A Golden Host of Daffodils

 

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Every spring when I see daffodils blooming all around the valley, I say to myself I'm going to be sure to plant some bulbs this fall.  But, alas, when planting time comes I'm just too tired from all the garden work and it's too cold to be out there.  So, I guess I'll just have to do with making daffodil cards and that's plenty of enjoyment for me.  Definetly a lot less work!  Take a look at today's creation.  My inspiration came from a card I saw on Pinterest.

The daffodils were stamped on white card stock then fussy cut. The two outside flower bunches were glued in place and the center one is 3D mounted.

The background was made using a spatter stamp (listed below).  For a finishing touch, I adhered 3 pretty pearls.

I I really like this sentiment.  It is from a poem written by William Wordsworth.

Here's what you'll need to make this card.

Measurements – Top Folding Card
Card Base White 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
DSP Panel 5 ½” x 4 1/8”
White Panel 5 ½” x 3 1/8”
Green Mat Panel 5 ½” x 3 3/8”
White Card Stock 4 ½” x 1” strip
Extra White Card for stamping 3 images

Stamps
Stampin’ Up: Daffodil Delight
Stampin’ Up: Color & Contour stamp set
Sentiment by A Stamp in the Hand: A Host of Golden Daffodils
Penny Black: Host of Daffodils

Embossing Folder
Stampin’ Up Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions EF

Stampin’ Blends
Dark and Light Daffodil Delight
Dark Shaded Spruce

Ink Pads
Memento Tuxedo Black
Distress Ink Mustard Seed

Additional Supplies
3D Tape
½” Score Tape
Needle Nose Glue Bottle
Craft Knife and Mat
Tim Holtz Craft Mat

Directions
1. Attach DP panel onto card front, then center green panel onto the DP panel. Set aside.

2. Using the Mustard Seed ink pad, stamp the long sentiment onto a 4 ½” x 1” strip of white card stock. Trim the strip on both long sides close to the words. Notch both ends.

3. Stamp the white panel using the spatter stamp from the Color & Contour stamp set in third generation. I stamped about 5 or 6 times.

4. Emboss the panel with the Subtle embossing panel.

5. Stamp the multiple daffodil stamp three times onto white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black.

5. Color the daffodils all over with Light Daffodil Delight. Color the stamens of each flower with Dark Daffodil Delight, and also the inside edge of the petals.

6. Color the leaves with Dark Shaded Spruce.

7. Fussy cut the images.

8.` Optional: I used my craft knife to remove some of the white space between the flowers, however it is not necessary as the flowers will be on a white background.

9. On the left and right side of the white panel, glue one of the images of the daffodils. The third image is 3D mounted. To make a skinny roll of tape, cut a 4” strip of ½” Score Tape, stick it to the craft mat, remove the covering, then gently roll up the tape with your finger until you have a long roll. Cut into sections as needed to apply to the back of the third image, then attach slightly higher and between the two daffodil images that are already glued in place.

10. Use 3D tape to attach the sentiment to the front of the card.

11. Adhere 3 pearls to front of card. See sample for placement.

12. Stamp the verse and the butterfly inside card with black ink.

Thank you for coming to

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Elegant Bouquet

 

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When I first laid eyes on the Stampin' Up Wrapped Bouquet Bundle, I knew it was going to be added to my stamp collection.  Now, it is one of my favorites.  I can see so many possibilities.  I have to just remind myself that I can usually do only one card a week, because I have so many other obligations.  I hope you like this card as much as I do.  Very easy to make, but looks elegant.  Red, black, and white is one of my favorite color combinations and are good colors if you want elegance.

Foam tape was used to adhere the bouquet to the card.  For the black leaves, I just used glue so that the bouquet would still have dimension.

The white pearls carry out the theme of the white dots on the black paper - ties together very nicely.

I taped the center of the black twine to the back of the newspaper image which held it in place so I could tie a bow.  I put a small piece of foam tape on the back of the tiny label so it would be held in place, too - prevents flipping around or getting out of place.

I'm already thinking about which colors to use next time!

Card Stock and Measurements

White Base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"

Black 4 1/8 x 5 38"

Designer Paper 4 x 5 1/4"

Red Panel 4 x 1 3/4"

Black with White Dots Designer Paper 4 x 1 1/4"

Extra White Card Stock for Stamping Bouquet image.

