Merry Christmas Flowers...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely Holiday floral set from Avery Elle (Merry Christmas) and watercoloring using Prima metallic watercolors.  To start, I stamped floral image onto a piece of SimonSaysStamp black cardstock then white heat embossed.  Next, I began watercoloring image by using a damp watercolor brush and lightly applying colors.  I dried each layer of color before moving onto the next.  To finish, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel, stamped sentiment/white heat embossed, splattered BG using white gouache, adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Magical Winter Sky...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this cutie set from Lawn Fawn (Upon a Star), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (broken china, evergreen bough, and black soot).  To start, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended BG using above mentioned inks.  I then ink splattered BG using white gouache paint.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I also die cut Forest Border (Lawn Fawn) and stitched hillside border (Lawn Fawn) both out of Neenah solar white cardstock.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Happy Thanksgiving 2019...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely stamp set from Altenew (Happy Pomegranates), Ink Blending using Distress Inks (peeled paint, worn lipstick, and gathered twigs), and watercoloring using Tombow Duel Brush Markers.  To start, I stamped images onto Montval watercolor paper using Gina K amalgam ink in Warm Glow then began watercoloring by using a light wash of water/color then going back over intensifying color and shadows.  Next, I placed a triangle stencil on a trimmed piece of Neenah desert storm cardstock and Ink Blended.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Joyful Blues...

  Hello Friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty holiday floral stamp from SimonSaysStamp (Poinsettia BG stamp) and watercoloring using Zig Clean Color real brush markers.  To start, I stamped BG onto a trimmed piece of Bristol smooth paper the heat embossed using Ranger  plantinum embossing powder.  I then watercolored BG using various Zig Clean Color real brush markers, I added a color down the centers of each leaf, then pulled color out towards the ends with a light wash of clean water on a damp brush.  Next, I die cut sentiment (SimonSaysStamp) and vellum circle.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base, adding a few PrettyPinkPosh posh jewels.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #136

Warm Holiday Wishes...

   Hello Friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Mama Elephant (Fuzzy Hugs), watercoloring using Zig Clean Color real brush markers, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (spun sugar).  To start, I die a woodgrain stitched panel (Mama Elephant) from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and watercolored image.  I then, die cut rectangle, stamped sentiment, then ink blended both.  To finish, I splattered both panels and sentiment using Gansai Tambi watercolors in Starry Night.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base using fun foam for penguin image.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Floral Gratitude...
   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral die cut from SimonSaysStamp (Flower Cluster) and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (fossilized amber).  To start, I die cut a rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock and ink blended BG.  Next, I die cut floral image several times from SimonSaysStamp heavy weight white cardstock, school house red, lipstick red, green leaf, and MFT’s safety orange cardstock.  I glued and stacked the white floral outline, glued to BG, then paper pieced the rest of the die cut using the above mentioned cardstocks.  I then stamped sentiment (SimonSaysStamp tiny messages), trimmed, and adhered to panel/panel to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #135

Smiling Tricks or Treats...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Lawn Fawn (Pick of the Patch), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (twisted citron, peeled paint, broken china, chipped sapphire, and black soot).  To start, I die cut elements from Lawn Fawn’s Reveal Wheel from Neenah solar white cardstock and ink blended BG.  Next, I die cut “Spooky fence” (Lawn Fawn) and trees from SSS black cardstock.  I then die cut pumpkin, then stamped squirrels, die cut and Copic colored.  The finish, I stamped sentiment and white heat embossed, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Here’s a quick video showing the pumpkin “Reveal Wheel” in action:

