CutCardStock - Lighthouse Scene

Check out my latest creation on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Cougar White cardstock
• Environment Desert Storm cardstock
• Lessebo Bubble Gum Pink cardstock
• Lessebo Sweet Mint cardstock
• Lessebo Amazon Dark Teal cardstock
• Classic Crest Patriot Blue Heavyweight cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Silver cardstock
• Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
• Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
• Pop Tone Banana Split cardstock
• Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
• CCS Silver Glitter cardstock
• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Spellbinders Sailor's Light June 2025 Large Die of the Month
• Lawn Fawn Quilted Star Backdrop
• Hello Bluebird Jane Small Alpha
• Catherine Pooler Sand Castle

Crackerbox Stamps - Cheeky Fairy

I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a clean and simple card with a bit of a dad humor vibe.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Fairy Godfather Patrick
• Crackerbox Stamps Leave a Little Sparkle
• Tim Holtz Sizzix Swirling Stars
• Copics:  BG01, BG10, E00, E11, N2, R20, R27, R29, R39, Y15

ATCAS #278 - Stencil

We're asking that you use a stencil for Addicted to CAS #278.  Stencils are such a fun and easy way to add details to a clean and simple card without added layers and fuss.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Lawn Fawn Wild Wolves
• Lawn Fawn Slimline Hillside Stencils
• Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Moon Mask
• Catherine Pooler Pebble
• Memento Tuxedo Black
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder
• Copics:  N0, N1, N3, N5, N7

Bloom with Grace

I feel a bit boastful to say this card is amazing but, damn it, it is!  It turned out exactly like I pictured in my head, minus the smudges in the upper left and lower right corners.  Hmm, although that's not uncommon for my cards so I shouldn't be surprised with the smudgies!  LOL.

I used the Pretty Pink Posh Pretty Petals stencil with Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina on a pale aqua cardstock. I spattered that with Distress Oxide Black Soot and Carved Pumpkin as well as Copic Opaque White and a bit of water.

I then stamped the Pinkfresh Studio Be Strong images with Versafine Onyx Black and watercolored them with Zig Real Brush Markers. I used a few Copics on the backside of the acetate foiled with the Pinkfresh Studio Small Butterflies image.  I nestled the embossed sentiment among the blooms and called it done. Oh, wait, almost done--had to add some sequins!

I'm entering this in HLS September Watercolour Anything Goes, Simon Says Monday Fun with Stencils, TIME OUT #196 Brave and Pinkfresh September 2021 Leaves & Greenery.

PRODUCTS USED AND/OR RECOMMENDED

• Pinkfresh Studio Be Strong Stamps & Dies
• Pinkfresh Studio Small Butterflies Hot Foil Plate & Dies
• Pretty Pink Posh Pretty Petals
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina and Black Soot
• Distress Oxide Carved Pumpkin Spray
• Copic Opaque White
• Copic 100, BG49, Y15, YR09
• Zig 033, 050, 062, 070

Happy Graduation!

I can't believe my first great nephew is graduating high school.  I can remember changing his diapers.  Wait, no I can't because I'm the aunt and you can have your baby back, thank you very much. LOL.

He's hoping to enter the Air Force so I used an aviation theme for the card. I'm really quite pleased with how this turned out, especially for using boy blues. It was really hard not to add a dash of magenta as is my wont; I made do with the yummy yellow.

Katzelkraft Aviator
PaperArtsy Eclectica Emmy Godfrey EEG13
AALL & Create Spiral Checked Stencil
AALL and Create Steampunk Alchemist
Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Spray & Pad
Dylusions After Midnight & Vibrant Turquoise Sprays
Zigs

Gesso

DB - Dinomite

This Avery Elle dino set is rawrsome!  Read more about it on the Doodlebugs blog today.

Adventure Awaits

I've made some adjustments to my DT commitments so will have more time for me. I love cardmaking but when it becomes a job, it's not fun for me any longer. 

One of my favorite parts of this card, beyond Janet Klein's fab images, was using the Pebble Pile stencil with Hero Arts Unicorn pigment ink.  Very dreamy.

I've listed the ingredients I've used below, most purchased from Topflight Stamps.  Be sure to check out the latest in the store. You can shop your heart out using this 12% off coupon! 

