Under the Sheltering Tree

Sympathy cards are never fun to make, but I am really happy with the way this one turned out. It actually turned out EXACTLY like what I had pictured in my head!

I really like the Sheltering Tree stamp set. It's a photopolymer, which is quickly becoming my favorite type to work with. They CLING very well to the stamping blocks!

The background was one big experiment. I started off by sponging on the colors, then I splattered water on it, then I covered the wet surface with salt and let it dry. I really like how it turned out. It almost has a Bokeh look to it.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Black StazOn

Stamp Set ~ Sheltering Tree

Also used ~ white embossing powder, dimensionals, window punch

Embellishments ~ Silver Sequins (from the holiday catalog), 1/8" Silver Ribbon

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Sympathy Cards

Sympathy cards are never fun to make, but they feel good to give. I really like having them on hand because you never know when you will need one. Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, some of our Design Team members are sharing what they have created. Please take a moment to stop by and check them out!

For this card, I chose to use {Ex Libris} as the background. I think that has to be one of my absolute favorites. It is so elegant. Because the background is fairly busy, I didn't want to over power the card with too many embellishments or layers. Sometimes less is more?

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink ~ Rose Red, Basic Gray

Stamp Sets ~ Ex Libris, Perfect Pennants

Tools ~ paper trimmer, paper snips, dimensionals, sponges, adhesives, stamp-a-ma-jig

Embellishments ~ Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (Pool Party Twine), Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Pearls Basic Jewels

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Watercolor Wednesday!

It's Wednesday! Not only is it Hump Day, but it's Watercolor Wednesday over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

I absolutely love the watercolor technique. There is so much room to play.

I wanted to really showcase the technique, so I chose to make it POP by using a black background and bright vibrant colors. For this technique, I sponged Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pumpkin Pie onto White cardstock. I then "flicked" water onto the surface, creating the splotches. Next, I stamped the {So Sorry} sentiment and embossed it with White embossing powder. SIMPLE!

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry

Tools ~ Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 3/16" corner punch, Oval Framelits, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Heat  Tool

Embellishments ~ Rhinestones, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack Crisp Cantaloupe Twine

So Sorry Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$0.00

Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack

$0.00

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

3/16 Inch Corner Punch

$6.95

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

$4.95

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.75

Heat Tool

$29.95

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So Sorry #140: Lots of Sympathy

Once again I'm making a Sympathy card. They are never fun, but they are necessary. This one is for a friend that lost a family member. My heart goes out to their family. This too shall pass my friend.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Core'dinations in Chocolate Chip and Smoky Slate

DSP ~ Sweater Weather

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry

Embellishments ~ Chocolate colored satin ribbon (not Stampin' Up!)

Soft Sympathy

I am addicted to French Foliage. I've been using the heck out of it lately. I always seem to get attached to something AFTER they retire it. Day late and a dollar short is my motto. Oh well, works for me. Once again, the need for a sympathy card sucks, but it WAS really fun to put this one together. I really like the color combo. Not sure if I'll be able to duplicate it ever again. lol

I really love doing detail work. The leaves seem to come alive with a little marker attention. Time consuming yes, but definitely worth it.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Early Espresso

Stamp Sets ~ French Foliage, So Sorry, Truly Grateful

Other supplies ~ cream ribbon, burlap ribbon

With Sympathy

The reason for a sympathy card is always sad, but I did enjoy making this one. 

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake Crisp Cantaloupe, Rose Red, Lucky Limeade

Stamp Sets ~ Ex Libris, So Sorry, Stippled Blossoms

Other Supplies ~ misc. ribbon

Got my Mojo on!

The kids are away at Vacation Bible School this morning, so I had a chance to get something put together for Mojo Monday's Challenge #298. I had so much fun with this. Although, it took me nearly 3 hours to complete. RIDICULOUS! I kept changing things as I went along. I started out with a completely different vision for this card. I do love how it turned out though!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Baked Brown Sugar Core'dinations, Pool Party Core'dinations, Very Vanilla, Epic Day DSP

Ink ~ Pool Party, Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets ~ From My Heart

Other Supplies ~ Tea for Two Designer Fabric, Spice Cake Designer Fabric, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Crochet Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, Pool Party Ribbon, misc. Sizzlix Embossing Folder (not Stampin' Up!)

This Too Shall Pass

I created this card today for a stamping challenge from MojoMonday. 

The sketch template:

Supplies Used for this card:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Tea for Two DSP, First Edition DSP

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets ~ From My Heart

Other supplies used ~ Crochet ribbon, Labels Collection Framelits