Gray Cloudy Skies...
  Hello and welcome!  Winter may have just started and with the snow starting to pile up I thought Sunshine was in order!!  Today's card features goodies from SimonSaysStamp (Bring the Sunshine stamp set), Paper Smooches (curly clouds die cuts), and Distrsss inks (worn lipstick, wild honey, mustard seed, mowed grass, and peacock feathers).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white, masked off vertical stripes using painters tape, then ink blended Distress inks.  With Distress inks staying a little wet after applied, I set aside panel to dry and die cut clouds using a scrap piece of white felt. Once background panel was dry, I stamped sentiment, masking as I went so I could utilize two different colors of embossing powders (both from Ranger; orange and yellow).  You may notice the the sentiment was off slightly but I thought it was so slight and didn't want to start all over.  Lol!  To finish card, I assembly panel and clouds and adhered to card base, added sequins.  Thank so much for stopping by...take care!

Future Fortunes...
  Hello and welcome!!  Today's card features this beautiful stamp/die set from Mama Elephant (Lunar Extras).  To begin, I die cut this scalloped frame, also Mama Elephant (Madison Avenue), using Neenah solar white.  Next, I ink blended frame using Distress inks (wilted violet, shaded lilac, and spun sugar).  I then set aside panel to dry then stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to Neenah desert storm card base, stamped sentiment and heat embossed, then added Wink of Stella and a coat of glossy accents to cat and floating flowers.  Wishing you and yours Good Fortune in the New Year!...thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Cheery Merry Christmas...
  Hello and Merry Christmas Eve!!  Today's card features these adorable Reindeers from Art Impressions and watercoloring using Kurtake Gansai Tambi watercolors.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Canson XL watercolor panel, stamped image using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink then heat embossed.  Next, I watercolored image using a light wash of color then going back over to add color and depth of shadows.  I then stamped pinstripe BG (MFT's) using School House dye ink from SimonSaysStamp onto a matching color card base.  To finish, I stamped sentiment in above mentioned ink, assembled and adhered elements using fun foam for sentiment.  Wishing Everyone the Happiest Holidays!!...thank you so much for stopping by...take care!

Warm Holiday Wishes...
   Hello and welcome friends!  Today's card features this cutie stamp from Stamping Bella (Tiny Townie collection/Holiday Wishes).  To start I die cut stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white.  Next, I stamped images, fussy cut, then Copic colored, and added a coat of Wink of Stella clear and glossy accents to ice and hearts.  Next, I adhered panel to card base, and images to panel.  To finish, I stamped sentiment and snowflakes.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Holiday Gift Exchange...
  Hello and welcome!  Today's craft project was inspired by the super talented Melania Deasy (MFT's designer).  She showcased these adorable "yeti's" created by MFT's Birdie Brown stamp line, and I instantly fell in love and thought they would make the perfect gift!  To start, I die cut and assembled the tags (MFT's blueprints).  I used both red and green cardstock as well as red and green patterned paper.  Next, I stamped images, die cut, and Copic colored.  Next, I die cut labels/flags using same cardstock, stamped sentiment, and heat embossed.  To finish, I assembled shaker packages containing lottery tickets, then used twine to tie both tag and shaker pockets together.  These make great gifts and are super fun to make!  Happy Holidays!!...thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Holiday Bunnies...
   Hello and welcome!  Today's card features a mix bag of goodies from Lawn Fawn (Artic Critters), Mama Elephant (stitched mountain dies), and SimonSaysStamp (sea glass ink and cardstock).  To start, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images then added a coat of Wink of Stella clear and glossy accents to scarves.  I then ink blended background using Sea Glass dye ink from SSS.  Next, I die cut mountains using MFT's cotton candy cardstock and double sided adhesive, then added Elizabeth Craft designs microfine glitter in cool diamond to "snow caps".  Next, I die cut hillsides (Lawn Fawn) and added details using Copics.  To finish, I stamped snowflakes using above mentioned dye ink, assembled elements and adhered to card base, and stamped sentiment.  Thank you so much for stopping by...take care!