AALL & Create Adventurer

Aall and Create Windows

AALL & Create Pebble Pile Stencil

Aall and Create Textures #50

Polkadoodles Grass Lawn Stencil

DB - Outer Space

I'm over on the Doodlebugs blog today with cute cute cute Mama Elephant Little Agenda Spaceship cards. Come join us and have a blast!

TFS - Trust Fall

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today.  It's worth going over to read more about this card.  Trust me.

I'll be back with you another TFS project next week. Until then, why don't you check out the new products that have come into the TFS shop!  You can shop your heart out using this 12% off coupon!

TFS - Rainbow Goodbye

I have a super colorful card over on the Topflight Stamps blog!

Be sure to check out the latest in the store. You can shop your heart out using this 12% off coupon!

DB - Yeti Pinata

My second pinata card is live on the Doodlebugs blog. I would endure the cold for some candy.  You?

Whimsy - Happy Trails

This another card I've made using the Whimsy September release products.  I hope you've gone to take a look at what's available!

My concept started with the Lots of Dots panel which I had stamped for a different project but didn't use. I cut a Pierced and Stitched Circle Die and Distress Oxide Salty Ocean and Mowed Lawn to create the dragon background.

I colored up the Camping Dragons scene using Copics. I took my cue from the image sign to draw dotted trail lines on the card base using a Copic Multiliner 0.3.

I assembled the remaining card front using Scotch Foam Tape and Scor-Tape. So cute!

TFS - Fairy Sparkles

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today getting my sparkle on!

DB - Whales

Swim on over to the Doodle Bugs blog to check out my latest card!

BRI - Made to Soar

I'm over on the Butterfly Reflections Ink Blog today! Why don't you fly on over there and check it out.

Live the Life

Here I'm using a Gelli print as raindrops.  I loved the print as it turned out but it had a lot going on as you can see from the snippets so I selectively die cut my fav bits. I also like the purples against the lemongrass paper, an unusual choice for me.

I started by stamping the silhouette and sentiment--this comes from a TH set that I'd had so long without using it that I put it in this summer's garage sale.  Good thing it didn't sell!  Next I stenciled some vertical lines using Distress Oxide. Glue on those raindrops then trim to size = fab!

I'm entering this in Shopping Our Stash #366 Silhouettes, Simon Says Wednesday Distress It

The Details:  Tim Holtz Life's Possibilities, vertical lines stencil, dotty stencil, TCW Rain stencil, Liquitex Acrylic Paints, Versafine Onyx Black, Flavours Gourmet Lemongrass cardstock, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet

Cards in Envy Something New

Time for a new challenge at Cards in Envy--please show us something new. It could be a new technique, new ink, new stamp, or about anything as long it's new to you and you let us know what it is. In my case, I'm using a new stamp, die and stencil. 

I started out by sponging the upper half of my card base with Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide. Next I die cut the window and sponged it with Salty Ocean, making the color a bit darker at the top in keeping with the base. I realized afterwards that I had cut the window crooked so I used the rectangle die to rectify that--whew!

Coloring up the genie was extra fun--man boobs! He's rockin' that bod. Defined but not defined by working out excessively, you know? Yummers. LOL.

The Details: Hero Arts Make a Wish and December 2018 Card Kit, Distress Oxides, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Simon Says Stitched Rectangle Die

Punch Today

How could I resist getting this set with its kick-ass unis?  Gah!  So cute!  I masked the background and overlapped colors for a spotlight effect.  I then spattered with water before stamping the unicorn.

The Details:  AALL and Create Rocking Corns, Hero Arts to Seize or Not to Seize, Distress Inks, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black

Sweet Treats

I made a couple of really easy peasy cards this weekend, starting with the one below then an even simpler one for the girls to do as a make 'n' take. I may hate pie (crust is eww) but I love this set!

I'm entering this in House of Cards Popsicle, Food or Colors

The Details:  Hero Arts You're Sweet as Pie, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black

The Details:  Hero Arts You're Sweet as Pie, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black and Love Letter, Versamark, Ranger Fine White Embossing Powder

The Greatest Adventure

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a simple and colorful steampunk card. Do check it out!

The Details:  Carabelle Studio The Birds, Visible Image Destination Unknown, TCW stencils, Distress Oxides, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Stampendous Detail Fine Black embossing powder