Colorful Stitched Leaves...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features these beautiful die cut stitched leaves from Lawn Fawn and Ink Blending using Distress Oxide Inks (scattered straw, spiced marmalade, twisted citron, broken china, and worn lipstick).  To start, I ink blended a few scrap pieces of Neenah solar white cardstock using above mentioned Oxide Inks then splattered water droplets.  Next, I trimmed a piece of Lawn Fawn’s woodgrain cardstock.  I then stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, and die cut using Lawn Fawn’s everyday banner set.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a few PrettyPinkPosh clear droplets.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Tricks and Sweets...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from MyFavoriteThings (Spooktacular Friends), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Oxide Inks (tumbled glass, broken china, and peacock feathers).  To start, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended using above mentioned Distress Oxide Inks.  Next, I die cut MFT’s “tucked in turf” vertical from a piece of SimonSaysStamp black cardstock.  I then stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To add a little bit more interest to the BG, I splattered white gouache and Lawn Fawn’s  liquid stardust across panel.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, heat embossed using Ranger/Wendy Vecchi’s “orange blossom” embossing powder, and adhered elements 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 

Pastel Leaves...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty leaf stencil from SimonSaysStamp (Tumbling Leaves) and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (tattered rose, spiced marmalade, scattered straw, and tumbled glass).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then placed stencil over panel and ink blended using above mentioned Distress Inks.  Next, I die cut “thanks” sentiment (SimonSaysStamp).  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added several Nuvo jewel drops.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #134

Plaid Poinsettias...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this fun festive Holiday set from Sunny Studio Stamps (Petite Poinsettia) and stamping using Catherine Pooler Inks (sauna, mandarin spice, peppermint scrub, grass skirt, and lime rickey).  To start, I stamped and die cut images, then stamped centers and gold heat embossed.  Next, I stamped plaid BG (Hero Arts) onto a trimmed piece of MFT’s pineapple cardstock.  To finish, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock, stamped sentiment, assembled elements and adhered to card base, and added gold sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Sweet Spooky Boo...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super adorable set from Taylored Expressions (Sweet and Spooky), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Oxide Inks (twisted citron, peacock feathers, wilted violet, and picked raspberry).  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from SimonSaysStamp black cardstock then placed Tim Holtz “Hocus Pocus” stencil on panel then ink blended above mentioned inks.  Next, I stamped image, fussy cut, and Copic colored image. To add a little more interest to the BG, I used a white jelly roll pen and added a few dots and “stars”.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, adhered elements to the card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Floral Tones...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral set from MyFavoriteThings (Flowers in Bloom) and coloring using Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils.  To start, I stamped image and sentiment onto Coral Crush, Jellybean, and Tropical Teal cardstock (MFT’s) then white heat embossed.  Next, I colored each using above mentioned colored pencil that closely matched the cardstock, hoping for a tone-on-tone effect.  To finish, I trimmed white cardstock, assembled and adhered each to coordinating card base and added a few white enamel dots.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

World Cardmaking Halloween Style...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Happy World Cardmaking Day 2019!!  Today’s card features this super adorable set from Lawn Fawn (Spooky Village) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then added a few strips of Washi Tape.  I then trimmed several strips of Neenah solar white cardstock and Ink Blended using Distress Inks, then coated using Nuvo glimmer paste.  Next, I stamped, die cut , and Copic colored images.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped and heat embossed sentiment, then adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Purple Narwhal...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super fun set from Avery Elle (Extraordinary) and Copic coloring.  To start, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then stamped panel using MFT’s watercolor BG using MFT’s hybrid inks (wild wisteria, grape jelly, and eggplant).  Next, I stamped image, die cut, and Copic colored.  I then die cut two circles, one from Neenah solar white cardstock and the other from vellum.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, adhered elements to card base, and added enamel dots.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Late Blooms...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty floral set from Altenew (Wallpaper Art) and watercoloring using Altenew brush markers.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then stamped large leaves using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink and clear heat embossed.  I then stamped floral and leaf image onto Canson Bristol smooth paper, heat embossed, and die cut.  Next, I watercolored images by first adding color then going over with a damp watercolor brush.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Happy Fall to All...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this cute set from Lawn Fawn (Tree Before n’ After) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped the bottom portion of the “fall tree”, then using my Misti, stamped the top portion of the “spring tree”; I then die cut using matching dies.  Next, I stamped clouds from Lawn Fawn (Spooky Village) and Colic colored all images.  I then die cut Woodgrain backdrop (Lawn Fawn) from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock and then die cut square; and die cut same square from Lawn Fawn’s fall fling patterned paper.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, die cut using Lawn Fawn’s “Everyday Sentiment Banners”, assembled elements and adhered to Lawn Fawn’s “noble fur” cardstock.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog #61

