Penny Black Thank You Card

Here is a Thank You card I made using the Penny Black Botanical Notes stamp.  The card is 4.25 x 5.5.

 

For this card I used:

• Penny Black Botanical Notes Stamp
• Memento Tuxedo Black
• Copic Markers: T0, N5, E31. E33, YG21, YR7, YR14, YR18, YR31, RV09, RV06, RV04, RV02, G21, G24, G46
• Greenhouse Society "Thanks" stamp.

To make the card, I stamped the image with The Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored the image with the various colors o Copic markers.  The image was then trimmed to size matted, and added to the front of the card.

Tim Holtz Festive Distress Class at the Queens Ink

I took a class at the Queens Ink in Savage Mill where we made the three different cards, two of the Tim Holtz Festive Distress Cards:

'Tis the Season

Seasons Greetings

And one additional card:

With the left overs from the class, I was able to make several more cards.  The Seasons Greetings cards were very similar to what we did in class.

For the 'Tis the Season card, I changed the background. For the background of the card, I used:

• TCW Aspen Trees Stencil
• Background - Black Soot, Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, and Faded Jeans Distressed Inks
• Deer - Old Paper, Pumice Stonr, Grayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distressed Inks
• Psst Sheer Shimmer Spritz

Using the stencil, I sponged the various distressed inks.  I then sprayed the finished piece with the Psst Sheer Shimmer Spritz.  I used a variety of Distressed inks on the chip board deer.

Christmas Cards 2014 - Card 3

For this card, I used the Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia Die and Embossing folder.

For this card, I used:

• Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia Die and Embossing Folder
• Burlap
• Stampendous Detailed Gold Embossing Powder
• Versamark
• Spellbinders Oval Die
• Gina K Simple Snowflakes Stamp set

To make the card, I cut the Poinsettia with red, green and gold card stock.  I then embossed the leaves with the coordinating embossing folder, and attached all of the layers.  I cut a small oval with a Spellbinders die, and then stamped with Versamark using a sentiment from the Gina K Designs Simple Snowflake stamp set.  I added the detailed Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.  To finish the card, I added a strip of burlap to the card base, and then attached the poinsettia and sentiment.

Christmas Cards 2014 - Card 2

This card was a quick card to make!  Its 4.25 x 5.5

For this card, I used:

• Tim Holtz Holiday Knit Stencil
• Pan Pastels 340.5 Permanent Red
• Pan Pastels 921.5 Pewter
• Recollections Merry Christmas Stamp
• Versamark
• Stampendous Detailed White Embossing Powder
• Vellum
• White Card Stock
• DCWV Solid Glitter A2 Card - Silver

To make this card, I placed the stencil over the white card stock and used the Versamark stamp pad to stamp through the stencil.  The stencil was then removed, and the card stock was covered with Red Pan Pastels, followed by the Pewter Pan Pastels to add a shimmer.  The stenciled area was then trimmed to 3.25 x 4.5.  A  1" strip of Vellum was cut, and stamped in Versamark with the Merry Christmas stamp.  The Versamark was covered with Detailed White embossing powder and heat set.  This was then added to the stenciled card and attached to the Silver Glitter card.

Christmas Cards 2014 - Card 1

Here is the first of the Christmas Cards I made this year. I made several of these cards, using different colored card stock, embossing powders, and Pan Pastels.

For these cards I used:

• Stampendous Detailed White Embossing Powder
• Stampendous Detailed Gold Embossing Powder
• Pan Pastels 930.5 Bronze
• Pan Pastels 920.5 Silver
• Stampendous Delicate Snowflakes
• Stampendous Delicate Snowflakes dies
• Versamark
• Gina K Designs Let it Snow stamp set
• Elizabeth Craft Designs Stand Up Helper Set 2
• Silver Glitter Lines 7020
• Recollections background stamp

To make these cards, I stamped the largest snowflake from the Detailed Snowflakes stamp set and the sentiment with Versamark.  I added Detailed Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.

Like the previous cards, I stamped the snowflake and sentiment with Versamark.  I then used Bronze Pan Pastels and covered the card.  Pan Pastels sticks to Versamark more than to the card base (there is a shimmer to the background that can't be seen in the photo.  I then sealed the Pan Pastels.  There is a slight difference between the card using Pan Pastels and Embossing Powder.

The Pan Pastels card has a much flatter appearance.  Here is a sample of both side by side with the Embossing Powder on the left and the Pan Pastels on the Right).

For the next version of the card, I stamped the snowflake and sentiment with Versamark, the added Detailed White embossing powder and heat set.   I used the Stand Up Helper Snowflake and the Silver Glitter lines to complete this card.

For the last version of the card, I stamped only the snowflake with Versamark, added detailed white embossing powder and heat set.  I then cut out the snowflake with the coordinating die.  For the background, I stamped the Recollections stamp with Versamark on white card stock.  I then covered the card stock with Silver Pan Pastels.  The Pan Pastels "sticks" to the Versamark and leaves a slight shimmer to the rest of the card stock.  The white embossed snowflake was added to finish the card. 

Birthday Card using Stand Up Helper from Elizabeth Craft Designst

Here is a birthday card I made using several products from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The card is 4.25 x 5.5.

For this card I used:

• Elizabeth Craft Designs Stand Up Helper "Happy Birthday"
• Glitter Ritz Warm Highlight
• Copic Markers: YR15, Y13, G21, G46, YG07
• Spellbinders Oval Die
• Elizabeth Craft Designs Candle Peel-off Sticker in Black 2545
• Shimmer Sheets  
• Cuttlebug Happy Birthday Embossing Folder
• Sookwang Double sided tape

To make the card, I added the Sookwang tape to white card stock, exposed the adhesive and added the candle peel-off stickers.  Warm Highlight glitter was added and then the candles colored with Copic markers, and fussy cut out. Using another piece of white card stock, I added Sookwang tape, and die cut the oval and the Happy Birthday Stand Up helper.  After exposing the adhesive, Warm Highlight Glitter was added to both pieces.  The candles were added to the oval, and the Happy Birthday was added over the Happy Birthday cut into the card base.  A piece of Shimmer Sheets was embossed and sanded a bit.  The oval with the candles was added on top of the embossed Shimmer Sheets.  The card was then assembled,

Spring and Fall Skeleton Leaves

Both of these cards use the same stamp, Skeleton Leaves, but the techniques are different.  For the Fall card, I used Distressed Inks on white card stock.  For the Spring card, I used Copics on vellum paper.

For the Fall card I used:

• Fired Brick Distressed Ink
• Peeled Paint Distressed Ink
• Rusty Hinge Distressed Ink
• Wild Honey Distressed Ink

For the Spring Card I used:

• Copic Markers: R24, G46, G24, YR18, Y17

For both cards I used:

• Versamark
• Stampendous Detailed White Embossing Powder
• Stampendous Detailed Gold Embossing Powder
• Close to My Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge
• Close to My Heart Holiday Tags stamp set
• Technique Junkies Skeleton Leaves Stamp
• Ribbon

Fall Card:

To make this card, I randomly sponged the distressed inks on white card stock.  I then stamped the Skeleton Leaves stamp with Versamark, added the white embossing powder and heat set.  I then cut the oval shape for the sentiment from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge, and using the matching stamps, stamped the sentiment in Versamark, added the Gold embossing powder and heat set.  Ribbon and the sentiment were added to the card.  I like this card, since you don't know what the final version will look like.

Spring Card:

To make this card, using Versamark, I stamped the Skeleton Leaves stamp on vellum paper.  I added white embossing powder and heat set.  On the back side of the vellum paper, I then colored the leaves with Copic Markers.  I chose brighter colors of Copics for this, since they will have a bit of a washed out look from the front of the card.  I then used double sided tape to attach the vellum paper to white card stock.  The oval shape for the sentiment was cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge, and using the matching stamps, stamped the sentiment with Versamark, added white embossing powder and heat set.  Ribbon and the sentiment were added to complete the card.

