Meadow Greens

Hello again! It's been quite a low key week for me. Some chronic health issues have returned lately so I'm curtailing some of my other activities in order to get more rest. That also means more time at home and more time to make. Being on a creative roll always makes me feel better. 

Today I pulled out an older set that I've never used and just experimented a bit with colors and design. Here's what I came up with. 

I first created a background using Spun Sugar and Squeezed Lemonade DOX inks, but rejected that combo and subbed in Tumbled Glass for the Spun Sugar. A much better result, I think. The flowers were stamped in Artic Iceberg (Altenew) and again with Versamark. The heat embossing was done on the blooms using WOW Spring Rain EP, which gives a nice iridescent sparkle to whatever color it is used with. It looks pretty neat with the tiny dots in each cluster having shine and texture.

I added a Soft Sky card front and the sentiment embossed on vellum plus a few small pearls to embellish. 

The Paper Players have a theme challenge this week, so I'm joining right in. Now you know why I just had to try one of my new to me embossing powders. 

Hope this inspires you to get crafty! I will be back soon.

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: PTI  - Meadow Greens and dies

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110, Bristol Smooth, SU - Soft Sky

INK:  DOX, Altenew, Versamark

Accessories: Vellum card stock, pearls

A Trip Back: Tea Garden

Hello, crafting world! 
You remember how I mentioned in my last post - wanting to use flowers and layers? That's exactly the direction my creating took today! 
I was inspired to use patterned paper for today's card. I pulled out the Tea Garden papers from Basic Grey - over 5 years old! Almost using up that pack made today's card fun! 

I got the idea from Tina Smith's recent video at Cards and Coffee Time. She's begun a series on DSP and if you haven't checked her videos out, I highly recommend them!

I used the same sketch she did but came up with my own take on it. The only stamping is the embossed greeting on the vellum, from WPlus9's Hand Lettered HELLO. SU provided the punches for the butterflies. I use dies so much now. It's been a LONG time since I've punched anything.

Playing with paper was good therapy for me today. I may just do this again tomorrow, HA! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Nautical Anchor

Hello, I'm back again. 
Taking a break from flowers and the mail theme, how about we go nautical today? 
The Nautical Anchor set from Stampendous has some terrific sentiments that I know I will use often. 

Today's card is meant to encourage a very special couple who is stepping out to pursue a dream.  The sentiment is what sold me on this set and inside it says "Wishing you smooth sailing" and "Let your dreams set sail."
I kept the lines very clean as shown at Freshly Made Sketches this week. 

The Wave Border die is from Wplus9.
Now I can't wait to get create something flowery brightly colored with lot of layers made for my next post. Are you surprised? 
Have a great day! 

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.

             Make something beautiful! 

The 12 Kits of Occasions

Hello dear crafty friends. 
Today I'm so excited to be joining The 12 Kits of Occasions blog hop as the guest designer of Jeanne Jachna! These talented ladies receive the same kit of supplies featuring a specific theme each month to create their projects. Jeanne sent us a fabulous kit with a crafty theme, so fun to discover all the goodies inside! I've loved brain-storming my designs. 

As soon as I saw this sentiment I knew I had to use it. I love you more than SEQUINS?  Oh, that's saying a lot! Couldn't resist pairing it with the hearts patterned paper and the wooden stamp.

 I added a strip of red felt to make the hand stamp look even more real.
Next up, these cute critters with their paper, glue, paint, scissors and "crafty wishes." 

I colored them with Copics and added a pale wash of blue behind the sentiment to help it stand out. 

The sweet Pure Innocence girl is feeling just a tad snarky today. Maybe it's because her paint spatters got out of hand.

For some people, pulling out the glitter really is a threat! Another sentiment that just made me giggle. AND... I pulled out the Nuvo glitter for the next card! 

These tiny mice have their hands full and bring a good message. 
My last card is super simple and was quick to make by swiping ink cubes in rainbow colors direct to paper. The sentiment is my last bit of advice for you, and the motto of my week.

I sure hope you've enjoyed my projects today. I know you will be inspired as you hop to the other blogs. I can't wait to see what others have made! I've had so much fun and want to say a big thank you to Jeanne and the team. Thank you for your visit!

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supply list can be found HERE. 

HAPPY Mail

Hello friends, it's Friday! Sending out some happy mail today made me smile and I feel sure the recipients will be glad to get good mail in their box. I loved playing with the postal theme this month so I pulled out this oldie and goodie and went to work.

A bit of Copic coloring and die cutting and now I have a card that can be for any occasion or just for encouragement. I was inspired to play along at CAS(E) this Sketch. I think the lines are clean and simple enough even though I have a few layers.

 Also entering the Retro Rubber Anything Goes Challenge.
Thanks so much for coming by today. I hope your day is wonderful!

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.

             Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps:  Mama Elephant - Incoming Mail; Hero Arts - Happy Mail. I've had both these sets for so long that I can't even remember when I got them!

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

Foxy Friend

Just a quick card today! 
I couldn't resist the fun sketch at The Paper Players this week. Pulling out the Foxy Friends and Floral Border dies from WPlus 9 I assembled this clean and simple card for my stash. 

I can't say it's my favorite card but you know, that's OK. The great thing about challenges is that they get you stamping! I love the sketch and I'm especially glad to have put these long-time-in-my-stash items to good use today.

Also inspired by the photo at The Card Concept this week I included elements of the circles, wood grain and greenery in my project. 

See you next week! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!