Latte Loving...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super adorable set from Newton’s Nook (Newton Loves Coffee) and Copic coloring.  To start, I randomly stamped the coffee beans image onto a trimmed piece of Neenah solar white cardstock using various Altenew inks.  Next, I die cut stitched square.  I then stamped image, die cut, and Copic colored.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, and adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Hey Squares...
  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral set from The Stamp Market (Bloominous) and various My Favorite Things cardstocks (poppy, latte, pineapple, lush lagoon, and blueberry).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock and stitched squares from above mentioned cardstocks.  I next stamped floral image and sentiment using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink onto Neenah solar white cardstock, heat embossed, and die cut.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base using foam squares for the stitched squares and the “y” in “hey”.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!

Bee Ok...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from SimonSaysStamp (Bee Yourself) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I then placed three 1/4” double sided tape onto a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock and rubbed Themo Web Deco Foil in shattered rainbow over tape.  Next, I die cut heart  and die cut heart several times from colored cardstock (ROYGBIV).  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped/heat embossed sentiment, and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Merry Reindeer Messages...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this these super cuties from Mama Elephant (Little Reindeer Agenda) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped Whimsical Woodgrain BG stamp from using Latte hybrid ink, then die cut rectangle panel using wonky stitched rectangle, all from My Favorite Things.  Next, I stamped images, die cut, and Copic colored.  I then stamped sentiment using Wild Cherry hybrid ink (also from MFT’s) onto a piece of Latte cardstock (MFT’s) and trimmed.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Blooming Blues...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this beautiful floral collaboration stamp set from Hero Arts and Gina K Designs (Friendship Blooms) and watercoloring using Altenew watercolors.  To start, I stamped image onto a piece of Canson Montval watercolor paper, gold heat embossed, then die cut stitched rectangle panel.  I then began watercoloring by first adding a light wash of color/water then going back over intensifying color and shadows.  Next, I stamped sentiment onto a piece of Vellum and trimmed.  To finish, I assembled elements and adhered to card base, adding gold and aqua sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Colorful Celebrations...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super fun collaboration set from Honeybee Stamps and SimonSaysStamp (SSS Stamptember 2018: Tie One On) and watercoloring using Zig Clean Color real brush markers.  To start, I die cut “Snowy Backdrop” from Lawn Fawn using Neenah solar white cardstock and then trimmed a piece of SSS sunshine cardstock to fit behind.  Next, I stamped, white heat embossed, die cut balloons/strings.  I then watercolored balloons by first adding color then going over with a wet paint brush pulling the color outwards.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, trimmed, then assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Ghostly Hauntings...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features several super fun sets from Lawn Fawn including  “Build-a-House”, “Build-a-House Halloween add on”, and the “Reveal Wheel”.  To start, I die cut several die pieces from the Reveal Wheel from Neenah solar white cardstock.  I ink blended the BG panel using Distress Oxide Inks in wilted violet, chipped sapphire, and black soot.  I then die cut pieces from the Build-a-House die set using several gray/black cardstocks.  To give a “glow” from the house, I Copic colored the window and door.  Next, I die several images from the Build-a-House Halloween add on.  Next, I assembled pieces for the house and adhered together.  I next, stamped images on the wheel using the coordinating template, and Copic colored.  To add a little more detail to the scene, I die cut tree border and grassy hillsides, ink blending the grass using Distress Inks in peeled paint and shabby shutters.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, assembled elements, and adhered together before adhering panel to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #60

Here’s a quick video showing the “Reveal Wheel” in action!

