Hope in the Light

I snagged a handful of embossing folders at a little consignment store in the middle of nowhere.

This lightbulb EF is one of them.

I used black ink on the raised edge and ran it through my Big Shot.

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero December Kit Dec 2020 Hope die, Darice Hand Drawn Light Bulb EF

It doesn't matter (to me) that the words are backword (raised edge was on the flip side).

They are craftily designed into the bulbs as wire, so no one would be the wiser (unless you point it out like I just did-ha!).

 

I appreciate your sweet visits today~

Kind of Like You

The Ton Stamps Smooched, Americana Rookwood Red Acrylic paint, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles, Brutus Monroe Sea Urchin Cardstock

Here's acrylic paint salvaged before the bottle dries out completely.

There's probably a tablespoon of this paint left that I've had for years.

I washi taped and painted, which left a clean angle of color.

(Challenge #406)

 

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(washi masked acrylic paint)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

I appreciate your kind visits!

DT INkspirational Photo Challenge

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

Rongrong SCO921 Pop Fizz, Picket Fence Studios Your Eyeliner Straight background stamp, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles

After numerous attempts at recreating a backdrop like our photo prompt:

 

I went in a different direction and focused on the colors instead.

I wanted to give that pop of red and slide in as many colors in order (with store backdrop a blue sky color).

Please check out the challenge blog and see what my talented team mates came up with and join us with your unique creation!

Lipstick Duo

Not one but two lipstick cards ;).

The Ton Stamps Smooched/Better in Red/Glass Slipper Sequins

 

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Once I got the layering down pat, I couldn't stop.

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(layered stamps)

I love this classy image (pssst, there's a matching die available now too)!

Thanks for stopping by today~

Dragon Fruit Sweet Side of Life

I've had dragon fruit infused drinks for a couple of years now.

However, it's only recently that I've seen the fruit WHOLE.

It's such a dramatic image...it almost looks like a flame! 

I finally ordered this set ~

Picket Fence Studios Dragon Fruit, Copics

By the way, if I color, I use Copics.

I've got a good handle on what I have and don't have, so the Sandy Allnock chart works for me.

She organized the colors visually, which helps so much!

I had willy nilly colors from all ends of the spectrum and some of them are very similar.

Since getting this chart, I've rerouted my collection to fill in the visual gaps.

Just wanted to share, in case anyone wanted tips on how to venture into more (yet a modest supply of) Copics~

Here's some challenges that got this card done and done...

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(coloring with Copics)

Allsorts Challenge Blog Week #625: Anything With Happy Bright & Sunny Colours

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Thank you for your sweet visit~

 

3 Ninjas

 

It's still May, which is

 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S.

Altenew Ninja Invasion/Label Love Japanese, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangle

I married this adorable Altenew ninja set with Japanese sentiments from the same company.

There are translations available at Altenew, so I printed them and slid it in my stamp pack for easy access.

 

Since the English translation was available on the ninja set (minus "because" which I trimmed), I stamped it as well.

Here's the color challenge I had in mind when I swirled the ninjas in the air~replacing umbrellas with solid color characters.

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(stamping)

Thank you for your sweet visit today!

Monstera Blessings

I know of a gentleman really going through something and I wanted to sent a sympathy card, so I made two with the stunning Monstera die~

Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers Monstera Leaf Die, Maymay Made It Blessed Inside and Out sentiments

Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge: Use Dies and/or Punches

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting)

 

I always appreciate your visits, thanks for stopping by today~

Happy Birthday Sunflower Bouquet

 

The Ton Stamps Grouped Fresh Sunflowers, The Greetery Bottled Up, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles

Simon Says (Monday): Frame It

I'm loving all the birthday festivities, because most of my family have birthdays in the summer...I need to get cracking!

I always appreciate your kind visits; thanks for stopping by~

Happy Birthday Monstera Leaf

 

Oh how I love when die cuts are dramatic like this Monstera leaf die...

Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers Monstera Leaf Die, Brutus Monroe Rock On sentiment/Alabaster Ink

I could die cut and change up colors all day~

Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge: Use Dies and/or Punches

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Orange You Glad

I struggle with goodbyes, so this card highlights the blessing of having even met~

 Altenew Main Squeeze, Hero Arts City Heroscape, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles, The Ton Stamps Better in Red "But First" sentiment

Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge: Use Dies and/or Punches

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting)

Thank you for your sweet visit!

DT INkspirational Triangle

 

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

Kindred Stamps History Makers sentiment, Poppystamps Modern Art Treeline

This time the prompt is Triangle~

I love triangles!!!

There are so many possibilities with this one; I hope you join us with your unique creation!

Red & Orange Lipstick Poppies

I don't wear lipstick (I've tried, y'all, but my dark lips aren't about it).

I do, however, love the image!

The Ton Stamps Better in Red/Grouped Fresh Poppies/Glass Slippers Sequins, My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Word Windows, Reverse Confetti This and That Patterned Paper, Paints (Americana Tangelo Orange and Folk Art Glitterific Red

I went a little mixed media too!

I have gorgeous paints (specifically glitter paint) that I wanted to incorporate before they dry out~

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(acrylic paint, die-cutting scrap pieces)

 

Thank you so much for your sweet visit friends~

There's Always space in my Heart

 

Hero Arts Dream Big, Papertrey Ink Brushed Rectangles, Erin Lee Creative Stars/Holographic paper

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting scrap pieces)

Thank you for stopping by today~

Thank You Mom

 

I'm one of three and here's a card for my amazing mom~

I-Crafter Kokeshi Dress Up dies, Hero Arts Cherry Blossom die, The Ton Fill It In Sentiments, Pink and Main Beautiful Slimline dies/Stitched Slimline dies, paper scraps, Erin Lee Creative Holographic

She's a woman of excellence, who I've learned to appreciate and respect while raising my three~

she could have taken shortcuts to make her life easier...but she's walked the high road again and again.

God bless her.

God bless all mothers this Mother's Day.

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting scrap pieces)

Simon Says (Monday): Feminine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Feminine

Japanese Doll Gift Card Holders

I assembled more Japanese dolls-please bear with my infatuation! ;)

I-Crafter Kokeshi Dress Up dies, Papertrey Ink Gift Card Cozy, (2008 My Cute Stamps sentiment)

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting scrap pieces)

Simon Says (Monday): Feminine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Feminine

I appreciate your visits! 

 

Always Keep Your Standards High

 

Stamplorations A Girl and Her Shoes image, Rongrong Hampton Art London sentiment, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die

Simon Says (Monday): Feminine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Feminine

Thanks for stopping by today~

Slimline Japanese Dolls

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month....

I-Crafter Kokeshi Dress Up dies/Japanese Kumiko Stencil(bookmarks), Hero Arts Cherry Blossom die, The Ton Toned Squares (slimline card in the middle), Pink and Main Beautiful Slimline dies/Stitched Slimline dies,paper scraps, Erin Lee Creative Holographic and Rainbow Holographic Cardstock

No wonder I can't stop die cutting these!

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting scrap pieces)

Simon Says (Monday): Feminine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

 

Big Hugs and Thankful Palms

I came up with a set today and it's satisfying to have a 2-for-1 moment~

The Ton Stamps Happy Palm/Easy Expressions, Pink and Main Beautiful Slimline dies, Tim Holtz Deckle Trimmer, Brutus Monroe Mustard Seed Cardstock

I split that gorgeous palm approximately 2/3 in and both pieces decorated decent sized cards.

Playing along with the following challenges: 

(Love this gorg pic of leafy goodness along the side)

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Favorite Technique

(die-cutting, deckled cut edge)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by to see me~

 

DT INkspirational Sketch

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

My Favorite Things Brilliant Butterflies, Brutus Monroe Vintage Floral Background sentiment, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches

This time it's Shauna's sketch!

(squares can represent any shape/image)

Please visit my talented team mates at the challenge blog then link up your unique creation!

Thanks for stopping by today~