Extra Black Card Stock for Die Cutting

Supplies

Stampin' Up Wrapped Bouquet Bundle

Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Shaded Spruce

Black Twine - about 12"

White Pearls - 3

Foam Tape

Tape Runner

Glue

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and appreciate each one. Thanks for visiting 

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Pretty Purple Flowers

 

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Today's card was made to enter a Color Challenge at the Paper Players.  This certainly was a challenge for me because it is a combination of colors, yellow, blue, purple, and a neutral, that I normally wouldn't use together.  So I was pleasantly surprised by the finished design and I plan to use this color combination again.  I love taking a challenge and trying something new.

I embossed the blue panel with the Stampin' Up Elegant Dots embossing folder.  Both the blue panel and the purple panel have the corners rounded.  The flowers were made with three sizes of flower punches.  To make the large petals stand out, I sponged a bit of lavender pigment ink on them.  For the flower centers, I used a hole punch on yellow card stock, and topped it with a yellow pearl.  The result was a little border around the pearl, which makes the pearl stand out more.  

See below for measurements and supplies.

This card will be linked to the:  The Paper Players PP523 – Color Challenge

Yellow Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½ “ (4 ¼” x 5 ½” top folded)
Purple Layer: 4 1/8” x 5 ¼”
Blue Layer: 4“ x 5”

Stampin' Up Elegant Dots Embossing Folder #138287

Just Rite Garden Circle Die #DIE-05035

Memory Box Winterberry Sprig Die #98732

Memory Box Cottage Leaf Die #98342

Hand Hole Punch 1/8" and 1/4"

Stampin' Up Classic Label Punch

Saavystamps "Just a Note"

Thanks for checking out my card today.  I hope it has given you an idea or some inspiration to get busy making a new card.  Happy card marking!

Blessings,

Annie

Violets for You Card

 

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Hello and thank you for checking out my blog post today.  

While straightening up my studio, I came across a bin where I keep odds and ends of left over card parts, extra stamped off images, and such.  First thing I discovered was this image and that's how I came up with the A4 card I'm sharing today.  I had forgotten all about having this extra image.

This is an older stamp from Penny Black and may not be available anymore.  However, any violets stamp would work.  I used 4 shades of Copic Markers to color the flowers, two shades of green for the leaves, then a darker shade of green for the curly vines.  The rounded corners of the flower panel are really showcased on the dark purple panel.  I cut some 1/4 inch strips from the same color card stock as the second layering panel and glued them diagonally to the bottom right side of the card.  After stamping the For You sentiment, I added three sequins to add some embellishment interest.  It was really quick and simple, and I'm pleased with the result.  Looking forward to seeing what else is in that bin!

What treasures have you put away and forgotten about?  Happy Browsing!

Blessings,

Annie

Sunflower Joy Accordian Fold Card

 

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As a card maker, I have oodles of flower stamps.  On occasion, I take the time to see what I can find out regarding the meaning of the flower I chose to use.  The sunflower quite surprised me!  So, wanting to share it with you, here is what I learned:    

             

The sunflower puts itself in position to directly receive the
sun's gaze. It symbolizes faith and adoration for ALL that is.
Because of this, the sunflower is often regarded as a very
spiritual flower. They are, therefore, a symbol of true faith and
loyalty to something that is much bigger and brighter than
themselves.

 I find it amazing that the face of the sunflower slowly moves itself so that it is always facing the sun.  Another wonder of creation!

Okay, by now you have probably realized that the bright yellow sunflower is the focus of today’s card.  This card was truly a joy to make. 

The base of the card is a single white panel, overlaid with an embossed panel.  The accordion fold is made from a smaller white panel and adhered to the center of the card base.  Measurements and scoring directions are listed below.  I used the Dotted Swiss embossing folder on the yellow dotted designer paper on the first panel to give it a 3D effect.

 

Cut a belly band strip from brown card stock and score.  Wrap it around the card with the ends meeting in front and adhere them together - make sure it's not too tight, not too loose!

                    

The sunflower attached to the belly band was made by two-step stamping.  On a scrap of white card stock, I first stamped the largest sunflower image with Squeezed Lemonade, then over-stamped with the smaller sunflower image using Mustard Seed.  To make it better coordinate with the designer paper, I die cut a sparkly brown flower center from the designer paper and glued it to the center of the sunflower.