Little and Merry...
  Hello and welcome!  Today's card features a pretty holiday stamp set from Memory Box and ink blending using Distress inks (iced spruce, evergreen bough, and tattered rose).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel and a scalloped border from Neenah solar white.  I then ink blended rectangle panel then applied embossing paste across a Simon Says Stamp diagonal stencil and set aside to dry.  Once both panels were dry, I stamped images and sentiment using Memento dye ink in Northern Pine.  I finished card by adding crystal clear sequins from Simon Says Stamp and detail to the trees using a white gel pen.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Holiday Happiness...
  Hello and welcome!  Today's card features a bit of watercoloring using Daniel Smith watercolors and sentiment stamp from Penny Black.  Honestly, I can't remember who manufactured the holly stamp, it's a wooden block stamp I picked up ages ago but thought it would make for a chance to practice my watercoloring skills.  To start, I die cut circle using Canson XL watercolor psort, stamped image, then heat embossed using SimonSaysStamp ultra fine antique gold embossing powder.  I began watercoloring image using a light wash of color then going back in to add depth of color and shadows.  Next, I die cut circle frame using MFT's die cut and Summer Splash cardstock. To finish, I die cut stitched panel using MFT's gingham patterned paper, assembled and adhered elements, stamped sentiment, heat embossed using above mentioned embossing powder.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Winter Wishes...
  Hello friends and welcome!! Today's card features this adorable set from MFT's (BB warmest wishes), Copic coloring, and ink blending using Distress inks (evergreen bough).  To start, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored image.  Next, I die cut rectangle panel, die cut hillsides, ink blended background, and added Stickles to stitched lines of hillsides.  I then stamped sentiment, stamped "snow falling" then heat embossed using JudiKins Iridescent sparkle embossing powder.  To finish, I die cut patterned paper using MFT's True Blue Houndstooth, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

On the Naughty List...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!  'Tis the Holiday crafting season!!....card making, ornament making, gift tags, baking cookies, gift wrapping, etc!  But with all that, it never is work...just a lot of fun and enjoyment! Including today's card featuring this cutie set from Taylored Expressions (elf grumplings) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut stitched rectangle panel and scalloped frame using Neenah desert storm and solar white.  For the larger panel, I stamped a Scribbled Circle BG (MFT's) using Hero Arts unicorn white pigment ink.  Next, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, stamped images, and Copic colored.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base using fun foam to add dimension to the scalloped frame panel.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

From my door to yours...
  Hello and welcome!  Today's card features this beautiful stamp set from Art Impressions (wooden door) and watercoloring using Distress inks (barn door, tumbled glass, evergreen bough, crushed olive, hickory smoke, fossilized amber, gathered twigs, and ground espresso).  To start, I die cut rounded stitched rectangle (MFT's) using Canson XL watercolor paper, stamped images, and white heat embossed.  I then began watercoloring using a light wash of color then going back in to deepen colors/shadows.  Next, I stamped wreath and heat embossed using Ranger embossing powder in Fern.  I then set panel aside to dry and began working on background.  I die cut stitched rectangle panel using MFT's tropical teal cardstock and stamped woodgrain BG stamp using same color ink.  Next, I stamped sentiment onto a trimmed piece of MFT's hot fudge cardstock and white heat embossed.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added red rhinestones to wreath.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Tree Greetings...
   Hello and welcome friends!  Today's card features die cut goodies from SimonSaysStamp (lined trees and wavy scalloped stitched borders) and ink blending using Distress inks (iced spruce and weathered wood).  To start, I ink blended distress inks into a die cut stitched rectangle panel.  I then die cut wavy stitched border then applied silver embossing paste across Snowfall stencil from SimonSaysStamp.  Next, I die cut trees using Canson XL watercolor then watercolored using Distress inks (iced spruce, weathered wood, and bundled sage).  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements, adhered elements to card base, and added silver Stickles to trees.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Bushel of Thanks...
  Hello and Welcome!  Today's card features this cutie set from Lawn Fawn (Thanks a Bushel), Copic coloring, and ink blending using Distress inks (barn door and gathered twigs).  To start, I ink blended a die cut stitched rectangle panel (Lawn Fawn).  I added a few water droplets and set aside to dry.  Next, I stamped, masked, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, adhered panel to card base, and adhered image using foam tabs.  Thanks so  much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawnscaping Challenge blog (#142).

