Bee Boy!

Hello!

Today I want to share with you my second card for my New Design Team position over at "Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez". Meet the adorable "Bee Boy"! Isn't he just too cute perched on the honey jar?!!

 As soon as I saw this image I knew the papers from the Honey Bee "The Bee's Knees" 6x6 collection would be perfect! I started by downloading the image, resizing it and printing it on my Laser Printer. Next using my Copic Markers I coloured this cutie in and then cut the image out using a Gina Marie Venetian Label Die. I backed my image and papers with coordinating cardstock. I added a Whimsy Honeycomb Die cut in the corners to go with my Bee theme. It's hard to see in the picture but I added Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen to the wings, jar topper and label for a sparkly look. Some ribbon, bow and bee sticker finish off my card.

The image is popped up with some foam squares for added dimension.

Here's the decorated inside of my card. You can find the sentiment here.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: E25, E27, E29

Wings: BG0000, BG000

Blacks: N5, N6, N8

Yellows: Y15, Y17, Y18

Jar Lid: BG11, BG32, BG34

Outline and Ground: B0000, B000, B00/ W1, W3

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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Pansy Arrangement!

Hi!

I think Pansy's are one of my favourite flowers. I love that they are early bloomers and they can last all summer if you treat them right. I picked all the dead flowers off my pot last year and it bloomed like crazy all summer! And not to mention all the different colours you can get! This is the High Hopes stamp called "Pansy Arrangement". 

I decided to colour my Pansy's purple using my Copic Markers (someone special I know loves purple and I was thinking of her as I coloured these *wink*). After colouring the image I cut it out with a Stitched Scallop Nesting Tag die and popped it up on my background with some foam squares. I kept my colour theme simple, just purple and green. The paper is from the Moda Scrap "Let Your Soul Bloom" 6x6 collection. I added a few branches, twine and gold gems to finish off my card. 

I decided to use this card as a sympathy card. I love the "Rainbow In Your Heart" sentiment also from High Hopes.

Copics Used:

Flower: BV13, BV17, BV08

Leaves: G43, G46, YG23

Outline: BV0000, BV000, BV00

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Exciting News!!

Hi!

I am so excited to tell you that I am now part of the Kinda Cute Design Team for 3 months! Kinda Cute belongs to Patricia Alvarez and has the cutest digital images! I can't wait to create more cards with Patricia's designs!

 Today I decided to play with the "Chef Doing A BBQ" digital stamp. Since Father's Day is creeping up I thought it would be perfect for Dad or you could even use it as a birthday card!

I started by sizing the image and then printing it with my Laser Printer. Next, using my Copic Markers I coloured in "Chef" and then fussy cut him out using my Brother Cut N Scan. I also cut 2 slightly bigger layers with my cutting machine to place behind the Chef so he stands out against the papers. My papers today are from the Doodlebug "So Much Pun" 6x6 collection. I thought the hamburgers, hotdogs and condiments went perfectly for this BBQ image. You can't tell in the photos but the legs and grates of the BBQ have Clear Glitter pen added to them for a fun look. Some matching enamel dots finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Chef Outfit: C00. C0, C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C8

BBQ: R24, E27, E29, C6

Steak: E08, E09

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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More Notecards!

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I've been having so much fun making sets of cards lately whether it's a new technique or just to play around. Today I wanted to use my Art Impressions "Block Letter Die Set" as I haven't pulled them out in ages. These cards came together fast and are perfect to send little messages.

I chose papers from the Doodlebug "Simply Spring" 6x6 collection. I cut the words out of the patterned paper and used matching papers behind them. I used some Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Border dies and twine to make each card a bit different. It was fun to colour up the Your Next Stamp "Spring Birds" and cut them out with the matching dies. These cute birds are small and simple to colour. All the words and birds are popped up with foam squares to give the card added dimension.

These cards are so cute and came together very quickly as the design and colouring is simple. I love how fun and bright they are!

Copics Used:

BV11, BV13

BG11, BG13

RV52, RV55

YR07, Y32

E43, E44

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Welcome Little One!

Happy Tuesday!

I'm hopping in to share this cute baby card with you today using the High Hopes "Kanga & Joey" stamped image. It's always fascinated me how the Joey (baby) fits in the pouch! It's such a cute image to use for a baby card!

I started my card by stamping and colouring the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I wanted to try to show some texture to resemble fur so I took a washcloth and some Copic Blending Solution and dabbed it on the coloured image. This technique sort of takes some of the colour out and adds dimension. Next using my Brother Cut N Scan machine I cut the image out leaving a white border around it. I am using papers today from the Carta Bella "It's A Boy" 6x6 collection. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Sm. Little One".

I inked all the edges of my papers with some Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. A few heart shaped enamel shapes finish off my card.

Copics Used:

E31, E33, E34, E35, E37

R01, R02, R22

Thanks for visiting today!

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New Fun Technique!

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Oh my gosh!!! I had so much fun trying this new background technique I learned watching Jennifer McGuire's video! It's crazy easy and fun at the same time!

Here's the easy steps to create this background technique!

1. Spread ink on your paper (I used Distress Oxide) either with a blender or directly ink to paper
2. Pick a stencil you like
3. Use your die cutting machine and an embossing mat (check plate "sandwich" layer instructions for embossing with your machine) 
4. Lay your ink paper down, put the stencil on top, next a bay wipe 
5. Run slowly through your machine
6. Remove plate sandwich and view your background
7. Let it dry completely

See I told you it was super easy and so fun when you take the layers apart and see the finished result. Just imagine all the possibilities!

On this example I used Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide ink and a Peacock Feather Stencilby Kite. I think this one is my favourite (and not just because I love Peacocks LOL)! Then I just added some enamel dots and a white die cut "Smile".

This card uses The Crafter's Workshop "Mini Ring Doily" and Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide Ink. I added purple sequins and a "hello" die cut from Spellbinders.

I used the Mini Wildflowers Stencil from The Crafters Workshop for a different look. This example uses an ink blended background of Distress Oxide inks in Abandoned Coral, Fossilized Amber and Spiced Marmalade. I stamped the "You Are" and "a good friend" with embossing ink and heat set it in Black Embossing Powder. Some clear gems finish off my card.

Thanks for stopping by today! I really hope you will try this technique. I had so much fun trying this and I know you will too!

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Happy Birthday!

Hi All!

I was looking through my stash of cards and noticed I'm a bit low on Birthday cards! So of course I had to dig out one of my favourite stamps from Art Impressions. I absolutely adore this old couple! Unfortunately they are no longer available and have been retired but I thought they were too cute not to share! 

I stamped and coloured the images with my Copic Sketch markers in colours for male and a female birthday. I used papers from the Echo Park Happy Birthday "Boy" & "Girl" 6x6 collections. I cut my stamped image out with a MFT Zig Zag Stitched Oval die and then coloured them with my Copic Sketch markers. I inked the edges of my papers for added dimension with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The oval die cut images are popped up with some foam squares for added interest. A few enamel dots in the corners finish off my cards.

This retired Art Impression sentiment just cracks me up and goes perfect with the image.

Copics Used:

Skin: Too, E21, E11, R20

Hair: N3, N5, N7

Old Gal: B23, B24, B26, B28/ R81, R83, R85

Old Gent: G16, G17, G19/ YR61, YR65, YR68

Hats: R24, R27, R29, B24, B26/ R81, R83, YG17, YG23

Cake Base: E23, E25, E27

Icing: Y21, Y23/ RV52, RV55

Candles: YR01, YR02, Y18/ Y21, Y23, YR12

I am so happy that you took the time to visit my Blog today!

Happy Stamping!

Carpenter Steve!

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Father's Day is coming up soon, so I made these adorable cards to celebrate the Fathers in our lives! I am using the High Hopes Stamp image called "Carpenter Steve". My Dad is quite the Handyman and built his own Cottage when we were growing up. I can always count on Dad to come to rescue to help fix anything! Carpenter Steve is perfect for his card!

I am using the High Hopes Sentiment called "Dot Happy Father's Day" on the front of my card. I left the inside blank so that I can write a note to Dad!

The papers on this card are from the Honey Bee Great Outdoors 6x6 collection. I added some red twine and MFT Tool Charms. Some nice red enamel dots finish off this card.

This card is asimple design just using cardstock layers along with plaid paper from the PhotoPlay Mad 4 Plaid 6x collection.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20, E47(Hair)

Top: B34, B37, B39, R56, R59/ R56, R59, Y23, Y26

Pants: E30, E31, E33/ W4, W5, W7

Boots: C4, C5, C7, C8/ E34, E35, E37, W9

Tools: C1, C2, E43, E44, E47

For more inspiration using High Hopes Stamps visit out Facebook Group or the Blog! The Design Team is always busy creating amazing cards!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Ink Blending Fun!

Hi!

I've been having some fun making ink blended backgrounds using Distress Oxide Inks. They are so fun to play with and blend together so easily!

I've been trying to use things I haven't used before from my stash (hoard) and found this beautiful My Favourite Things 6x6" background stamp called "BG Floral Fantasy Background" (retired). I stamped it with embossing ink and then used some Altenew Crystal Clear Crisp Embossing Powder. Once it was heat set, I blended Distress Oxide Ink in Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves and Wilted Violet to create a coloured background. 

I cut the background into a 3x5 piece to create this card. I am also using a Impression Obsession Greetings Top Edger "Thinking of You" die. This is an A2 card size and I created my own card base using purple cardstock. A few purple gems finish off my card.

On this card I used the leftover inked background and the Penny Black "Wavy Stitched Edges" die. This die cuts your image in half, which was perfect! this way I could use a piece of it on the top and bottom. I used a Polka Dot Embossing folder and glued the ink background pieces on top. I added the Pretty ink Posh "Hummingbird Thanks" cuties for some interest. 

I was able to make these 2 cards from one 6x6 stamped background! How fun to get 2 for 1!!

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Swinging By!

Hello!

I'm "swinging by with a hi" today using the My Favourite Things stamp set called "Start Each Day With A Whee". The "Pure Innocence" line is so cute and easy to colour!

I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then using my Copic Markers coloured her in. Next, using the matching "Start Each Day With A Whee" coordinating metal die, I cut the image out. I decided to make a sky background and using the Hefty Doodle Cloud Stencil and Distress Oxide Ink in Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar. I love how it turned out, very soft and pretty. I used a soft pink paper from the Kaisercraft "Breathe" collection, dies from Poppy Stamps for the clouds and Craftin' Desert Divas for the fence to create a soft background to match the soft clouds. I stamped a sentiment from the stamp set onto the clouds. Some white gel pen polka dots added a bit of fun to my card.

The sentiment on the inside of the card also comes with the "Start Each Day With A Whee" set.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: E37, YR14, YR27

Top: RV32, RV34, white gel pen

Bottoms: BG01, BG02, BG05

Swing: E31, E33, E35, E37, T4

I hope you have an amazing day! Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping