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Thursday, 27 February 2020

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #PP479 - Poppies

Hello Friends,
Playing along with The Paper Players Sketch Challenge today.  I sponged White card with Poppy Parade for the background layer of my Poppies and then used Poppy Parade card for the outline.  The White Mat was dry embossed with Cuttlebugs Distressed Strips embossing folder and I stamped the Sentiment with Rich Razzleberry.  I finished of with some Sequins from the Peaceful Poppies Sequin Mix.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Sprinkles of Life
Card: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Basic Black, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Ink: Poppy Parade, Rich Razzleberry
Finishing Touches: Peaceful Poppies Sequins
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes E/Folder, Poppy Moments Dies, Make Up Brush, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Lovely to see you here today.
Hugs,


Saturday, 22 February 2020

Twofer Card Challenge #24 - Fruit - Bunches of Cherries

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for February's Twofer Card Challenge #24 to use Fruit as our inspiration.  I coloured with my Copics for a change and I love the intense colours.  I made a shadow for the Thanks die cut card and Fussy Cut the Bunch of Cherries for the other card.

Inside of both cards
Supplies:
Stamps: Flourishes Peaches and Cherries SS075, Afterthoughts
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Basic Black, Gingham Gala 6" x 6" DSP
Ink: Memento Black
Copics: R46, R59, YG03, YG17, E17, O
Finishing Touches: Sequins
Cool Tools: Misti, Big Shot, Thanks Die, Mama Elephant Femme Frames, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape
Lovely to see you here today.
Hugs,


Friday, 21 February 2020

The Paper Players #478 - Clean and Simple - Woodland Critters

Hi there,
Playing along with The Paper Players today. The Challenge is to keep it Clean and Simple with the Keywords of Woodland Critters.  I went with a Moth, Beetle and Ants on the end of a log.  I fussy cut the wings of the Moth and the Beetles body and mounted them on Foam Tape for some dimension and added interest.
With thanks to Claire this card received a Cut Above Award for this challenge.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Rooted in Nature, Beetles and Bugs, At Home With You
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Granny Green Apple, Stazon Black
Cool Tools: Misti, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,


Thursday, 20 February 2020

Perfectly CAS Challenge #6 - Shapes - Gemstones

Hi Friends,
Today I am playing at Perfectly CAS (using one third or less) Challenge and the keyword is Shapes.  I used Stampin' Up's You're Priceless stamp set using the different gemstone shapes which were embossed with gold embossing powder and coloured with a mixture of Perfect Pearls and water.
Thanks to the Design Team I was awarded a Top 3 Award for this card.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You're Priceless
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Markers: Call Me Clover, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade
Finishing Touches: Ranger Perfect Pearls Forever Red, Forever Green, Forever Blue
Cool Tools: Misti, Embossing Buddy, Gold E/Powder, Heat Gun, Dble Sided Tape
Lovely to see you here!
Hugs,

Monday, 17 February 2020

CAS(E) this Sketch #359 - Slender Mushrooms

Hi there,
Today I am playing at CAS(E) this Sketch #359.  I used Naturals White card from Stampin' Up! for a more natural look.  I coloured the stamp with my Distress Markers and then spritzed lightly before stamping with my Misti.  I cut the main card with the image on one side slightly and fussy cut around one of the Mushrooms.  I then made a mat and coloured it with the Shabby Shutters Distress Marker and also coloured the scalloped piece with Vintage Photo.  I sponged around the main image with Antique Linen.  All of the design elements are mounted on Foam Tape and I finished off with some Clear Epoxy Shapes.
Supplies:
Stamps: Lavinia Stamps - Slender Mushrooms Large, Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words SSS101883
Card: Naturals White
Ink: Stazon Black, Antique Linen
Distress Markers: Shabby Shutters, Aged Mahogany, Wild Honey, Brushed Corduroy
Finishing Touches: Clear Epoxy Shapes
Cool Tools: Scallop Square Punch, Misti, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Sunday, 16 February 2020

CAS Mix Up Challenge Reminder - February 2020 - Stencil from Die Cuts - Fern

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is a reminder that the February challenge closes on the 24th of February and you still have time to join us this month.

