The Flower Challenge #77 Use Your Latest Stamps or Dies

 

Greetings and you picked a great time to visit. It's time for a new challenge at the

Flower Challenge. And we are asked to use our latest stamps or dies.

My order from Altenew included Ambridge Roses, stampset, dies and Stencils.

Such large images was perfect for a slimline, which I haven't done in a while,

and this challenge was the perfect excuse to play with this beautiful set.

The coloring comes together quickly with the stencils, and I mounted my die

cuts on a pale gray panel edged in platinum ep. 

Hope you're inspired to play with some of your latest flower stamps and dies. We'd

love to see your creations!

The Flower Challenge #77 Use Your Latest Stamps or Dies

Delightful Digits

Greetings my card making friends!

Enjoying all the new goodies from the Greetery, and started with the Delightful

Digits Die. 

The release is a celebration of stamps and dies that play delightfully well each other

and I love how it works well with their previous sets too.

I had in mind a card for celebrating a 2nd year milestone. I'll bet you can guess who it's for!

The detailing on the hand is amazing! You get to add nail polish and jewelry!

Just had to add an a stamped envelope to match the card! Love that sheer sleeve!

Delightful Digits is, well, delightful! 

I'll post later with several other color combos I played with.

The Greetery

Delightful Digits die, Bold Numbers die, Holding Hands stamp and die sets,

Flower Market Bouquet,  Crimped Circles die.

Ranger Distress Oxide Inks, Altenew Inks, PTI inks

Anniversary Card

Happy New Year! 

I have an anniversary card to share with you. My daughter and my SIL are 

celebrating a winter anniversary, and I just recently got the Greetery's

Inside & Out Berry Branch. They sold out, and I was so happy Betsy restocked

it so soon.

I really wanted to keep the feel of winter with the elements and color,

so kraft and grey was where I started. 

The gorgeous bow was another late purchase (also sold out until recently),

and I doubled it with pale pink underneath the red.

The sentiment is a combo of 2 sets, Just Mason Around and Bountiful Wreath.

I love the loose script on the blessings, not to mention I LOVE including the

word Blessings to any card!

Have you had a chance to use any of the Greetery's new sets? They glam up

a card front like no other! Love the new frame too!

Blessings to you in the new year! 

And welcome 2020!

Love You

Day 5 of Papertrey's Anniversary celebration asks us to pick from a list

of retiring sets and use them on our cards.

I chose one of favorite sets: Love & Marriage.

It's been my 'go to' set when I make a wedding card. Just love that 

lovely tree. And it has so many images and sentiments to create a card

full of well wishes, both for Valentines and for a happy couple.

This card isn't for any couple in particular. I'll save it and have it when needed. 

One of the things I love to do is stamp the open heart

from the set and add the initials of the two getting married .

I stamped the tree with platinum powder, and put it over a dotted vellum.

Over it is the Ivy & Bloom die cut with a few of the flowers in the corner.

The sweet little love you tag sentiment is also in the set.

Are you playing along with all the challenges? 

Many of the sets that are being retired, I have in my collection.

Looking forward to seeing what you all used on your cards.

           11th Anniversary Day 5: 2018 Retirement List + February Sneak Peeks + 2 Challenges!           

SAF '17 4th Anniversary Tradition: Linen

Anna Kossakovskaya brought her charming style to us for the 4th Anniversary

tradition: Linen

I used a line scrap with an obvious pattern on the reverse side, and stamped on the 'clean' side.

Embroidered Blooms & Embroidered Frames: Hexagon

4th Anniversary Tradition, Linen - with Anna Kossakovskaya

Always & forever

Playing with my new You Are Here Stampset,

from Concord & 9th.

Watched a no-line watercolor video by Illina, on their blog,

You Are Here by Ilina!

Very informative and she makes it so easy!

This goes to my son and daughter-in-law, celebrating their 11th Anniversary.

Did a matching envelope too. 

Concord & 9th

Kuretake Pan Watercolors

Adding this card to SSS Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Simon Says: Anything Goes

PTI's 10th Anniversary Celebration: 2016

2016's stamps, dies and card stock colors were glorious! 

More of their signature style, and release after release of 

irresistible sets!

Looking back at the Christmas release, I think it was their best ever!

Back to the challenge. 

One of the sets featured was this one I chose to ink up, Just Desserts.

Strawberry season in the Central Valley is celebrated like a holiday! 

There are local stands everywhere, and strawberry shortcakes, pies, pizzas,

desserts and jam is commonplace in homes and restaurants.

So this card is an ode to the strawberry! 

Doubled the strawberry dies and piled them high on my cake!

It could be a birthday card, or a celebration of an anniversary,

if I need it to be. But truthfully, my mouth is watering for the day

the local strawberries are ripe enough to pick and enjoy!

Just Desserts

Paper Clippings: Happy Day

White Embossing Powder

Cardstocks: Dark Chocolate, Mint Julep, 

Mint Julep + White Basics,

Vintage Linens

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2016

SaveSave

PTI's 10th Anniversary Celebration: 2011

2011 was an outstanding year for me and stamping...

I found PapertreyInk!

I can trace back my first timid order online to Sept. of that year.

I don't think I've missed a release since then!

All the images in Garden Variety are favorites,

especially this sweet watering can!

Garden Variety, Background Basics: Newsprint

What's new? Gathered Garden,

Sentiment: To Have and to Hold

Come join the fun on Nichole's blog here:

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future: 2011

Happy 2nd Anniversary Card Concept!

The Card Concept is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary,

and they've challenged us with this dramatic photo.

What's so fun about the Card Concept is you get to choose your style,

and create your heart's desire!

Black and White, Elegant, lacy, and lots of drama.

Going with the Classy & Elegant Style.

I pulled out Lace Bouquet from PapertreyInk,

and embossed over a selectively stamped music score from Stampendous.

PTI Life is Beautiful die cut Butterfly,

first in True Black, also embossed with Lace Bouquet, and then in Dot Vellum.

'Happy' die cut sentiment and anniversary PTI's One Big Happy.

Ribbon banner flower also die cut from One Big Happy glitter card stock.

Happy Anniversary, Card Concept!

And thank you for always bringing the BEST inspiration.

The Card Concept #52 {2nd Year Anniversary & Prizes}

True Love is Rare

PapertreyInk's challenge this week, is to review.

Review all the wonderful tutorials of the past year.

Each one by the talented designers, is a jewel.

 I don't think I missed any.

But the fabulous Laura Bassen's, 'Adding Color to Cover Plates',

fit right into using their new Cover Plate: Gem Stone Die,

and You're a Gem Stamp Set.

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Laura's card was MIM #216

Make It Monday #216: Adding Color to Cover Plates

She used Zig Watercolor Pens, I used Twinkling H2O's,

to give my gem die cut a bit of shimmer.

I was going for the gemstone, Amethyst,

and sprayed the gems with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst.

Can't wait to use this cover plate again with different gems.

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Anniversary

Playing along with Laurie at PTI

and 'Adding Color to Stamped Images'

Laurie Willison's tutorial can be found here:

Make It Monday #235: Adding Color to Stamped Images

I used watercolor pencils to add some intensity to my blooms

from One Big Happy, the free set from Papertrey last month.

Glossy Accents finish the die cuts.

Layered Banner die

All Inks: PTI

Turning a New Leaf stamps

MIM #208 Ombre Stamping

This week's Make It Monday, Laurie shows us how to ombre stamp

with our inks and makeup sponges.

So glad to finally have some use for those tiny sponges I've had in the back of the drawer!

Apple Prints stamps and dies, Cover Plate: Stitched

Inks: Scarlett Jewel, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, New Leaf, Limeaid Ice, Harvest Gold,

 True Black.

Fireworks! Bamboo Leaves spray

It was hard to capture the subtle shimmer of the Fireworks! spray,

But the effect is so lovely on the stitched cover plate!

Come play along on Nichole's blog:

Make It Monday #208: Ombre Stamping

The Card Concept Challenge 26 1yr. Anniversary

Wanted to play along with the Card Concept,

celebrating their 1 year anniversary!

Congratulations to one of my favs in the challenge world!

Their guest designer is Andrea Ewen,

who treats us with this shabby chic beauty,

I took her card, and did mine in the same style, Shabby Chic-ish,

and dedicate it to Card Challenge, with my thanks for 

their inspiring challenges over the past year.

Keep them coming gals!

Waltzingmouse stamps: Vintage Postcard & Old Country Roses

Crate Paper Kiss Kiss cardstock.

Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder.

PTI & Hero Arts Inks

Vintage lace

Card Concept #26 {Happy One Year Anniversary!}

MIM #193

Laura shares her secrets for creating camouflaged die cuts in

this week's MIM at PapertreyInk.

And to think it was so easy!

I have been in awe of her ability to seamlessly blend those inks.

A little elbow grease, she says, and a whole lot of talent!

I used Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Hibiscus Burst & Sweet Blush Inks.

The heart is die cut Limitless Layers: Heart Stitches,

and the bow from Make It Market Tinsel & Tags Sprigs Stamp Set

Our daughter and son-in-law will celebrate an anniversary on Jan. 3rd.

They chose a date and colors (crimson red) very near Christmas,

and the church and reception were still decked with beautiful decor.

Christina & John on their wedding day.

17 years ago! (yipes!)

Thank you Laura! You truly are a genius!

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday #193: Camouflaging Die Cuts 

MIM #168

I knew just where I stored the seldom ever used chalks I bought 

on ebay years ago. Melissa shows us how to create depth and layers of loveliness on 

her latest MIM video:

Combining Chalk and Stamps with Impression Plates.

Luxe Letterpress is the 1st step, followed by the 'chalking', (pinks and grays),

then stamping.

Happy Hydrangea

Inks: Limeaid Ice, Raspberry Fizz, Lavender Moon.

Watch Melissa's video on Nichole's blog, here:

Make It Monday #168: Combining Chalk and Stamps with Impression Plates

You don't want to miss all the posted inspiration this week, I've been blown away

by all my blogging friends' beautiful results!