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!

Daily Gifts...
   Hello!!, wishing everyone a good start to the work week!  Today's card features several stamp goodies from Hero Arts (bike and cloud BG) and simple Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped bike onto X-press it blending card, Copic colored, then fussy cut.  I added a little Glimmer to basket and handle bars using MFT's glitter glaze.  I then stamped cloud BG onto Neenah solar white using Hero Arts shadow ink in soft sky.  Next, I die cut hillsides (Lawn Fawn) using patterned paper from Doodlebug paper packs.  To finish, I assembled elements, die cut scalloped rectangle frame, adhered elements to card base, and stamped sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!