Make It Monday #222 Die Cut Kissing

Hop on over to Make It Monday to see how Betsy Veldman does this technique on to dies.  This is a rather new twist of this technique and I was motivated to give it a try.  Betsy's version is very clean and simple.  Mine turned out a little more busy should I say.
Here is the link to see the video BETSY's technique

Here is my take on this challenge.

I needed a solid stamp and I chose the Rounded Diamonds by Avery Elle to start this card.  The die is from PTI, In The Woods.  As you can see I used a lot more of the die on my card than Besty did.  I really like the die and could not cut it up.  The diamond was stamped onto the base four times to form the image that you see.  Then I added another one in the center that is attached with foam tape to give it more dimension.  There is lots of texture on this one. The sentiment is PTI, Wet Paint.
Inks used were Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus from GKD.  Rhinestones from my stash.
I am Ok with this card, I think I will try it again using some different dies and stamps.  What fun.
I will enter this card in the Make It Monday #222

Freshly Made Sketches #200

Freshly Made Sketches is celebrating with a challenge, and lots of prizes.  My friend Nancy Lepek alerted me, and I just happened to have a card, already in the works, on my desk that I was making just for fun. So with just a few adjustments and some embellishments, it was done quickly. 

This is the sketch, pretty simple.  Here is the link.  http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/

This is my card.

I used an older Stampin Up set called Ladybugs, but there is an apple in it.  I stamped the apple with GKD Cherry Red  ink, and then used a water brush to lightly color them in. Thus making my own background. The sentiment is from Pink By Design.  There is a layer of Cherry Red card stock and a thin strip of it as well across the card. Then I added the numbers from American Crafts, and colored them red with Copics.
I was thinking of a Back to School theme, but i may use it for a get well card. too.

Thanks so much for stopping in, I do appreciate the comments as always. They are fun to read.

Mod Squad Challenge - Lavender and Lace

The Mod Squad is featuring the rather new stamps, for me anyway, from Kitchen Sink Stamps.  My outstandingly talented and great friend Judy Woodland is the Host this week.  Take a look at the card that she did for this challenge. That cameo is so real.  That is because the Kitchen Sink Stamps are layered in at least 3 steps. 
I was lucky to win a set, and now was my chance to try it out.  Well, I had to admit that I had some trouble lining up the layers and was about ready to quit. Seriously!  But a short text to Judy got me on the road again.  (They must have a song for that?) Thank you Judy.  So here is my Lavender and Lace card for your challenge and That is why it is a Thank You card. 

The recipe:
Lavender card stock from SU
White layering card Stock from GKD
Kitchen Sink Stamp set Daisy
Simon Says Die Chain link ( hope that it looks like lace)
Memory Box die A Little Thanks
Inks on the flower, Almost Amethyst,Lavender Lace, Wild Lilac, and Edible Eggplant
Leave ink, Jelly Bean Green, Grass Green
 One flower is stamped and the other one was fussy cut and pop out with dots
Last, cut three THANKS out and a glued them together and put Wink of Stella on it.

I got it now Judy!

Thanks so much for stopping by, there is plenty of time to join on this challenge.  If you use KSS, you will get a second entry.  It is a random winner, everyone has a chance. 

My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge

Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 241

  This is the sketch for this week, and I quickly did a card with my newer stamp set from My Favorite Things.   Yes, I have been doing a lot of shopping.  Now I have to create a card to two.  There should be a new rule in this house.  Something like,  

You have to make three cards with a set, before you can use another one.  

Oh Poo! Who am I kidding? 

                                                

                                 Here is the card that I did for this sketch. 

 The recipe:

MFT Primitive card stock

MFT Four Way Chevron  cover die

MFT Cross-stitch Circle die

MFT Sunflower Sweetheart stamp set

Ribbon from my stash and various Copic markers

Glossy accents on the birds

Thanks so much for stopping in again today.   I am closing shop.  I promise!  

Power and Spark challenge Shabby and Chic

I really like the looks of Shabby cards, but I do not do them often. So this was a real challenge for me. I have had this stamp set and it reminds me of late summer and fall, so that is what I used.
Here is my card.

I used the stamp set from Power Poppy called Sunny Harvest, love those Chinese Lanterns. I was practicing my newest technique, White Wash. You stamp the image with white, and heat emboss it. Then using white ink and water brush, paint it white. After drying, you can paint on colors. I love how this turned out.

http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/

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