Cutting and Scoring
White Card Stock Base 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inch
Yellow Panel for Embossing 4 x 5-1/4 inch
Accordion Fold Panel 4 1/4" x 11", score at 1-1/2, 3″, 5-1/2″, 8″ 
Cut pieces of designer paper 1-1/4" x 4" for top fold; 2-1/4" x 4" (2) for center

     folds; 1/2" x 4" for the inside edge and adhere to accordion.
Belly Band 1-1/2 x 9 1-2 inches, score at 1-1/2 and 5-7/8 inches.

Supplies
Stampin’ Up Painted Harvest Stamp Set
Rubbernecker Stamps Blooms in the Heart 642-09
My Sentiments Exactly Sunflower Stamp B11F
Spellbinders Foundational Tags S4-755
Stampin’ Up Leaf Punch from Painted Harvest Bundle
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Stampin’ Up Old World 3D Embossing Folder
Distress Ink Pads Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed
Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles Dies L-CC001

Blessings, and until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised tomorrow!

Annie

Poppy Power

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Hello and happy Independence Day!

Although presently we are living in a time of restrictions, I am very thankful that I am able to get outside and work in my flower beds and just enjoy the beauty that I see there.  As one or two kinds of flower blooms gently fade away, there are others who are revealing their glory.

For the most part, the Poppy blooming season is over.  Every morning, with great expectation, I would rush to a window overlooking the back yard to see how many more had burst into bloom.  Can’t help it friends, I just really get excited when any of my flowers bloom.

These are the thoughts that led me to making the two cards I’m sharing today.  Actually, these Hero Arts Poppy stamps are ones that have been around for a long time, but I never tire of using them.  

The first card base is 8 ½ x 6 inches. The background of this card was created by using the Hero Arts stamp set called Poetic Petals, LL582.  With the Hero Arts Engraved Flower, CG141, I stamped on an off-white piece of card stock and then I colored the Poppy with Copic Markers:  RV55, RV06, RV25, R39, Y08, B39, YG03, followed by fussy cutting.  I die cut two leaves from the Spellbinders Shapeabilities, Assorted Leaves S4-076 and one fern leaf using a Sizzix punch.  A six inch piece of lace was adhered across the bottom of the card using Score Tape.

This card base is 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches.  The first layer is 3 ½ x 5 3/8 inches; second layer 3 ½ x 4 ¾ inches.  The lace is 4 ¼ inches.  The Poppy was colored with the same Copic Markers listed above and I used the same die and punch for the leaves.  The sentiment is from Stampin’ Up Avant-Garden.

Thank you for letting me share with you.

Blessings,

Annie

Poppy Building Block Card

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I love poppies and really have a hard time resisting the urge to purchase another poppy stamp or die.  My card today features one of my favorite poppy dies -- in red, of course.  The instructions are lengthy, but in case this is your first time making a Building Block card, I attempted to list each step to make it easier for you to put together.  A template for cutting and scoring is included.  Here are a couple of pictures of the card: front and inside.

The crackle lines on the poppies were created by stamping on the die cut

with the stamp listed below.

I also used the same stamp on the letters.

This is a fun card to make and I hope you will give it a try.  Everything you

need is listed below, but be sure to let me know if you have any questions.

Card Stock:  Cream, Red, Brown

Red Pattern Decorative Paper

Dies:  Field of Dreams #51-030 by Penny Black; Wicker Panel #98984 by Memory Box; an element die from the Ribbons and Jewels set #1070 by Elizabeth Craft Designs, and letters from the Lawn Fawn set #LF490

Ink Pads:  Distress Ink – Vintage Photo and Barn Door

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up:  label stamp and punch; Best Wishes stamp;

Magenta Crackle Stamp #18082-I

Tools

Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Glue Bottle, Ruler and Pencil, Tape Runner, Bone Folder, Tiny Butterfly Punch

Cutting, Scoring, and Folding

1.  Cut a 5 ½ x 10 ½ inch card base.

2.  Score the card base on the long side at 3-½ and 7 inches.

3.  Fold the left score line into a mountain fold and fold the right score line into a valley fold.

4.  Close the valley fold.

5.  At the folded over edge at the right side, measure 1-½ inches from the fold and place a pencil dot.  Do the same at the bottom of the card.

