Because Gold and Wood Veneer

Hello, friends! I am showcasing an awesome card using the July Pinkfresh Studio kit over on the Pinkfresh Studio blog today! This is another one that required  nothing more than the kit. I LOVE it when that happens!



I used the gorgeous gold letters (Seriously... I love them so much. For reals, though.) along with the wood veneer hearts to create a clean and simple design that shines!



I love the detail on these wood veneers. That bit of extra design adds so much and turns them into a wonderful focal point rather than simply an extra embellishment. LOVE!

In other news, the studio is coming along! I finally have a desk that is workable and boxes are slowly but surely finding themselves empty. Happy days, folks! Happy days! I should be back to full create mode very soon!



Be sure to head on over to the Pinkfresh Studio blog for LOTS of inspiration and to leave a comment!

Have a Happy!

Pinkfresh Studio May Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Hello, and welcome to the Pink Fresh Studio May Embellishment Kit Release blog hop. You may be arriving to my blog from Christin's blog. If you are just finding this fun hop here on my blog and want to see some inspiration from the entire design team, jump on back to the Pink Fresh Studio blog for lots of fun!



I created this super fun card (no, seriously, you guys...I kind of love it) using the stamps (Winnie & Walter), die (Spellbinders), and embellishments in the May kit! It came together so quickly because I had everything I needed right there! Love that!



I won't keep you long, since I know you will want to hop on over to the other posts showcasing this awesome kit, but I DO want to let you know to be sure to head over to the Pinkfresh Studio Facebook page and the Pinkfresh Studio Blog for your chance to win this awesome embellishment kit! Don't forget to leave a comment here, too!

Your next stop on the blog hop is over at Kristen's blog! Enjoy!

Have a Happy!

Because Pinecones are Awesome

Seriously. They are. And stamping pinecones on wood veneer, cutting them strategically to add dimension, and adding a shimmering tree bough, well, I may even venture to say THAT is awesome, too. BUT, you don't have to take my word for it! (Insert Reading Rainbow music here.)



Okay, so seriously, I love this one. I would say it is my favorite of the new release from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, but I kind of really super love tomorrow's card, too, so ... yeah, there's that. HA! But seriously... the ENTIRE Ink Squad was totally inspired by this set and it SHOWS when you see their stuff!



So, here's the deal... head over, do a lot of OOOing and AHHHing at the cards and comment on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog for your chance to WIN this gorgeous set! WHAT?! Yup. Totes, you guys. Totes.

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Stencil Style

I was excited to see another great new challenge over at Moxie Fab World!  This one is all about the stencils!  Stencils were a funny thing for me.  I didn't think I'd use them very much, but I got one or two to give them a shot and was instantly addicted!  I love them!  You can really do so much with them and they are a fairly inexpensive took, particularly considering their versatility.  Simon Says Stamp has a huge selection to choose from, too!  YAY!



For this card, I used a striped stencil and some Twinkling H2O's, a shimmery watercolor, to create a cool watercolor background.  I used a waterbrush to apply the paints and let them seep under the stencil a bit here and there.  I didn't go for 'perfect' I went more for cool and artsy and I really like how the colors blended and gave the card a neat look!



In this one you can see the shimmer.  I love that!  It just adds a fun little touch to a card.  I stamped the sentiment from the Beautiful Words stamp set.  I love that set!  So pretty!  A little wood veneer heart finishes the sentiment and brings a nice natural touch to the card, as well.

So... that's my card for the Styling With Stencils in the Moxie Fab World challenge!  I may have a couple more before this one is all said and done.  I do so LOVE stencils!

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*Kelly Purkey Stencil ALL IN A LINE ALL1113 *Simon Says Clear Stamps BEAUTIFUL WORDS Exclusive Set *Twinkling H2O BASIC RAINBOW KIT Shimmering Watercolors 28412 *Twinkling H2O INDIAN COPPER Shimmering Watercolors *Tim Holtz DETAILER WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP33080 *Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK Ink008 *Hero Arts WATERCOLOR PAPER White ps626 *Studio Calico HEARTS & ARROWS Wood Veneer Shapes 331051 *May Arts IRRIDESCENT WHITE Metallic String *Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 *Fiskars Compact STAMPING PRESS Stamp Entire Project at Once! 02958 *3M Scotch ATG GUN 714 Use GOLD 1/4"" TAPE ROLL Adhesive Applicator Glue Stamp *3M Scotch GENERAL PURPOSE 1/4"" x 36 yd REFILL Advance Tape Glider Rolls

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Hugs & Kisses

So, after creating my watercolor blocks card that I posted on Friday, I had bits of watercolor paper sitting around just begging to be utilized!  I decided to do another watercolor crayon look that is totally different for my Crafter's Companion post today!



I stamped the flowers and leaves, doing quite a bit of masking as I went a long, from the Paint Fusion - Lilacs set.  I love how you have the freedom to create your own arrangement with this stamp set!  Actually, this stamp set has a great step by step paint tutorial on the package, as well.  I haven't tried that yet, as this is the first time I broke this one open, but it seems kind of neat to me!



I used VersaFine ink to stamp, as I knew I'd be using the watercolor crayons and it is permanent and won't run with the water application.  I applies several shades to my image to give it more depth.  I like how it turned out.  The sentiment is stamped on wood veneer and trimmed into a simple banner for the bottom of the card!

Be sure to check out the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page for more inspiration!

Have a Happy!

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!

After all, it IS the BEST time of the year!  *wink* *wink*  I have a super fun new card for CAS-ual Fridays Stamps today!  I really love the Funky Round Fri-Dies and decided to pull those out along with a sheet of wood veneer to create a fun tag for my card!



I cut the large tag and the center circle and then used my Spectrum Noir pens to color the outside frame before piecing them back together.  I stamped with StazOn ink and colored the image with Spectrum Noirs.  That adorable little green bow is from American Crafts.  I LOVE IT!  SO CUTE!!!



You could totally do these as just gift tags or even turn them into super cute ornaments!  Whoa!  (Yup.  Totally said that in my best ever Joey Lawrence voice.  Out loud.  While typing this post.  For reals.  Just keepin' it real, folks.  'Cause that's how I roll!)

Head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog for LOTS of inspiration!!!  And to buy awesome stamps.  Just sayin'.

Have a Happy!!!



 

*CAS-ual Fridays MERRY KISS-MAS Clear Stamps Funky Round Fri-Dies *Crafter's Companion BRIGHTS 24 SET SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS 751729 *Crafter's Companion REDS SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS 404584 *Crafter's Companion GREENS SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS 404638 *Tsukineko JET BLACK STAZON Ink Pad Permanent SJ001 *Memento Luxe Ink Pad LOVE LETTER Tsukineko *Simon Says Stamp WOODGRAIN CARDSTOCK WHITE 111 LB *Crate Paper MAGGIE HOLMES Fabric Bows 683166 *May Arts GOLD Metallic String *Simon Says Stamp LIFE BIRCH WOOD VENEER PAPER 12 Pack L12B *DCWV Cardstock 6 x 6 GLITZY GLITTER Paper Stack Printed Matstack MS-019-00052 SSS Cardstock - Rainbow *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900

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Crazy Eights

Hello, folks! The all new CAS-ual Fridays Challenge starts today and it's all about EIGHT! Yup! Thanksgiving has eight letters in, as does Hanukkah and Hanukkah has eight nights, too, so, well, it's just a time for CRAZY EIGHTS! Simlply create using EIGHT of something. It can be 8 letters, 8 of a specific embellishment, 8 colors, 8 of ANYTHING! Be creative and have fun with it!

I chose 8 each of some different wood shapes to create a pretty Hanukkah card.


Yup! Eight triangles, eight diamonds, and eight gold circles. I love how this card turned out. It's just so pretty!


Now it's your turn! Find something fun and go crazy eights with it! I can't wait to see what you create with eight!  The challenge is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and they are offering a fabulous prize!

Have a Happy!

*CAS-ual Fridays 8 HAPPY NIGHTS Clear Stamps *Studio Calico SHAPES Wood Veneer Shapes Sundrifter 331257 *Crafter's Companion Embossalicious PETITE DOT 6 x 6 Embossing Folder 755413 *Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad GOLD AF258 *Kelly Purkey Glitter Tape GOLD KPGT10 *Crafter's Companion 50 PACK ULTRA SMOOTH PREMIUM WHITE CARDSTOCK 752252 *EK Success 1/16"" SQUARES 3-D Foam Dots Adhesive SPAF-THS *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900 *EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01 *Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Two Applicators 62191

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