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!