Poppystamps Peony Bouquet Thanks

Hi friends! I hope you're having a great day! I'm noticing that the peonies in the garden are starting to get buds, and can't wait to see them bloom! That inspired me to pull out the Peony stamp set from Poppystamps. I'm enjoying the warmer weather and watching the garden come to life. There are new birds arriving at the feeders too! My little backyard paradise is my quiet place that brings me peace of mind. 

Today I'm playing along with the Paper Players Blog. Here's the sketch for the challenge this time. I turned the sketch upside down for my card.

I colored the Peony Bouquet with Copic Markers, but any media will do. I don't think you need to be an expert at color blending to enjoy these clean line designs. I color the petals in different shades of ink - no blending. I used Copic R21, R22, R25, R27 and R29. Copics are a good choice for me because I use them EVERY day. I love that I can refill them when they run dry instead of purchasing a whole pack of markers.

There is no matching die for this stamp set so I fussy cut the images before layering it on a Pierced Oval die cut. The stamp set has several sentiments to choose from - I decided on a thank you because there are so many things I feel grateful for lately. 

The pretty background papers are from Memory Box! They've been adding lots of pretty print papers and coordinating solid and dot mixed pads to their product offering. A few enamel dots add a bit of color and shine - a little candy for the eyes.

I hope you find some simple pleasures to make you happy - whether it's a blooming spring flower or spotting a rabbit in the grass - or just the sun shining on your face! Love and hugs to you!


Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Poppystamps Peony Bouquet
Dies | Poppystamps Pointed Oval Frames
Paper | Memory Box Cottage Meadow, Cottage Stripes and Dots

POPPY = Poppystamps
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Peony Bouquet POPPY | SSS	Pointed Oval Frames POPPY | SSS	Cottage Meadow SSS	Cottage Stripes and Dots SSS
Copic Refills DB	Copic Sketch Markers DB

Strength & Love!

Hi Friends! Thanks for stopping by! I'm hoping you are having a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!  For me it's the start of summer and I'm looking forward to working in the garden and watching the birds.  It's a great time for a change of scenery and the warm weather will make this summer's staycation a little easier.  I think we're all appreciating the little things more than ever.

I create my layouts arranging images on a piece of clear plastic the same size as my card front. I arranged circle frames and florals from the Choose Joy Stamp Set. I inked the flowers in ombre shades of orange and pink to contrast with the blue rings.

When I'm happy with my design I place different pattern papers underneath - because the plastic is clear I can pick up the entire arrangement and experiment with different colors and patterns before I commit. For this card I used papers from the Sweet Stripes and Forever My Love 6" Pads.

The flowers are adhered with adhesive foam tape and the leaves are adhered flat to the card. This adds dimension and depth to the design. 

Stay strong and if you're feeling stressed just get your crafty on.



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Reverse Confetti Choose Joy
Dies | Reverse Confetti Choose Joy
Pattern Paper | Reverse Confetti Sweet Stripes, Forever My Love 6"

RC=Reverse Confetti

SSS= Simon Says Stamp

Choose Joy Shop at: RC | SSS	Choose Joy CC Shop at: RC | SSS	Sweet Stripes Shop at: RC | SSS	Forever My Love Shop at: RC | SSS

Pretty Pink Posh ALOHA! And A SALE!

Aloha! I hope your weekend is off to a good start! It's a little cloudy here but I'm thinking positive - only good vibes! And hoping I get some yard work in! Memorial Day weekend is usually when we start planting the veggie garden here. 

Today I'm playing along at The House that Stamps Built. Look at the inspiration photo this time! I'm loving the cool colors and pretty flowers. They inspired me to create this....

I started with zig zag stitched STACKED EDGES from Pretty Pink Posh in the same colors as the inspiration photo. The borders are easy to work with because they fit together like puzzle pieces leaving a smooth flat panel when it's complete.

I added a border of white card stock with a sentiment from TROPICAL BIRDS along the left edge. 

Finally I added some pretty HIBISCUS flowers and tropical leaves to soften the hard edges between the two.

Total sunshine right? I sure hope I find some at the garden center to enjoy on my back porch all summer! The hummingbirds love them!

Are you looking for a sale? Look no further! Pretty Pink Posh has a great sale going this weekend! Enjoy 20% off your ENTIRE order with CODE: MEMORIAL20 It's a great time to stock up on your favorite sequins and jewels! Click here to go shopping!

You can also find Pretty Pink Posh at Simon Says Stamp! They're having a 15% off Side Wide Sale. Click here to shop at Simon Says Stamp.

Have a great weekend!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Tropical Birds, Hibiscus Flowers
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Hibiscus Flowers, Stacked Edges
Jewels | Pretty Pink Posh Marigold, Flamingo Pink

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Tropical Birds PPP | SSS	Hibiscus Flowers PPP | SSS	Hibiscus Flowers Die PPP | SSS	Stacked Edges 1 PPP | SSS	Marigold Jewels PPP | SSS
Flamingo Pink Jewels PPP | SSS	Crystal Katana PPP | SSS	VersaFine Onyx Black SSS | SCB	Memento Tuxedo Black SSS | SCB
Copic Markers DB	Copic Marker Refills DB