Manly Mondays

When I was thinking of a card for today I knew I definitely wanted something that would POP.  I sure did use a lot of product. 

On a card base of Early Espresso I added a layer of DSP from Year of Cheer. Before adhering it I attached a strip of Burlap Ribbon with some Copper Trim on top.  On Garden Green, Daffodil Delight and Cajun Craze the leaf stamp from Painted Harvest was embossed in Gold.  I punched those out with the leaf punch and used Multi Purpose Tombow to glue them behind the Burlap Ribbon. 

For the sentiment two images from Label Me Pretty were embossed in gold, punched with the Pretty Label punch and attached with dimensionals.  

All the products mentioned above can be purchased on my online store HERE. Make sure to add Host Code TJQH6PS2 to be entered in my draw to win the exclusive Merry Patterns stamp set.  To qualify place a $50.00 order (not including tax or shipping) by September 30th and you will be automatically entered.  Canadian residents only. Draw will be held on October 1st.  

Until Next Time ! 

Throwback Thursdays

Another of my favorite SU Colors that has retired is Concord Crush.  I love the deep richness to it. Today's card is featuring this color with Brocade Background DSP.  

I have a few customers that still like the Lotus Blossom photopolymer set that was available during Sale-A-Bration January 6, 2015 to March 31, 2015.  

On a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 2" x 4 1/4" I used Concord Crush Classic Ink with the 3 floral stamps either full strength ink and/or stamped off once. Mossy Meadow Classic Ink was used for the stems.  The sentiment is from the same set using Tuxedo Black Memento. 

Thanks for dropping by today. 

Until next time ! 

Throwback Thursdays

Welcome to my Throwback Thursdays.  I'm excited to bring these ideas to you so that you may gather ideas on retired Stampin' Up! products.  Almost Amethyst is one of my all time favorite Stampin' Up! colors.  And, yes, when it retired I made sure I had plenty on hand.  

The base of this card and designer paper is Almost Amethyst.  

Using the Painted Petals Clear Mount Stamp Set, which I won at a Stampin' Up! demonstrator only event, I stamped the stems with Olive Green.  The flowers were on the same stamp.  Wanting a different effect I cut the stamp in two. Using Almost Amethyst Classic Ink I stamped it off once, doing this 5 times to the top of the stems.  With the other part of the flower stamp I simply inked it with Almost Amethyst and stamped over the lighter version. 

The Happy Birthday stamp is from Perfectly Penned using Basic Black Ink.  

Until Next Time 

Manly Mondays - Happy Birthday

I was in need of a Manly Birthday Card recently and it gave me enough encouragement to get back to posting Manly Mondays.  Ideas came flooding and I thought I would start with this rather simple card. 

When I fist saw the new In-Color Lemon Lime Twist I thought WOW that is bright!!  I tend to shy away from bright colors.  Once I saw it paired up with Basic Black I liked it. Which is how this idea came to be.  

The base is Lemon Lime Twist.  On a piece of Basic Black, the Happy Birthday Thinlit was die cut at an angle.  Added 3 rhinestones in the corner, who says men don't like bling, and punched a balloon in the corner.  Quick card and really easy to assemble. 

Hope this gave you an idea to use this color combination. 

Until next time! 

Sale-A-Bration Birthday Card

I thought it was about time to crack open a Sale-A-Bration set - Botanicals for You. 

 

Started with Soft Sky layered with Taken with Teal and Perfectly Artistic DSP.  Ink used was Basic Gray Archival.  All around the "just for you" I traced with a Sakura Gel Pen - Stardust Clear.  In real life it real gives it a "wow" effect. 

 

Enjoy!

Mother's Day Challenge for Paper Garden

I was approached a few weeks ago from Paper Garden to enter a Mother's Day Challenge.  What an honor!!  I was sent some very gorgeous paper to work with.  Please vote for me here.  Please be sure to submit under "vote for your fav" to click on Designed With YOU in Mind.  All votes will be truly appreciated.  Below is my entry and the details.

 

Paper:  Essie Pearlized White and Stardream Kunzite from Paper Garden 

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes from Stampin' Up and Timeless Amour from Heartfelt Creations

Ink: Stampin' Up Archival Basic Gray

Die: Spellbinders Filegree Vase 

Other: the flowers are from a dollar store that I felt really match the beautiful Stardream Kinzite

 

Thank you www.paper-garden.ca for the opportunity. 

 

 

 



Birthday Card

Hello Blogland.  My it's been a long time since I have posted anything on my little blog.  Thanks to those of you who have stuck it out with me.  It's been a rough year but now moving forward to better things.  My niece recently celebrated her 9th birthday and I wanted to make something a little special for her.  So I referred to my "motivation book".  Below is what I came up with.  It's not my original design.  An old post from someone (hanging head in shame) I did not have to foresight to keep the name.  Only kept the picture. I modernized it a bit.

I used the colors Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Sahara Sand. The skirt was made with velum using the large scallop punch. 

The 5 x 5 card was made with the envelope punch board (soooooo easy).  Added her name and a flourish. 

Well that's it for now, getting a few things ready for a market this coming Saturday.