Sunflowers

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The sunflowers are starting to bloom around here and I was inspired to have a play

with this die from my NBUS box.

This first one was colored with Copics.  I used some Press and Seal on the back

so the pieces of the petal didn't wander away.  The little ladybug is two circles cut from

red & black cardstock. Dots are added with a Ultrafine Sharpie.

It doesn't show in the photo but the flower sits on a piece of textured cardstock.

The strip is a snippet of Neenah Solar White colored with one of the Copics.

It's going to our neighbors who brought me a bouquet of sunflowers.

Next up is not as CAS...

This one was cut from mixed media paper.  I colored it with Tombow markers, moving

the colors with a damp waterbrush.  I laid it on another piece of mixed media paper to catch

my messy painting for the background.  

I need a lot more practice with the Tombows or I need to stick to my Distress markers.

There's a new challenge out there by the very active Darlene & Diane.  It's a CAS challenge

so the first card will definitely go there. I was happy to see other CAS challenges right now.

You'll find the links below.

Challenges:

Krafty Chicks #673 - CAS

Simply Clean & Simple -ATG CAS (didn't use the option)

The Flower Challenge #82 - Clean & Simple

    

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Snippets (PB)

Ink:   Chocolate Chip, Snippets of Real Red & Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, White Textured (stash)

Other:  Sunflower Stem die (SSS), Copics (Y15, Y18, YR15, YG17, YG95, E23, E25, E27), Circle Punch, Black Ultrafine Sharpie, White Gel Pen

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Snippets (PB)

Ink:   Chocolate Chip, Tombow Markers (55, 985, 925, 126, 177, 947, 879)

Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Crumb Cake, Snippets of Real Red & Black

Other:  Timeworn Type EF (SU), Burlap Ribbon (SU), Linen Thread (SU), Black Ultrafine Sharpie, White Gel Pen, Waterbrush

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On the Beach

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This is where I'd like to be.

This is an old stamp that I've used a few times.  This time I colored with Copics.

Challenges:

Just for Girls #684 - Inspired by the colors and wood siding in the inspiration photo below

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Beach for Two (Rubber Cottage)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Gray Flannel

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Blueberry Bushel (SU)

Other:  Copics (R24, $29, E11, E33, Y15, Y18, B0000, B23, B24), Stitched Rectangles Die (SSS), Pinewood Planks EF (S&), Copic Multiliner

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Gnome for Christmas

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Challenges:

Christmas Kickstart #73 - Gnome For Christmas

Krafty Chicks - Christmas

Peace on Earth #38 - Christmas

  

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Snow HoHo (Polka Doodles), Snow Globe Sentiments (MFT)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Neenah Solar White

Other: Copics (R37, R39, BG13, BG15, RV00, RV63, E00, E23, YG17, G46, C10, C0, B0000), Pine Landscape EF & Die (SSS), Snowflakes (MS), Quickie Glue Pen, Glitter:  

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Magnolia Ballerina and Dahlia

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It looks like spring has arrived here in Central North Carolina.

I've been seeing tulip trees (Jane Magnolias) blooming all over along with

the Bradford Pears and cherry trees.  Now the pine pollen has started.  It looks and feels

like late March or April!  I'm not complaining.  So many of you are having record snows.

I got this kit last spring and I'm hoping to give it a good workout now that spring

has come again.

This time used the 3D embossing folder with Neenah Solar White.  I colored using

small daubers.  All that was left was to stamp a sentiment and mount it.

I have a twofer using a different image...

This image was on a card in a recent Altenew order.  Jack wanted me to color with him

so I colored this with Copics.  After I colored it, I splattered with a white Posca pen and

a black Stampin' Up marker.

Challenges:

Four Seasons - Spring (card 1)

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Magnolia Ballerina (Alt)

Ink:   Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, Versafine Smokey Gray

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Pink Pirouette

Other:  Magnolia Ballerina 3D EF (Alt)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Dotted Blooms (Alt)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  Neenah, Black

Other:  Dahlia Bright Eyes print (Alt), Copics, White Posca Pen, Black SU Marker, A2 Thin Frames Die (SSS), Subtle EF (ret SU), White Gel Pen

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Wreaths for CAS Christmas

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

We're already almost halfway through the year and my 

Christmas stash isn't half full.  I need to step it up!

I love wreath stamps, die, embossing folders.

You name it, if it's a wreath, I'm in.  So I was happy to see that my friend

Linda chose wreath for the CAS Mix Up Challenge.

I didn't need anymore wreath dies, but I thought I needed this one

from Tim Holtz anyway.

I may not need it, but I'm enjoying it anyway.

I've die cut from Neenah Solar White and colored with Copic Markers

in an ombre fashion.

After coloring, I stacked two together (made myself dizzy turning it

around and around to get the best placement).

I die cut a sprig of berries and colored that with Copics too.

It all fits on a piece I'd stenciled with embossing paste for some

rustic texture and I added a brass foil noel.

Here's a closeup so you can see the texture and shine....

A twofer....

This time I colored with lighter greens and added some poinsettias with 

glittery stones in the center.

I've embossed the background for a more elegant feel and added the

sentiment on a stitched circle in the center.