Thankful Holiday...

•    Hello friends and welcome!!  Happy Thanksgiving... Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holiday!, and to those outside the USA, wishing you a wonderful day!  Today's card features goodies from several awesome companies including SimonSaysStamp, Lawn Fawn, Winnie and Walter, Pretty Pink Posh, and My Favorite Things.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle (LF) panel using Neenah solar white then stamped woodgrain BG stamp (WW) using fog ink (SSS).  I then die cut stitched leaves (LF) using several colors of cardstock.  Next, I die cut sentiment (SSS) using both fog and Neenah solar white cardstock.  To finish, I stamped pinstriped BG stamp (MFT's) onto card base, assembled and adhered elements to card base, and added sequins (PPP).  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

                                       

Mouse Blessings...

   Hello and welcome friends!  Today's card features this adorable set from MFT's (BB Harvest Mouse), Copic coloring, and ink blended background using Distress inks (fossilized amber, crushed olive).  To begin, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white then blended Distress inks using ink blending tool. I then added a few water droplets to add some detail to the background.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, adhered elements to card base, and added glossy accents to the top separate leaves.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Very Merry Friends...
   Hello and Welcome!! Today's card features this fun stamp set from Stampendous (Jumbo Snowman) and watercoloring using Spectrum Aqua markers.  To start, I stamped snowman onto a piece of Tim Holtz Distress watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink then heat embossed using Hero Arts clear embossing powder; and the same for hat, scarf, and bird (fussy cut).  I then went back to these images, added color to the shaded areas, then went back over these colored areas using a wet brush, pulling the color towards the lighter shaded areas.  To finish, I watercolored ground and sky, adhered hat, scarf, and bird, stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, and adhered to panel using foam tabs.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Boom...Boom...Boom...
    Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features this adorable stamp set from Mama Elephant (just a note), Copic coloring, and Watercoloring using Ken Oliver's Color Bursts.  To start, I tapped a light handed amount of yellow, red, and blue Color Bursts then sprayed a lot of water to a piece of Prima watercolor paper.  I soaked up a little color at a time using paper towel and tipped/tilted panel to help mix colors/and to soften the bright colors.  Once I achieved the softness and the color combo I wanted, I applied a small amount of heat to finish drying.  I next die cut a circle from the panel, stamped sentiment, and heat embossed using Plantinum embossing powder from Ranger.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images, then stamped "confetti" from set around the sentiment and circle.  To finish, I assembled and adhered elements to card base, then added iridescent stars for a little more detail.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Merry Woofmas...
   Hello and welcome!  Today's card features this cutie stamp set from Stampers Anonymous (Crazy Dogs) and watercoloring using Prima Water Color Confections.  To start, I stamped images, heat embossed, and fussy cut.  I then added a light wash of color then going back to add definition/shadows/color.  I also added a coat of glossy accents to the fur of the hat and the nose.  Next, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Basic Grey patterned paper.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, stamped sentiment (Lawn Fawn Smitty's ABC's) using Distress inks (candied apple and pine needles).  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Eye Apply Pie...
   Hello and welcome!  Today's card features this pretty stamp set from SimonSaysStamp (apple of my pie) and watercoloring using Winsor and Newton Cotman watercolors.  To start, I die cut circle then stamped images/masked, and white embossed.  I then began watercoloring using a light wash of color then going back in to add shadows/darken colors.  Next, I die cut scalloped circle, trimmed banner both using same patterned paper from Lawn Fawn (fall plaid), stamped sentiment and heat embossed.  To finish card, I applied Tim Holtz Distress inks (fossilized Amber and gathered twigs) across a MFT's weave stencil over a die cut Neenah desert storm rectangle panel.  To finish card, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added Pretty Pink Posh sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Give Thanks For...
   Hello friends!!  Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!  Today's card features this pretty pumpkin stamp from Penny Black stamps (pumkins) and watercoloring using Kuratake Gamsai Tambi watercolors.  To start, I die cut a stitched square panel using Canson XL watercolor paper, stamped image, and gold heat embossed.  I then began watercoloring image using a light wash of color then going back in to add shadows/color.  I set panel aside to dry and trimmed a piece of patterned paper to fit an A2 card base, used as background.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, adhered panel to card base using fun foam, added sequins from Pretty Pink Posh (moss).  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Woodland Wonder...
