The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions, My Favorite Things (no longer in business) Always Bring a Smile , Nuvo Drops
It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!
This time it's an adorable visual prompt, from which I pulled mushrooms and a woodland scene.
It's a stamp set that I have been itching to play with, and I was motivated because I needed a sweet birthday card for a 4 year old.
I picked soft colors to experiment with and added a few Nuvo Drops.
Please join us with your unique take!
Stampin Up 2003 Wooden Stamps & Just for Fun 1996-227 Grid Wooden stamp, My Favorite Things Square frame dies
They were all in a bundle (there were many more in that pile too) that were being sold at a thrift store.
I couldn't resist!
Smaller stamps are Stampin Up and the larger grid was titled Just for Fun (1996-2007).
The grid stamp really helped me line up the smaller ones!
Thank you for your sweet visit~
The Ton Stamps Golf Course Layering Stamps/Golf Therapy Stamps and dies, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Sentiment Strip
Our new challenge at INk is FOR THE GUYS!
I splurged with birthday money and invested on these gorgeous stamp sets from The Ton.
The golf course layering stamps are really fun to play with and I was able to get a card done for hubby! I didn't need the dies this time around (in case I messed up on the layering of ground, ocean and sky borders)..but I got them just in case!
I can't wait to make more (now that I've had a little practice). The results are truly realistic looking.
Please join us with your masculine take this time around~
Picket Fence Studios Nice Seeing You, The Ton Stamps Floral World Sentiments, Copics
I created this for my aunt's final bday in this world.
She turned 74 and died shortly thereafter.
It's been a painful loss, but I'm determined to rejoice in her memory; she is no longer suffering in this world.
It's a balance I believe we have to learn to move in, and with the Lord's grace, I do!
I put a lot of colors (Copic added) in here to try to convey all the beautiful peeps that love her and would miss her terribly.
Though she was in hospice when I sent this, I didn't want to add to sorrow, but keep it upbeat with multiple colors and sentiments, and floating images.
I'm a big fan of visual movement.
Challenges:
Simon Says (Wednesday): Make it Colorful
The Ton Stamps Rose Tags Stencils/Postage Sunflowers and Hydrangeas Layering Stencils/Bright Pansies Clusters stencil/ Timeless Icons Sentiments, Spellbinders Etched Palette die, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid, Papertrey Ink Geode Layers dies
It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!
Check out this photo...I took it literally and was excited to bring out This Palette die I haven't used in awhile (or ever).
It's HUGE...so I brought out all my floral stencils from The Ton and die cut everything but Hydrangeas (fussy cut) for that organic look.
I had already thought about a book themed Mother's Day card for mom, but this Inspired By photo led me to colors!
Thank you for your sweet visit~
I recently acquired this wooden stamp from a thrift store!
It's such a cool image and an amazing year, to be honest.
That's the year I met Jesus. :)
My life hasn't been the same (in a good way) since that day.
I grew up around many faiths and religions, but when Jesus met me, THAT WAS IT.
He's the real deal and He's never left me nor forsaken me and I would do it all again, given the opportunity.
Speaking of opportunities (sorry there's never a simple segue from life changing moments and topics)...check out Color Hues.
Stamplorations Bubbles Stencil, Erin Lee Creative Backpack die, Papertrey Ink Celebrate (Customer Appreciation 2016)
Sliding in quick to share a card I wanted to make for Color Hues Fuchsia and Navy (by the way, I realize I don't know how to spell Fuchsia with confidence; ha!).
Stamplorations just released stencils (YAY!!) and I was blessed to win a GC, so I grabbed the Bubbles!
I set it to the side and blended on the card front Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuchsia (thank you spellcheck :)! ) and Papertrey Enchanted Evening. I topped with a backpack already die cut and navy ribbon sitting on my desk (for why tho)...and it came together.
Now I need to blast over there before the challenge ends...
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It's time for a new challenge at INk!
This time it's a Visual Prompt Sketch~
I had the tiniest tags from different colors whilst playing with the Ton Stamps Rose Tags stencils. These were produced in one craft window(yay!).
The minute I saw this sketch...I knew they would be perfect!
I went with a square sized card and I wanted to put out there...if you mail a square envelope, it costs more postage (in the US).
I've learned the hard way *twice* ahem (both times returned).
So I either need to use a regular envie or REMEMBER TO put extra postage on my fancy square envelope (which I LOVE the look of).
Just a friend passing that on.... ;)
Please join us with your unique take on this sketch!
The Stamp Market Paw Print die, Whimsy Stamps Irreplaceable Friend, Riley and Company Brick Wall
Here's a sympathy card I created for someone who lost a precious furbaby.
I did a bright sunny monochromatic color (memories are always playful).
The Greetery Happy Hippie Van die, stickers
I finally cracked open this Happy Hippie Van and used it to make a Birthday van for my daughter's special day, so I'm linking to Darnell's NBUS!
I glued all the little pieces down so that her pets wouldn't snack on them. ;)
Thank you for your sweet visit today~
It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!
This time it's the word prompt Clean & Simple with an Optional Twist E.
Lots of masking for this one!
I've added this inside:
My optional "E" is for the name of the stamp set from Kindred Stamps: Emotional Roller Coaster.
Please join us with your unique take!
I'm also submitting my card to
*We’d love to see your clean and simple creations shine in more than one place! If you’re playing along with our Inkspirational challenge, why not also link up your card at the AAA Card Challenge?
Their new theme of “E stands for…” pairs perfectly with our optional twist (think Easter, eggs, envelopes, engagement, etc!). Their challenge begins on Sunday!*
Sharing in both challenges is a wonderful way to share your creativity with an even wider community. Happy crafting!
My eldest turned 30 ya'll!
I wanted to make a BIG card celebration which challenged me to give Concord & 9th Boardwalk Stacks (and Pop-Out Stacks) a try.
I did some homework and double checked the site multiple times to see what layers on what. I printed it out too, because then I could lay it beside my project as I went.
SO FUN.
My husband and daughter both said "I can't believe you made this!".
YAY!!
I think every creator wants that reaction. ;)
Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes
Thank you for your sweet visit today!
