway. Please read labels carefully.

I then used a ribbon that was wider than the others for the diagonal center of the panel. I placed it as shown above. It is the lime green with polka dots.

Next, I added the striped ribbon on each side of this one.

I then placed the dark blue polka dot one on each side, followed by a yellow and then a light blue. 

Next, I repeated the pattern, until the card front was full.

I then flipped the panel and cut off all of the ends of the ribbon to make it flush with the Basic White panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Daffodil Delight card front.

I then grabbed leftover die cuts from my stash. I did list all of the dies and punches that they came from in case you want to make your own. 

Next, I stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment. I attached it, using dimensionals.

I then arranged the pieces on the card and attached them with glue dots, dimensionals, or adhesive.

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

At the end, I thought it was a bit busy. So, I may just create a ribbon background with maybe a butterfly die cut and a sentiment. 

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In My Prayers

I think the bits of gold on the background places this card into the elegant category. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Hope & Prayer

Paper:

   Soft Succulent A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Texture Chic DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Pool Party - Negative from Framelit

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Framed Florets Dies (Negative Oval)

   Pool Party 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dot

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Texture Chic DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Soft Succulent card front.

I then took the leftover Pool Party negative from a Framed Floret Die cut and stamped it, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. If you don't have a negative piece to use, then create one and save the frame for another project, or use it on this one.

Next, I attached the oval to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

I then tied some ribbon into a bow and attached it to the bottom of the oval, using a glue dot.

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

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Wonderful Sea Life

Whenever I visit a zoo, I always wind up at the aquarium. It is not just a wonderful place to see unusual fish, but it is a great place to cool off in the summer. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   By the Tide

Paper:

   Bashful Blue A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tempting Turquoise

   Only Orange

   Dusty Durango

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I sponged a Basic White panel with some Tempting Turquoise ink. This gives off the feel of some underwater action.

I then stamped the sea plant, using Dusty Durango ink.

Next, I stamped the fish with Only Orange ink.

I then added bubbles, using Tempting Turquoise.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the Bashful Blue card front and added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Miracle Feathers

The watercolor wash I made as a background reminded me of a strong wind. So, I decided to stamp several different feathers floating around in it. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Fine Feathers

   Peace Within

Paper:

   Peekaboo Peach A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Peekaboo Peach 

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Dapper Denim

   Island Indigo

   Pacific Point

   Tempting Turquoise

Technique:

   Watercolor Wash

Accessories:

   Water Painter/Aqua Painter

   Adhesive

First, I applied a watercolor wash to a Basic White panel, using Peekaboo Peach ink. This created my background.

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

Next, I stamped feathers around the sentiment, using a different ink on each one: Dapper Denim, Island Indigo, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Peekaboo Peach card front.

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

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Special Magnolias

Add a tiny bit of sparkle to these magnolias, and you are sure to put a smile on someone's face. What do you think? 

Special Magnolias

Stamps:

   Good Morning Magnolias

   Special Moments

Paper:

   Mossy Meadow A-2 (Top Fold)

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Magnolia Lane DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Early Espresso

   Mossy Meadow

   Petal Pink

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Magnolia Memory Dies

   Frosted Flower 

   Elegant Faceted Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, colored and die cut a couple of magnolias on the squares of Basic White. I used the markers and the Magnolia Memory Dies.

I then adhered the Magnolia Lane DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Mossy Meadow card front.

Next, I stamped a sentiment on the right side of the Basic White 1-1/2 x 4 inch strip, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then adhered it onto the DSP panel as shown above.

I added the two colored magnolias to the left side of the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a Frosted Flower and an Elegant Faceted Gem to the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card I made using a different sentiment from the same stamp set:

Special Magnolias Too

The sentiment for this last card came from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. Otherwise, everything used was the same as above:

Special Magnolias Tre

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