Say Thanks with the beautiful Favored Flowers Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a beautiful card created with the Favored Flowers Designer Series paper that comes from our Sale-a-bration catalog so you can earn it for FREE!

Starting with a Fresh Freesia card base and adhere the Petal Pink designer paper to the bottom part of the card base. Stamp the Fresh Freesia cardstock with the flower stamp randomly using the Fresh Freesia ink pad. Rub the edges of the cardstock with the Fresh Freesia ink pad. Adhere the layer to the card.

Adhere the flowered designer paper to the Basic Black cardstock, the place a piece of White Twine on top of the Designer Paper and adhere the ends to the back of the Basic Black cardstock. Tie a smaller piece of Twine in a knot, then make a bow. Adhere this layer to the card.

Stamp the greeting on a scrap Petal Pink cardstock using its matching ink pad. Cut out the greeting using the label die. Add it to the card using Dimensionals.

What a lovely way to say thank you! Do you have this designer paper yet? There’s still time, but it will be gone in two weeks … Sale-a-bration ends February 28th!

Thank you for joining me today. Happy Galentines Day!!

Celebrating 10 Years of Paper Pumpkin with a FREE Gift

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic!

Did you say free? That’s right, this month’s kit includes a FREE stamp set to add versatility and creative possibilities to your projects. With unique plant and pot builder designs, there’s no better time to sign up or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription and get your FREE stamp set!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!

Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit before March 10th, 2023 by clicking here!

What is Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore your creativity, try new techniques, and discover the potential in papercrafting.

Now is a great time to subscribe, because if you choose the Pre-Paid option of subscribing, you will also receive FREE Exclusive Sale-a-bration products. Click Here to Learn More About Sale-a-bration.

Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit before March 10th, 2023 by clicking here!

Once you subscribe, you will be sent an email verification which at that time you will need to activate your subscription … it’s easy. Then your Paper Pumpkin kits will be delivered right to your mailbox!

Thank you for checking out my blog post today to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and the amazing FREE gift offered in this kit, and during Sale-a-bration.

Message me if you have any questions.

Have a beautiful Sunday ~

You can subscribe using the links above or you can click on any of the images below ….

No Line Watercolor Technique Card & Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Ready for Spring? I’m thrilled to revisit the No Line Watercolor Technique with you today. Daffodils always remind me of spring and with the temperature hitting 40 degrees today, it will feel like spring for many of us.

I love this watercoloring technique and it is much easier that you think. It’s not a quick card but it is very relaxing and you will fall in love with the No Line Watercolor technique as well.

I’m using the Daffodil Daydream stamp set, it is such a beautiful flower to illustrate and do this technique with.

I invite you to watch the video along with me … I can’t wait to show you the simple steps it takes to create such a gorgeous card. You are going to fall in love with this technique because it’s going to make you look like a real artist! I’m no paint pro, but I sure like the way this looks.

As simple tip is too keep your darker colors in the recesses of your image. I also kept my water painter on the dryer side … it still has water but it easier to control your color when it’s not over wet, and the results are amazing. The dimensions for this card are also simple; Old Olive Card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ … the front is a piece of watercolor paper measuring 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. The watercolor piece I stamped on measures 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ so my Old Olive mat was 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″. I just used scrap pieces for my greeting.

The greeting comes from a brand new bundle … the Very Best Occasions Bundle! That is also where the triple edge punch comes from that I decked out my daffodil with. It’s a great addition to my stamp & punch collection – I’ll be using them both many, many times.

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful card, and the video will inspire you to try out this No Line Watercoloring technique.

Have a wonderful day! Thank you

Here is a list of the supplies I used in creating this card …

Free Tutorial Friday: Thanks A Bunch Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s time for Free Tutorial Friday! Direct from the pages of our Sale-a-Bration catalog comes the Thanks A Bunch stamp set!

You’ll “carrot” a lot about all the things you can do with the Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set. This Two-Step Stampin’ set makes it easy to build a vegetable garden scene. With more than half a dozen greetings to choose from, you can create friendship- and spring-themed cards for a variety of occasions. Harvest these playful images and greetings for yourself!

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Pumpkin Pie- 4 ¼” x 11”
  • Cardstock #2: Pumpkin Pie- strip 2” x 5 ¼”
  • Cardstock #3: Basic White- 4” x 5 ¼”, 2 ¾” x 4” layer, and 2 ½” x 1 ¼” for sentiment
  • Cardstock #4: Garden Green- 3” x 4 ¼”

Instructions:

  • Score the Pumpkin Pie card base of the long side at 5 ½” and fold.
  • Stamp the small carrot bunch mostly on the sides of the 4” x 5 ¼” Basic White layer in Pumpkin Pie. Add the tops of the carrots with Garden Green ink.
  • Attach this layer to the card front using Stampin’ SEAL. Then, attach the strip of Pumpkin Pie cardstock on top with Stampin’ SEAL.
  • Take the last Basic White layer and stamp three large carrots in Pumpkin Pie. Start in the center and add one to each side. Then, stamp the detailed stripes on the carrots using Calypso Coral ink. Stamp the carrot tops in Garden Green ink.
  • Attach this layer to the Garden Green cardstock layer using Stampin’ SEAL. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and add to the center of the card front.
  • Stamp the sentiment using Calypso Coral ink on the last piece of Basic White cardstock. Die-cut the sentiment using the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Make a faux bow with the Garden Green ribbon and attach it to the card front using Mini Glue Dots. Add the sentiment on top of the ribbon using Mini Glue Dots.
  • Lastly, add three gems to the card front.

Thanks a Bunch for dropping by today! Wishing you an awesome weekend.

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support ❤

Time is Flying By … Join the FUN!

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It’s Sale-A-Bration, and it’s one of our biggest promotions of the year, and it’s only happening once this year! It’s overflowing with opportunities for YOU, and filled with fun for everyone! Grab your Sale-A-Bration brochure and check out the great products for FREE when you shop, host, or join …Time is Flying By and this amazing promotion ends soon.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words to let me paint one for you …

You can shop from either the Annual Catalog or the NEW Jan-April Mini Catalog … yes, I said through April! Sale-a-bration ends in 29 days … wow, time sure flies by and you won’t want to miss out on your favorites.

Here are some of the FREE items you can choose from ….

Here are the product that are FREE with a $100 purchase ….

OH WAIT … There is MORE!! That’s right, Stampin’ Up! has added more FREE Products to choose from, some of your favorites from the catalog.

You could also HOST a virtual or in home stampin’ party with me and we will have fun checking out some of the NEW products, stamping some cute cards and earning you some great products!

If you’ve ever attended one of my Launch Parties or Kick-Off parties you know how much fun they are, and I can create a Private Virtual Party for you and your friends.

However my friend, if you are like me and want it all … consider joining my team, and I will show you how to Save money … or Make money, the choice is yours. I hear to guide you, and not only do you have me but you’ll get to know the rest of my team, and 40,000 other of our closest Stampin’ Up! sisters and brothers worldwide. We love to share! And that’s not it ….

In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if a customer decides to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, they can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
  • Option 3: Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.

Ummm … yea, that is a REALLY good deal. WOW … That is over 56% Savings!! JOIN HERE or contact me with any questions / concerns.

Here’s part of my amazing team and we’d love to have you join us for our next stamping get together. We’re at a Stampin’ Up! event celebrating our achievements and just having FUN!!

I hope you consider joining me and my team, or having a party for your friends … just know that I am here to help you, even if you would like help placing your order.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my blog post today. Enjoy your day.

Punchin’ with Heart: Creating Cute Valentine Treat Boxes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Wednesday! Today I will be sharing the replay of my Facebook LIVE presentation from last night: Punchin’ with Heart: Creating Cute Valentine Treat Boxes I’m going to show you how quick & easy it is to make these cute boxes along with some fun tips for your Heart Punches. Did I mention cards too!!

Grab a beverage, sit back, relax and join me for my replay and the things that happen when your LIVE!

Hope you enjoyed and caught those tips! Here are the dimensions for the boxes. Start with a 12″ x 12″ – cut in half so you have a 12″ x 6″ sheet to start with.

  • Score at 2″ – 5″ – 7″ and 10″ at 11″ cut off end.
  • Turn paper 90 degrees and score at 1″
  • Turn 180 degrees and score at 1″

Burnish all score lines and cut and trim as shown in the video

Here is the card I created in the video too …

Thank you for hanging out with me today. I hope you enjoyed these cute boxes and were inspired to create some yourself.

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support.

Amazing Silhouettes Card in Watercolor

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing the last of the 3 images in the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set. I’m using a touch of watercoloring with this one. I began by stamping the leaf image on to one of the watercolor patterns in the Dainty Flowers Designer papers in Old Olive. Yes, I stamped my image onto designer paper.

I added water to the middle size Water Painter and I used it to activate the ink and give it a more watercolor look. Then I added a little more ink to the image using the Water Painter giving it more depth of color…..

Once dry, I added a Mossy Meadow mat to it and wrapped the corner with the 3/4″ White Frayed Ribbon and then some of the natural Bakers Twine. These add so much texture to the card and create a framed edge for our foliage.

Using another pattern from the Dainty Flowers I cut into two pieces and used one side to highlight the green and the other to highlight the freesia that is found on the original piece that I stamped on. I layered these three pieces together and mounted them onto my cardfront.

I used Mossy Meadow for my card front and then embossed it with the Stitched Greenery Die. It gives the project some texture and a touch of greenery! You’ll love how the intricate detail dresses up the card perfectly.

No bling on this card because I wanted to keep it more natural. I added the card front to my base in Mossy Meadow … I love layering color on color, it’s such soft and subtle look.

Hope you enjoyed the three different looks / techniques that showcased the Amazing Silhouettes. I have to “Thank” my friend Karen who booked a workshop and asked to see this stamp set. It totally changed my mind … I love it! It’s unique and lends itself to many different techniques.

