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!