   Hello friends!!  Today's card features this adorable stamp set from Avery Elle (Woodland Wonders), Copic coloring, and ink blending using Distress Inks (antique linen, worn lipstick, shaded liliac).  To start, I die cut panel using MFT's stitched cut diagonal out of Neenah solar white.  I then began ink blending panel using distress inks.  Next, I stamped, Copic colored, and die cut images. Next, I die cut grass (Lawn Fawn) using cardstock scraps.  To finish, I assembled and adhered images to card base using both liquid adhesive and fun foam, and stamped sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Flying with Friends...
   Hello and welcome!  Today's card this adorable stamp set from Penny Black (Spooky Halloween), ink blending using Distress inks (mowed lawn, seedless preserves, chipped sapphire, black soot, squeezed lemonade, and mustard seed), and Copic coloring.  To start, I masked circle onto a die cut piece of Neenah solar white then ink blended sky/ground.  Next, I used the positive masked to ink blend moon.  Next, I stamped, fussy cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I wanted to add some details to the moon but didn't want to be too distracting from these cute images so I stamped several circles using Distress ink in pumice stone and hickory smoke.  To finish, I adhered images to card base using foam tabs to broom, stamped sentiment, and heat embossed.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Thankful for Cheese...
   Hello and welcome!  Today's card features several goodies from Lawn Fawn including these cute mice (Thankful Mice) and adorable plaid patterned paper (Fall Plaid).  To start, I stamped frame (Lawn Fawn flirty frames), masked, and stamped cheese image.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored mice.  Next, I die cut patterned paper, then assembled and adhered images to panel, added twine, then adhered panel to card base.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, trimmed, and adhered to card base using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Boos To You...
   Hello friends and welcome!! Halloween is a week away, who's ready for some tricks and treats?!! Today's card features two adorable stamp sets from Mama Elephant (Happy Meowloween and Meowloween extras).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white, then ink blended Distress inks (seedless preserves and black soot) over a MFT's stencil (English brick wall).  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I then die cut grass (Lawn Fawn) and adhered elements to panel.  To finish, I stamped sentiment then used white gel pen for added detail.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Watercolored Thoughts...
   Hello friends... Happy Friday Eve!  Today's card features these lovelies from Stampers Anonymous (Flower Garden) and watercoloring using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.  To start, I stamped images onto a die cut stitched rectangle panel using Stratmore Bristol paper, then heat embossed using Ranger gold embossing powder.  Next, I added color to each flower, then went over using a wet brush to move/mix color.  I went over each image several times with brush markers and water til I achieved the color/shadows look that I was going for.  To help add a little interest, I added "sky" by watercoloring using Distress ink in "tumbled glass".  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and adhered to card base using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Be Very Afraid...
   Hello friends!  Today's card features these adorable critters from Mama Elephant (and other die cut goodies), Copic coloring, and ink blending using Distress inks (dusty concord).  To start, I used the Mama Elephant "Madison Avenue" to die cut frame using Neenah solar white, tags from MFT's  "periwinkle" cardstock, and vellum.  I then ink blended around the edge of panel, then added ink splatters to background.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I assembled and adhered elements to card base, using fun foam for frame, then stamped, and heat embossed sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Flying Hi...
   Hello and welcome!!  Today's card features goodies from Lawn Fawn (Yay, Kites!) and Avery Elle (Woodland Wonders).  To begin, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white #110.  I then ink blended background using Distress inks (squeezed lemonade, dried marigold, and worn lipstick).  Next, I set aside panel, stamped images, die cut, and Copic colored.  Next, I die cut hillside.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base using liquid adhesive and fun foam for the trees, stamped sentiment, and added sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Bushels of Love...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features goodies from Lawn Fawn which include "Thanks a Bushel" stamp/die set, scalloped boarder dies, and Fall plaid patterned paper.  To start, I trimmed a piece of Fall Plaid patterned paper then die cut each side, then adhered to card base.  Next, I stamped images, die cut, Copic colored, and added Wink of Stella clear and glossy accents to Apple leaves and the apple bite.  Next, I stamped sentiment and heat embossed.  To finish, I adhered images to card base using liquid adhesive and foam tabs.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current LawnScaping challenge blog #139.

