Hope You Feel Better Soon

Happy Day Peeps!!

Over at Fab Friday they have a super color challenge:

 I just love the balloons in the Hand Delivered set.

 And I pulled it out for my card.

I don't have Lemon Lime Twist, for some unknown reason, 

so I substituted Granny Apple Green. 

I stamped the balloon and girl image on water color paper with black stazon ink.

I colored with my aqua painter and ink pads using the challenge colors.

 

I fussy cut the two pieces out and put it aside to make the rest of the card.

The base is thick whisper white and then I used another piece 

of white and die cut using one of the stitched rectangle dies. 

I added a strip of Gingham Gala DSP down the side and 

added the girl with balloons to the card with dimesnionals.

 

The sentiment comes from the same stamp set.

I stamped it with black memento ink.

I finished up with a few sticky back sequin 

flowers from the Gingham Gala Sequin pack.

Thanks for coming by today.

Vicki

Hello Friend

 

Happy Friday Peeps!!!

Today's card share features the sketch this week at 

Freshly Made Sketches.

I really love the You're Inspiring set and I used it to try and duplicate one of the 

daffodils in my yard.

I love the white with just a hint of yellow and green. 

Really hard to capture the beauty of it and

of course,  my card doesn't really come close either.

But I kept it light and just added a hint of daffodil delight and a touch of pear pizzazz.

The leaves and stems are colored with Pear Pizzazz as well.

 

I used Soft Sky to add some blue around the flowers. 

The DSP I used comes from the Needlepoint Nook pack.

I added a scallop die strip using some So Saffron card stock.

I used some white twine pulled from the Flax ribbon to wrap around a tie a bow.

 

I used the Well Written framelits and matching stamps for my Hello Friend sentiment.

I finished with a few sticky sequins.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki

Happy Birthday

 

Happy Thursday Peeps!!

Today I have a card to share that features the sketch at 

Stamps, Ink, Paper Challenge.

 This week is a great sketch:

I am using a fave set, All That You Are stamp set.

I went yellow this time using some Daffodil Delight ink and Pear Pizzazz for the leaves.

I stamped with Black Stazon and colored with my water brush.

 

The base of the card is thick whisper white followed by some daffodil delight card stock.

I then embossed another piece of white with the pretty Basketweave EF.

I fussy cut out my floral image and added it to the base with dimensionals.

I used the Well Written Framelits and matching stamp set for my sentiment.

I die cut 3 Happy's with basic black card sock and glued them all together.

I cut up some dimensionals into small pieces to add to the back of the die cut piece and added it to the card.

I stamped the Birthday with Black Memento ink and cut out the small rectangle.

I added it to to the card with more dimensionals.

 

I used my Wink of Stella all over the floral image and the happy die cut for some added shimmer.

I finished with a few sticky back rhinestones.

Thanks for coming by!

Vicki

Thank You Very Much

Hello Peeps!!!

Today I am sharing a card I made using the challenge this week at 

Inspired By Challenge.

 

 I took my inspiration from the from the green gingham and of course, the flowers.

I started by stamping the Buffalo Plaid Background stamp with 

Pear Pizzazz onto some whisper white card stock.

I eventually decide while putting my card together to just use a portion of the BG piece.

I used thick whisper white for my base and then embossed another piece of white

with the Corrugated EF.

I then took a strip of my green Buffalo plaid piece and cut the "V" in the bottom.

I added this piece to the corrugated embossed panel.

 

I used the Bloom by Bloom stamp set for my flower along with 

Highland Heather and Pear Pizzazz inks. 

I then fussy cut my flower ou and added it to my die cut circle.

I used two strands of twine, pulled from the white flax ribbon, to wrap around my corrugated

piece and tied a bow to the side.

I then added the circle/flower piece with dimesionals.

 

My sentiment is from the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set and 

I stamped it with Highland Heather ink.

I finished it up with a few sequins.

Thank you for coming by today.

Vicki

 

 

 

Quick and Complete Recovery

Hello Peeps!!

Popping in here quickly with a card.

I am currently down with a bit of a bug...blah!

I did manage to sit at my table yesterday for a bit and made this card.

