Friday, February 28, 2020

Being Yourself





Picket Fence Studios Pretty Birds, Copic Markers, The Ton Glass Slipper sequins



This photo has ALL THE COLORS in one shot~which I recreated  with colorblock Copic shading.





http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-156.html
 


http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2020/02/hls-february-cas-challenge.html








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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Hello Vacation



A member at Brutus Monroe's Fan Club gave a challenge prompt to die cut a card panel for a card.
 
 
I cut a smaller rectangle, and used it in a card panel scrap I had.
 



Brutus Monroe What the Shell/Summer Fun (retired)/Foundation Rectangle and Square Dies/Cardstock (Sky/Honeysuckle)/Card Panel, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circle
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Magical Seahorse





I received the coolest happy mail recently.
A friend I haven't seen in years sent me this Pink Ink Designs Seahorse Swirls, because she had 2. ;)



Pink Ink Designs Seahorse Swirls, Stamplorations Cutplorations Magical die, Reverse Confetti Abyss ink, Brutus Monroe Foundation Circle dies





I was intimidated to color it right away (it's a big image), but I didn't want that to stop me.


 This ocean theme challenge had me motivated!



http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/02/just-us-girls-524-photo-week.html


First I stamped it with Reverse Confetti's Abyss ink on a turquoise panel.

I die cut the image with Brutus Monroe's Foundation Circle dies and stamped the image again on a white card panel.

I lined the two images up, added some gold shimmer circles and matched it with a Stamplorations Cutplorations Magical sentiment.


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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Happy Birthday Modular



Hero Arts Dress Up Image/Glow Girl sentiment/Gina K and Hero Arts Collab Friendship Blooms, Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Speckled Egg,Sky,Macchiato)/Foundation Rectangle, Square and Circle dies/Alabaster Pigment Ink, Delta Ceramcoat Hydrangea Pink



I saw the following photo and loved the dipped pink and white vase.

I painted pink on white and die cut a rectangle, then stamped the Hero Arts Dress Up image.

Other elements were cut from the painted area as well.



http://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/inspired-by-cacti.html





http://ablognamedhero.com/2020/02/february-challenge/





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Special Delivery





Special delivery with Brutus Monroe Geared Owl and Happy Mail sets.

I thought the 3D rolled "message" under the claw would be fun.


This sentiment matches perfectly!





Brutus Monroe Geared Owl/Happy Mail/Foundation Rectangle Dies/Prism Sequins







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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Beautiful Birthday




I used some paint on my project today~
 
 


 Hero Arts Dress Up sentiment/Stamp & Cut Alpha Tabs die, Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Sea)/Foundation Circle dies, Delta Ceramcoat Paints (Pumkin, Hydrangea Pink), Tim Holtz Advantus Idea-ology Vintage Washi, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles




 I used wall tape to get a clean edge and painted some Delta paint on white cardstock.

I die cut the tab and stamped an older sentiment from Hero Arts.









I stuck to one corner and kept it CAS for the following challenge:






https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2020/02/cas-game-159-one-corner-optional-twist.html






I'm also submitting to the following birthday challenges:



http://ablognamedhero.com/2020/02/february-challenge/







http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-155.html



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Feminine Birthday Wishes





No regrets in getting Flawless from The Ton.
 
 

The Ton Flawless/Glass Slipper Sequins, Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Rouge/Speckled Egg/Honeysuckle)/Foundation Square Dies
 
 
 
Here's some challenges I'm entering:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-155.html
 



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Life is Art Stamped Panel




I snipped a sentiment apart to fit in a card panel.
 
Oh yes I did. ;)
 
I don't do it often, but it's ok!
 
Lots of cardmakers do it.
 
 
It can be scary, but if you have enough space to work with, you're good.
 



Brutus Monroe Card Panel/Be Brave sentiment/Foundation Circle dies/Papers (Midnight and Sea Cardstock,Pastel Deco Paper)





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Monday, February 24, 2020

Happy Birthday Sound Waves




It took forever for me to get this stamp set and die set at the same time. 
 
I'm so glad I snagged it!



 Sugar Pea Designs Greatest Hits, Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Honeysuckle/Heather)/Raven Ink/Foundation Square dies, Papertrey Inks















http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-155.html




 







Saturday, February 22, 2020

INkspirational DT I Heart YOu Uni



It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!


Brutus Monroe Stamp of the Month/Foundation Die Squares/Lots of Love Card Panel/Cardstock (Speckled Egg/Heather)/Gold Vein Washi/Raven Detail Ink
 Here's our new challenge prompt:
http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

 Unicorns leap, don't they?


I don't have a horse stamp (my first thought), so I figured this 'lil guy would do. ;)

Please join us with your unique creation!