Kitty Pumpkin...

Hello friends!! Today's card features this cutie set from SimonSaysStamp (hey pumpkin) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut circle using Lawn Fawn circle stackables.  I then stamped image, Copic colored, masked, then stamped stars using MFT's daffodil hybrid ink.  Next, I die cut stitched rectangle panel, stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and sprayed Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spray in Amethyst.   To finish, I trimmed a piece of patterned paper, adhered to side, adhered panel to card base, adhered circle to card base using fun foam, and added enamel dots.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog. 

Shellebrate...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Recently I received the most kind and generous happy mail!, included was this cutie from The Greeting Farm (stamp: Trishell) and my first thought was "Wow!", "She's beautiful!".  I could hardly wait to ink her up!! To start, I stamped image onto a rounded stitched rectangle panel out of Canson XL watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink then heat embossed using Hero Art clear embossing powder.  Using Prima color confections watercolor pencils (basic) I began coloring her then applied wet brush to each color, allowing the color to dry almost completely before moving to the next.  I then set aside panel to dry then began working on the background.  For the background I utilized MFT's wave stencil and distress inks (mermaid lagoon and blueprint sketch).  I blended the distress inks over stencil onto a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white cardstock #110.  I then added small water droplets.  Next, I added a bit of interest to "Trishell" by stamping bubble images using the same Distress inks as mentioned above.  To finish, I adhered background to SSS black cardstock, stamped and heat embossed sentiment, and adhered rounded panel using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Warm Hello...
   Hello friends!  Today's card features a mix of goodies from Hero Arts, Altenew, and watercoloring using Distress inks (scattered straw, spiced marmalade, dried marigold, and gathered twigs).  To start, I stamped sentiment onto a stitched die cut rectangle panel from Distress watercolor paper, then heat embossed using Hero Arts unicorn white embossing powder.  I then randomly stamped images and heat embossed.  Next, I applied a light wash of water to panel, then applied Distress inks.  After panel was dry, I adhered to MFT's hot fudge card base using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Sunflower Hello...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features this pretty set from Lawn Fawn (our friendship grows) and watercoloring using Spectrum Noir Aqua markers.  To start, I die cut a circle out of Distress watercolor paper using Lawn Fawn's circle stackables.  I then stamped, masked, and white heat embossed images.  I next began coloring images by first coloring in areas that I thought would have the most shade, then went back with wet brush and began pulling the color towards the edge.  Set aside circle panel to dry and next die cut stitched rectangle panel (Lawn Fawn) using patterned paper.  To finish, I stamped sentiment using Avery Elle "mimosa" pigment ink, heat embossed, and adhered to panel using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Friendship Perks...
  Hello and welcome!  Today's card features a fun set from SimonSaysStamp (what's brewing) and watercoloring using Distress inks (gathered twigs, vintage photo, ground espresso).  To start I die cut the cup twice using Distress water color paper and and MFT's Cherry Crisp cardstock (heart), ink blended Distress inks.  I then die cut a stitched rectangle panel also using Distress water color paper. I applied a wash of water to panel then flicked Distress inks.  I allowed the panel to air dry almost completely allowing the ink to move across and mix, then give a blast of heat at the end to help set the colors.  Once dry, I flicked another layer of color but this time used a damp brush allowing the color to be more opaque.  Next, I die cut circle, stamped images, then ink blended.  Next, I stamped sentiment using matching ink to red card stock and trimmed into banner, then ink blended both banners.  To finish, I attached sentiment to panel; adhered circle; adhered to card base; adhered cup using fun foam; and finally added glossy accents to "coffee".  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the the "Fall 2016 Coffeeloving Card Markers Blog Hop".