Stand Up Helpers Class with Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs

Here are the cards made in the Stand Up Helpers Holiday Cards class taught by Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  I was so glad I was able to take this class and the Fun with Dies class.  It was a great opportunity.  

 Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper with Candles

Supplies:

Candle 919

Holiday Flourish 921

Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper

White Silk Microfine Glitter 604

True Red Silk Microfine Glitter 614

Forest Green Silk Microfine Glitter 633

Cool Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter 639

Red Glitter Dots 7018

Red Velvet Adhesive 402

The candles were covered with White Glitter, the candle drippings and flames with the Cool Diamond Glitter (the flames were then colored with Copic markers), the flowers were covered with Red glitter, and the Holly leaves with Green glitter. 

The stand up helper "Merry Christmas" was cut from the Red Velvet Adhesive and attached to the one cut from the card base.

Stocking Stand Up Helper

Supplies:
Candle 919 (Pine branches)
Stand Up Helpers Set 2 930
Stocking Overlay Set 1 931
Stocking Solid 932
Chocolate Silk Microfine Glitter 607
True Red Silk Microfine Glitter 614
Saffron Silk Microfine Glitter 612
White Silk Microfine Glitter 604
Red Glitter Dots 7018
Red Glitter Borders 7010
Seasons Greetings Large Peel-off in Black 2581


Jackie's Dolls in Oval

Supplies:

Jackie's Christmas Dolls in Oval Peel-off in Black 2587

Lines Peel-off in Black 1016

Merry Christmas Peel-off in Black 2576

Warm Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter 639

Double sided tape was added to white card stock and the adhesive exposed.  The Christmas Doll sticker was added and colored with various Copic Markers.  Acetate was used to make the image appear as if its floating in the center of the card.

Fun with Dies class with Els of Elizabeth Craft Designs

I was able to take two classes with Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  In both classes (Fun with Dies and Stand Up Helpers)we made Holiday cards.

In the Fun with Dies class here are the cards we made:

Flower Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper

Supplies:
Candle Die 919 (for the pine branches)
Crystal Flower Set 1 924 (Flower)
Holly Leaves & Berries 926  (Holly Leaves)
Stand Up Helpers Set 2 930
True Red Silk Microfine Glitter 614
A Mix of Green 632, Forest Green 633 and Spring Peridot 635 Silk Microfine Glitter
Red Glitter Dots 7018
Gold Assorted Borders 1176
Gold Merry Christmas Peel-off Sticker

Double sided tape was attached to red and green card stock, then the images were cut.  The glitter was added to these elements.  Red Glitter dots were used for the center of the flower.


Ring Accordion

 Supplies:

Ring Accordion 904
Chilly the Penguin 908
Snowflakes 757
Silver Silk Microfine Glitter 603
Silver Snowflakes Peel-off 2551
Silver Christmas Wishes Peel-off 376
Black (406), White (405), Blue (407), Yellow (401) Velvet Adhesive

I decided I did not like the accordion card, and when I got home I changed the card.  The Christmas Greetings sentiment is on the inside.  The circles were cut with Spellbinders dies, and acetate used to make the image appear to float in the card.

Katie Label Snowman

Supplies:
Katie Label Accordion  903
Katie Stars Frame Edges 913
White Velvet Adhesive 405
Snowman in Frame Peel-off Black 2583
Merry Christmas Large Peel-off Black 2576
Cool Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter 642

Double stick tape was added to white card stock.  The adhesive exposed, and the Snowman sticker and Candy Cane were added.  The glitter was then added.  The images were colored with a variety of Copic markers.

I did not like the accordion card, and when I got home, I  modified it to a stand up style card.  I used the Stand Up helpers set 2 to cut the snowflake stand up helper.  Seasons Greetings peel-off sticker was added (not clearly visible in the picture).

