Two Secret Garden for Queen

 

I made two variations of this card for our Queen this week.  We had a fun Queen for the Day Challenge this week and I hope you come play along.

 

I inked an acrylic block with 3 colors, spritzed with water, then pressed onto the white paper.  I then stamped twice with images trying to use the same colors of ink as the background.  I used the new die cuts with the new Saleabration paper.  Also the blue ribbon is new too!

 

I pierced on the blue leaf one and tore the paper on this rich razzleberry one.

I really like how they turned out.  A very clean/simple look.  I left off a sentiment so I can add one as I need to.  I think this shows off this new set "Secret Garden" and matching dies in a few neat ways to use it.

New Queen.. QFTD128

Here are the two cards I made for this week's Queen.
Both cards are using this week's fabulous color combo - Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade.

For this card I tried the "seamless tiers" technique.  Actually worked a lot better than I expected and was VERY easy!

I cut my 3 white pieces in the sizes that I wanted them, for layering.  I laid them on top of each other and stamped!  So I only stamped one time for each leaf.  This means you don't have to line up any layers with stamping them separately.  This ONLY works because you put the other layers of color behind each white piece to mat (it covers up around the edges where the stamp can't push down properly.)  It creates a really cool WOW effect and is actually really easy to do!  I enjoyed it.

 

I pierced around the sentiment and added some brads. 

For this card I took a piece of black textured paper and die cut two shapes from the apothecary accents framelits at the same time, one inside the other.  So it creates a frame.  The bird image is actually BEHIND the opening in the frame.

I stamped the bird silhouette in black and then just swiped color with my markers across.  It actually looks really cool for such a random technique.  I think this works because it is a silhouette image.

 

I added a sentiment (from Easy Events) in a word window punch, with mini brads and some twine.

 

I'm quite pleased with how both of these turned out!

 

I hope you come join along with the Queen for the Day Challenge here.

Water Stamping with leaves

I made this card for last week's layout on Splitcoast.  Such a pretty layout, although I think I took a bit of liberty with it.

The colors are: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Summer Starfruit, white, with a bit of always artichoke


I used twine, brads, oval and modern label punch.  The embossing on the mustard is houndsooth.

I made the background circle by sponging colors on glossy paper, then I wet my stamp background and stamped it on.  I used french filigree background.  I found the technique on Splitcoast - Water Stamping.

The leaves I made by coloring the image with markers and stamping on summer starfuit paper and more mustard paper and cutting them out.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with how this turned out and think it makes a nice masculine card.

Especially for You Leaves

I made this card for two challenges.

The colors are from Dynamic Duos - River Rock and Always Artichoke and I used Very Vanilla as a neutral.

The layout is from Just Add Ink.

I used "French Foliage" and "Made for You".

Did some ripping and used a piece of linen thread.

New Queen... QFTD116

Here are the two cards I made for the Queen this week.  I hope you come play along with the Queen for the Day Challenge that I host on Splitcoast Stampers.  You can find the direct link to this week's Queen here.

For this first card I cut out the rose 3 times and popped it up.  I also tried to color it a bit with maker.

The colors are Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke.

I used French Foliage for the leaves.

This card is also for the challenge at Twisted Tuesday.  To use a bit of purple and Baker's Twine.

I used embossing, pearls and twine.  I also drew some x's.

Simple leaf for dad

I need a few more Father's Day cards by request.  This idea popped into my head.

I inked an acrylic block and "stamped" it, then stamped the leaf overtop.  Added some ripping and brads.

A very simple card to make.

2 for Father's Day

I got requests for Father's Day cards.  One for a motorcycle and the other for a hunter.

This one uses the layout from Clean & Simple Stamping.  I kept it very simple with just some embossing and drawn lines.  The colors are Sahara Sand and Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.  The image and sentiment are a very sharp black.

This one uses the layout from Just Add Ink.  I stamped in Chocolate and Soft Suede.  I used 3 stamp sets - Nature Silhouettes, French Foliage and And Many Mower.

These cards both qualify for the challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments to make Manly cards.  I know this because MY HUSBAND LIKED THEM BOTH!

Queen 113

I made these two cards for Queen 113.  You can find the direct link for this week's Queen here (please come play along!)

For this card I used the emboss resist technique with glossy paper and iridescent ice embossing powder.

This was for the challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

This one is a great and simple masculine card using the taseteful trim die.

New Queen... QFTD90

I am very excited to announce our new Queen for this week. These are the two cards I made for this week's Queen - Nancy Littrell.
I hope you come and join me at the Queen for the Day Challenge.

I'm a WINNER - PPA pick!

I'm so excited! My card was one of 3 winners picked at Pals Paper Arts this week! (out of 97 entries!)



My card...


This card was inspired by a card on Splitcoast by atsamom.

I made this card for my brother for his birthday.

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These cards are for this week's Queen - Joan Ervin! Please come play along with the Queen for the Day Challenge on Splitcoast.



I made this card by embossing the LEAVES from French Foliage. I popped up the kraft panel on a kraft card base. The sentiment (Many Merry Messages) is also embossed in gold. I added some pearls to the center.





For this card I used Joan's technique of STACKED BACKGROUND. I used woodgrain and fifth ave floral. To match Joan's style I embellished and used LOTS of details!

2 leaves and FREE BIG SHOT!

Here are two more cards I made with the French Foliage set.

I also wanted to mention that Stampin' Up! is doing a promotion for the month of October. If you sign up to become a demonstrator you get a BIG SHOT for FREE!

Even if you don't see yourself as a "salesperson" it's still a great deal to join and get the discount for yourself! You can see my website or let me know if you have any more questions.

New Queen... QFTD80

Here are my cards for this week's Queen. Please feel free to come play along at Splitcoast Queen for the Day Challenge.





The third card was made for Queen Dawn for her Free for All Challenge.

Emboss Resist Leaves

Here's another card I made with the French Foliage stamp set. This set works awesome with the emboss resist technique.

I also colored one leaf with markers and cut it out.

Lovely French Foliage

I just love this stamp set! I love it so much I'm offering a CLASS on it! So I'll be coming up with lots of great samples the next couple weeks showcasing this set!

These leaves look so great colored in with markers!

By the way, this card is for the color challenge - old olive, pumpkin pie, and turquoise (which I don't have, so I used Pool Party!)

Let me know if you're interested in my class - it's on Wednesday, October 5th.

Thanks a Million leaves

My card inspired by Korin, Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper this week.



I used French Foliage and Word Play. Embellished with some embossing, two ribbons and brads.

FTL Leaves

I haven't played with online challenges for SO LONG and this morning I really wanted to make the time to do it! I chose some of my favorite blog challenges and combined two. I really wanted to make use of my new French Foliage set.

The layout is from Clean & Simple Fall-To-Layouts. FTL153.

The colors are from Create, Ink. ColorLab color challenge 52. Pool Party, Not Quite Navy and So Saffron. I used Soft Suede and Crumb Cake also as neutrals.

I stamped the dots with versamark and the leaves and sentiment with Staz On Black to get a really crips image.

French Foliage with a sketch

This is my first time using French Foliage. What a great and versatile set! I used today's sketch at Splitcoast and made this really clean & simple.

I embellished with houndsooth embossing, twine and an antique brad.