Friday, March 29, 2019


When Needed...
  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely stamp set from Altenew (Enchanted Iris), coloring using Altenew Artist Markers (Set B), and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (peeled paint and forest moss).  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock  then ink blended using above mentioned Distress Inks.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and colored.  I then flicked Gansai Tambi gold watercolor across ink blended background.  To finish, I stamped sentiment using MFT’s “eggplant” hybrid ink, assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a few PrettyPinkPosh gold confetti.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!


Wednesday, March 27, 2019


Hoppy Hellos...
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this cutie set from Heffy Doodle (Hunny Bunny Boo) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a stitched cloud BG cover die from Lawn Fawn using a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then die cut stitched rectangle.  I then die cut circle (Lawn Fawn) from a light blue  cardstock then grassy hillsides (Lawn Fawn) from a piece of green cardstock.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and then stamped sentiment.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Monday, March 25, 2019


Thankful We Are Friends..
  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features several lovely stamp sets from SimonSaysStamp (Nutty Over You and Stain Glass Love).  To start, I stamped “friend” using MFT’s cranberry cocktail hybrid ink onto a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then die cut using coordinating die.  Next, I trimmed a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock then stamped floral/leaf stamps using various pink/green Altenew dye inks.  I then stamped small sentiment onto a piece Neenah desert storm cardstock then white heat embossed.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a few glossy accents to the “berries” and “hearts”.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #119 

Wednesday, March 20, 2019


Lucky Charms...
  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super charming set from Lawn Fawn (My Lucky Charm), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (lucky clover and pine needles).  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock then ink blended above mentioned Distress Inks.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  I then die cut fish tail banner, stamped sentiment, and white heat embossed.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added a coat of Wink of Stella clear/glossy accents to collar.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Monday, March 18, 2019



Looking Sharp...
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from Avery Elle (Stuck on You) and Copic coloring.  To start, I stamped, die cut using coordinating dies, and Copic colored images.  I then die cut a Zig-Zag rectangle (Lawn Fawn) panel using a piece of Neenah solar white cardstock.  Next, I stamped “polka dot tape” (Penny Black) using MFT’s cotton candy hybrid ink and stamped “postage” on top using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink then heat embossed using Hero Arts clear embossing powder.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements, adhered to card base and added a coat of Wink of Stella clear/glossy accents to cactus flower/heart.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!

Thursday, March 14, 2019


Just Wanted to Say...
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this cutie set from Avery Elle (Peek a Boo Pals), Copic coloring, and Ink Blending using Distress Inks (worn lipstick, squeezed lemonade, and tumbled glass).  To start, I die cut Avery Elle “three hearts” out of Neenah desert storm cardstock then die cut stitched rectangle.  Next, I ink blended Distress Inks onto a trimmed piece of Neenah solar white cardstock, making sure hearts lined up.  Next, I stamped, die cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, white heat embossed, assembled elements and adhered to card base.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!

Monday, March 11, 2019


Tweethearts...
  Hello and welcome!  Today’s card features this super sweet stamp set from SimonSaysStamp (Springtime Critters), Ink Blending using Distress Inks (mowed lawn, crushed olive, and tumbled glass) and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock and ink blended Distress Inks, first using MFT’s grassy stencil across panel, then ink blending sky.  Next, I die cut two grassy hillsides (Lawn Fawn) and ink blended.  I then stamped, fussy cut, and Copic colored images.  To finish, I stamped sentiment, heat embossed, assembled elements, adhered to card base, and added glossy accents.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!  Please note: this card has been submitted to the current SimonSaysStamp Flickr Challenge #118.

Thursday, March 7, 2019


Always Flowers...
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this lovely floral stamp set from Pink Fresh Studio (Always Flowers) and watercoloring using Pink Fresh Studio liquid watercolors.  To start, I die cut a Zig-Zag rectangle panel from a piece of Strathmore hot press watercolor paper then stamped images and sentiment using Versafine Onyx black pigment ink then heat embossed using Hero Arts clear embossing powder.  I then began watercoloring images and background using a light wash of color then going back over adding shadows/color.  To finish, I adhered panel to cardbase and added a few SSS moonshine sequins.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care! 

Tuesday, March 5, 2019


Tons and Tons of Love...
  Hello friends and welcome!  Today’s card features this super cute set from My Favorite Things (Happy Hippos), a fun turnabout stamp set from Concord and 9th (triangle), and Copic coloring.  To start, I die cut a wonky stitched rectangle panel from Neenah solar white cardstock.  I then stamped BG turnabout using various MFT’s hybrid Inks (daffodil, field day, and lush lagoon).  I then stamped images, fussy cut, and Copic colored.  Next, I die cut both banners using matching MFT’s cardstock, stamped sentiment, and white heat embossed.  To finish, I assembled elements, adhered to card base, and white white enamel dots.  Thanks so much for stopping by... take care!