Colorful Birthday

 Hi there, stamping, friends, I have to tell you that today's card features some of the new colors from Concord and 9th and I am SMITTEN with them! I was so ready for these fresh new hues, and I especially like how there are light and darks of the same shades that work well for ink blending. My favs are the series of pretty pinks and oranges, soft blues and greens that pop. 

That brings us to today's card. 

Keeping my design simple, I die cut octagons, and stamped the grid image with versamark  for added interest.  The colors of card stock are sprout, parsley, sea glass, and oceanside. 

Using white card stock, I cut the flowers from the Duet Die (Penny Black) three times and glued them together. 

I am happy to be in time to enter this at Freshly Made, using the delightful sketch by Karren, although I used the mirror image.

I appreciate your visit, and hope you are doing well today!  I will be back soon. It's a busy week, but I have lots of new stuff inspiring me to get crafty! 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

 

 

Just a Note to say HELLO

I am popping in today with another card featuring images from the Love Letters Collection which has already become a favorite of mine!
Have a look.  

 Until now I had not jumped onto the layered flower dies bandwagon but the Botanicuts Rose dies changed my mind. 

I began sponging Distress oxide inks onto white card stock in pinks and coral and spattering them with water and ink droplets. I purposely used a variety of colors for the rose layers. Being my first time to assemble the roses, I wasn't even intending to use these on a card, I thought I would just keep them for my samples. It turned out I really like the variegated look. Using a scrap left of the sponged pinks I stamped and die cut the small note card. 

The large panel was sponged also in blues, and die cut with the Postal Frames Die. This is one of those cards that will go to someone very special! I hope you've enjoyed it too. 

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

Supplies used from The Greetery

Stamps: Signed & Sealed Stamp Set

Accessories: Signed & Sealed Die, Postal Frames Die, Botanicuts Rose Die

I added Glossy Accents to the seal to add dimension. 

Pine Blossoms Just for You

Hello, I'm happy to greet you today.
I know that many card makers are ready to pull out the stops with spring colors and images. Just happens that I got so many new items for Christmas and winter that I still want to play with a bit longer. 

The Pine Blossoms set is just one of those beautiful bouquets that I think will be versatile for any season. I've been dreaming of stamping it out in many color combinations! 

For my first card with this set, I've featured the wintry hues of lavender and smoky blues. I decided the panel I had preciously watercolored with blue around the top and bottom edges would make a nice backdrop. The Nordic Frames Die adorns the edges of the panel, and the lilac card stock peeks out.

I love the "Just for You" sentiment that doesn't limit me to one occasion, giving me the option to decide before mailing.  

I thank you so much for coming by my blog today! I appreciate every one of your comments.

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: The Greetery - Pine Blossoms stamps and dies

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Watercolor Paper - The Master's Touch

INK: Distress Oxides - Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Mustard Seed; Altenew - Eastern Sky, Just Green, Rouge, Velvet, Wisteria, Hydrangea, and Ultraviolet

Accessories: The Greetery - Nordic Frames Die, Frosty Frames Stencil

Warmest Wishes with Enchanted Forest

Hello! I got out the Enchanted Forest stamp set, designed by Betsy Veldman for Papertrey Ink - and I have NOT been able to put it away.  I'm getting good use from it this year. I just love the versatility of this set. It has become one of my favorite stamp sets. 
Don't the trees look pretty done in a bright color palette? I think the non-traditional colors really highlight the whimsicality of the images.
Pink, purple and teal are my favorite non-traditional combo for the holidays. 

And of course I needed to add a pretty bow, a dainty frame and the shimmer of glitter to jazz it up just a little. 

Hope this makes you smile today and inspired your creativity! Thanks for visiting. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!