Flowers!

So, like yesterday, these two cards were also made with supplies prepped for a card class. But the thing is, I spent a lot of time looking, and I can't find the original design on my blog...? So here is what I made for a class in March, using a bunch of about-to-retire products:

And here is what I made the other day! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Ranunculus Romance

Ink: Calypso Coral, Pale Papaya, Mango Melody, Soft Suede

Paper: Very Vanilla card stocks

Accessories: Paper Doilies, ribbon, Dimensionals

Supplies:

Stamps: Nature's Harvest, Inspired Thoughts

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper: Very Vanilla card stocks

Accessories: Paper Doilies, ribbon, Dimensionals

Sympathetic Bird

There have been a number of people passing away in recent weeks and I am in need of some more sympathy cards. This is what I put together yesterday.
I used the latest Just Add Ink challenge to add wings, with this little bird image I haven't used before now. The bird and leaves are die cut, the branch and specks are stamped directly onto the card front. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Perched in A Tree, Nature's Harvest
Ink: Stazon Black, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze 
Paper: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Gold Metallic Specialty Paper
Accessories: Linen Thread, Festive Pearls, Watercolor Pencils 1 & 2, Blender Pens, Aspen Trees Dies, Dimensionals big shot
Watercolor Pencils: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso

We Create Blog Hop: My NEW Favorite Things

Happy June to you! May ended up much more of a blur than I expected, but a new month means a new blog hop, so let's go! 

Since the new catalog is still so new, we're focusing on new products today! I'm focusing on some of the great new In Colors! And I guess since it was Memorial Day when I was making it, I was feeling patriotic! 

This card also uses the center tic-tac-toe challenge from The Paper Players, with embossing, floral and dots! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature's Harvest
Ink: Starry Sky
Paper: Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Basic White card stocks
Accessories: Timeworn Type embossing folder, 2022-24 In Color Matte Dots, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals, big shot

Now hop along, using the button below, to Cheryl's blog and see what she's created for you! 

Then hop on thru (we're a very small group) and let us know what you think of our work! And make some time to create this month! 

Kimberly
Tricia
Tanya  (You are here!)
Cheryl
Wendy

We Create Blog Hop: Flower Frenzy

Can you even believe it's already May?! Neither can I, this year is going so fast, but a new month means a new blog hop so here we go! This month our theme is flowers and since there are so many beautiful flowers to choose from, we're pretty sure this will be a varied hop, haha! 

Today I have a bold card for you, using the latest challenge from Inspire.Create.Challenges to use black, white and one other color. Done! I die cut three silhouette style images from the Harvest dies and put them on a sunset kind of color. Also those cute Brass Butterflies! And I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature's Harvest
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Brass Butterflies, Black Gingham Ribbon, Harvest Dies, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Now hop on over to Cheryl's blog, using the button below, and see what flowers she has used for you today! Then hop on through to see everyone's (we're a small group) and let us know what you think! 

And mail out the cards you make! 

Floral Thanks

And today I have the last of my stamp class cards. Okay, I love this one too, haha. 

This one uses the marker to stamp technique. Always color the lightest shade first! In this case, it works out perfectly - do the Crushed Curry centers, then the Blackberry Bliss petals, and finish with the Mossy Meadow stems and leaves! I think the gingham ribbon is the perfect finishing touch to this simple card. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature's Harvest
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Blackberry Bliss Marker, Mossy Meadow Marker, rushed Curry Marker
Paper: Very Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss & Crushed Curry card stocks
Accessories: Black gingham ribbon

Blue Birthday Flowers

I. Got. To. Staaaaamp!!!!!
Hooray!!! haha! I got three cards made in fact, and that is super exciting to me.
So today I'll start with this fun card. This one uses the latest TGIF Color Challenge, along with the sketch from Just Add Ink. The cool colors say January to me, but it won't be around long enough for a January birthday. :)
This bundled set is in the June-Dec mini, but it isn't actually retiring yet! I'm excited about that because it's such a pretty bundle! I did use one stamp from the coordinating set and you can barely tell- it's a distressing image, hidden behind the bouquet. And then, I am in serious need of some current birthday words...!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspired Thoughts, Nature's Harvest
Ink: Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Whisper White
Paper: Pool Party, Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Just Jade
Accessories: Flowers For Every Season ribbon, Harvest Dies, Circle Dies, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

And then I'll have something else new for tomorrow! 

Just Because

Today I have a pretty card that's already gone out in the mail. I love that! This time I used the latest Festive Friday challenge. From their list for World Kindness Day, I use flowers, pearls, embossing, lace and pastel colors! It looks like a time consuming card, but it really wasn't. And these coneflowers are more true-to-life than my last card, haha! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Nature's Harvest, Lovely You
Ink: Memento Black, Soft Succulent & marker, Fresh Freesia marker, Pale Papaya marker
Paper: Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, Basic White & Pale Papaya card stocks
Accessories: Lace Trim, Basic Pearls, Harvest Dies, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, big shot (retired)

Today, I am thankful for a husband who knows how to do allllll sorts of things and spent yesterday afternoon and well in to the night finishing up the flooring and trim in what is going to be my new craft room! 

Nature Heals

Today's card has already gone out in the mail and hopefully arrives today. I love this sentiment stamp, and I know it's true in my own life: nature brings healing and peace.
For this card I used the color combination from Hand Stamped Sentiments, and the sketch from The Paper Players. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Peaceful Cabin, Nature's Harvest
Ink: Misty Moonlight
Paper: Smoky Slate, Rich Razzleberry, Misty Moonlight, Basic White
Accessories: Flowers for All Seasons ribbon, Metallic Pearls, Timeworn Type embossing folder, Dimensionals, big shot (retired)

I hope you are getting some time to be creative this week! It's been pretty rare lately, haha, but I sure enjoy it, and I know it brightens the day of the person who receives the card too. So make sure you share your creations too! 

Sunny Coneflowers!

An afternoon post because I just got this card finished AND I think I'm too late to link up anyway, but! I am sharing it because I think it worked out to be lovely and maybe YOU could use some sunny thoughts today too!! But if you wondered, I did use the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, which ended today. 
I googled images of coneflowers and wanted yellow to go with the sunny greeting, so I kind of stippled the Cherry, Pumpkin and Black Blends in the center of the flower. I also used the Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend to color the gingham ribbon. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature's Harvest, Sunny Sentiments
Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Old Olive, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight, Light Cherry Cobbler, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Dark Basic Black 
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Very Vanilla card stocks
Accessories: Black Gingham ribbon, Harvest Dies, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, big shot (retired) 

Ink: Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Old Olive

World Card Making Day #3

Guess what?! My mom's order arrived sooo I made one more card to share with you today! This one uses the TGIF Challenge color combination, which I think is gorgeous! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Nature's Harvest

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Paper: Very Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss, Basic Black card stocks

Accessories: Scalloped Lace Trim, Gingham Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Harvest Dies, big shot

How about you? Did you get to make any cards today?