Lovely as a Tree... once more

So I've had a couple of extra already stamped pieces of cardstock on my desk and simply can't throw them away - combined with DSP from yesterday ... and that's how this fast card came about

I really like the stripes on the bottom...



Product List

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [145648] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243] $8.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146964] $11.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143] $7.50	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Glitter Enamel Dots [146934] $7.00
Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon [144159] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

ICS Blog Hop Welcome Spring

Welcome to our blog hop in March. The theme is to welcome Spring with a 3D item and a card. Which could also be Easter...

So I made a gift and card... one Easter and the other a spring Birthday.

Here is my 3D item... I used a polka dot cone cellophane bag to make a treat bag: 

A better picture of the tag:

And in case you can't tell... the bunny ears are shimmery:

The ears were first colored in with Blushing Bride ink and blender pen, then glitter was added over it with the clear wink of stella glitter brush.

The cheeks were colored with a q-tip and ink from the Blushing Bride ink pad to give it a softer look.

And here is my card:

The background is simply sponged - I just tried to avoid the clouds to keep them white.

The clouds are shimmery too:

I just love those glitter pens!

Supplies used:

Please be sure to check out the complete Blog Hop. I am sure there are tons of great ideas... Now hop on over to Jennifer Blomquist and see what she has to offer today. Simply click on the button below:

November Stamp-a-Stack, part 2

As announced yesterday, I am back today to show you card 2 of this month's Stamp-a-Stack and all of it's options (in case someone didn't need anymore Christmas cards)...

Here they are:

Here is how I did it:

-        To create the mask, the tree was stamped onto any color CS for approx. placement, then the leaf was die-cut over it

-        Mask was then places over white layer CS of same size and masking tape was folded around top left and bottom right to secure sandwich. Some masking tape was placed over the opening of the "stem" to cover it up

-        The leaf opening was then sponged in with 3 colors per card, always go from light to dark. Be careful when sponging over delicate parts of the opening, you may have to dab

-        Mask was removed and tree stamped in Early Espresso over it

Supplies used:

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April Customer Swap

Today I am going to share the customer swap cards for April. This month the theme was Mother’s Day/Spring. As a refresher, customers signed up by the first of the month the cards were due in my hands on the 15th. Now that the cards are swapped out, I can share the photos with you all to enjoy. They are in no specific order, only sorted by names… done by my computer… don’t forget, you can click on each sample to get a larger view!

Allysha:

 

Kimberly D.

 

Norma:

 

Sammy:

 

Sherri:

 

Theresa:

These cards are ALL wonderful. And I know each person in this swap must be thrilled to have gotten them! If you want in on the fun and are not part of the facebook page yet, let me know so I can add you. The new sign up is already open!