Friday, April 1, 2016

A Vintage Look

 
This card took me a little out of my comfort zone.  I like a more clean and simple look but we all need to try new and different things that take us a little out of our comfort zone.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Inspired by Nature, French Foliage
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Shimmery White
Ink:  Versa Mark, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango
Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Early Espresso Seam Binding Ribbon, Spritzer Tool, Distressing Tool, Dimensionals  

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Pears & Pomegranates

 
 
A clean and simple holiday card.  I think this stamp set was one of the first sets I purchased from Stampin' Up. 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Fruit of the Season
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Champagne Glimmer
Ink:  Black, Various SU Markers
Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Glitter Pens, Crop-a-dile, Tombow Adhesive

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Zindorf Inspired

 
This card was inspired by a card created by Michelle Zindorf.  She had instructions for how she created the motion on her blog.  Here is the link.  She does some amazing work!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Feeling Sentimental, Starring You
Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow
Ink:  Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow
Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Brass Brads

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Big Cake Day!

 
A quick and simple masculine birthday card.  I'm still trying to use some of the items that were discontinued long, long ago.  Love the distressed look of the designer paper.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Big Day
Paper:  Kraft, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Spring Showers DSP
Ink:  Versa Mark, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Tags & Labels Framelits, 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/8" Punch, Bakers Twine, Dimensionals  

Monday, March 28, 2016

One Layer Card

 
This card is only one layer with no embellishments other than the embossing.  No extra postage required.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Pocket Silhouettes, Wishes Your Way
Paper:  Whisper White
Ink:  Black, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Post-it Notes (for masking), Sponge, Needlepoint Border Cross Stitch and Stitched Scallop Embossing Folders