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You are Loved

By on May 12, 2017 in Paper Crafting

I’m so excited to finally get to play with my new Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I thought I’d join along with the Concord & 9th Floral Challenge, and here is my take on the challenge:

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I love how these watercolor makers work on the Bristol Smooth paper using a water brush. I also used some new to me embossing powder called “Watering Can” from Ranger for the sentiment. Turns out, my striped paper matched the background color beautifully!

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Hope you enjoyed my card. See you next time!

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You are Totally Fabulous

By on January 30, 2017 in Paper Crafting

The Ellen Hutson January Pinsights challenge (here) inspired me to make this card.

I loved the black and gold and turquoise colors from the inspiration board and it translated into this card:

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I first die cut the sentiment out of gold glitter paper. Then I adhered that to a black strip of paper. I stamped the flowers and leaves in black pigment ink, and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I used Peacock Feathers distress ink on the top portion of the card.

I hope you like it!

Joining in the Ellen Hutson January Challenge.

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Love You Penguin

By on January 29, 2017 in Paper Crafting

This little penguin is so cute. I have always loved the critters from Paper Smooches!

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I stamped the penguin and the sentiment in black pigment ink, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. It adds a fun glossy look. Then I painted some watercolor paper with a color I mixed with Gansai Tambi Watercolors. (This color reminded me of the inspiration photo for the current Paper Smooches challenge). I cut some hearts out of that blue-green watercolored paper. Then added some watercolor dots of the same color to the card.

Doesn’t he look so happy and cozy? He’s ready with a hug!

Entering the Paper Smooches Challenge here.

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Hugs & Kisses

By on January 28, 2017 in Paper Crafting

I cannot stop making Valentine’s cards! I have one to share today featuring Mama Elephant Stamps.

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This card started out with stamping all the XOXOs with the Misti, so I could get them all lined up. Then I watercolored that cute cat, and white heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock.

And that’s where it stopped! I literally had this card sitting on my desk for days because I couldn’t figure out how to finish it.

Then, today I found some soft pink glitter paper…and it all came together! I used the glitter paper for the frame and the hearts. I love it. It’s a perfect Valentine card with red and pink and glitter and hugs.

Hope you like it!

Entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge here.

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Purple Plaid

By on October 24, 2016 in Paper Crafting

I’ve really been drawn to plaid lately….so I thought I’d give this technique a try! I was inspired by Kristina Werner to create a plaid background with Gansai Tambi Watercolors.

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Combine that with the current Lawnscaping Challenge to use black, purple and one other color (I added some silver!) and I came up with this card:

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I love that little Lawn Fawn bunny (I’ve never used this stamp before!) and that Lawn Fawn “Thanks” die.

What do you think? Is the purple plaid too much?

I kinda like it 🙂
I used distress inks on the little circle background behind the bunny, and some silver glitter card stock for the thanks die and the circle background. Hope you enjoy!

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