Grump Kitty...
  Hello friends!  Today's card features these cute kitties from MFT's (I Knead You) and some simple Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped BG stamp (MFT's scribbled circles) onto a stitched rectangle die cut panel using MFT's peach bellani hybrid ink.  Next, I die cut circle using Lawn Fawn circle stackables out of MFT's coral crush cardstock.  I then stamped, die cut, and Copic colored image.  Next, I assembled elements and adhered to SSS fog card base.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, attached using Ranger/Tim Holtz staple, and adhered rose gold sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Best Christmas Ever...
   Hello friends!!  With this being the last day of summer, and the first of fall I thought what better time then to start thinking about the Holidays and gift giving!  Lol!  Today's paper craft features this fun and festive set from Clearly Besotted and Copic coloring. I began by die cutting and assembling this "goodie bag" (Lawn Fawn) using Glassine paper.  Once assembled, I stamped, fussy cut, and Copic colored images.  Next, I placed adhesive onto images by running them through a Xyron sticker maker, adhered twine, then adhered to front of the bag.  Next, I die cut banner, stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and adhered to front of bag using glue dots.  To finish, I wrapped gift card into a piece of tissue paper, then placed tissue paper inside bag.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this project has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Be a Beliver...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features a cutie set from Lawn Fawn (belive in yourself), Copic coloring, and a watercolored background using Distress inks (ripe raspberry, squeezed lemonade, salty ocean).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel (Lawn Fawn) using Distress watercolor paper.  I then applied a wash of water before adding Distress inks.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored image.  I also added a coat of Wink of Stella clear and glossy accents to antlers.  To finish, I adhered watercolor panel to Neenah desert storm card base, stamped and heat embossed sentiments, and adhered image using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawnscaping Challenge blog (challenge #138).

Underwater Hellos...
   Hello friends!! Hope everyone is having a great week so far!  The weather here in the Pittsburgh area has been delightful...Autumn maybe in the air, but Summer still has a hold. Lol!  Today's card features this cutie set from Paper Smooches (Surf and Turf) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I added a white gel pen for a little added detail.  Next, I die cut waves (SSS) and ink blended using SSS inks (blue jay, lake shores, and sea glass).  I then die cut stitched rounded rectangle using Neenah solar white cardstock, and adhered waves to panel.  To finish, I adhered images to wave panel using foam tabs, adhered panel to Neenah desert storm card base, stamped sentiment, and adhered PrettyPinkPosh clear drops.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Sparkled and Shined...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features this pretty stamp set from Wplus9 "sparkle and shine" and Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.  To start, I die cut a rounded stitched rectangle panel using Stratmore Bristol paper.  I stamped images randomly across panel, stamped sentiment, and heat embossed using Rose Gold embossing powder from SimonSaysStamp.  Next, I began watercoloring images by coloring using Zig's then moving color using a wet/damp watercolor brush.  To finish, I flicked gold "Starry Night" Gamsi Tambi watercolor paints across a Neenah desert storm card base and adhered panel to card base using fun foam.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Bear Hellos...
  Hello!!  Today's card features this adorable stamp set from a collaboration between SimonSaysStamp and Newtons Nook (Hello Fall) for last years Stamptember.  For those not familiar, "Stamptember" is a month long celebration hosted by SimonSaysStamp.  Throughout the month of September, SSS has giveaways, blog hops, coupons, and wonderful collaborations with great companies including SSS and Newtons Nook.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel and stackable circles using Neenah solar white then spritzed using Heidi Swapp color shine.  Next, I stamped, fussy cut, and Copic colored images. To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, stamped sentiment, and added a few Pretty Pink Posh sequins.  Hope everyone enjoys this years "Stamptember" from SimonSaysStamp!! Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Palm Trees and Ocean Breeze...
  Hello friends!! Labor Day maybe the "unofficial" end to summer but there's still plenty of Sunshine to soak up!!  Today's card features this fun set from Darcie's Heart and Home, Copic coloring, and watercoloring background using Distress stains (squeezed lemonade, twisted citron, and salty ocean). To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Distress watercolor paper, then began applying Distress stains being careful not to mix.  I then took a wet brush and began moving the colors around, keeping a fairly horizontal line to each color but allowing a little to run together. Next, I stamped images and Copic colored.  To finish card, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements and adhered to a Neenah desert storm card base, using fun foam to adhere images.  Thanks so much for stopping by by...take care!