Pan Pastels

Here is my first card made with Pan Pastels.  This card is 5 x 5.75.

For this card I used:

• Dreamweaver Stencil LX 7021 Corner Flowers
• Pan Pastels 280.5 Orange, 250.5 Diarylide Yellow, 470.5 Violet, 340.5 Permanent Red, 340.8 Permanent Red Tint, 430.5 Magenta, 380.5 Red Iron Oxide
• Stampendous Hydrangea Garden Stamp Set
• Memento Rich Cocoa
• Stampendous Detailed Silver Embossing Powder
• Versamark

To make the card, I placed the stencil on white card stock.  I used the pan pastels to color the flowers in the stencil.  I then stamped the butterfly from the Hydrangea Garden stamp set in Rich Cocoa.  The butterfly body was colored with Rich Cocoa, and the wings with the Orange Pan Pastels.  Once complete, I sealed the images, and cut the images to 4 x 5.75. 

To assemble the card, I covered the edge of a scrap piece of white card stock with Versamark (to about 1 inch), and then heat embossed with Detailed Silver embossing power.   1/4" strips were then cut from the embossed edge.  The images were mounted to the center of the card base.  The strips were added to the long edges of the image.   

Birthday Golfer with Paper Dolls for Everyday Cricut Cartridge

Here is a card that I made my stepson's birthday who loves to golf.  This card is 5 x 6.5.

For the card, I used:

• Paper Dolls for Everyday Cricut Cartridge
• Cricut Black Marker
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Copic Markers R29, YG07, G09, E11
• Glossy Accents
• Technique Tuesday Greenhouse Society Stems Stamp Set
• Stampendous Pirate Gold Embossing Power
• Versamark

To make the card, I first outlined using a black Copic marker, then cut all of the golfer pieces at 3.75 inches from the Paper Dolls for Everyday Cricut Cartridge.  

• The body was cut from white paper, and then colored using Copic Marker E11.
• All of the clothing, shoes, hair and cap were added to the body.
• The flag was cut from gray card stock, then the grass colored with G09 and YR07, and the flog colored with R29.  Wink of Stella was then added to the flag and the pole.  Glossy Accents was added to the pole.
• Wink of Stella and Glossy Accents were added to the clubs in the golf bag.

When assembling the card, I used pop dots behind the flag, and the golf bag to add a bit of dimension.  The golf bag was slung over the golfer's shoulder.  The sentiment was stamped in Versamark, then heat embossed with Pirate Gold embossing power.

2014 Halloween Card 5

Here is the last of the Halloween cards for this year.  This card is 4 x 5.5.

For the card, I used:

• Wild Card Cricut Cartridge
• Artbooking Cricut Cartridge
• Martha Stewart Halloween Stamp set
• Stampendous Enchanted Aubergine Embossing Powder
• Distressed Inks - Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey and Bundled Sage
• Versamark

To make the card, I cut a circle for the moon from orange card stock.  I then cut several bats of varying sizes from the Wild Card cartridge.  The house was cut from the Artbooking cartridge at 3.75 inches. 

I then sponged the Bundled Sage ink on the bottom of the card front.  A combination of Spiced Marmalade and Wild Honey was sponged above the Bundled Sage.  The fence and sentiment were them stamped with Versamark, embossing powder added, and heat embossed.  The moon and bats were added.  The house was attached with pop dots to add dimension to the card.

2014 Halloween Card 4

The forth Halloween card.  This card is 4.25 x 5.25.

For the card, I used:

• Wild Card Cricut Cartridge
• WOW Copper Pearl Embossing Power
• Versamark
• Recollection Halloween Stamp Set
• Wink of Stella Clear

To make the card, I cut the card from the Wild Card Cartridge.  I modified the sizing with my Gypsy to have a finished card at 4.25 x 5.5.  The blackout image, grass and stem were also cut with the same sizing.

