The Flower Challenge #95 Reminder

 Hello crafty friends! Have you checked out the inspiration from The Flower Challenge #95? Here I am back with a reminder and I hope it will encourage you to join in this easy going challenge. I'm sure you will have fun creating a stamped flower. Nothing difficult about that! It's even inspired me to look back through my stamps and use an older layering stamp set. 

I pulled out the Wplus9 Builder Rose set and was surprised to find some flowers already stamped. I love when that happens except that I don't remember exactly what inks I used, so I can't tell you! In addition, I pulled out a background that I had made with many images randomly stamped in pale black and spritzed with gold paint. 

I assembled the panel onto a gold mirror background and added a sentiment from Honeybee stamps. 

You will find more DT samples on the blog and a lovely gallery of cards from our participants. I hope that you will be one of them! It's wonderful to see what you make. 

Your visit today is so appreciated. I hope that your fall is going great! I know that I'm loving the cooler temperatures. 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Bigger Blooms for The Paper Players #598

It's theme week at The Paper Players! We hope you will be inspired by the all the things associated with a Green Thumb, including plants, foliage, flowers and gardening. My new stamps and dies called Bigger Blooms from The Greetery seemed perfect for this challenge. 

I love the larger size and shapes of these florals and the easy details from stamp layering. They make it easy to fill up a card front. I made sure to include lots of GREENery, inked in vibrant Altenew inks.  My dear mother grew beautiful flowers in our backyard garden, and in summer there were always  impatiens and gorgeous geraniums on the front porch. 

My paper flowers tend to flourish much better than the plants I try to grow, but I love having the real ones!

Also entering this at NBUS, for challenge #40!

Thanks for your visit today, stay well and safe, have a wonderful holiday! 

 Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Supplies: The Greetery - Bigger Blooms, Opposites Attract stamps and dies; Nordic Frames Die

Red DSP is fro Stampin' Up!

Inspired By featuring The Greetery

 It's Thursday! I hope you're excited about the new inspiration from the gang at the Inspired By Challenge. 

The theme of Tweet Messages was my cue to pull out the Robin & Wren Set from The Greetery which I love to use because it reminds me of the cheery bluebirds that come to our bird feeder year round.

The Wood Slices Dies and some florals stamped and die cut from the Merry Sprigs set rounded out the scene. 

I have begun preparing stamped or colored and die cut images whenever I get a new set, and storing them with the set until I need them. This worked out really well, as all the items for this card were ready for me to place on the panel. Each image was stamped in layers with Distress Oxide Inks which I added with a sponge dauber.

I rounded the edges and placed it on the card front. The die cut Hello and sentiment are from WPlus9.  To tie in the black sentiment, I added Nuvo Drops in black.

That's it for me today. Thanks so much for taking time to visit! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Sweet Hello

 Hello, how's it going with you?

There's still one more day of August left so here's a sweet summery hello card.  I've been wanting to feature the Lemon Blossoms stamps and dies from The Greetery all summer long.  This time I began stamping on bright yellow card stock for the lemons. They zing, for sure!

I was reminded today that yellow is a good color for cheering someone up. It's also my favorite color! I combined patterns of designer paper and added a black narrow mat. The white panel and fruits are on foam tape to add dimension.

I'm happily in time to share this at Freshly Made Sketches. They are always inspiring! 

I hope you feel inspired by your visit to my blog today. I'm sure glad that you came!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Celebrating You today!

Hello fellow crafters, here I am and it's the middle of the week already, don't know how that happens!

I do know there's a card to share, coming right up! 

I saw these colors offered at the challenge at The Paper Players and had some time to think about what I would use. 

At first I thought of Christmas, but ruled that out for now. Opting for my favorites - flowers, I pulled out these pretty tulips from the Greetery set called Budding Beauties Spring. 

 I colored them with several layers of inking to get the shaded effect. The detail is built right into the stamps! I used sponge daubers to apply the layers using Distress Oxide inks in reds and greens. 

I played along with the challenge at The Paper Players.

