Let's double up!

These days I make at least 2 of every card, sometimes 4 - 6. I sell cards at 2 different coffee shops, so I like to have at least one copy of each card, go to each shop. These were my thinking after I saw our new basic colours launched, at our annual convention. I love how pink looks with grey, so that is what I did. This is also masculine patterned paper from Jack (still available) and retired June Stamp of the Month, Hello Foxy.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
retired Hello Foxy; Jack; retired Art Philosophy Cricut cart; Sweet Leaf; Pixie & Black ink; Slate; Whisper & White Daisy cardstock

Watercolour dreaming

Oh, how I LOVE this stamp set! Good Thymes is retired but will remain in my collection for a very long time. I actually made this tag and attached it to a pretty paper pouch holding some Ghiradelli chocolates. I had created more of these than I had guests at a crop, so I kept one for myself. I repurposed the tag on this card.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
retired Good Thymes; Watercolour paper & paints; Blush Ribbon; 
Other: MFT Stitched die

Back tracking.....

Oh yes I am....back tracking that is. I am so far behind in posting to my blog.....well those who follow me know it! So, I am going to show some cards I've made and share very little info, as it has either retired or I've simply forgotten all of the names. Seems easier to just show pretty pictures anyways....until I catch up! We do have a new Annual Inspirations book about to launch on August 1st, so I need to show these pretties and move on!

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Stamp: retired Live Beautifully

Bear Hugs anyone.....

I love animals, so when I saw this sweet bear stamp and saw it had a coordinating Thin Cut die, I had to have it. This sweet set is called Jack - Cardmaking from our current Seasonal Expressions available  until the end of August or while supplies last.

I used Thistle cardstock for all of my mats, then added some Lagoon cardstock; a zip strip; and White with Gold Ribbon for my ribbons. I added a bow of White with Gold Twine and some Little Dreamer Glitter gems. All of the patterned paper is from Little Dreamer.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Little Dreamer
Stamp: Jack - Cardmaking with coordinating Thin Cuts
Ink: Black; Black Journaling Pen
Cardstock: Thistle; White Daisy; Lagoon
Embellishments: White with Gold Ribbon and Twine; Little Dreamer Glitter Gems

Embossing folder printing

Have you ever used your embossing folders to water colour or make prints? I love how versatile and surprising the results can be with this technique.

I recently taught an embossing class at a local recreation centre. This is the first card we created, using our CTMH Diamond embossing folder to make a watercolour print. We swiped Lagoon; Sweet Leaf and Thistle ink on the folder, then spritzed with water. Then we put a piece of watercolor paper inside and closed the folder. With a little pressure from your hand, this print is the result.

We stamped with a retired flower image in Black ink, and used a stitching die to cut out the piece. Then we added our Black with Gold ribbon and a sentiment.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Cardstock: Black; White Daisy; Watercolour
Ink: Thistle; Sweet Leaf; Lagoon; Black
Embellishments: Black w/Gold Ribbon
Tools: Diamond Embossing Folder
Other: Lil' Inker Designs & MFT Stamps stitched dies

Live Beautifully

I loved this stamp set and paper so much, even though it was only available for May, I am going to show a few more cards I made with both.

For this card I used some of the beautifully patterned paper that came in the exclusive paper pack. I paired it with some Slate cardstock. This time I added the leaves with the flower and some Mini Pearls that I coloured yellow with my Shin Han Alcohol Marker.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Stamp: Live Beautifully
Cardstock: Slate; White daisy
Paper: Live Beautifully
Ink: Fern; Canary; Sunset; Black Journaling Pen

Oh where oh where have I been.......

Wow, have I ever been neglecting my blog. I have been all over Instagram, but don't seem to complete the circle of posting the same things here that I post there. So, let's catch up.

You may first notice the difference in how my pictures look....cell phone is the culprit. I take all pics for other sites with my phone, rather than my camera and while the quality of the photos is not as good, they are still decent.

This is now a beautiful retired stamp, Live Beautifully. I stamped with Tangerine, then used my water brush and coloured in some Hollyhock ink. The cardstock is Sunset and Lagoon and I inked some White Twine. I finished the card off with Black lines using my Journaling pen.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Stamp: Live Beautifully retired
Cardstock: Sunset; Lagoon; White Daisy; Black
Ink: Tangerine; Hollyhock; Lagoon; Black; Black Journaling Pen
Embellishments: White Twine