I only used the pumpkin portion of the blackout image and attached it to the card.  I then attached the stem and grass.  To make the eyes and mouth stand out a bit, I added Wink of Stella Clear.  The sentiment was stamped with Versamark, embossing powder added and then heat embossed.

2014 Halloween Card 3

Here is the third cad for the year.  This one is 4 x 5.5. 

For the card, I used:

• Paper Trimmings Cricut
• Stampendous Detailed Black Embossing Powder
• Stampendous Detailed White Embossing Powder
• WOW Glow in the Dark Embossing Powder
• Hampton Arts Halloween Stamp set
• Recollections Halloween Stamp set
• Martha Stewart Halloween Stamp Set
• Versamark

To make the card, I cot the spider web and background from the Paper Trimmings Cricut Cartridge.  I adhered both together, and then attached them to the card front.  Although its not visible in the picture, I then used a Versamark pen, covered the spider in ink, and added the Glow in the Dark Embossing powered and heat embossed it.  I added the eyes with the Versamark pen, and then added Detailed White embossing powered and heat embossed.  The small webs in the corners were stamped with Versamark, then Detailed Black embossing powered was added and heat embossed. 

Inside of the card:

The spider webs on the inside of the card are from the Martha Stewart Halloween stamp set, and the sentiment is from a Recollections Halloween stamp set.

2014 Halloween Card 2

Here is the second of the Halloween cards I made.  This one is similar to ones I have made in the past. 

For the card, I used:

• Paper Trimmings Cricut Cartridge
• Wild Card Cricut Cartridge
• WOW Copper Pearl Embossing Power
• Versamark
• Recollections Halloween Stamp Set  

To make the card, I cut the witch and moon from the Paper Trimmings Cricut cartridge at 3.5 inches. The bat is from the Wild Card cartridge and a left over from a previous project.  I adhered the witch and bat to the moon, then to the card front.  I stamped the sentiment on black paper with Versmark, then added the Copper Perl Embossing Powder and heat embossed.  I cut the black paper in a banner shape to 1.5 by 3.75 inches and attached it to the card front.

2014 Halloween Card 1

Its that time of year again!  Every year I make Halloween cards for the grand kids.  Here is the first of the cards made this year.

This card is 4 x 5.5, and one of the simpler cards to make. For the card, I used:

• Paper Trimmings Cricut cartridge
• Hampton Art Halloween Stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

To make the card, I cut the image (and the background for the image) from the Paper Trimmings Cricut Cartridge at 4.5 inches. 

I adhered the image to the background for the image, and then to the card front.  I stamped the sentiment from a Hampton Art stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Stampendous Hydrangea Garden

Here is a card map using Hydrangea Garden Stamp set and dies.  This card is 5 x 6.5.

 

For the card, I used:

• Stampendous Hydrangea Garden Stamp set and coordinating dies
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
• Wink of Stella Clear 
• Glossy Accents
• Copic Markers E33, G21, G24, G46, BV000, BV00, BV11, BV13, Y06, Y13, Y15, Y17, B24, YR31  

To make the card, I stamped all of the elements from the stamp set on white card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I then colored the flowers with BV000, BV00, BV11, and BV13.  For the center of the flowers I used YR31.  I then added Wink of Stella to the centers, and finally covered the centers with Glossy Accents.  The leaves were colored with G21, G24, and G46 (my favorite combo for leaves).  For the butterfly, I used E33 for the body, B24 for the eye, and Y06, Y13, Y15, and Y17 for the wings.  I covered the wings with Wink of Stella for a glittery look.  

I then cut all of the elements out using the coordinating dies.  I put the card together with pop dots to add additional dimension to the finished card.  

 

This card was entered in the following challenges:
SimonSaysStamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 228 ~ BUTTERFLIES: http://citycrafter.blogspot.com/2014/09/city-crafter-challenge-blog-week-228.html
Try it on Tuesday: How Does Your Garden Grow:
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/how-does-your-garden-grow-is-new.html
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog:
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-108-anything-goes-make-it-go.html
Craftin Desert Diva's:
http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2014/09/craft-it-up-and-link-it-up-anything.html
Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog: http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

One Stencil, Different Techniques

I recently purchased several Heidi Swapp stencils.  I tried three different techniques with the stencils to see which looks I liked, and liked doing.