Supplies from The Greetery will be listed below and if you have any questions I'd be happy to answer in the comments. Thanks so much for your visit today!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

 

Supplies used:

Stamps: Budding Beauties Spring, Sentiment Suite Birthday and matching dies, Fit to be Tied die

Budding Beauties Dressed in Pink

Hello there, welcome back to my blog! 
I'm popping in late on this Thursday afternoon with a card that I contemplated for a day or two but just put together.  I saw the challenge at The Paper Players and wanted to play along, now I'm posting just in the nick of time! 

I couldn't wait to create with the tulips and beautiful cherry blossoms that arrived Monday in my order from The Greetery. Have a look! 

The stamp set is called Budding Beauties, and the images enabled me to heartily embrace pink! I also inked up the new Painterly Stripes background stamp to continue the color combo using WPlus9 inks. These are my very favorite pinks because they are bright and clean, not muddy hues.

 The images come together easily with layers of ink to add detail. In honor of the challenge and the occasion of new stamps, I added  a double bow of my favorite seam binding ribbon in pink, adhering the panel slightly off center. I did the vertical tic-tac-toe row using Pink, Die Cuts, and Ribbon. 

Thanks so much for you visit today! How are you keeping busy in your stay at home time? I will be back tomorrow with another project, see you soon. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: The Greetery - Budding Beauties stamps and dies, WPlus9 -  Basic Labels stamps and die

Paper: Neenah Solar White 80 lob., Basic Black

INK: Versamark, WPlus9 - Shell Pink, Little Piggy, VIP Pink, Mojito, Lime Light, 

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, The Greetery - Postal Frame Dies

A Watered Garden

It's Wednesday and I'm posting late so I'll keep it short. I managed a bit of crafty time today and made something just because I felt like combining things that I love.Bits and pieces happened to be sitting on my work table! 

Today's card is a simple layout featuring the Halfsies die from The Greetery  and some images I stamped last week when I was on a little vacay. I haven't used ribbon in ages, but this card just needed some softness. 
I love the Scripture about the watered garden. Since it's still kind of rainy, it's a perfect stamp for today.
Thanks so much for coming by! 

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.

             Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: PTI - Seasonal Borders: Spring; Garden of Faith

Enjoy your day!

Hello and welcome! 
We did some traveling over the weekend and it all went well. We celebrated my dear mother in law's 95th birthday with three generations of family! It was a special event and now comes the time for me to rest up. That meant a bit of crafting. It's amazing how this hobby refreshes me. 

Now for the card. 

I'm not quite ready to jump into spring florals but I love the Potpourri stamp set. The colorful potted plants against a boldly striped paper square make a pretty focal point and can be created in many combinations. I loved adding a few ink splatters as the sketch suggested and a few black dots with a black pen.

I'm playing with CAS(E) this Sketch and happy to have another birthday card to add to my stash.

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: The Greetery - Potpourri; WPlus9 - My Whole Life; SU - Gorgeous Grunge

Paper: Neenah Solar White, PTI 

INK: Versamark, Altenew - mini inks sets - Cool Summer Nights, Green Meadows, Tea Party; WPlus9 - Queen Bee

Accessories: White embossing powder, Sponge daubers, Greetery dies - Potpourri and Sentiment Suite Basic

Greetings with Robins and Wren for Christmas

Welcome to a new week! And a new month, can you believe it's already December? I guess in states where you're having tremendous snowstorms, it's easier to believe, hope you're staying warm. 

I'm sharing a quick CASE with the Robin and Wren set from The Greetery today. It's no secret that I am a fan of Betsy Veldman's designs, so what better compliment than to case her card. (You will find hers HERE. Allow time to watch her three fabulous how to videos!) In case the term CASE is new to you as a verb - it means to copy a sample exactly. 

Instead of the gorgeous watercolor technique that Betsy used, I just lightly blended inks for the background and did some second generation stamping with the pine branches from With Love at Christmas. The sentiment is from the Tree Trimmings Stamp set. 

This card is sure to go to someone special. Thanks so much for your visit today! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Tree Trimmings for Christmas

After my busy week of posting, I've missed a few days.
I've been busy with Thanksgiving preparations, but it feels so good to have time to wrap up the card I've been making and get it posted. The Tree Trimmings and Fir and Foliage 2 stamp sets from The Greetery worked so well together and I love the look! 

