Hugs

Back again!

This card will be entered into the Gina K Designs Challenge,

White Space (which doesn't have to be white).

Having white space or making CAS cards are a challenge for me to say the least.

BUT I am trying!!!

This card uses the Gina K Designs products:

Wreath Builder template
and stamps, Birds and  Blossoms and 

Hugs and Wildflowers stamp sets and Hugs die.

Copic Markers.

Inks in; 

Antique Linen, Black Amalgam, Old Olive, 

Rose Red and Tempting Turquoise.

Spellbinders Standard Circles die.

Foam Dots for dimension.

On The CASE

Hello!

I  must say I had a lot of fun 'copying'  Theresa Momber's original creation, seen HERE. She has remarkable step by step tutorials which I utilize all the time.  She has a smart way with shading, sponging and coloring, if you're ever in doubt I suggest you check out her blog!

My card will be entered into the Mod Squad Blog, to CASE someone, and at the Stamp TV Challenge, It's Ovalerly Easy, to use an oval somewhere on your project.



My card uses the Stamp TV stamp set, Birds and Blossoms!  This is an older set, but truly a classic.  Beautiful images to create and color.  Theresa's post is now 2 years old, yet remains timeless! 

I didn't have the exact same products, so I switched out the Grand Decorative Ovals die for Spellbinders Beaded Oval die,  several different Copic Marker colors and I did not have the Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A Frames so I just used my Scor Pal and scored several lines to create my frame.  I also used the Spellbinders Classic Oval die.  A lovely flourish of adhesive rhinestones and the Spellbinders Fancy Tags die.

Thanks again for popping in, you are appreciated!

Enjoy~~

Think Spring!

Well I guess we are lucky than most today, we have rain, lots and lots of rain......no snow!  So of course my thoughts turn to Spring and why can't it get here faster?  I know, I know, all in good time.  I also know it will be well worth the wait!

The Mod Squad has a wonderful Challenge this week, Think Spring, to feature a flower on your project.  Easy Peasey!  This card will also be entered into the Stamp TV Mix It Up Monday Challenge, How Do You Doodle, to add something hand drawn to your project.

 

 

The floral frame is from the Gina K Designs stamp set, Dogwood And Butterfly, the butterfly is from Sent With Love and the sentiment is from the Birds And Blossoms set.  The flowers were colored with Copic Markers.  Spellbinders dies, Classic, Scalloped and Beaded Ovals were used as well as the little heart shaped Ribbon Buckle die.  Many adhesive pearls as well as Buttercup Liquid Pearls were added.  Sakura Glitter Pen.  Ribbon.  DP is from Echo Park, Victoria Gardens.  Pure Luxury card stock, white, lemon drop and jelly bean green, all available from Gina K Designs.

 

Just a fun card to put together.  I may have to add a small bag of extra pearls when I mail this off to a dear friend who has a birthday in early March, as I have been finding them everywhere.  lol

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

And if you're looking for something to do tonight, I hope you'll join me at the February Release Party over at Stamp TV!  Lots of fun, laughter and inspiration.  Wait til you see the brand new stamps, OMGee!  They are FABULOUS!  I will be participating in the Release Party too, as a February Guest Designer, should be FANTASTIC!  And I am bringing the wine!  ;)  Hope to see you there!

 

For more information, here is your personal invite:   Gina K Designs & Stamp TV Release Party 

Welcome To The Beach......My Favorite Place.......

Good Day! 

This is my very first post on my very first blog......welcome!  (I know it's a little echo-y in here, but I hope that all changes in the coming months)  I'd like to share with you the fun I find in creating and crafting.  It brings me such joy to create items, whether they be stained glass, jewelry, polymer clay items, or my latest passion, card making, for family, friends, or just myself.

Even though the calendar clearly states it is Spring, Mother Nature hasn't seemed to have caught on just yet here in the Northeast!  I did buy some pansies today and am in a gardening/flower kind of mood.  I have been pouring over a great little book by Melanie Muenchinger, A Year Of Flowers.  Just perfect for drawing some floral inspiration from. 

The following 4 cards all use stamp sets by Gina K Designs

So without further ado, let's look at some floral cards! 

A Year Of Flowers 2  &  Buds & Vases
 

A Year Of Flowers 2
 

Birds And Blossoms   &  Basket Blessings

A Year Of Flowers 2  &  Lacy Borders

Thanks for joining me, more to come in the following days!

Enjoy~~

***  I created this post at the beginning of the week, and then all hell broke loose!  I am thankful to say all of my family is safe and sound.  My heart goes out to all of the families that weren't so lucky.  Today (Saturday April 20th) is the dawn of a new day, a better day, a healing day.  ***