For the first one (Blue on Blue), I created a background using several different colors of Pan Pastels, then using the template I applied Versamark,  I then went over the entire image with the lightest color of Pan Pastels. This created a soft background.

For the second one (pinks and reds) I simply used the stencil and applied several different Distressed Inks with a Mini Blending tool.  This was the easiest, and I liked the result, although it was a bit flat.

The third one (white and blues), using the template, I applied Versamark, and then embossed with white embossing powder.  I then used several colors of Distressed Ink.  While I liked this one the best, it was not as easy to create, and for a background, I don't think I would use this technique.

Altenew Henna Elements Card

When I saw the Altenew Henna Elements stamp set I knew I had to have it.  I love the flowers in this set!

Here is the card that I made: 

For the card, I used:

• Altenew Henna Elements
• Stampendous Detailed White Embossing Power
• Versamark
• Copic Markers YR14, YG25, T2, R24, YR07, Y17, G09, V04  

To make the card, I stamped the various flowers and leaves with Versamark, and then embossed with the Detailed White Embossing power.  Since the card base is a kraft paper, I chose to use the brightest Copics I had in my collection to color the flowers (although I did need to tone down the G09 with T2).  I did color over the embossing to add additional color to the card.

Blooms and Blossoms Bird House

For this card, I totally copied one that I saw at:  http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/2014/05/weathered-birdhouse-card-making-video.html

I even purchased the stamps just to make this card!  Here is my interpretation of the card.  While I did not have some of the Copic Markers, I used similar colors.

For the card, I used:

• Copic Markers RV09, RV06, RV02, YG25, E33, E49, E25, N5 and the colorless blender.  
• Blooms and Blossoms Stamp set from Gina K Designs
• Memento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand Ink
• Spellbinders Circle Die
• Ribbon 

To make the card, I followed the directions from the website, substituting colors to what I had on hand.

Thanks! Card

Here is a card I made with incentive stamps from Gina K designs.  

This card is 3 x 5.25 inches and was made with the following:

• Just Because Stamps from Gina K

• Thanks stamp from Greenhouse Society 

• Copic Markers, Y13, Y15, Y17
• I-Rock gems

• Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

To make the card, I stamped the flowers from the Just Because stamp set, twice with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I also stamped the Thanks sentiment with Tuxedo Black ink.  I then colored the flowers with Copic Markers. After the card was assembled, I decided that it needed a bit of bling, so I added I-rock gens in the center of the flowers, and in the corner of the card.  

Anniversary Card with Penny Black Stamps and Die

Here is an Anniversary card I made using Penny Black Stamps and matching die.  The layout is one I saw on Operation Write Home (http://operationwritehome.org/sketch-challenge-224/).  

This card is 4 x 5.25 inches and was made with the following:

• Penny Black Blooming Garden 

• Coordinating Penny Black Die 

• Copic Markers, G21, G24, G46, R81, R83, R85
• Ribbon
• Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals
• Taylored Expressions Many Minis - Occasions

To make the card, I first stamped the poppy image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored the image with Copic markers.  I used the coordinating die to cut the image using my Cuttlebug.

I then stamped the sentiment and cut it out using Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals Die. Ribbon was attached to the card, with the sentiment over the ribbon.

Congratulations Graduate Card

Here is a simple card made for my granddaughters 8th grade graduation.  

This card is 4 x 5 inches and was made with the following:

• Paper Lace Cricut Cartridge - Congrats Image cut at 5 inches

• Stampendous Detailed Silver Embossing Powder

• Versamark

• Small Flower Stamp

To make the card, I cut the Congrats image and attached it to a card base.  I then stamped the flowers with Versamark, and covered them with the detailed silver embossing power and heat embossed.  

