Sip By Sip

Good Morning!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge at Simon Says Monday, Citrus With A Twist.

Last month I won a stamp set from  Power Poppy and I chose this gorgeous set Short Stacks.  Marcella told me it was a fun set to color and she was right!

 

 

 

 

Beautifully illustrated images colored with Copic Markers.  I used a Spellbinders die for the focal image, Majestic Labels 25, and I don't know how to use them yet.  I bought a few of these styles, think Angelica Schmidt, she always uses the most amazing and intricate dies perfectly.....thought I would be able to do the same....oy vay!  I'll keep trying!

 

 

Some Sheer Ribbon, Rhinestone and Pearl Flourishes (greatest invention known to man!) and Sakura Glaze and Glitter Pens for accents.  I just love that sweet little parakeet and those tea cups, reminds me of the Bone China ones my Nana gave me. 

 

Thanks so much for coming by.....next time I'll put the kettle on and whip out those Tea Cups!

 

Enjoy~~



 





Fancy Flap Fold Card

I think that is the name of this fold.  I found this on Pinterest of course and knew I wanted to give it a try, perfect to enter into Barbara Campbell's Challenge that she is hosting over at Stamp TV, Count Your Layers.  I will also be entering this into the Challenge at Simon Says Monday, Citrus With A Twist.

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets, Autumn Beauty and Enjoy The Sunshine.....perfect titles as there is no nicer place than to be on Cape Cod once the Fall arrives....truly!!!  I've tried to count the layers.....I counted 16.....BUT I'll let you try and count them.  :)

 

Isn't this pretty cool how it opens up?  I quite love the entire look!  Image colored with Copic Markers.

 

 

 

Plenty of room to write a lovely little note to the recipient, which happens to be my dear Aunt Maurine. 

 

Here are all the ingredients:

 

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Buttons And Twine

Spellbinders Classic And Scallop Circles Dis

MFT Blueprints 12 And Bracket Edge Duo Dies

Penny Black Heart String Die

 

And if you'd like to give this Fancy Flap Fold Card a try, here is the VIDEO.

 

Thanks for popping in!!!

 

Enjoy~~



Glittered Butterflies

Happy Tuesday!  On the Great Impressions Blog today!

 

 

This is a small little note card measuring 3.75" x 3.75" perfect to use as a sweet little gift card.  I used the Great Impressions stamp C270 Butterfly Trio.  I stamped the image numerous times using Tuxedo Black ink.  Then I colored all of the pretty little butterflies using Copic Markers.   

 

 

I doused the entire panel with glitter, the sparkle is so much prettier in real life.  Using a lacy square die, I threaded my ribbon through and tied a little bow topped with a hot pink rhinestone.  I also stamped the Butterfly Trio onto a matching envelope.

 

Our Great Impressions August Challenge, Add A Sentiment, is still going strong, check it out!   And remember to upload your Great Impressions creations into our Customer Gallery.  Prizes will be awarded at the end of the year for some lucky participants!

 

Thanks so much for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~



The Master And The Butterfly

Good afternoon!

This card will be entered into the Challenge at Stamp TV, Where's The Color?

Cat has challenged us to only use Black and White and Kraft....NO color!!!

Well I finally ordered a spectacular Butterfly Die from Cheery Lynn....YAY!  Thought it would look awesome paired with the Gina K Designs sentiment from Master Butterfly.  This sentiment really got me to thinking, it's true....we can feel as if our world is coming to an end, due to some unforeseen change that may be occurring....BUT maybe it is just the beginning of something new, something better, something more spectacular?  For the caterpillar this was all true!

 

Designer Paper by Teresa Collins, Hello, My Name Is.  Sentiment was heat embossed in black on Vellum.  Enamel Brads, Adhesive Pearls and some Washi Tape for accents.  Sizzix Embossing Folder for some texture.

 

Here's a little secret I am going to share with you, well you probably all know it anyways.  When wanting to layer a die, such as this beautiful butterfly, yet you only have it in one size......die cute 2 pieces in different colored card stock.  In this case, I took the black one and sliced it right smack down the middle and then glued the white one on top of it, making sure that there was an itty bitty teeny weeny space in the center so the black edges would appear underneath.  Although it does not make for a perfect layer, it does work well for most dies.  Give it a try, you'll see.

 

Thanks so much for fluttering by!

 

Enjoy~~

 



Mock Twig Wreath

Happy Sunday Morning! 

 

I decided to make a card for the Release Week Challenge at Papertrey Ink, Play Along With Us!

 

Danielle's Twig Wreath card inspired me to create my own. 

 

Here is mine:

 

Of course I don't own that beautiful Twig Wreath.....yet.....so I had to create my own.  Taking some fine Jute twine I wrapped it around a fat little mason jar several times, then I just tied it off.  Glued it down to my card stock after stamping that fabulous sentiment using Glossy Accents. 

 

 

Using one of my favorite PTI stamp and die sets, Daydreamer, I created my flowers and greenery, the sentiment also belongs to this set.  Inks used; Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry.

Anything Is Possible!!!

 

 

Is it wrong to say how much I love those sweet little clusters of flowers?!?! 

 

I love the whole Fall Theme and can not wait for it really to be here!!! 

 

Thanks so much for coming by, I appreciate it when you do!

 

Enjoy~~



Vellum Flowers

Back again with a short little post.

This card will be entered into the Challenges at Mod Squad, Heat Emboss, Penny Black, Summer Flowers and Simon Says Monday, Homegrown Summer.

 

I stamped the big bold blossom from the Penny Black stamp set, To You in white embossing powder on Vellum.  Fussy cut one out and die cut the other using Spellbinders Lacy Square.  Added the For You sentiment from the Gina K Designs set, Signs Of Spring.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder for texture and Enamel Brads for accents.  These only measure 3.5" x 3.5"  Perfect for gift cards.

 

Thanks for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~

 

   





Thinking Of You

Good Morning!

One of my Design Team Mates is a bit under the weather so a few of us wanted to let her know she was being thought of.

This one's for you, Patti......be well my friend!

 

I used the Great Impressions stamps, E791 Sweet Sentiment and E802 Dainty Tea Cup.  I find tea helps in every situation!  Some pretty Designer Paper, a couple of fabulous flourishes and some Adhesive Pearls complete this look.  Image colored with Copic Markers, fussy cut and popped up using Pop Dots.

 

Feel free to check out the other cards at the  Great Impressions Blog.