Cup O' Succulents X 2

Good Morning, still a wee bit soggy!

Happy 4th of July!

These cards will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

I used the Impression Obsession Cup Of Sweet Succulents stamp and die sets.

Spellbinders Oval die cut from the Floral Oval set.

Circle Link Embossing Folder for texture.

Amalgam Black ink.

Copic Markers.

Sheer Ribbon.

Spanish Moss.

Foam Dots.

WOS.

Dimension.

So fun just to color and assemble, I made another!

Same ingredients.

Different Colors.

I actually just grabbed this card stock from my stash, not realizing it was a side fold.  Blah!  

Although my Mother has an easier time opening this fold. lol

Pretty in Blues.

Two!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy~~

Happy Home On Cape Cod

 Back Again!

Still Soggy!

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Monday, Red, White And/Or Blue.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Anything Goes.

The Card Concept, Long Summer Days.

Nothing like a Cape Cod Long Summer Day!

Pulling lobsters from the sea or the local fish market lol

 I knew when I saw The Greetery's Market Basket dies, I had to have them!!!

Yes, anyone can add flowers to these fabulous dies, 

but what about filling them with your dinner???  Yes, Please!!!

This card is for a 'new' neighbor.  They are selling their primary home in NH and moving to the Cape full time!  They are the perfect neighbors for our quiet little street!

The Greetery Market Basket die, cut from Foil Paper.  Then I added various Embossing Powders in Gold, Black and Green, heat set....and wha la...

a well worn old time Cape Cod clamming basket!

I also bought the Market Basket sentiments.

 My little sign and those yummy lobsters were made by using the 

Cape Cod stamp set by Jenn Shurkus aka {creative chick}.

PERFECT!

MFT Cross Stitched Rectangles die.

Amalgam Black ink.

Copic Markers.

Ink shading.

Sakura Glitter Pen.

WOS.

 Smaller Basket from The Greetery.

Clams stamped, colored and fussy cut from the 

Gina K Designs Gifts From The Sea set.

I think this is actually a Clean and Simple card!

WOW!  I can make them lol

Thanks so much for stopping by, next time come for dinner!

Enjoy~~

Follow It And More!

 Good Morning!

Happy 4th Of July Weekend!  It's quite soggy here!

I just updated my follow along option by adding the

Follow It Gadget.  Please feel free to re-enter your email 

and follow along with my Blog Posts.

Thanks so much!

Now ready for some cards???

This first card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Monday, Red, White And/Or Blue.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Anything Goes.

I made a Happy 4th Shaker card! 

(you know, for my favorite girl!)

Framed it all in using MFT Cross Stitched Rectangles 

and a PTI Scallop Rectangle die.

Happy was cropped from the PTI Phrase Pay #5 die.

Tutti Designs Stitched Stars dies, layered in Red, White and Blue.

MFT Make A Wish candles dies

Gina K Designs Simple Numbers stamp set.

(man that 'th' is wonky lol).

Real Red ink.

Glitter Paper.

Sequins.

Glitter.

Acetate.

I layered the Frames several times to create the 'well' for my Shaker bits.

Inside.

This next card will be entered into the Challenge at

Gina K Designs, Christmas In July.

Gina K Designs products: 

Perfect Poinsettias, Love At All Times and Peace And Joy stamp sets.

MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles.

I stamped the poinsettias and leaves onto Vellum, 

in corresponding Glitter Embossing Powders, heat set and then fussy cut out.

I then used my regular inks to 'water color' over the back of each image.

White Panel was mounted using Foam Tape.

Amalgam Black and Pink Pirouette inks.

Kind of festive for this very wet Saturday!

Merry Merry!

Enjoy!

Tea And Sympathy

Back Again!  

A couple of more cards to share! 

This card will be entered into the Challenges at: 

Hero Arts, For The Guys.

Stinkin Inkers, You're The Man.

This is for our son in law, Tim.

He enjoys all types of beverages! ;)

 I used the Simon Says Adult Beverages stamp set.

Flourishes Grab A Cup and What A Catch stamp sets.

PTI Uncorked stamp set and die.

Fussy cut my images.

Scored every 1/4" on bottom portion.

Copic Markers.

Amalgam Black ink.

Twine.

Mini CandyDots.

WOS.

This next card will be entered into the Challenge at

Gina K Designs, It's All About The Background.

I was inspired by Jen McGuire and her technique shown HERE.

Faux Metallic Texture.  

I have since purchased the TH Paper she used, 

makes a world of difference!  

Hard to see the background but it is full of lovely texture.

I used the GKD products; 

Friendship Flower, Scripty Sayings 2 stamp sets.

Hugs (layered) stamp and die sets.

Amalgam Black ink.

Copic Markers.

Couture Creations 'Flint' Embossing Folder.

Glitter Paper.

WOS.

Inside.

Thanks for strolling by!

Enjoy~~

Stars And Flowers

Good Morning!

I have a couple of cards to share with you today!

This first one will be entered into the following Challenges:

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

Hero Arts, For The Guys.

Stinkin Inkers. You're The Man.

I used Distress inks in; 

Fossilized Amber, Peeled Paint and Spiced Marmalade.

White And Clear Embossing Powders. 

Tutti Designs Stitched Stars.

MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles die and Art Expression Text.

Gina K Designs Masculine Tags (sentiment).

Foam Dots.

Sequins.

Sometimes you just want to create something a bit different.

A little bit of dimension.

This next card will be entered into the 

Challenge at Gina K Designs, It's All About The Background.

A simple card, yet bright and fun!

I used the GKD products;

Love At All Times, Friendship Flower, Amalgam Black ink 

and White and Clear Embossing Powders.

I created the Blue background by coloring White card stock with a Copic Marker.

Copic Markers.

White Pigment ink.

WOS.

Simple.  Bright.  Fun.  

Thanks for coming by!

Enjoy~~

Lemons And Life

   Good Morning! 

My dear friend, Judy Woodland, is Guest Designing over at 

Make The Cards Challenge

So you know I am going to support her Challenge!

I am also entering a card into the Challenge at  Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

 

Here's what I created!

I used this fun little stamp set by Hero Arts, Zest Wishes.

I just felt like coloring....ya know?

Amalgam Black ink.

Copic Markers.

Clear Embossing Powder.

MFT Blueprints #12 (banners).

Spellbinders Floral Oval die.

Sheer Ribbon.

WOS.

Sakura Glitter Pen.

Inside.

So FUN.....I made a second one!

Inside.

Thanks so much for scooting by!

Enjoy~~