This card was created just because I wanted to get inky. The background was created with a Simon Says Stamp Stencil called Mix and Match Squares. I love the modern vibe. I used Crushed Curry ink and a blending Brush to create the background which was mounted onto Soft Suede card stock with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The focal point uses the 2021 Sale-A-Bration A Touch of Ink stamp set to create the butterfly and sentiment. The…
Yesterday we had our first summer rainstorm marking the transition into summer. Although I did not create this post in time to play my card was inspired by this week’s Freshly Made Sketch which was a slimline card. A truly clean and simple design. The colors used are Basic White, Smoky Slate, Gumball Green (Retired), Shaded Spruce. The Shaded Spruce was blended around the edges of the Gumball Green and the area behind the daisy.…
A couple of weeks ago The Greetery had a sale for their 2nd Anniversary and it coincided with the launch of their May collection. Well I took advantage of that sale to pick up several sets that I have had my eye on. These sets are from the first year of Betsy’s launch and it is cool to see how she has evolved as a designer and entrepreneur. My card is CASE’d from one of…
When our two sons were young we read to them everyday. We instilled in them a love of reading and to this day they are ferocious readers. So when Hero Arts came out with Book Stacks Background stamp and Literally the Best stamp set they had to become part of my craft stash. wI colored the 6 x 6 panel of stacked books with Copic Markers. The tea in the tea cup and the eye…