Stamping multiple layers for each tree was easy to line up using the Misti. I added the garlands after die cutting the trees, and embossed those in gold. The garland image has small stars, to which I added Nuvo Crystal Drops in Bright Gold. 
Isn't the die amazing? Another new item from The Greetery. I know this one is going to become a favorite. I backed the small panel with gold foil card stock that peeks through the delicate borders.

Happy to be playing along at The Paper Players sketch 

week, and the Just Add Ink Challenge. I chose stars and spots, but in the end there's some sparkle in there too.

Now it's time to get back to the tasks at hand. Wishing those in the USA a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: The Greetery - Fir & Foliage 2, Basic Sentiments: Christmas, Tree Trimmings

Paper: Neenah Solar White, SU - Garden Green and DSP

INK: Altenew - Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, Evergreen, Just Green; Versamark

Accessories: Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops, Gold embossing powder, The Greetery - Nordic Frames Die

Enchanted Forest Christmas Wishes

It's rainy and cold here today. I'm cozy and Christmas card-making is now in full swing. Beginning with stamps I just loved last year but didn't get in time to use for Christmas, I used images from The Enchanted Forest set designed by Betsy Veldman.  

 I stamped the trees in shades of teal, apple green and purple and arranged them on a pinked edge die cut panel.
The snowflakes were stamped and I added glittered drops to the centers. I love this metallic paper but it doesn't show up well in the photo. Subtle beautiful shine and it is a lighter shade IRL.  

I'm using the gorgeous colors from the Color challenge at The Paper Players. Thanks so much for joining me today!

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Thanks so much for joining me today!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Enchanted Forest

Paper: Tim Holtz Metallic Papers

INK: Altenew - Sea Glass, Dusk, Ocean Waves, Wisteria; WPlus9 - Bloomberry, Limelights, Versamark

Accessories: PTI - Mix and Mat Pinked Edge die, Nuvo Glitter Drops - Blue Lagoon, White Embossing powder, silver cord, Wink of Stella shimmer pen

Joy And Peace The Greetery

Good morning! 
I'm here with a Christmas card to share using the oh-so versatile and lovely With Love at Christmas set from The Greetery. 

Since yesterday I have found renewed energy to tackle my Christmas cards and a new plan.  I have a list of stamp sets to use, and quite a few sketches that I like. I'm not going to think about it too much, just go down the list. I've also decided to keep them more simple, like today's card. 

I've listed my supplies below. I am playing along at Freshly Made Sketches today. Kim has a wonderful sketch! Gold foil die cut leaves and glitter add bling without bulk. 

I've set aside the next couple of days and instead of waiting until afternoon when all my chores are done to craft, I am going to be stamping in my craft room first thing in the morning with my hot cup of tea. 

Thanks for your visit and encouragement!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: The Greetery - With Love at Christmas, Sentiment Suite: Christmas and the coordinating dies for these sets. 

Paper: Neenah Solar White, DSP is from PTI, SU - gold foil card stock 

INK: Altenew  - hunter Green, Just Green, Ruby Red, Grapevine, Caramel Toffee

Accessories: Ranger Rock Candy Distress Glitter

Happy Mail With Love from The Greetery

Hi to my stamping friends! Hope your day is going well. I'm enjoying the sunshine and very cool temps we're having today by spending some time in the stamp studio. 

You know how every once in a while you begin with a small idea for a card and as you make it the process unfolds into a result you really like? That's what happened today. 

Betsy has done it again with her designs at The Greetery! With Love at Christmas stamps are designed for Christmas stationery. With a change of colors this set is perfect for any season. And who doesn't love happy mail? I adhered the little envie to the card front so that it can be removed and used again added to a gift bag or a lunchbox.  

I thank Color Throwdown for the great combo featured this week. Check out the fabulous DT samples as well!

I stamped with PTI inks and added details to the images with colored pencils and a white gel pen. Hope you have a great day, I am happy that you came by. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!