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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Sending Butterfly Hugs!

Well hello there! Thanks for stopping by! I hope life is good and you're having a great day! I can't believe May is coming to an end... time is flying again right? I thought I'd share a summery card to celebrate the beginning of June - and warm summer days - and yes! BUTTERFLIES!
My card starts with the Pop Up Butterflies background panel. The butterflies are cut out so you can fold up their wings for a little dimension.. but before you do that.... you'll want to ink them up with the coordinating stencil duo set!
I wanted a little MORE color so I added some dots using a Copic Marker in colors that coordinate with the butterflies inked on the panel.
I added a Pinking Circle Frame to the card to create a focal point for the beautiful Gilded Butterfly!
The butterfly design is hot foil. You can add color with the coordinating stencil. I added a lighter shade to color the entire butterfly vs. just the stenciled areas. The finishing touch is a simple die cut "sending hugs" sentiment from the Fluttering By stamp set.
I'm linking up to I Spy With My Little Eye.... Something With Wings! I hope you find some time to play too!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Fluttering By
Dies | Waffle Flower Gilded Butterfly, Pinking Circle, Pop Up Butterfly
Hot Foil | Gilded Butterfly
Stencil | Waffle Flower Gilded Butterfly, Duo Tone Butterfly

WFL = Waffle Flower
SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top
Fluttering By
Fluttering By
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WFL | SCB | SSS | COT
Gilded Butterfly
Gilded Butterfly
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WFL | SCB | SSS | COT
Gilded Butterfly
Gilded Butterfly
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WFL | SCB | SSS | COT
Gilded Butterfly
Gilded Butterfly
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WFL | SCB | SSS | COT
Gilded Butterfly
Gilded Butterfly
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WFL
Pinking Circle Frames
Pinking Circle Frames
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WFL | SCB | SSS
Pop Up Butterflies
Pop Up Butterflies
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WFL | SCB | SSS
Duo Tone Butterfly
Duo Tone Butterfly
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WFL | SCB | SSS

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

A Little Happy!

I'm sending you a little HAPPY today with this fun card made with the Pretty Little Studio SUNKISSED collection! You just have to smile when you see the bright colors and mix of prints in this collection!

This collection has lots of paper choices.. there are packs of prints, ledger sheets, accent sheets, clear, and vellum all in a variety of sizes that are perfect for your papercrafting specialty.

There's so many different packs of printed die cut elements too! I love the florals, clouds and cute little ducks!

I layered printed clouds over the pattern paper to make the bouquet of balloons look like they're floating up! up! and away!!

I absolutely adore the bold colors and fun mix of prints in this collection! Are you smiling? Have a great day!


Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Pretty Little Studio
Paper |  Sunkissed 8"
Die Cuts | In The Clouds | Ducks In A Row
Stickers | Picnic Stitches
Sequins | Umbrella Pink

Monday, May 29, 2023

Across The Miles

Happy Memorial Day! Are you traveling? Maybe you're just enjoying the day with the family and headed to the park or the zoo! I'm wishing you safe and happy travels today!
My card today starts with the Pretty Pink Posh Layered Roads stencil. I'm still figuring out stencils, but I've found that ThermoWeb Pixie Spray light tack adhesive is a game changer. It really holds things in place and clean lines are easy!
If you look really close you'll see that the white dashes in the streets are puffy. I added a white paste to them to make them stand out a little more.
I stamped the Beep! Beep! and Vroom! Vroom! with Versafine ink over the Distress ink background. The little cars and trucks are colored with Copic markers and added with adhesive foam tape.
Have a great day!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Across The Miles
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Across The Miles
Stencil | Pretty Pink Posh Layered Roads


PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp


 

Across The Miles
Across The Miles

PPP | SSS
Across The Miles
Across The Miles

PPP | SSS
Layered Roads
Layered Roads

PPP | SSS

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Smile - Somebody Loves You

Sending you some smiles today and a little love too with this CAS stenciled card!
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I still consider myself a novice when it comes to stencils but I'm getting better! I love using the Thermo Web Pixie Spray light tack adhesive to hold the die in place while I ink. That's been a game changer as well as the smaller cosmetic brushes for applying ink.
This stencil is called "Layered Orchid" from Waffle Flower Crafts. I thought I'd make my orchids look like Hibiscus flowers for a more tropical feel.
To add a little more color to the design I inked in some dots in blue with Copic Markers in two different shades. I like how they pick up on the blue in the "smile" sentiment.
The sentiment is from the Oversized Smile stamp and die combo. I like all the little subsentiments that coordinate with that great big word die!
Hugs to you and wishes for a fantastic day!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Oversized Smile
Dies | Waffle Flower Oversized Smile
Stencil | Waffle Flower Layered Orchid

WFL = Waffle Flower
SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
Oversized Smile
Oversized Smile
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WFL | SCB | SSS
Layered Orchid
Layered Orchid
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WFL | SCB | SSS

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Spellbinders May 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit

Have you tried one of the Spellbinders club kits yet? It doesn't get easier than this! You receive a box of coordinated supplies delivered direct to you and ready to work with. Here's a peek a this month's Quick and Easy Card kit.
With the new year comes a few changes to the kit. You might notice the price is about $10 less than last year. That's because the die kit and stamp set that were included in the past will no longer be in the kit. I think this is a good idea because honestly I never really used the stamps because there are so many sentiments in the kit. I will miss the die but for the savings it seems like a good trade off.

The kit this time features spring images - think flowers, fruits, birds, butterflies and the cutest little frogs ever! The quiet of winter is gone and the outdoors are alive with activity!
The colors in the kit are primarily pastel pinks and blues with pops of green and navy for some contrast.
I had fun mixing and matching the papers and prints. My only complaint is that there is only one sheet of each print. But that inspires me to try different color schemes and shades I might not normally gravitate to.
I mentioned the cute little frogs - check out this little guy - or is it a girl with those eyelashes?
If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you'll try one of the Spellbinder kits that are delivered to your front door. You'll find that they're a great value and will save you lots of time because you wont have to go shopping for all the prefect coordinating elements. A subscription for $29.50 a month provides a fabulous Quick & Easy Card Kit filled with LOTS of supplies to work with including a pattern paper pad, stickers, die cuts, and lots more.




All cards finished size 4.25 x 5.5"
Spellbinders Quick & Easy Card Kit May 2023

Card Kit of The Month
Card Kit of The Month

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Small Die of The Month
Small Die of The Month

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Large Die of the Month
Large Die of the Month

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