6.  Lightly draw a line connecting the dots.

7.  Place the folded section at the top of your paper cutter, then cut along the fold at 3/8  *  1-3/8     *  1-5/8  *  2-5/8 * 2-7/8  * 3-7/8 * 4-1/8 *  5-1/8  inches.

8.  The slits you have cut are 1 inch.  Using your scoring tool, score at both sides of the 1 inch slits.  These will be mountain folds.

9.  The ¼ inch slits will be valley folds.  

10. Fold and use a bone folder to make sure the folds are nice and sharp.

11. Cut 4 blocks in red and 4 blocks in brown CS:  1-3/8” x 7/8”.

12. Cut from brown CS 1 panel 3-3/8” x 5-3/8” and 2 panels 1-7/8” x 5-3/8”.

13. Cut from DP 1 panel 3-1/4” x 5-1/4” and 2 panels 1-3/4” x 5-`1/4”.

Die Cutting

1.  Die cut the flowers and letters from cream CS. 

2.  From brown CS die cut the lattice and 2 elements.

Stamping

1.  Stamp the flowers and the letters with Distress Vintage Photo ink pad using a crackle stamp. 

2.  Using the label stamp from Stampin’ Up, stamp with Distress Vintage Photo ink pad on cream CS and punch with the coordinating SU label punch.

3.  Using the SU Best Wishes stamp, stamp on the label using Distress Barn Door ink pad.

4.  Punch a tiny butterfly from red card stock and glue it to the label.

Decorating

1.  Layer the red panels onto the brown panels, then onto the card base as shown in the sample card.

2.  Glue the flowers in place, followed by gluing the wicker panel over the flower stems, glue the label in place, and glue a tiny red butterfly onto the label.

3.  Glue an element onto each side panel.

4.  For the building blocks, glue alternating red and brown panels to the card base blocks.

5.  On the left row of building block, starting at the top, glue the “f,” “o,” and “r” in place.

6.  On the right row of building blocks, skip the first block and start with the second block gluing on the “y,” “o,” and “u.”

Wishing you days of happy stamping!

Blessings,

Annie

Quick Ribbon and Lace Card

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This little card is so quick and easy to make that you might want to have several on hand for those times when you unexpectedly need to write a note or a thank you.  You could vary the colors and elements.  

The yellow card base is 8 1/2 x 4 1/4, then top fold in half.  It makes a square card, but if you mail in a regular size card envelope you can avoid extra postage.  The olive green panel is a 3 1/4 square with rounded corners.  I adhered the olive green ribbon in the center of a piece of white lace, and adhered both ends to the back.  The panel was attached with foam tape to allow room for the folded ribbon and lace behind the panel.  The flower is from Avant-Garden Stamp set from Stampin' Up, stamped on white card stock, and then colored with Copic Markers.  After fussy cutting the flower, I glued the stem to the ribbon and lacy, but used foam tape under the flower head.  Three little yellow Dew Drops are the finishing touch.  Have fun with it!

That's it for today.  Thanks for checking in.

Blessings,

Annie

Daisy Mini-Card

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Here it is with September almost half gone and my daisies are still blooming their little hearts out.  It’s like a touch of spring still lingering in the flower beds.  Looking at them this morning inspired me to make one more card with a slightly springy touch.  Quick, simple, and cheerful!  Someone's going to get this for their birthday.

Supplies

Green Card Base:  8 x 4 inches

DP Panel:  3 ¾ x 3 ¾ inches – Cut 2

DP Panel:  3 ½ x 3 ½ inches

White Inside Panel:  3 x 3 inches

Scrap of Cream Card Stock

Tools

Stampin’ Up ½ Inch Punch

Stampin’ Up Sprig Punch – Punch 2

Stampin’ Up Daisy Punch – Punch 2

Stampin’ Up Daisy Delight Stamp Set – Stamp 2

Stampin’ Up Count Your Blessings Stamp

Hero Arts Happy Birthday Stamp

Paper Studio Adhesive Gems

Fantastix Coloring Brush or Sponge

Foam Tape

Directions

Stamp two Daisies on the cream card stock using Carved Pumpkin. Lightly color the Daisies with a Fantastix Coloring Brush using the Dried Marigold, or you can use a sponge.  Punch them out using the daisy punch.  Slightly mold the petals of both daisies.  Use mounting tape to adhere them together.  Glue the assembled daisy to the card, centering on the card.  Punch 2 leaf sprigs from the green card stock, mold them a bit, and glue under the daisy.  Also with the green card stock, punch a ½ circle and glue it to the center of the daisies.  Add a jewel in the center green circle for the finishing touch for the front of the card.

For the inside of the card, attach one of the 3 ¾ x 3 ¾ inch DP squares.  Stamp the sentiment on the white square and then adhere it to the DP square.

Thanks for stopping by.  Wishes for a special blessing this week.

Annie

Flowers for Sale at the Flower Shop

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Hello Stampers,

I know you are going to love the card I have for you today, especially if you like pretty, adorable, and colorful.  Well, anyway that is how it affects me, being a flower gardener.  The past several days I have not been able to work outside in my flowers beds very often due to a huge forest fire not too far north of where I live.  We are living under smoky skies.  I am constantly praying that the firefighters will have the fire under control soon and for their safety.  Since I am cooped up indoors, I've resorted to making card stock flowers.   And having a really fun time!  Take a look and enjoy - directions follow the pictures.

Card Size:  Top Folded - 5 ½” x 4 ¼” 

Card Stock:

            White

            One – 5 ½” x 8 ½” panel.  Fold in half for card base.

            Scraps to stamp flowers on

            Blue
            One ¾” x 5 ½ “ strip for awning trim.  Cut strip then punch with the Fiskars scalloped punch.

            One 1/8” x 5 ½” strip for bottom of card

            One  1 ½” x 5” panel for die cutting sentiment.  Die cut the Happy Birthday sentiment, using

                        Memory Box Happy Birthday Garland #98975.

            Green

One ¾” x 5 ½” strip for bottom of card

            Patterned Card Stock

            1 – 5 ½” x 21/2” strip of patterned card stock.  Cut panel then score at ½” and 2” and crease

on score lines.  Make a Valley Fold and a Mountain Fold.

Media:

            PrismaColor Pencils

            Black Ink Pad

Directions:

1.         Take the patterned piece of card stock and put adhesive on the ½” segment next to the valley fold and attach, lining it up with the folded edge of the card base.  This creates the cute little awning.

2.         Take the blue scalloped strip and adhere it on the backside of the awning, with just the scallops showing.

3.         Center and adhere the birthday die cut to the awning.  For another look, you may glue the birthday sentiment over the flower baskets.

4.         Put foam tape on the back of the ¾” green strip and adhere to the bottom of the front of the card.  This will be your storefront.

5.         Glue the 1/8” blue strip at the top of the green strip.

6.         Stamp, color, and fussy cut flowers.  I cut off the basket hanging ropes.  I used Stampin’ Up “Hanging Garden” stamp set #146239.

           

7.         Use foam tape to adhere the flower baskets as though they were sitting on top of the storefront

            panel at the bottom of the card.

8.         Stamp sentiment inside card.  I used My Sentiments Exactly #0298 “Wishing you days that flower with happiness!”

I hope you will enjoy making this card or that it will inspire you to make your own version.

Blessings,

Annie

Sketch Card – Red Flower

Rain and snow yesterday - sunshine today.  Spring has got to be just around the corner.  So flowers are my theme today.  Bright red flowers.  I made this card from a sketch I saw on Pinterest.  This is what I was inspired to do for my card.

Here are some step-by-step directions in case you want to make one of these . . . or just use your own mojo! 

    

1.         Fold the white card base, set aside (8 ½” x 11”).

2.         Stamp a small flourish element stamp 6 times on white card stock with black ink and cut out 

            each one.

3.         Using a small strip of white card stock as a base, line up the 6 flourish squares to it,

            aligning along the bottom of the strip, then glue/tape them in place.  You may need to 

            trim off a bit.  Set aside.

4.         Stamp a flower on  red card stock.  Shade the flower with PrismaColor pencils: #PC925

            Crimson Lake, PC1029 Mahogany, and PC939 Peach.  You can use a Germany (blender) to

            blend the colors.  Set aside.

5.         On the bottom part of the card base, mat a piece of black card stock (4 1/8” x 4 1/8”), 

            leaving the right top unglued.

6.         Mat red checked card stock on top of the black (4” x 4”).

7.         Glue/tape the flourish strip approximately ½” down from the top of the red checked layer.
            Trim if necessary.  Set aside.