Beach scene card

This Stampendous stamp has always reminded me of various Caribbean beaches we have been to.   

 

This card is 4 x 5.5 and made with the following:

• Stampendous Stamp Beachfront Boat N234
• Copic Markers, G21, G24, G46, B00, B14, B16, E27, E31
• Tim Holtz Distressed Embossing Powder Brushed Corduroy
• Versamark Pen
• Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

To make the card, I stamped the beach scene on white card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black, and then colored it with Copic Markers.  For the sandy beach, I used the Versamark pen to color over the sand area, and then added the embossing powder.I matted the final image and attached it to the card base.  The sentiment was then added to complete the card.

Stampin' Up Wetlands Card

This is a simple card I made using the sandpipers from the Stampin' Up Wetlands stamp set.  The card was inspired a card I saw on: http://www.rainyboxcrafts.com/2013/08/freshly-made-sketches-99.html

The card is 4 x 5.5 and was made with the following:

• Stampin' Up Wetlands Stamp set
• Memento Ink Tuxedo Black
• Spellbinders Circles and Scalloped Circles
• Ribbon

To make the card, I first stamped the sandpipers several times on white card stock.  These were then cut using the Spellbinders circle die.  Using green card stock, I then cut matching scalloped circles.  The background paper was actually scraps from other projects.  Ribbon was added to give it a more finished look.

Get Well with Cricut Wild Card

I made this simple band-aid card for my husband who was recovering from surgery.

The card was made with the following:

• Cricut Wild Card cartridge
• Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

I used the band-aid image and all layers from the Cricut Wild Card cartridge, cut at 6.5 inches.  I then embossed the band aid using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  The card was then assembled, using pop dots for the center part of the band-aid.

Stampendous Lovely Garden Card

Recently I purchased the Stampendous Lovely Garden stamps and matching dies.  Here is the card I made with these stamps and dies.

This card is 5 x 6.5 inches and was made with the following:

• Stampendous Lovely Garden Cling stamps

• Stampendous Lovely Garden Dies

• Copic Markers, G21, G24, G46, Y15, Y17, R81, R83, R85, YR01, YR14, YR18
• Atyou Spica, Clear and Red

• Memento Ink Tuxedo Black
• Pop Dots

To make the card, I stamped the flowers, leaves and butterfly with Memento Tuxedo Black on white card stock.  I then used Copic Markers to color the elements.  I highlighted areas of the Flowers and butterfly with the Atyou Spica Glitter pens.

The images were then cut using the matching dies.  I used various heights of pop dots to add dimension to the finished card.

Fathers Day Cards

Here are a few of the Fathers Day cards I've made.

The cards a 4 x 5.25.  The cards were made with the following:

• Taylored Expression Ray of Sunshine Die
• Variety of coordinating papers
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
• Spellbinders Oval Dies
• Stamps - The Bicycle is from CMTH Enjoy Like Stamp set.  The other stamps are from Hero Arts.

To make the card, I used the Ray of Sunshine die and with my Cuttlebug, cut it 5 times with different paper.  I then added the frame to a card front.  I then added the pieces to the frame.  The images were stamped, and then cut with an oval Spellbinders die and added to the card.

Tulip Card

The tulip stamp for this card is a Greenhouse Society stamp, which I really like.  It can be used to make some great spring/summer themed cards.

This card is 4 x 5.5, and was made with the following:

• Greenhouse Society Tulip stamp (Technique Tuesday)
• Recollections Background Stamp

• Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

• Spellbinders Oval die

• Copic Markers, G21, G24, G46, BV00, BV11, BV13

• Memento Ink Black and London Fog

To make the card, I first stamped the background image using the Recollections stamp and London Fog ink.  I then stamped the tulips on top of the background using the Black ink.

The tulips were then colored with Copic markers.

To assemble the card, I first cut the oval from the center of the purple card stock, then embossed using the Swiss Dots embossing folder.  I placed the stamped image centered in the oval and attached it to the card base.