Challenges:

CAS Christmas - Wreath

CAS Mix Up - Stencil paste or gel

Double D - White plus one other color only (card 2)

Jingle Belles - Ombre
NBUS #39 - Never Before Used Schtuff (wreath die)

  

 

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:

Ink:   

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Brass Foil

Other:  Funky Wreaths Die (TH), Holiday Greens Mini Die (TH), Holiday Words Script Die (TH), Copics (G82, G24, YG17, G28, E23, R29, R37), Texture Scraped Paint Stencil (ret MB), Embossing Paste (Wendy Vecchi), 

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Seasons Greetings (OOB)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White

Other: Funky Wreaths Die (TH), Copics (G82, G46), Poinsettia Parade Die (SSS), Double Stitched Circles (LI), Gold Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia), Subtle EF (SU)

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Irresistible Peony

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I was excited to see that the Power Poppy blog has resumed it's card challenge!

It's called The Blossom Challenge and the very talented Christine is hosting

and she's asking for May Flowers.

Peonies bloom in May around here.  I have a few peonies in my yard, but since

the yard has become so shady, they don't do well.  However, one plant that's in front of my 

bedroom window had five blooms this year. 

I wish the pink ones bloomed like these!

Don't forget that Marcy is offering several spring flower digital stamps at 25% off.

Challenges:

Power Poppy The Blossom Challenge - April Showers bring May flowers

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Irresistible Peony no-line version (PP Digital), Banner Sentiments (PB)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar Whtie, Sweet Sugarplum

Other:  Copics (R81, R83, R85, Y13, Y15, YG03, YG93, YG67, B0000), Elegant Rectangle STAX die (MFT), Subtle EF (SU)

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More Foiled Butterflies

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I have really enjoyed these butterfly hot foil plates and dies.

This time I've foiled on vellum and colored.

I used Copic markers to color on the back of the foiled butterflies and

then cut out with the matching dies.

 

The background of the card above was debossed with the Art Deco Hot Foil Plate

without foil...just to see if I could.

This one has been debossed with Art Deco Hot Foil Plate 

and embossed with Daisy Embossing Folder.

I used a cotton swab dipped in ink to add some color to the embossed image.

Challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure - ATG with Embossing Folder

Just Us Girls #623 - Use Embossing Folders

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  

Ink:   

Paper:   Vellum, Neenah Solar White

Other:  Copic Sketch Markers (R22, R24, BG13, BG15, BG18), Butterflies Hot Foil Plate & Dies (PFS), Perfect Sentiments Foil Plate (PFS), Gold Foil, Art Deco Hot Foil Plate (PFS), Sweet & Sassy Framelits (SU), Gelly Roll Metallic Pen (Gold)

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Sketched Flowers (SSS)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Vellum, So Saffron (SU), Neenah Solar White

Other:  Daisy EF (Darice), Butterflies Hot Foil Plate & Die (PFS), Gold Foil, Copic Markers (R22, R24, BG13, BG15, BG18), Art Deco Hot Foil Plate (PFS), Gelly Roll Metallic Pen (Gold)

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Roses for Someone Special

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I have stamped and heat embossed this NBUS stamp in white on pink cardstock 

and colored the roses with Copic Markers keeping with

monochromatic colors.

Then I thought maybe I should add some clear gems.

I'm not sure I like it better with the gems or without.

They're on there now though so they'll have to stay.

Challenges:

The Flower Challenge - Monochrome

NBUS #34 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Paint A Flower (PAF) Rosa Floribunda (Alt), Thinking of You (Alt)

Ink:   VersaMark

Paper:   Petal Pink, Merry Merlot (SU)

Other:  White EP, Copic Sketch Markers (R81, R30, R000, R0000, R37, E17), Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencil (Dk Carmine), Sparkling Crystals (SK)

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Thankful

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Wishing all of you a lovely day of giving thanks for our many blessings.

More about this guy later.

I'm especially thankful for this wonderful crafting community.

Thank you for all your encouragement and love.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Card Recipe

Stamps:  Spring Birds (SSS), Easy Expressions (The Ton)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:   Neenah, Watercolor (Arches Cold Press)

Other: Copic Markers, Round Foliage Window Layering Die (The Ton), Mini Sprig Cover Die (Ton), Subtle EF (SU)

A Birthday Rose

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Another Happy 5th Birthday wish to The Flower Challenge!

This colored image has been waiting for a special occasion.

I hope you will give us many more years of this challenge and inspiration!

Challenges:

The Flower Challenge - Use a Shape

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Rose (Power Poppy Digital), Cosmo (TT)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah, Blush Blossom (ret. SU)

Other:  Copics (R30, R20, R13, R00, YG 03, YG 17, E33), Double Stitched Oval STAX (MFT), Opulent Ovals Die (Splbndr)

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Singing Loud for Christmas

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

My friend Marcia is hosting CAS Mix Up this month and she chose....

I was excited to have a good excuse to use my NBUS snowman and sentiment set 

from Stamping Bella.

I've stamped this singing snowman and bird friend with Memento ink and

colored with Copic markers using different shades of gray and red.

I'd been wanting this sentiment for a long time and treated myself when

they had a great sale last summer.

I'll save this for my daughter who loves Christmas music and is known for

singing loud and cheerfully!

Challenges:

ABC Christmas - V for vocabulary (love this sentiment)

CAS Christmas - Gray and Red

Christmas Kickstart - For a Loved One

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - S is for Snowman

NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff

    

Card Recipe

Stamps:  FaLaLaLaLa, Festive Gnome Sentiments (Stamping Bella)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:   Neenah, Grout Gray (MFT), Real Red

Other:  Copic Sketch Markers (C00, C0, C1, C3, C4, W00, W0, W1, R35, R29, R37, YR07), Elegant Stitching Frames (PB), Chunky White Frantage, Dazzling Details (SU)

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