Many Grateful Blessings...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty fall stamp set from SimonSaysStamp (Apple of my Pie) and stamping/watercoloring using Distress Inks (mustard seed, crushed olive, pine needles, and spiced marmalade).  To start, I die cut a rectangle panel from Canson Montval watercolor paper.  I then randomly stamped several solid leaf images included in the set using above mentioned inks.  I then went over each image using a damp watercolor brush, pulling the color out and slightly mixing the colors.  Next, I die cut a rectangle panel from Vellum using Ranger/Tim Holtz stacked deckle die cuts.  Then, I stamped sentiment and heat embossed using SimonSaysStamp antique gold embossing powder.  To fill in the spaces from each leaf, I stamped a little image also included in the set, randomly in between the leafs and heat embossed using above mentioned embossing powder.  To finish, I 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 Flickr Challenge #131

Also: this card was inspired by a recent card made by Kristina Werner (kwernerdesigns).  She made a card using the above mentioned technique.  I loved the idea of stamping solid images using Distress Inks, then going over using a damp brush.  Thanks to Kristina for the inspiration! 

Lovely Roses...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral set from Colorado Craft Company (Sympathy and Friendship) and watercoloring using Daniel Smith watercolors.  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Canson Montval watercoloring paper.  I then stamped image using Versamark ink then gold heat embossed.  Next, I began watercoloring by first adding a light wash of color/water then going back over intensifying color/shadows.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, gold heat embossed, trimmed, assembled elements/adhered to card base, and added a few gold sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Blue Sailing...

  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super adorable set from Lawn Fawn (Smooth Sailing) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a woodgrain BG (Lawn Fawn) panel, a scallop circle, and a circle all from Neenah solar white cardstock.  I then die cut stitched waves (Lawn Fawn) from several blue cardstocks.  Next, I stamped images, die cut, and Copic colored.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Worth the Wait...

  Well Helloooooooo Friends!  Today’s card features this super adorable set from Neat and Tangled (Slow and Steady), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (seedlings preserves, wilted violet, shaded lilac, forest moss, and fossilized amber).  To start, I die cut a pierce dotted rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock and ink blended BG.  Next, I ink blended a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock and die cut grass.  I then stamped, die cut, and Copic colored image.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, and adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Autumn Greetings with Color...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty stamp set from SimonSaysStamp (Nutty Over You), Gina K Designs wreath builder, and stamping using Altenew Crisp dye inks (emerald, lagoon, autumn blaze, and honey drizzle).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock.  I then placed Gina K Designs wreath builder and die cut panel in my Misti and began stamping various images from the stamp set using the above mentioned inks.  Once all images were stamped, I stamped the “acorns” and heat embossed, then stamped both the sentiment and “bow” and also heat embossed.  To finish, I adhered stamped panel 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. 

Yellow Messages...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral set from Altenew (Wallpaper Art) and watercoloring using Chromatek brush markers.  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Distress watercolor paper then loosely watercolored panel using Distress Inks (bundled sage and forest moss).  I then stamped, heat embossed, and die cut images using Strathmore Bristol smooth paper.  Next, I watercolored images by first adding the color directly to images then going over using a damp brush pulling the color to the edges of the petals and leaves.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped/heat embossed sentiment, and adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Fintastic Friendship...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super duper fun set from Lawn Fawn (Keep on Swimming) and Copic coloring.  It also includes a fun interactive element which I’ll show in a quick video below this post.  To start, I die cut both the “Reveal Wheel” elements and the fish bowl “Reveal Wheel” (Lawn Fawn) out of both a piece of Lawn Fawn’s Spring Fling pattered paper and Neenah solar desert storm cardstock.  Next, I die cut stitched woodgrain (Lawn Fawn) panel also from Neenah desert storm cardstock.  I then stamped, die cut, a Copic colored images.  To give a look of the fish swimming in water, I ink blended fish bowl by first masking the colored fish, then ink blending area using Distress Ink in tumbled glass.  I then stamped sentiment, trimmed, and ink blended too.  To finish, I 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 Lawn Fawnatics Challenge Blog #58

Here’s a quick video showing the fun interactive element...

Kind Flowers...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this pretty floral die cut from SimonSaysStamp (Flower Cluster) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut flower cluster several times out of Neenah solar white cardstock then adhered together using liquid adhesive.  Next, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel also from Neenah solar white cardstock.  I then Copic colored flower cluster using various light reds/oranges/greens.  To finish, I splattered BG using Kuretake Gansai Tambi black watercolor, stamped sentiment, assembled elements, and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care! 

Pretty in Red...

  Hello and welcome! Today’s card features this lovely floral image from Penny Black Stamps (Golden Dance), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (bundled sage and forest moss).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended over stencil.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored floral image.  I next die cut both circles from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock and vellum.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, trimmed, then 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 

Squeezed Lemons..
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super fun set from Ellen Hutson Llc (Squeeze the Day) and stamping/watercoloring  using Catherine Pooler dye inks (coral cabana, limoncello, and grass skirt).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white then stamped BG image using above mentioned inks.  Next, I stamped, heat embossed, and die cut images, then watercolored using above mentioned inks.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements, and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!

Many Happy Thoughts...

   Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super fun set from Waffle Flower Crafts (Across the Miles), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (squeezed lemonade).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended over a cloud stencil (MFT’s).  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I assembled elements, stamped sentiment, and adhered elements to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Hashtag Summer Fun...

  Hello Friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cutie from SimonSaysStamp (Summertime Animals), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (squeezed lemonade and fossilized amber).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah Solar White cardstock and ink blended Distress Inks over a sun ray stencil.  Next, I die cut “sand” and “waves”.  I then stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added detail to the “sand” and a white gel pen to the “waves”.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #128 

Translation Says...

  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Lawn Fawn (Say What Pets) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored pet images.  Next, I die cut  a trio wonky stitched window from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock.  I then trimmed several pieces of color cardstock that fit behind window frames.  To finish, I stamped sentiments using Versafine Clair Inks, 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 Lawn Fawnatics Challenge blog #57 

Bees Knees....

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from SimonSaysStamp (Bee Yourself: July 2019 card kit).  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from SSS cream cardstock then stamped a small hexagon image and dotted line image included in the stamp set and heat embossed.  Next, I die cut the small hexagon die several times from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock and adhered to panel.  I then stamped, fussy cut, and Copic colored bee image.  I next, Ink splattered BG panel using both white gouache and Gansai Tambi gold watercolor.  To finish, I stamped sentiment using Spring Rain dye ink from SSS, stamped/fussy cut/Copic colored heart image, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  To add a little sparkle and shine, I coated the hearts and the bee’s wings using a Wink of Stella clear and glossy accents.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care.  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #127

Bears and Sunshine Rainbows...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Mama Elephant (Little Bear Agenda) and Ink Blending using Distress Oxide Inks (wilted violet, peacock feathers, twisted citron, squeezed lemonade, carved pumpkin, and abandoned coral).  To start, I ink blended a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock using the above mentioned inks, going in rainbow order.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I then trimmed  another piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock, allowing for the rainbow ink blending to peek through, and stamped sentiment using Versafine Clair pigment ink in Nocturnal (sentiment is from Mama Elephant “Sending Hugs” set).  To finish, I assembled elements, and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!

Kindness and Butterflies...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super pretty background stamp from SimonSaysStamp (Outline Butterflies) and watercoloring using Nuvo Shimmer Powders (cherry bomb, solar flare, falling leaves, Atlantis burst, and lilac waterfall).  To start, I stamped BG stamp onto a trimmed piece of Fabriano Extra White Hot Press watercolor paper using Versamark ink then white heat embossed.  I then began watercoloring by first adding a light wash of color/water then going back over certain areas intensifying color and shadow.  Next, I die cut “Kindness Matters” (SimonSaysStamp) from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock.  To finish, I die cut panel using a Lawn Fawn scalloped rectangle die, assembled elements and adhered to card base, then added a few PrettyPinkPosh jewels.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Watercolor Best Wishes...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral BG stamp from SimonSaysStamp (mixed florals) and watercoloring using Mijello Mission Gold watercolors.  To start, I stamped BG onto a piece of Strathmore hot press watercolor paper using Versamark ink then heat embossed using SSS rose gold embossing powder.  I then began watercoloring by first adding a light wash of color then going back over intensifying colors and shadows.  Next, I die cut the “Wishing” sentiment 3 times from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock, glued, then finished stamping the remaining sentiment using Papertrey Ink lilac grace dye ink.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base and added a few SSS moonshine sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #126

Unicorns and Rainbows...

   Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cutie set from Ellen Hutson Llc (Rainbows and Unicorns), Copic coloring, and working with Ranger Alcohol Inks (shell pink, pink sorbet, aqua, and rose gold mixative).   To start, I die a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Ranger Heavy Weight Yupo paper then applied above mentioned inks by first dropping the colors and adding a few drops of Isopropyl alcohol.  I set aside panel to dry and stamped images, fussy cut, and Copic colored.  I then stamped sentiment onto a piece of MFT’s summer splash cardstock and heat embossed using Inkon3 gold champagne embossing powder.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added Stickles.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!

Hello Lovely Friends...

  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this beautiful floral stamp set from Mama Elephant (Pretty Lovely) and watercoloring using Zig Clean Color real brush markers.  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Bristol paper then stamped floral image and sentiment using Versamark ink and then white heat embossed.  Next, I began watercoloring image and sequins  by first adding the color and a light wash of water then going back over intensifying color/shadows.  I then watercolored BG using several blue Inks from Catherine Pooler (it’s a boy and something borrowed).  I next finish stamping the remaining part of the sentiment, white heat embossed, and trimmed.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a few white sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Guiding Lights...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Happy Fathers Day to all those wonderful Dads in the world including mine!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Lawn Fawn (Smooth Sailing), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (salty ocean, forest moss, crushed olive, tumbled glass, spun sugar, and squeezed lemonade).  To start, I ink blended a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white, then die cut again using the Clouds backdrop from Lawn Fawn.  I then die cut stitched waves from Lawn Fawn and ink blended.  Next, I die cut Palm Tree border and ink blended the palm leaves.  I next stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiments, assembled elements, adhered to the card base, and added details to the sand and palm trees.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Sun, Fun, and Friends...

  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super fun set from My Favorite Things (Soak Up the Sun) and a fun interactive dye from Sunny Studio Stamps (Sliding Window dye set).  To start, I trimmed 2 pieces of Neenah solar white cardstock and ink blended Distress Inks (antique linen, tea dye, salty ocean, and cracked pistachio).  Next, I die cut window into one panel.  I then stamped images, die cut, and Copic colored.  I then arranged images, making sure everything thing within the “windows”.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, adhered elements, then adhered panel to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Love, Hugs, and Butterflies...

  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely BG stamp from SimonSaysStamp (Outline Butterflies) and Ink Blending using SimonSaysStamp dye inks (hot lips, melon, duckling, blue jay, and hot mama).  To start, I stamped BG stamp onto a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then white heat embossed.  I then Ink Blended above mentioned dye inks, going in a rainbow order and die cut using a circle die. Next, I die cut sentiment (SSS Sending and Wishing set) from a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock three times and stamped the remaining sentiment onto a piece of light purple cardstock then white heat embossing.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a few SSS moonshine sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #125 

Coral and Gray Kittens...

  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features several fun and cute products from My Favorite Things including “Wonky Stitched Windows” die set, “Rain Drops” stencil, “Catitude” stamp/die set, and cardstock including Grout Gray, Cement Gray, Coral Crush, and Limelight.  To start, I die cut a window out of Coral Crush cardstock.  Next, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended Gray Grout hybrid ink over raindrop stencil.  I then die cut grass, flower, and clouds.  Then, I stamped image, die cut, and Copic colored.  To finish, I stamped sentiment onto a piece of Grout Gray cardstock, Die Cut using MFT’s fishtail banners set, assembled elements, adhered to Cement Gray card base, and added a few white gel pen details.  Thanks so much for stopping by...take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current MyFavoriteThings Color Challenge #118