Butterfly

Although this is made using a retired set which I have now sold I like the technique so I decided to post it anyway. I like the technique used on the background: embossing the image in clear embossing powder. It is hard to see in the photo but the butterfly has a second layer which is raised by stamping dimensionals.

My first order from the new catalog should arrive today so that will help me cope with missing the cottage, the lake and the friends who are still there.

Supplies:

Stamps: Measure of a Life
Inks: Versamark, Night of Navy & Bravo Burgandy markers
Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Bravo Burgandy
Also: Burgandy grosgrain ribbon, clear E.P., stampin’ dimensionals.

Away

I’m away for a week; there will be more cards when I return.

Another look at Spring

I know this is another Looks like Spring sample, I’ll feature a different set tomorrow. I was pleased with how well the red and coral blended together; I don’t often use the coral but I think it worked well here.

Supplies

Stamps: Looks like Spring, Hugs and Wishes
Cardstock: Whisper white, Cameo Coral, Real Red
Ink: Cameo Coral, Real Red, Not quite Navy
Also: Red gingham ribbon

 

Second gift tag

This is the second of the gift tags using Looks like Spring.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hugs and Wishes, Looks like Spring
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Naturals white
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Lavender Lace
Also: Hemp Twine, Eggplant grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, circle punch

 

Gift tags

Here is the first of two gift tags using Looks like Spring. I find that when I make a nice gift tag I don’t always have the right wrapping paper, so I am just going to have to start making wrapping paper to match!

Supplies

Stamps: Looks like Spring, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Confetti Cream, Purely Pomegranate, River Rock
Inks: Versamark, Rose Red, Rose Red Marker, Regal Rose Marker
Also: Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Moss gingham ribbon, Hemp twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Iridescent ice E.P., Rectangle punch

(Inspired by Debbie Olsen’s card)

 

Sunflower

Supplies:

Stamps: Serene Sunflowers.
Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Confetti Cream, Night of Navy, So Saffron.
Inks: So Saffron, Mellow Moss, Night of Navy.
Also: Twill tape, Hemp twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals

A gallery of sorts

I have been toying with the idea of a gallery for displaying my cards for quite a while and have decided to try posting them on a blog. If you are like me and like cutting up little pieces of cardstock, fabric, ribbon and such in order to stick it or sew it back together then you might find some ideas here. If you would rather read the telephone directory than do craft then this is not the place for you!

 

Supplies

Stamps: By Land. Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Glorious Green, Basic Black, Confetti Cream. Ink: Versa mark. Also: Crystal Clear E.P. Black eyelets, Natural Hemp Twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals.