Chalky Pastels

Use your chalks when you want a hint of color. If you decide you want a more vibrant tone, just add a drop of water. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Purple Posy A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   None

Chalks:

   Stampin' Pastels

Technique:

   Punching

   Brushing/Sponging

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Lovely Floral 3D Embossing Folder

   Corner Rounder Punch

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Butterfly Gems

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I embossed a Basic White panel, using the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder.

I then gathered several sizes of Blending Brushes (use what you have on hand) and my Stampin' Pastels.

Next, I brushed the colors onto the raised portions of the embossed image. I blew away the extra chalk powder that did not stick to the panel. I did not care if the chalk colored outside the embossed image.

Once, I was satisfied with my image, I rounded each of the corners, using the Corner Rounder Punch.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Purple Posy card front.

Lastly, I added a few rhinestones, butterfly gems, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Listen

Just when you were supposed to be listening, butterflies pop into your head. Really? Sometimes it is just hard to focus, or remember...what? You were saying? 

Listen

Stamps:

   Catching Butterflies

   A Little Snarky (Sweet 'N Sassy)

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2

   Brights DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2-1/2 x 5-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Various (Personal Choice)

Technique:

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Brights Candy Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the Basic White panel.

I then stamped the image on the lower part of the Basic White panel.

Next, I colored the image, using various markers.

I then stamped and colored the butterflies around the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the Basic White panel to the center of the DSP panel, and then onto the Highland Heather card front.

Lastly, I added a few Candy Dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card using the same products:

Listen Too

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Highland Splendor

Does it bother you when the colors flow outside the lines of the image? I think it draws more attention and gives it a more artistic feel. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Splendid Thoughts

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Highland Heather 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Splendid Day DSP 1 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Fresh Freesia

   Old Olive

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pastel Pearls

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the line images on the right hand side of the Basic White panel.

I then filled them in with color: Old Olive and Fresh Freesia.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then adhered the strip of DSP to the left side of the panel.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Highland Heather matte and then onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

Lastly, I added a few Pastel Pearls and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Springtime Thanks

I like digging through my stash of goodies and finding items that are new to me all over again! Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   All Year Cheer I

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 1-1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Pear Pizzazz 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Springtime Vintage DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Rose Red

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Regals Candy Dots

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Stitched Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon (6")

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Rose Red Ribbon across the center of the DSP panel. I used glue dots to hold it in place.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto a Pear Pizzazz matte, and then onto the Very Vanilla card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits and Rose Red ink.

I then adhered the sentiment with a few glue dots. You can use dimensionals if you like.

Lastly, I added a rhinestone, a couple of candy dots, and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Blessed Day

Flowers and pink, pink flowers, pink cheeks all cause me to smile. Is it the flowers, the color pink, or the chubby pink cheeks? Who cares? I'm happy! Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Flowers of Beauty

   Unbounded Love

Paper:

   Pretty in Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Unbounded Beauty DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Always Artichoke Scrap

   Berry Burst Scrap

   Basic White 3/4 x 2-1/2 (Punch), 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 (Die Cut), 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside) 

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Shy Shamrock

   Summer Splash

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Flowers of Beauty Dies

   Happy Labels Pick a Punch

   Dimensionals

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the green floral. I used Summer Splash for step 1 (Solid Green Floral), and Shy Shamrock for step 2 (Details). I then die cut it, using the Flowers of Beauty Dies.

I then die cut the large silhouette floral in Berry Burst and the smaller leafy silhouette in Always Artichoke. I used the Flowers of Beauty Dies.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on a 3/4 x 2-1/2 strip of Basic White, using Tuxedo Black Memento. I punched the ends, using the Happy Labels Pick a Punch.

I then put the card together. I adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Pretty in Pink card front.

Next, I added the die cuts. The green floral on the DSP, followed by the Berry Burst to the right of it, and then the Always Artichoke slightly to the left. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them.

Lastly, I added the sentiment on the bottom, using dimensionals, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Animal Pyramid

Looks like the monkey is having the most fun. He has the cat by the tail and is not letting go. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Zoofari

   Wild About You

   In the Meadow

   Bring on the Cake

Paper:

   Soft Sky A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Basic Gray

   Early Espresso

   Soft Sky

Markers:

   Various

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I sponged my panel with a bit of Soft Sky. 

I then stamped the animals. These stamps are all wood mounted, so I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to align them correctly on top of each other. 

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the panel, and added the green grass below.

I then colored in the letters in the sentiment and the images, using various markers.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto the Soft Sky card front, and added the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Repeat Not

Who doesn't need a bit of humor in their lives? Who is on your list to receive this one? 

Stamps:

   A Little Snarky (Sweet 'N Sassy)

Paper:

   Cajun Craze A-2

   Pumpkin Pie 3-1/4" Sq.

   Metallic & Shimmer Specialty 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Brights Candy Dots

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the Pumpkin Pie square.

I then die cut it, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits.

Next, I adhered the Metallic & Shimmer Specialty paper onto the Cajun Craze card front.

I then adhered the sentiment to the card front. You can use dimensionals, but I chose to use liquid adhesive.

Lastly, I added a few Candy Dots and Rhinestones around the sentiment, and I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Classic Birthday

Who knew that Baby Wipes had so many uses other than the intended one? Obviously, you can use them on your hands, stamps, and blocks. But, I found out that you can use them on a Fool Proof Watercolor Technique! How cool is that? 

Stamps:

   Touches of Texture

   Timeless Textures

   Guy Greetings

Paper:

   Tip Top Taupe A-2

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Calypso Coral

   Mint Macaron

   Soft Sky

   Tip Top Taupe

Markers:

   Various

Technique:

   Kim's Fool Proof Watercolor Technique

Accessories:

   Baby Wipes

   Adhesive

I followed Kim Jolley's Fool Poof Watercolor Technique. She even has a short video and a few examples. 

You can easily decipher what I used on my card. Basically, I used the Baby Wipes on my background and then stamped, using the two background stamp sets. The image and sentiment are from the Guy Greetings stamp set. 

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Beautiful Beginnings

This beautiful die cut fits perfectly on a card front. I chose to add some designer series paper behind it and to cut the corners. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Something Fancy

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Petal Promenade DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Garden Green 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   CAS

Accessories:

   Delicate Forest Dies

   Brushed Brass Butterflies

   Elegant Faceted Gems

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the greenery, using the Delicate Forest Dies.

I then adhered it to a panel of Petal Promenade DSP.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in the center, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then cut the panel a bit on all sides and rounded the corners.

Next, I adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

Lastly, I added a few Elegant Faceted Gems, a Brass Butterfly, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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