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words SSS101883
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Cucumber Crush
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Old Olive, Versamark
Finishing Touches: Clear Sequins
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Ali Express Fern Die, Simon Says Sentiment Label Die SSSD111836, Make Up Brushes, Post it Notes, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Gun, Misti, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Foam Tape

Great to see you here today.
Hugs,

Friday, 14 February 2020

The Card Concept #128 - Love

Happy Valentine's Day Friends,
Playing along with The Card Concept #128 which is an inspiration picture that is perfect for Valentine's Day or sending someone a little love.  My inspiration came from the red and white striped container on the mantle, the hearts, cushions and I used the word Love for my Mixed Media card. I sponged the White Gesso on red card using the striped stencil, love the soft look I achieved and then used embossing paste on the white heart for some texture.  I then die cut the word love and punched out the hearts randomly placing them on the background and heart.  I finished off the inside with the word You and added a few more hearts.
Supplies:
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Wonderful Words Love Die, Papertrey Ink Limitless Layers - 2 1/4" Hearts Die, Memory Box Manuscript Thank You, Heart Confetti Border Punch, Heart Punch, Tweezers, Altenew Watercolour Stripes Stencil, Leni by Boyle White Gesso, Heart Stencil, Wendy Vecchi E/Paste, Spatula, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,




Thursday, 13 February 2020

Case this Sketch #358 - Enjoy the Ride

Hi there,
Today I am playing with the Challenge at Case This Sketch.  I die cut the Eifel Tower and then stamped the Scooter and Clouds on my card base. I stamped the Scooter a second time and Water coloured it with an Aqua Painter, Fussy Cut and mounted it on Dimensionals over the original image placing the Tower underneath but on top of the clouds.  I finished off with the Sentiment, Sequins and the Inside of the card.

With thanks to the Design Team this card received the CAS(E) this Sketch Favourite Award.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Today and Everyday, Lift Me Up, Better Together, Parisian Beauty
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Basic Grey
Ink: Stazon Black, Basic Grey, Pool Party, Gray Granite
Finishing Touches: Verve Stamps Pastel Sequin Mix VS-SEQ01, Clear Wink of Stella Brush
Cool Tools: Misti, Big Shot, Sizzix Parisian Dies, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Labels, 2 Way Glue Pen, Foam Tape

Lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Sunday, 9 February 2020

Freshly Made Sketches #421 - Enjoy Your Day

Hi Friends,
Today I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #421.  I dry embossed the white mat, stamped the Daffodils and coloured them with Markers.  I cut a mat from Pear Pizzazz to add some definition and make the flowers pop.  The Sentiment was stamped on White card and then I water coloured with an Aqua Painter finishing off with a Clear Wink of Stella Brush to add some glitter and mounted it on Dimensionals.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You're Inspiring, Riveting
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Pear Pizzazz. Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Pineapple Punch, Daffodil Delight, Tangelo Twist
Finishing Touches: Clear Wink of Stella Brush
Cool Tools: Big Shot, We R Memory Keepers Next Level Woven E/Folder, Sizzix Layering Circles Die, Detailed Trio Punch, Misti, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Great to see you here, love to read your comments.
Hugs,

Jenna's 10

Hi there,
Today's card is for our youngest Grand Daughter Jenna who is turning 10 today.  Jenna is a sweet girlie girl and loves to Dress Up and use Lipstick and Nail Polish.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Dress Up, Making Spirits Bright, Better Together
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Black and Red Foil, Silver Glimmer Card
Ink: Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Honey Bee Nail Polish Bottle Dies, Fiskars Handheld Heart Punch, Word Window Punch,  Misti, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Wednesday, 5 February 2020

47 Years

Hi Friends,
This is the card I gave my Husband for our 47th Wedding Anniversary today.  I made a Z Fold card with the Stampin' Up! Set Half Full water colouring some of the images and Fussy Cutting them.


Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Half Full, Great Greetings
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black,
Markers: Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Pineapple Punch, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Misti, Sizzix Painted Labels Die, Aqua Painter, Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Sunday, 2 February 2020

Colour Throwdown #ctd578 and Freshly Made Sketchers #420 - Framed Poppies

Hi Friends,
Today I am playing along with the Colour Throwdown #ctd578.  We are to use Red, Grey and White for our project. I stamped the Poppies and coloured them with a Real Red Marker.  The Circle Die was cut and then the centre was die cut to provide a Frame for the Poppies.  I finished off with the Sentiment embossed in White.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Painted Poppies, Simon Says Stamp - Tiny Words SSS101883
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey
Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Versamark
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Painted Labels Die, Layering Circles Die, Simon Says Sentiment Labels, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Gun, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Also entering my card into the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #420 this week.
Lovely to see you here today.
Hugs,