8.         Next, using the Garden Circle Die - JustRite Dies, die cut it from black card stock.  The die
            cut a round piece of red patterned paper and glue it to the back of the center of the Garden
            Circle die cut.  Glue the assembly to the card as shown in picture.

9.         Taking the red flower in hand, lightly roll up the edges of the petals.  Add Flower Soft to the
            center, and then glue to card.

10.       With a distressing tool, distress the edges of the small script rectangle; edge the rectangle with
             a sponge and Bard Door Distress ink; and then tuck it under the top of the black mat at the
             top right.  Also, tuck in a couple of little red punched elements.

11.       On the left upper area of the card, glue the “hugs” which was die cut from the (KaiserCraft
            Decorative Dies, Comfort Pack.

12.       Add jewels or Dew Drops to the bottom left side of the card as shown in the picture.

I hope you will give it a try and let me know what you think.

Blessings,
Annie

Triangle Joy Fold Card

Greetings friends,

Another cold day here in Wenatchee, Washington.  But also a perfect day to stay inside and enjoy card making.  Today I tried a new fold called Triangle Joy Fold.  The Triangle Joy Fold is quite different from the regular Joy Fold card.  It was brought to my attention by a challenge in a stamping group I belong to.  The sample tutorial that was given to us was in centimeters.  Although I translated the script to English, the measurements were still in centimeters.  Luckily I have a great centimeter ruler so the directions were quite simple to follow.  The card is 15 x 15 centimeters which is just under 6" x 6".  I'm going to try my hand at making a 5" x 5" using measurements in inches.  I think it would be fun to have a smaller version.  For now, here's the card I made for the challenge, in centimeters.

Here's the link where you can find directions:  my thanks to Stempeleinmaleins Blog.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Hope you are staying warm and cozy!

Blessings,
Annie

Another Fun Class

Hello stampers and paper crafters,

At my class last week, I took us back to stamping images for our cards - just taking a little break from the die cuts except for the little bird, and also used embossing powder.  It was really fun to stamp and cut out, and actually be involved with making the images for our cards.  I'm not giving up die cuts by any means, but stamping was a creative boost that I needed.  Here are the three cards that we made.

This card is actually four layered panels on the card base - starting with the top panel it is a white panel, striped paned, white panel again, and polka dot panel.  I think it would make a great masculine card.  The die cut bird was mounted over the stamped leaf branch.

For this card I downloaded a music background from Pinterest.  You can find it on my Pinterest board:  Ann Lancaster - Clip Art.  I stamped the Dahlia two times on pale salmon card stock and embossed with white embossing powder.  They were colored with Copic Chrome Orange #YR04 and shaded with a bit of Light Suntan #E13.  I cut out the center petals of the second image and mounted it over the whole dahlia piece.  The leaves were also stamped and cut out - stamped with Distress Pine Needles and sponged with Distress Evergreen Bough.  The music panel was embossed with a wood grain embossing folder and edged with Evergreen Bough.

On this card I used handmade paper for the background panel.  On the brown rectangle panel I used Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner White, placing three strips of the tape and covering with glitter.  It holds the glitter wonderfully and you don't even have to press the glitter down - just sprinkle on and shake off.  To make the jewels match the olive green layered panel, I used a circle hand punch, attached the punch outs in place, and then attached the jewels over them.  This is a great way to make jewels match your color scheme.

Well, I hope you picked up a few handy tips for your card making.  Have a great time creating!

Blessings,
Annie

Fun With TeePee Cards

A couple of my stamping friends introduced me to the TeePee card a few months ago.  This is something I have wanted to try since then but just no available time.  So after sitting on the back burner for a while, I finally got one made.  I also was shown a great video with easy-to-follow directions.  In case you haven't seen this particular video, I'm passing the link on to you.  My thanks to Debbie at The Crafty Pad Designs.  Here's my version of the card:

Hope you'll have some fun with this.  Until next time!

Blessings,
Ann

What's Green, Red, and Yellow, but not Altogether?

Hi Friends!

The answer has to do with cards, of course, specifically the three cards I'm showing you today.  I'm currently in a weekly color swap and just finished up my green card today.  Besides being a really fun challenge, I've been able to use some smaller scraps to make up the color combinations for each card.  I seldom throw away scrap pieces as I know that someday they will provide just what I need.  So what do you think of these little doozies?

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Annie