Magical Days...
   Hello friends!!  Hope everyone is having a good week so far!  Today's card features this cutie set from Avery Elle (be a unicorn), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress inks (spun sugar, milled lavender, and shaded lilac).  To start, I die cut stitched rectangle panel and ink blended background using Distress inks. I set aside panel to dry, stamped image, and Copic colored.  Next, I die cut clouds using both Neenah solar white and vellum.  I then assembled elements and adhered to card base using foam tabs for the unicorn.  To finish, I stamped stars, stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and added sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Yum Yum Donuts...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today's card features this delightful stamp set from SimonSaysStamp "I love Donuts" and watercoloring using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white then die cut the squares by first measuring them equally to fill the area.  I next die cut the squares again using various colors of cardstock including SimonSaysStamp cardstock.  Next, I stamped grid BG stamp (SSS) onto squares using Hero Arts unicorn white pigment ink.  I then stamped images, heat embossed, and watercolored using various colors of light pinks and browns.  To add a little detail, I stamped the sprinkles which is included in the stamp set using Judikins Irridescent embossing powder. To finish, I assembled and adhered elements, first in laying the squares then adding foam tabs to donuts, and stamped sentiment/heat embossed.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care.  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Stuck with Me...
   Hello friends!!, who's ready for the weekend?  I'm certainly looking forward to spending some crafty time in my craft room, relaxing, and doodling the days away.  Today's card features this fun set from MFT's "sweet succulents" and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped, die cut image using coordinating dies, and Copic colored.  I then added a Wink of Stella in clear and a coat of glossy accents.  I wanted to keep this card fairly simple so I thought that adding the Wink and glossy accents would give a little detail without taking away from the overall design.  I set aside image to dry then die cut "wonky window" (MFT's) out of stitched rectangle panel, spritzed a Gold Shimmer Spray from Ranger, and trimmed a piece of patterned paper to fit behind (MFT's gingham patterned paper). To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and adhered image to panel using foam tabs.  I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Kneading You...
   Hello friends and happy Monday!! Today's card features some super fun goodies from My Favorite Things including these cuties from their Cat-titude stamp set.  To start, I stamped and Copic colored images; die cut them out using the coordinating dies; then added a coat of Wink of Stella in clear and glossy accents to their collars.  Next, I stamped BG stamp (scribbled circles/MFT's) onto a die cut stitched rectangle panel using MFT's daffodil hybrid ink.  I next, die cut hillside using Field Green cardstock (MFT's) and adhered to panel.  To finish, I die cut sun from Daffodil cardstock (MFT's), added details using white gel pen; assembled and adhered to card base (MFT's hot fudge cardstock); and stamped sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Woodland Friends...
    Hello and welcome friends!  These summer days are just flying by!, can hardly believe that school will start again soon and that Autumn is just around the corner.  With the calendar getting ready to turn, I thought this stamp from Wild Rose Studio would be perfect to practice my coloring skills.  To start, I stamped image onto a piece of Neenah solar white #110lb using Memento tuxedo dye ink.  I began coloring image using Faber-Castell colored pencils, gamsol (mineral spirit), and a paper blender.  Once image was colored, I chose a scalloped rectangle frame from MFT's as a border to this adorable scene.  I die cut frame from the panel and Neenah desert storm #100lb.  To finish, I stamped sentiment and adhered panel/frame onto card base also from Neenah desert storm.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Sending Monster Hugs...
   Hello friends!!  Today's card features this cutie set from Lawn Fawn (Monster Mash) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Neenah solar white, then stamped and masked images.  Next, I Copic colored images using various colors; choosing 2 to 3 shades of each color.  To finish, I adhered panel to card base; added an action wobbler to "monster with wings", and stamped sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawnscaping Challenge blog #136.

