Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee!

Happy Sunday!

For todays card, I dug out my Simon Says Stamp "Mod Flower Background" 6x6 stamp. I decided to use it in two ways today. I started by stamping the image onto a heart shaped cut out and embossed it with white embossing powder.

On one of the heats I did an ink Blended background using Distress Oxide Inks in Peacock Feathers, Wilted Violet and Picked Raspberry. On the second heart I used my Tombow markers (725, 606, 126, 58, 75) and a water brush to colour in the embossed images. Two totally different looks using the same image!

Next I got out this adorable dinosaur from Gerda Steiner Designs called "Coffeesaurus" and went about colouring him to match my backgrounds.

Both of these cards have polka dot paper from my stash. The sentiments come in the "Coffeesaurus" set and are so cute! I added some black marker around the sentiments to make them stand out a bit.

To add some texture to the dinosaurs, after i had finished colouring them I took a Copic 0 marker and added little dots. The Copic solution washes out the colour and sort of makes it look like dinosaur skin. I added a few white gel pen dots to the purple guy.

Copics Used:

Purple Dino: V04, V05, V06, W3, C1

Green Dino: YG17, YG23, YG25, W3, C1

Coffee Cups: C1, E31, BG05 or RV06

Happy Stamping!

Turn That Frown!

Smile!

I don't know about you but this image from Gerda Steiner Designs just makes me smile! How fun is this image called "Upside Down Flamingo"? The sentiments that come in the set are just perfect for this adorable Flamingo!

I stamped and coloured "Upside Down Flamingo" with my Copic Markers. Each one is coloured a bit differently for a set of fun cards. My paper choices are different on each card. I used 6x6 collections from:

Doodlebug "Fun in the Sun" 

Echo Park "Best Summer Ever"

Echo Park "Summer Fun"

Each Flamingo is popped up with some foam tape for added dimension. Some added twine and enamel dots finish these cuties off.

On the decorated insides, I used the sentiment that was different from the one on the front.

Copics Used:

Upper Left Flaming: RV04, RV06, RV09

Upper Right Flamingo: FR01, RV04, RV06

Middle Flamingo: R20, E21, R22

Legs and beaks: YR21, YR23, N8

Remember we all smile in the same language! Have a happy day!

Happy Stamping!

Fall Is In The Air!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here in Canada it's our Thanksgiving weekend! I can't wait to dig into a scrumptious Turkey Dinner!!

Three times a year I make cards for my Hubby's special clients. Thanksgiving is one of them and here is the card I created. I used the Gerda Steiner Designs "Thanks A Latte" clear stamp set.

I am using Fall papers from the Echo Park "My Favourite Fall" collection. I stamped, coloured and cut my image out with various circle dies. Next I cut out a tag and added a bit of twine to it and layered it behind the image. I cut out leaves from various Fall colours and added a few to the card. Next I added polka dots to the Hedgie's scarf. 

Instead of adding the latte cup I added a tiny leaf in his hands. I created the sentiment on my computer using "fun house font".

On the inside I also made the sentiment using the "fun house font" and a quote from Emily Brontë.

I make 60 cards for Hubby to hand sign and send out in the mail. I try to pick an image that doesn't have too much colouring and shading as I hand colour each image and 60 gets to be a lot LOL.

Copics Used:

E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Yr04, YR07, YR09

G21, G24, G28

I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving, sharing good times and food with family and friends!

Happy Stamping!

Go Wild!

Welcome!

I've had this stamp set called "Go Wild" from Gerda Steiner Designs for a while now and finally found some time to get it out and play with it! Her images are so cute and I wish I could afford to own them all LOL!

I am using papers from the Doodlebug "At the Zoo" 6x6 collection! Doodlebug always has such fun patterns and bright colours which are perfect for these cuties from the "Go Wild" set. I love how the images are peeking out from the MFT Peek a Boo Window die. I coloured these cuties with my Copic Sketch markers and cut them out with my Brother Cut N Scan. Some enamel dots from Gina Marie finish off the card front.

On the inside I created a scene and used all the stamps that come in the "Go Wild" clear stamp set. I inked all the edges of my papers (Front & Inside) with Vintage Photo Distress Ink  and a blending tool. 

This adorable set doesn't just have to be for "birthdays", it's so cute you could use if for a variety of cards ideas.

Copics Used:

Tucan:N5, N6, N8, BG73, BG75, YR23, YR24, YR04, YR07, Y35, Y38

Giraffe: YR23, YR24, YR27, E35, E37

Person: E00, E11, E21, R20, E31, E33, E35, BG93, BG96, BG99

Elephant: N1, N2, N3

Jeep: YG17, YG23, YG25, N1, N5, N6, N8, Y00, Y01

Thanks for stopping by!

happy Stamping!

RAOK Cards!

Happy Day!!

I want to share with you today a group of 21 little cards (2.5 x 3.5") that I created to be used as a Random Act of Kindness (RAOK). We live in such an awesome community and I wanted to surprise and hopefully bring a smile to someone's face. I've been working on this project for a little while now. I find I would work away at it in-between other projects but last week went full out and finished them all! Now to just randomly leave them places for someone to find!

I love the fun and cute images that I used and paper from my stash! Each card has some sort of embellishment. It could be enamel dots, Stickles or a bow.

This set is made from the Gerda Steiner Designs "Turtley Great" stamp set.

I love the sentiments that are included with the set!

These cuties are from Craftin Desert Divas. Unfortunately when I went to link the images she has closed her shop.

Super cute sentiments to go with the images!

Love these birds from Your Next Stamp called "Spring Birds"

On these cuties I made ink blend cloud backgrounds!

This set of stamps is from Simple Stories and is called "Happy Kids".

The stamp set doesn't have sentiment with it so I looked through my stash and used the ones shown.

I made all my little envelopes using the We R Memory Keepers "Envelope Punch Board".

I put a little note I printed from my computer on the inside that says "lease enjoy this random act of kindness. Pay it forward with a RAOK of your own". On the back of the card instead of using my personalized stamp, I made a sticker that says "Kindness is a gift that everyone can afford to give". After all I don't want anyone to know who the card is from.

Each envelope is sealed with a sticker I made that just says "Random Act of Kindness". Now I must tell you both the stickers are not my design but something I found online, downloaded the image and then printed it on some sticker paper that I had.

Thanks for stopping by and remember "How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it"!

Happy Stamping!

Turtles!

Hello!

I'm just popping in really quick before we head off on vacation. I wanted to share these cute cards I made using the "Turtley Great" stamp set from Gerda Steiner Designs!

I made these adorable cards in a small size, 2.5 x 3.5". I figure they will make great little cards to give someone a fun pick me up. I coloured them with Copic markers and then fussy cut them out with my Brother Cut N Scan. I made the little scenes using a grassy edge die and designer papers.

I used the matching sentiments from the stamp set on the inside!

I am entering these cuties into the "Share your Designs Challenge- May 2019" over at Gerda Steiner Designs.

Happy Stamping!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Weekend Everyone!

I'm just popping in to share an Easter card that I made for my Hubby's top clients! I coloured 60 of these adorable images from Gerda Steiner Designs and made them into cards. This is the absolutely adorable "Peeking Easter Friends" stamp set.

I am using paper from the Echo Park "Easter Wishes" collection. I coloured up all of the 60 images (300 in total lol) with my Copic Markers and then fussy cut them all out using my Brother Cut N Scan. My design is simple as I had so many cards to put together.

The inside sentiment is also form the "Peeking Easter Friends" stamp set.

Copics Used:

Bunny: C0, C1, R01

Chick: Y21, Y23, YR04, YR07

Eggs: YG63, RV06, Y13, BG34

I entered this card into the Gerda Steiner Share Your Design Challenge for April.

Happy Easter weekend to all!

Happy Stamping!

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