I used the challenge this week at The Paper Players, a fun sketch:

I started with a base of thick whisper white and then I used another piece of 

of white that I embossed with the Corrugated EF.

I really love this Embossing Folder.

 

My pretty flowers come from the Tea Together stamp set.

I stamped three of them onto some scrap thick white and colored with

my Aqua Painter (waterbrush) and ink pads.

I used Melon Mambo and Pear Pizzazz.

I die cut some leaves and an oval element from the Wonderful Floral Framelits for my 

flowers to sit upon.

The DSP is from the How Sweet It Is pack.

I die cut the scallop stitched strip from the Be Mine Framelits with Pear Pizzazz card stock.

I added it under the edge of the DSP.

 

The sentiment on here was appropriate for the way I was feeling 

plus I am trying to up my get well card stash. 

It comes from the Healing Hugs stamp set.

I finished with a few sequins.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki

 

 

Hello Spring

 

Happy Friday Peeps!!

Today's card features the sketch this week at 

Freshly Made Sketches.

I love the ducks in the Fable Friend stamp set and that was

my jumping off point for my card.

I stamped the three ducks three times onto some thick whisper white

and colored with my aqua painter

I used Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Highland Heather.

 

I fussy cut out each one and added them with dimensionals to my die cut circles.

I then added the circles to my DSP with dimensionals as well.

The DSP is from the Gingham Gala pack.

I matted my DSP with a piece of Highland Heather card stock.

 

My sentiment comes from the retired Hello Easter stamp set.

I added a few little sequins and rhinestones to finish it up.

I always finish the inside of my card:

 

I don't always add a stamped image, unless I have something extra, this large duck was 

originally intended to add to the front when I was first imagining my card but it didn't work out so inside she went. :)

Thanks for coming by!

Vicki

 

Get Well Soon

Hello Peeps!!!

Today I am sharing a card made with the challenge this week at

Crazy 4 Challenges.

This week it is a sketch:

I have found as we get older there seems to be more times I need a 

"Get Well" type card, 

so I knew I would be using this sentiment which comes

 from the Healing Hugs stamp set.

 

I stamped the flower image from the All That You Are stamp set

 along with one of the single flowers in the same set onto thick whisper white card stock 

with black stazon ink.

I colored with my aqua painter and ink pads using Highland Heather and Pear Pizzazz.

I then fussy cut them out to add to my card. I did cut away part of the image and cut apart some if it to make it fit they way I wanted.

The DSP on here is from Butterfly Botanical pack.

 

I finally was able to get a roll of the white flax ribbon,

 that seemed to be always on back order when I was placing a order.

I cut a piece and pulled it apart to use on my card. 

I wrapped it around and tied a bow before adding my main image piece.

I finished up with a few little rhinestones.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki

 

 

Darling Baby

 

Happy Hump Day Peeps!!

Over at Fab Friday Challenge Blog 

they have a great sketch challenge this week.

I love a sketch challenge.

I decided to use my Fable Friends stamp set.

I wasn't sure where I was going with this card but knew I waned to use

the  adorable bunny. He/She is my favorite in the set.

 

I stamped the image with black stazon and colored 

with my aqua painter and ink pads.

I used Balmy Blue and a bit of Flirty Flamingo inks. 

I fussy cut him out and sit it aside to make the rest of the card.

The base of my card is Thick Whisper White and then a layer of Balmy Blue.

I then embossed another piece of white with my Subtle EF.

I used a piece of Gingham DSP from he Gingham Gala paper pad.

I matted it wih Balmy Blue card stock.

I die cut a few elements from the Wonderful Floral framelits.

I die cut some leaves with Balmy Blue and white.

The oval piece is also in the same framelit set.

I added the bunny to the oval with dimensionals and then tucked the other pieces

behind and around the bunny.

 

I decide to go with the Darling Baby sentiment.

I finished up with a few rhinestones.

Thanks for coming by!

Vicki

SUO....Birthday Balloons

 

 Hello Peeps!

It is Tuesday so you know what that means....

a new challenge at  SUO Challenges!

This week's challenge is Coloring!