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Live Aloha





I don't create black and white with a pop of color as often as I'd like.


Hero Arts Color Layering Sea Turtle/Square Background, KC Hawaii sentiment, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles
 The turtle is white embossed on black cardstock for 


https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-130-use-embossing.html

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Non-Creepy Way







Simon Says Stamp Playful Messages, Stampendous House Mouse Say Cheese, Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Phonebook, Macchiato, Heather)/Gold Vein Washi/Foundation Squares and Rectangles,Inks (Alabaster,Raven)





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Monday, February 17, 2020

HBD


 
I went nuts geometrically, just for fun.
 


 Brutus Monroe Uppercase Alphabet Fill/Foundation dies (Squares and Circles)/ Patterned Papers (Jawbreaker/Neon Glow)/Cardstock (Jack O Lantern,Speckled Egg,Glitterstock)/Embossing Ink/Mic Drop Embossing Powder








http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-155.html






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Friday, February 14, 2020

Be the Change




Stamplorations Be the Change, Brutus Monroe Foundation Circle dies/Gold Vein Washi/Raven Detail ink/Slate Cardstock



I focused on the words "acts of kindness" from the following challenge:

 

http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/challenge-155.html



The washi-dipped and die cut circles fit the following challenge:
 


http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2020/02/hls-february-anything-goes-with-dies.html



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Happy Birthday Rockstar





I love using Jawbreaker paper from Brutus Monroe.
 
 
This time I added a sliver from another new fave~Neon Glow.



Brutus Monroe Rock On/Patterned Paper (Jawbreaker,Neon Glow)/Mic Drop Embossing Powder/Foundation Dies (Squares and Circles)/Prism Sequins/Embossing Ink



I added elements that were die cut from bubble wrap envelopes~this particular one had a sterling color inside.
 
I had to use it!
 
 




Simon Says Stamp February IG Challenge:Birthday Bash
 
 
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Thursday, February 13, 2020

You ARe LoveD Red StaTic



I'm officially on the foiling train.


I even picked up a hot laminator.

 Don't tell my husband (who recently purchased the laminator)...this card didn't need it.


Brutus Monroe Lots of Love (Card Panel, stamp, digital cut)/Foundation Square Dies/Cardstock (Heather,Slate)/Red Static Foil Sheet/Jute String



This foiling used a leftover transfer sheet from a previous project.

I loved the red sheet left behind, look at those perfect squares!!






I used Elmer's spray adhesive to attach the remnant to a Lots of Love card panel.

You'll see in this pic that I first tried a double stick tape...and it picked up the red.








I had to tie that down instead.


Spray adhesive helped.

I notched the corners with a hole punch (partial cut), so the jute wouldn't slide on the slippery sheet.








I was inspired by this traditional Valentine photo:


https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-card-concept-128-be-mine-valentine.html



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Fancy Holiday Anxiety




This sentiment is SPOT ON. ;)




 Brutus Monroe Paper (Cardstock-Speckled Egg/Terracotta/ Phonebook, Pastel Deco Paper Pad)/Foundation Square dies, The Ink Road Stamp Becky Stamp set/Clear Bubbles, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circle dies



 I had to get it.






I think my friends will love it too.




Here's a fun challenge:




https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/wwc258-marshas-challenge-all-about.html



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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

I'll Keep You



I love neon.


 I add touches of it on a dreary day~




Simon Says Stamp Playful Messages, Vicki Boutin Just for You, Distress Inks, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles, Kindred Stamps stencil









http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/01/challenge-154.html

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Flawless Day









The Ton Stamps Flawless, Brutus Monroe Jawbreaker Pattern/Cardstock (Midnight/Scarlet)/Foundation Rectangle & Square dies


Yes to this sentiment! ;)







Check out the challenge at Inspired By, which had me reach for The Ton's Flawless~



http://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/inspired-by-date-night.html


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Beside You





Look at this adorable couple image from the Brutus Monroe's Love Suitcase set.
 



Brutus Monroe Monroe Collection Love Suitcase/Cardstock (Rouge,Heather,Sea)/Lots of Love Card Panel/Foundation Rectangle dies/Prism Sequins







http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/01/challenge-154.html






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Sunday, February 9, 2020

Stalker Cards ;)




He doesn't know it, but a guy I sat behind at a comedy show had his outfit stalked.



I had to; his blue and white striped top and Terracotta pants had me mesmerized. ;)

I knew I needed to take that inspiration and run with it.



Brutus Monroe So Emotional/Birthday Wreath/ Cardstock (Pumpkin, Terracotta)/Foundation Circle dies/Prism Sequins, Simon Says Stamp Botanical Heart stripes





http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/02/just-us-girls-522-trend-week.html



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