Ranunculus Love...
  Hello friends and welcome!! Today's card features this beautiful stamp from Wplus9 (ranunculus flower) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped image onto a X-press it blending card die cut stitched rectangle panel.  I next began coloring image using various Copic sketch markers.  I then masked image then ink blended around outside panel using Distress ink in tumbled glass.  Next, I stamped Gingham BG stamp onto a folded A2 card base using SSS lemon chiffon cardstock and ink.  To finish, I adhered panel to card base using fun foam, added twine, stamped sentiment (Mama Elephant), trimmed, adhered to panel, and added crystal sequins from SSS.  Thank you so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Rainbow Cactus...
   Hello and welcome friends!  Today's card features this cutie set from Lawn Fawn (stuck on you) and Prima Oil Pastel Crayons.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel using Canson XL watercolor paper.  Next, I added a fair amount of crayon to this image, making sure to cover each portion then stamped continuously down making in a rainbow order.  I misted the stamp slightly prior to stamping allowing the color to move slightly without spreading out across the paper to much.  Once panel was stamped and dry to touch, I stamped sentiment onto a piece of black card stocks and white heat embossed.  To finish the card, I adhered panel to card base, adhered twine then sentiment, stamped heart and adhered, and finally adding the clear drops.  Thank you so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawnscaping blog (www.lawnscaping.blogspot.com) Challenge #135.

Peony Background...
   Hello!! Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!  The weather has been beautiful here in the northeast!  Today's card features this beautiful background stamp from Hero Arts and a bit of watercoloring using Distress inks.  To begin, I stamped BG stamp then gold heat embossed onto a piece of watercolor paper.  I then began watercoloring these peonies using a waterbrush and Distress inks.  Next, I die cut scalloped rectangle around panel.  To finish, I die cut "you" sentiment from cardstock,  stamped "thank" onto a piece of cardstock, then heat embossed.  Assembled elements, adhered panel to card base using fun foam, adhered sentiments, and added sequins.  Wishing everyone a great start to the week, thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge blog.

Supplies: Distress inks: abandoned coral, worn lipstick, spun sugar, crushed olive, and peeled paint.  Cardstock: Bazzil;  SSS "green leaf".  Stamps: Hero Art "big flower" BG; Avery Elle "simply said".  Die cuts: MFT's scalloped rectangles; Avery Elle "you".  Embossing powder: SSS antique gold. Watercolor paper: Canson XL.  Watercolor brush:  Tim Holtz/Ranger detailed brush. Sequins: SSS "shine bright".

Field of Poppies...
   Hello friends!! The Daily Marker 30 day Color Challenge is wrapping up and thought these pretties from RubberNecker stamps would be perfect!  To start, I stamped these poppy flowers onto a piece of Strathmore hot pressed watercolor paper then heat embossed.  I next, began watercoloring using various Distress inks (lucky clover, ripe persimmon, and dried marigold).  Once dry, I went back to add a little detail to the panel by watercoloring sky and ground again using Distress inks (Victorian velvet for sky and crushed olive and forest moss for ground).  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, and adhered panel to a SSS fog cardstock base.  Thanks again to Kathy R. for hosting another great 30 day Color Challenge and thank you for stopping by...take care!