OK, you all know that is one of my favorite things to do.

I just got this fun Hostess set called Hand Delivered and 

thought the balloons in the set would be great for my challenge card.

I stamped the top balloon part twice and the bottom piece once.

I stamped with black stazon onto some watercolor paper.

 

I used Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Pacific Point for my balloons.

The two front balloons were colored and added with dimensionals over the the bottom balloons.

I fussed with this card for a LONG time.

 I just couldn't find a layout or DSP I like when putting it together.

I finally just decided to go simple with my background and I do like the end results.

The sentiment comes from the same set and I stamped and cut it out by hand.

I added a piece of red card stock cut the same way under the edge.

 

I finished the card with a few little sequin flowers  

from the Gingham Gala Sequin pack and a few small rhinestones.

Be sure and head over to the SUO Challenge Blog 

we would love for you to play along. 

Vicki

With Sympathy

 

Hello Peeps!!

Today I am sharing a card made with the challenge this week at 

The Paper Players.

I started out by stamping my daffodils onto some thick

whisper white card stock with black stazon ink. 

I colored with my aqua painter and ink pads. 

I used Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz and Soft Sky inks.

 

The daffodils are a stamp in the You're Inspiring stamp set.

The sentiment comes from the SAB Lasting Lily stamp set.

I smeared a bit of ink on my piece and ended up having to cut down my front and 

add it to a new base piece. Always happens when I am trying to do a no layer card. 

 

I finished it up with a few yellow sequins from the Gingham Gala Sequin pack.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki

 

Happy Birthday for Seize the Birthday

 

Happy Sunday Peeps!!

Over at Seize the Birthday 

they have a fun challenge this week.

The toppings being 

" DOTS & STRIPES" 

 I love dots and stripes so I had to play along.

I stared with a base of Gray Granite and then a layer

of Night of Navy.

The DSP is from the retired Neutrals pack

 

I then stamped several flowers from the Bloom by Bloom set with 

Night of Navy and Balmy Blue ink.

 I stamped several leaves from the same set with Granny Apple Green ink. 

I fussy cut them out and arranged them on a die cut circle using dimensionals.

I added the circle with flowers to the card with dimensionals as well.

I added little pearls to the flower centers.

 

I die cut the Happy three times with Night of Navy cardstock and stacked and glued together.

I stamped the Birthday with Night of Navy ink. 

I added this piece to the card with dimesionals.

I finished with a few more little pearls.

Thanks for stopping by.

Vicki

 

Sending Healing Vibes

Happy Friday Peeps!!

My card today features the sketch this week at

Freshly Made Sketches.

A dear friend who was recently diagnosed with cancer has been struggling and she 

has a tough road ahead, so I want to try to lift her spirits with some cards.

If you would like to send one to her too, I know she would love it. Message or email me for her address.

I pulled out my Healing Hugs stamp set for my card.

I stamped two flowers using Calypso Coral ink and fussy cut them out.

I stamped the leaves using Old Olive ink and cut them out as well.

The base of the card is thick whisper white and then a layer of Sahara Sand.

I then used another piece of white and embossed it with the Tufted EF.

 

I added a strip of DSP across the middle and mounted my 

flowers behind and in front of the DSP.

The sentiment is from the same set and was a bit too long to tuck under the edge of my 

flower so I had to lay it across the top.

I added a few rhinestones to finish it up.

I hope this card will brighten her day just a little.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki

Rainbow Happy Birthday

 

Hello Peeps!

Today I am sharing a card I made using the challenge this week at 

The Paper Players.

I used my Happy Birthday Die again.

I die cut the Happy Birthday twice with white card sock and then once with a piece of DSP from

the How Sweet It Is pack,

I glued all these together to make a thicker die cut.

 

I stared my card with a base of thick Whisper White and then a layer of Highland Heather.

I then use another piece of white and embossed it with the Subtle EF.

I added my sentiment to the card with dimensionals,  cutting them into tiny pieces and putting them behind the thicker parts of the die cut.

I die cut two small birds that came from the Well Said die set.

I added them o he card with dimensionals as well.

 

I finished up with a few sequins.

Thanks for coming by.

Vicki