Moonlighting
The moonlighting technique is simple and easy to do even though it looks complicated. A sticky note punched from the 2½” Circle Punch serves as a mask while the sticky part helps keep the mask in place. Begin sponging with the lightest color around the circle and then move out using the 2 darker colors blending each a little on the way. Remove the sticky note and you have the moon. How fun is that? The fence is created using the Designer Rosette Die. Thanks to my good peep Sally Nusbaum for letting me borrow her die.
Inspired by: Dawn Olchefske
Stamps: Frightening Feline
Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Basic Gray
Paper: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Glossy White
Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Rosette Die, Extended Premium Crease Pad, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Sponges
Serene Silhouettes
Very simple and classy masculine card. This particular pattern would make a great tie.
Inspired by: Tara Bourgoin
Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade, International Bazaar Designer Paper Series.
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade
Embellishments: Linen Thread
Tools: Sponge Daubers, Dimensional
Decorate a Daisy
I'm as busy as a bee so please be patient. I will be getting the cards posted from this month's camp and swaps but won't have time to blab.
Inspired by: Wendy Wexler
Stamps: Decorate a Daisy, Elements of Style
Paper: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Natural Composition DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Window Frames Framelits Dies, Paper Piercing Mat/Pack, Small Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punches, Victoria Lace ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots and Woodgrain Textured Impressions Folders, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals
A Birthday & a Challenge
August's challenge with the Pieces of Heart stamping group was to create something using the 2012-2013 in colors. I knew that my little grandsons 7th birthday was coming up and would need a card for him so I would combine the two. David loves Legos so I decided to use all 5 in colors to create this Lego card for him. The inspiration came from Heidi Boos found on the Stampin' Connection. I simply changed the color combination.
Call me an Indian-giver. I made the card, gave it to him on his birthday, then took it back so that I could take it to the monthly dinner with my peeps.
Stamp Set: A Fitting Occasion
Paper: Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Ink: Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Polka Dot Backgrounts 1 Texturz Plates (retired), 1" Square Punch, Itty Bitty Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Stamping Sponges, Dimensionals
Get Well Wishes
More Get Well Cards were needed so I made another batch. This stamp from the Blooming with Kindness set embosses beautifully. The sponging really makes the detail pop.
Inspiration: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Blooming With Kindness, En Francais, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Ink Pads: Versamark, Pretty in Pink
Tools: Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Sponge Dauber, White Embossing Powder, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)
Fabulous Florets
This lovely card was featured in my August camp kit.
Inspired by: Linda Grames
Stamp Set; Fabulous Florets, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Flower Garden Folder Embossing Folder, Dimensionals