Tuesday, August 2, 2022

A Girl And Her Horse

Happy Tuesday! Today I'm sneaking one in just in time for the current "Anything Goes" theme over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge :)

My card features some new-to-me silhouette dies from Paper Rose---aren't they beautiful?!?!!! My niece will be celebrating her 10th birthday later this month. She's been taking horseback riding lessons and is currently obsessed with all things horse-related :) So, when I saw these dies from Paper Rose I knew they were a perfect fit for her birthday card!!! 

The ink blending color combo in the background was inspired by THIS VIDEO Daniel created for Catherine Pooler's Swatch It Like It's Hot Hop. In the video Daniel shared his "Gone Camping" ink blending color combo (Flirty Fuchsia, Party Dress, and Catching Rays) ---- so stunning! I don't have Catching Rays in my ink collection (yet *wink), so I used Tiara which is just one shade lighter on the color wheel. YAY!

I added some iridescent rhinestones to the sky and oh how they sparkle in person!!!!! Plus, all girls love the bling ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous day!

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Supplies:

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), White and True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Flirty Fuchsia, Party Dress, Tiara (Catherine Pooler)

Dies: Girl With Horse Small (Paper Rose), Gum Tree Landscape (Paper Rose), A2 Layers (Waffle Flower)

Embellishments: Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels (Stampin' Up)

Adhesive: Connect Glue (Gina K), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal)


Monday, August 1, 2022

Birthday Flowers


 

Today I'm playing along with the Seize the Birthday Challenge. I skipped the optional topping this time around and just went with "Anything Goes" --- I love that they always give us that choice ;)

My card features the Full of Flowers Cling and Clear Combo from Taylored Expressions and the coordinating Full of Flowers Stencils. I LOVE how easy it is to add color to the flowers and leaves with the stencil set and the results are fabulous!!! Can't wait to make more of these in different color combos! The possibilities are endless!


I'll be delivering this to my sweet neighbor friend whose birthday is tomorrow. The wildflowers are amazing here in the mountains right now so this seems like a perfect fit :) I hope she likes it!

I also wanted to share some photos from my recent overnight backpacking adventure (in case you saw my previous post and were wondering how it went). Thank you for all of your well-wishes and encouragement! Feeling so grateful for the opportunity to experience such incredible natural beauty!


 








Thanks for visiting!

Hope your week is off to a brilliant start!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Full of Flowers Cling and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions), Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: VersaMark (Tsukineko), Something Borrowed/Limoncello/Tiki Torch/Party Dress/Lime Rickey/Grass Skirt (Catherine Pooler)

Embossing Powder: Queen's Gold (Ranger)

Stencil: Full of Flowers (Taylored Expressions)

Dies: Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions), stitched circle (MFT)

Embellishments: Gold Glitter Enamel Dots (Stampin' Up)

Adhesive: Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal) 

Monday, July 11, 2022

Not All Who Wander...

 


Hello there! Today I'm playing along with the current Seize the Birthday Challenge: "Metallic"

I created this card for my awesome friend, Abby, whose birthday is next week :) She's one of my favorite hiking buddies and to celebrate her special day she, her 10 year old son, and I are going on an overnight backpacking adventure. The view in those sunglasses is what we're aiming for! Send positive vibes our way!


I heat embossed the sunglasses in gold---LOVE the way they shine in real life! Then I did some ink blending on the lenses and stamped the gorgeous mountain scenery on top. The background panel is embossed with a new-to-me embossing folder called Montagnes (Simply Graphic)----definitely going to be a go-to for me----it's absolutely fabulous!!!

Thanks so much for visiting!

Have a great week!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Spectacular Adventures (Altenew), sentiment from Glamper Greetings (Stampin' Up)

Ink: VersaMark (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Embossing Powder: Queen's Gold (Ranger), White (Hero Arts)

Distress Oxide Inks: Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet (Ranger)

Cardstock: White (Neenah), Black (Recollections), Kraft and True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Embossing Folder: Montagnes (Simply Graphic)

Dies: Everyday Sentiment Banners (Lawn Fawn), Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inker)

Adhesive: Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal) 

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Birthday Flowers

 


Happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing a card I made for the current AAA Birthday Challenge :) This time around the theme is "flowers"---perfect for finally inking up the Full Of Flowers Cling and Clear Combo from Taylored Expressions.

