Heartfelt Sympathy

Today I am bringing you a card I made for last month's SALSA swap - it was to be a sympathy card.  I chose a soft pink style - in the same format of my Baby Girl Wishes design for the Robin's Nest about a month ago.

Happy Dinosaurs - from The Robin's Nest

Hi Everyone,

Good news....Robin's Nest Tear Dew Drops are being featured this month and are 20% Off. These products are in stock and ready to ship. This is the product I'm using as "coconuts" in today's design. Click here to check them out.

Today, we are also featuring our partner, Plaid, with a technique that I thought ya'll might like...mixing Modge Podge with embossing powder. Enjoy!

For today's project, I made a card project for the dinosaur lover in your life.

Supplies used to complete the card:

• Paper: Dinosaur Cardstock, Spring Green Glitter Cardstock, Brown Cardstock
• Embellishments: Gum Drop Tear Dew Drops
• Die/Embossing Folder: Disney At the Beach (Cuttlebug)
• Modge Podge - Satin
• Enamel Powder: Green Moss (Piccolo)
• Inks: Rich Cocoa (Memento)

The card front is Spring Green Glitter Cardstock, distressed and matted with the solid green side of Dinosaur Cardstock. I used a solid brown scrap of cardstock to cut two sets of palm trees - one set for the bottom layer, then just branches from the second set for a top layer to give more dimension. 

I mixed Green Moss Enamel Powder with Plaid Satin Modge Podge, using a paint brush to apply. I wanted a chunky textured look, so although I used a paint brush to apply, I tapped the solution on, rather than painted it on. After drying for about 15 minutes, I applied a second coat. After another 15 minutes, the trees were dry enough to handle...but while still a touch wet, I added "coconuts" made from Gum Drop Tear Dew Drops.

 

I fussy cut two dinosaurs from the Dinosaur Cardstock, along with a couple dinosaur foot prints.  I finished off the card by arranging those around the palm trees.

The texture of the palm branches from mixing Modge Podge with embossing enamel is fabulous!  I debated whether to use green paper or just brown.  I think brown gives them more depth - not to mention it was less work by having to only cut and emboss two sets of trees, rather than four sets.

Remember to check out The Robin's Nest for Tear Dew Drops!  20% Off - offer good for the month of February. Enjoy!

Tsunami Rose - Wednesday Challenge #6

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to today's blog post.  I am glad to submit yet another card to the Tsunami Designs Challenge Wednesday #6 - Anything Goes.

Today I am featuring Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Stamps/Dies & Paper Collection, along with their China Fragments stamps.  The Delicate Asters is a great stamp set for every floral lover's collection of floral stamps.

The card is a step card (inspired by Becky James, docrafts Creativity) - here is a front view when folded for an envelope.

Make sure you visit Tsunami Designs Blog to see all the great designs submitted!  Better yet, join in the fun by submitting your design!

Cuttin' and Stampin Weekly Challenge #5

Hi Everyone!

Yay!  It's Tuesday once again...the beginning of my weekend!  Today once again, Cuttin' and Stampin' is asking everyone to put their best foot forward and showcase your fabulous Valentine cards in their Weekly Challenge #5.  Grab your favorite papers and enjoy this week's challenge.

Here is my entry...something simple with the help of Graphic 45 and their Place in Time paper collection.  Nonetheless, entering to join in the fun!

New Year Cheer

I am pleased to finally post some New Year's cards - featuring Graphic 45's Place in Time paper collection and flowers from Petaloo International.  The possibilities with classic images in this paper collection are absolutely endless.  And Petaloo flowers will always "wow" your friends and family. 

Classic Lacy Look

Spent Sunday with a great group of creative colleagues. Our Stampin' Up Host, Paulette Patterson, picked a random winner for a door prize - and my great luck continues! I received a beautiful Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder. The image on the package is elegant...but does nothing for the actual embossed image. Here is the first card I made using the Lacy Brocade as the background - embellished with a post card image from A Place in Time by Graphic 45, and a daisy from Heartfelt Creations. Thanks, Paulette...many grand cards will sport this Lacy image!

Love Challenge - The Stamping Chef

The Stamping Chef is having a LOVE Challenge - and talented designers have displayed a vast variety of cards, sure to inspire every type of creative taste bud. Take some time to join in the fun with your amazing creation.

I am entering my LOVE pop-out card.  Enjoy!

Front

Inside

Cuttin and Stampin Weekly Challenge #4

Hi Everyone,

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and cards in the Cuttin and Stampin Weekly Challenge will give you creative ideas for the dear one in your life.  Be sure to join the fun using your favorite stamp.  Be creative and have fun!

Stamps used on this card come from the Posy Patch Stamp Set by Heartfelt Creations.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party Blog Hop - Two Lumps of Fun - Reposted

Welcome to The Mad Hatter's Tea Party.  If you happen to fall in the rabbit's hole, you have landed in the wacky wonderful world of Alice. The March Hare is scurrying and hoping you won't be late in attending and wishing our hostess a Happy Birthday!!! She does love celebrating her birthday, and what better way than to have a tea party with all of her favorite friends in this Wonderland!!!!



There are some wonderful sponsors today to help us celebrate:

Rick St. Dennis has some fabulous digi's, and he is offering three of these to one lucky winner. You can find him at http://rickstdennis.blogspot.nl/. He asks that you become a follower. 

The Stamping Chef at http://thestampingchef.oo.gd/index.php?route=common/home is offering 3 digis to help you cook up something special to one lucky winner

Treasure Box Designs at http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/, is offering $15 in free files to one lucky winner by going to the Design Team Blog Page (http://treasureboxdesignteam.blogspot.com/) and following along with following on the FaceBook Fan Page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015)

Before we move on, let's everyone wish our hostess a very Happy Birthday! Have a great day, Lynne - glad we could join in your celebration!

Here's my project, which I hope you enjoy. I had two lumps of fun as I used Graphic 45's Hallowe'en in Wonderland and Happy Haunting paper lines to make bridal shower party favors. Shelly, my new daughter-in-law, had a Mad Hatter-themed bridal shower - so you know I had to put my two cents in with some cards for guests. Here are just a sampling of the cards.

 

 

 



 

Now, sit back with your cup of tea, relax, and enjoy this wonderful line-up:

Lynne ~ http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Camille ~ http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Jennifer ~ http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com
Vicky ~ http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/
Janet ~ http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Jenny ~ http://cccjalessi.blogspot.com/
Pam ~ http://www.scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com/
Edwina ~ http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
Anita ~ http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping and enjoying a cup of tea and, perhaps, crumpets with me! Your next stop along the party hop is Jennifer at http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com or just follow the March Hare and don't be late for a very important date!