Watercolor Vellum Iris

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

Here's another card from the retreat.

Susan had us doing different watercolor techniques on vellum.

I die cut this iris from vellum and used Zigs to watercolor.

The trick is to use just a damp brush.  Too much water makes the vellum curl

out of control!

I used my script embossing folder and a die cut frame that was in the box.

The iris is really purple.  My camera is still not cooperating!

I'm taking this over to

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

ANYTHING GOES: Optional Stamp off the Edge

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Paper:   Vellum, Neenah

Other:  Single Iris (PB), Zigs, Rectangle Frame Die (PB?), Large Words EF (Kwan Crafts)

Dragonfly Neutrals

Hi there.

I've been playing with this Dragonfly Corner die again.

I found a snippet of woodgrain that I had made by scoring a piece of Naturals White
and dragging a gray ink pad over it.

The Memory Box Challenge this month is

and 

The Less is More Challenge is

and

Pixies Snippets Playground

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  None

Ink:   Smoky Slate

Paper:   Basic Black (SU), Naturals White (retired SU)

Other:  Dragonfly Stems Left Corner Die (MB), Simply Scored (SU)

Wetlands at Sunset

This week's Less is More challenge is
SUNSET

We recently took a couple days vacation (holiday)
at the Outer Banks.
This reminds me of the beach so I'm entering at 
Addicted to Stamps
HOLIDAY

The background was sponged and the birds were stamped.

Easy peasy, quick and easy.

So glad you stopped by.

Enjoy!

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Card Recipe

Stamps:  Wetland, Special Wishes (PB)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry

Paper:  Naturals White, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Other:  Stampin' Sponges, White Gel Pen, Corner Rounder (Fiskars)

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Bubbly Happy Mail

I love this little hedgie delivering some happy mail.

Since he has 2 legs, we're going to 

Less is More

Where it's Lucky Dip week

and the theme is 2 or 4 legs.

Actually he's been delivered already to a sweet friend.

I don't think she'll mind my sharing.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy!

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Card Recipe

Stamps:  Bubbly (Penny Black), Everyday Happiness (PTI) (A special gift. Thanks so much mf)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red

Other:  Copic Markers, Decorative Dots EF, Deckled Rectangle Die (Spellbinders)

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Going for the Gold

It's Merry Monday time again. 

And this week's card is also playing in the Less is More challenge.  This week it's a colour challenge.

it's

'Gold'

Here's the scoop on Merry Monday in July. (From Lesley at Always Playing with Paper)

This month is going to be a bit different for the Merry Monday Challenge!!!  I have decided to shut down my computer for a bit and to take a blogging vacation. I still want to encourage you to make 4 Christmas cards this month, so I am challenging you to use any of the past Merry Monday Sketches and create 4 cards this month. 

1. Link up one per week OR MORE IF YOU WOULD LIKE!
2. The linky will close on Sunday, July 29th at Noon.
3. At the end of the month, I will choose 4 winners who will be Guest Designers at a future date.

Here's the sketch I chose....

There were so many sketches that I loved, but this was my very favorite.

Here's a link to all the sketches  you can choose from.

Let's not lose momentum on getting those Christmas cards done.  And do go over to Less is More for a golden treat.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Christmas Blessings
Ink:  Encore Gold
Paper:  Very Vanilla, hammered gold (maker unknown)
Other:  Gold EP, Square Lattice EF, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Gold Glitter Pen (unknown origin)


I'm so glad you stopped by.  I love your comments so, if you have time, say hello.

Enjoy!

Paper Pieced Robin

The Less is More challenge this week is a RECIPE

Our recipe this week will give you the opportunity to dig out some of those scraps of Designer paper that have been lurking around in your craft space, as our challenge is

'Paper Piecing'

Mr. Robin was stamped on scraps of Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry decorative paper scraps.  The pieces were then cut out and adhered to the Crushed Curry piece.  I cut the entire pieced bird out and adhered him to the embossed card front.  (Embossing was done with a thin wood frame to leave the center space open.


I stamped the sentiment and doodled (not too well, I might add) a border on the frame.


All the card pieces, except the robin of course, are Naturals White which has little flecks and doesn't shine.  For some reason I couldn't get a photo of it without it looking shiny.


This also fits for the SUO challenge  For the Birds.


All supplies are Stampin' Up!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Nature Walk, Teeny, Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Jet Black StazOn, Chocolate Chip SU Marker
Paper:  Naturals White, DSP scraps
Other:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF


I remember as a child seeing the first Robins in the spring.  After a long winter, we were so excited to see them and know that it would soon be warm.  Now that I live in the South, we have Robins in our yard all year.  They always make me think of Spring though, no matter what the season.


I'm so glad you stopped by.  I do enjoy our visits.


Enjoy!