Here's my card:


I am completely SMITTEN with this collection of goodies! They're so much fun to use and the possibilities are endless!!! I will be making loads more cards with these products for sure! Plus, I haven't even used the coordinating stencils yet!!! Can't wait to break those out!

I delivered this one to a neighbor friend for her birthday on Thursday, and she loved it!!!

Hope you're having a super weekend!

Thanks for visiting!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Full Of Flowers Cling and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions), Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Rockin' Red/Orange Twist/Tiara/Lime Rickey/Grass Skirt (Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), Black (Recollections)

Vellum: White (DeNami)

Dies: Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions), A2 Layers (Waffle Flower), stitched circle (MFT)

Adhesive: 1/4" Double-Side Tape (X-Press It), 1/8" Double-Sided Tape (Lawn Fawn)

Embellishments: Orange Crystal Stickers (Mark Richards)

 

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Happy Birthday To You

 

Hello there! Today I'm playing along with The Paper Players Challenge: Food and/or Beverage.

Here's my card:

I had so much fun making this card!!! Going to deliver this one to our neighbor friend who has a birthday on Saturday :)


Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fantastic weekend!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Let's Roll (Lawn Fawn), Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Coral Cabana (Catherine Pooler)

Copic Sketch Markers: R27, R29, R20, R22, R24, YR16, YR18, YR24, YR27, E31, E33, E23, E25, G99, YG63, YG13, YG17, W1, W0

Gel Pen: White 08 Gelly Roll (Sakura)

Glitter Pen: Clear Wink Of Stella (Kuretake)

Cardstock: White (Papertrey Ink)

Vellum: White (DeNami)

Patterned Paper: Knock On  Wood 6x6 (Lawn Fawn), Daphne's Closet 6x6 (Lawn Fawn)

Dies: Let's Roll (Lawn Fawn), Handlettered Sentiments (Taylored Expressions), Wonky Stitches (Avery Elle), stitched circle (MFT)

Adhesive: 1/4" Double-Side Tape (X-Press It), 1/8" Double-Sided Tape (Lawn Fawn), Foam Mounting Squares (X-Press It) 

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Make A Wish

Today I'm playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. This time around Simon Says: Little Critters. How fun!

Here's a card I created using some of my favorite little critters, Gus and Gertie, from Taylored Expressions:

Aren't they totally adorable?!?!!! They make my heart so happy :)
 

Thanks for visiting!

Have a great week!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Gus and Gertie (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers: Y32, Y35, BG13, BG15, W0, YR16, N1, N3

Gel Pen: White 08 Gelly Roll (Sakura)

Glitter Pen: Clear Wink Of Stella (Kuretake)

Cardstock: White (Papertrey Ink)

Vellum: White (DeNami Design)

Patterned Paper: Perfectly Plaid Chill 6x6 (Lawn Fawn)

Dies: Gus and Gertie (Taylored Expressions), A2 Layers (Waffle Flower), Tag Me (Reverse Confetti), stitched circle (MFT)

Adhesive: Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal) 

Friday, June 3, 2022

Happy Father's Day

 

Hello there! The theme for the current Make The Cards Challenge is "masculine cards"---perfect timing with Father's Day right around the corner :)

Here's the card I created:

Not too long ago Waffle Flower released a set of dies called Cutlines, and I immediately added it to my loooonnnnnggg wish list. It's still on the list, but in the meantime I thought I'd try combining some other die sets I already own in an attempt to create a similar look. I'm really happy with the results! I'll be giving this one to my dad for Father's Day :)

Thanks for visiting!

Have a fun weekend!

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Supplies:

Stamps: sentiment from Dad and Me (Lawn Fawn), birds from Layered Landscape (Neat and Tangled)

Ink: VersaMark (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Embossing Powder: White (Hero Arts)

Cardstock: Basic White, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Basic Gray, Mossy Meadow (Stampin' Up)

Embossing Folder: Timber (Stampin' Up)

Dies: A2 Layers (Waffle Flower), Mountains (The Ton), Color Layering Mountains At The Lake Frame Cuts (Hero Arts), clouds from Stay Salty (Essentials By Ellen), Stitched Rectangle Word Windows (MFT)

Adhesive: Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Mono Multi Liquid Glue (Tombow), Foam Strips (Stampin' Up), Double-Sided Foam Adhesive Shapes (Scrapbook.com), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal)