A Happy Hello for Color Hues #68

 Hello, it's mid-month and time for a new duo at Color Hues! Our wonderful leader, Nancy, has chosen Olive and Berry for Challenge #68 and I love how these look with a floral vibe. 

Betsy's stamps from The Greetery are some of my favorites, and I pulled out the Print Shop Fresh Floral stencils and stamps to create a background for my card front. The white heat embossed sentiment was trimmed by hand - I didn't want it taking up too much space. It's an old one from PTI. For a bit more dimension, I added two die cut butterflies topped with enamel dots and spritzed with a shimmer pen.

I hope you will love this combo, be sure to join us to play along if you can!

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Just a Hello ...

 Hello crafty friends, it's good to be here today! You know how I love card challenges and it's even more fun when I get chosen as Guest Designer. That's the happy circumstance for today's card, which I've created for the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge! 

You may know that they post a board and you may chose which elements you'd like to include on your card. 

I'm delighted that this prompted me to finally pull out my new-to-me Strawberry Patch large dies from Spellbinders. 

I was first led in the direction of FRUIT in the top row, but instead I decided to go with: embossing, fun fold, and gingham in the left row vertically. 

I love interactive cards, but don't make them often enough. This one is an interlocking  gatefold and it was so fun to make, I can't wait to try another one! The card measures 5.5 x 5.5 and I want to remind you that it will require extra postage. I needed the extra space to feature those beautiful berries! 

The sentiment is heat embossed, and there is embossed texture on the die cuts. I added a bit of shading with Copics and inks. 

Please be sure to check out the fantastic cards from the team, and join us to play along! You will find them HERE. 

I'm so happy for your visit today! 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Color Hues #67 Merlot and Navy

 Hello and happy Saturday, friends! My calendar page is turned to July 1 and that means a new duo for Color Hues!  Our dear Marcia has chosen Merlot and Navy for us to use, so pull out those supples and join us! My card features stencils with added stamping to give a vintage look. 

The white card base was first inked in the dark blue and wine using DOX inks and the Bold Bouquet Stencil from Gina K.  I lightly stamped with script randomly over the floral element. 

I got a little crazy with the mixed media aspect of this card, adding splatters with the darker blue ink. Lastly, I used a Ranger Ink stencil called Dot Fade, dabbing on Glitz Glitter Gel (also Gina K)  in random areas. It sure does shine and the texture is amazing.

Can you tell I had a blast making this card? I had no idea how it would turn out but I was really pleased with the result!

You will surely be pleased with the DT's takes on this challenge, so check it out! I'm so glad we can welcome Rosemary as our guest, too! As for me, I appreciate your visit so much! 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Wonderful Day

 Here I am, checking in on a Monday to see how you've been! My traveling is over for now and my health has leveled out again, so in this lull between activities I've got a card to share!

Many have shared gorgeous cards with the Spellbinders Wonderful Tulips Glimmer Plates and Layered Stencils and I have been waiting to use these new-to-me supplies! 

I used Copper foil as it shows up nicely and then added color with WPlus 9 inks and sponge daubers. Using yellow because of wanting to play along at Double D's Color Challenge, and because yellow tulips and yellow roses are my favorites!

Also new-to-me is the Plaid Collection Embossing folder (Spellbinders). I like the texture it adds and I don't think the classic style detracts from the focal image. 

NBUS

Double D 
Can you handle the pressure?
Stencil Fun 
INKspirational Challenge #62 Embossed backgrounds 

We're approaching the HOT summer season and I'll be spending more afternoons in stamping activities. I've made some changes to my crafting regimen which I'll be sharing in the days to come. Meantime, I hope your day is wonderful and that you are enjoying the ordinary simple moments! I'm happy to be able to post today and so happy for your visit!

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful! 

Color Hues #66 Yellow and Green

Hi there friends!

 It's that time again! Mid month means a new challenge at Color Hues #66 where Karen is choosing yellow and green for us to create with. What a great combo! I colored and fussy cut the florals, banner and sentiments from Simply Stated by Honeybee.

The kraft background was deeply embossed and then I gently slid the white craft stamp pad over it and blended for a softening effect. 

How will you use these shades? Please be sure to check out our amazing DT samples HERE, and join us to play along! 

I'm glad to be home from some traveling and back in the craft room! Thanks so much for your visit! 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Hope it's a Spectacular Birthday! Color Hues #65

 Hi there everyone! I have cards needed for some summer birthdays that are right around the corner. Here to the rescue is an inspiring new challenge. For Color Hues #65,  Jules has a colorful combo of Red and Aqua for us! I love these colors, wait until you see the amazing designs by the team in the gallery!

I used supplies from the Greetery for today's card. One stencil and one stamp set. Distress Oxide inks. That's all. 

I kept this clean and simple for a summer birthday. 

Can't wait to see what lovelies you bring to our gallery!

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Supply List 

Stamps: The Greetery - Opposites Attract and dies

Other: The Greetery - Pinwheel Party Stencil;   WPllus9 - Postage Layers Die

My Favorite Flavor

Popsicles, anyone?  I'm pulling out my Chill Summer stamps and dies from Spellbinders for the first time, and they are providing me with many fun options and COOL sentiments too!  YOU'RE MY FAVORITE FLAVOR makes me smile!

I began with  adding beautiful patterns by embossing white card stock with the Geometric Stripes folder, also from Spellbinders.

I decided to create a chocolate bar with speckled ice cream dripping out. I used random dies from my stash to cut the drip and confetti, and brushed Crystal Effects on for shine. Can you tell how much fun I was having? First time using my new card stock from Concord & 9th's new color collection.  Love. 

LeAnne's lovely sketch at The Paper Players inspired my layout. Hope you have a yummy day. One of the other sentiments in this set is "It's a good day to be happy!" Hope this is true for you, my friends. Thanks for visiting! 

Be yourself

          Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!