Thanks for popping in today, I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support ❤

Amazing Silhouettes Faith over Fear Card ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another card to share from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set and a fun technique that really showcases the silhouette aspect of this stamp set. There are three different images in this stamp set and it’s when you add ink that they really come to life.

I’m going to be using a type of “Emboss Resist” technique on my card today. Starting with the VersaMark pad … ink up the butterfly image and stamp it onto your card front (I’m using a 3-3/4″ x 5″ sheet of Basic White) re-apply ink and stamp a second and repeat. Pour White embossing powder over the butterfly images and heat until the powder turns smooth and shiny.

Next I pulled out my Blending Brushes along with Highland Heather, Flirty Flamingo, and Coastal Cabana ink pads….

Pull the Blending Brush across the ink pad to ink up and then using a rotating motion beginning “off” your cardstock bring it in and color in your butterflies. I used a different brush for each color. Then grab a tissue and wipe excess ink off of the embossed area.

Once the excess ink is wiped off, I added the White Glittered Organdy Ribbon between two of the butterflies attaching the ends to the backside of the card front. Once secure, I tied another piece onto the ribbon to create a bow. This is when I layered the Flirty Flamingo mat behind my card front.

Using the same Charming Sentiments bundle I used on yesterday’s card, I stamped the “Faith over Fear” sentiment in Highland Heather and then die cut it with the coordinating dies in the bundle.

I then embellished the card using the Iridescent Rhinestones. I love how they pick up the colors of the ink I used and just twinkle on this card … it gives you a soft, warm feeling like a hug, and pairs perfectly with our sentiment.

Such a beautiful card with a soft touch of color, and pretty darn easy to make too! Embossing is what actually attracted me to the world of stamping, with a few simple steps you can elevate your card to the next level. What inspired you to begin stamping?

Thank you for visiting my blog today, hope yours is a good one.

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support ❤

Simply Sunday: Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a simple card created with the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set from our Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog. Get back to nature with the nature-inspired images in the Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set. Create beautiful silhouettes in one simple step. Use one color to make a bold impression or multiple colors for an ombre look.

My card base is Mossy Meadow and the beautiful designer paper is Sale-a-brations very own Dainty Flowers … the paper you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase. Because the Dainty Flowers paper has shades of Mossy Meadow and Old Olive, I used the Old Olive ink for my stamped silhouette and my greeting…. both on Basic White cardstock.

I wrapped bakers twine around my stamped image to create some texture and add a touch of nature to the card. This entire piece was popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The greeting is a bit more than what I usually use for a Simply Sunday card but I couldn’t resist. Meet the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set, which includes various sentiments in different stylistic fonts designed to be used for all occasions. With this set, say thank you and congratulations, wish happy birthday and good luck, and show people you care. Grab some ink, pair with the images of your choice, and create your personalized handmade cards.

Love this sentiment set, and it gets better because it has coordinating dies!! That’s right … you can stamp your sentiments directly or die cut them and add them anywhere on your card! I also cut out a mat using the greeting die for some additional layering and to enhance the sentiment.

A great sentiment stamp set (with dies) is a must have for any stamp room, and a good investment as you can use it with any other stamp set, or just to add it to some of our stunning designer paper that doesn’t need anything else!

A simple card today that could be used for a man or a women, perfect isn’t it? I thank you for taking time out of your Sunday for the visit.

Have a great day ~

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support.

Oh Happy Day Card with Playing in the Rain by Stampin’ Up!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A little late out of the gate today but you’ll see it’s worth the wait. My Oh Happy Day card using Playing in the Rain is sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives it! It is a monochromatic card (basically one color: Fresh Freesia) and a fun stampin’ tip you can use over and over again.

Let’s take a look at today’s card ….

I teamed up the bunny from Playing in the Rain with the Fresh Freesia from the Dandy Designs out of the Sale-a-bration catalog. This is one of the items you can get FREE with a qualifying purchase of $100. There are 48 – 12″ x 12″ sheets in this package.

Need patterned paper that can be used for any season or occasion? The Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper is the one for you! It includes versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes. Make this paper the background for a card or scrapbook page. Or cut it into strips or accent pieces. However you use this paper, it will make any creation look dandy!

If you look closely, you will see two different patterns. I stamped the bunny image on the floral pattern and then cut out the shirt and dressed my bunny in his new outfit!! You can tell by his reaction that he loves his new shirt …. LOL

This technique is fun to use and can be done on almost anything! This angle shows you the layers of circles that I cut out using the Layering Circle dies, and I used the vellum cardstock to highlight the bunny… he is attached directly to the vellum and then popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the greeting with Fresh Freesia, but it with the Layering Circle dies and tucked it in with the other circles. I finished off the card by embellishing it with the Basic Rhinestones.

Thank you for hanging out with me today. How are you liking the Playing in the Rain so far? I shared 3 different designs this week, and will share more soon.

Tomorrow I have a whole new stamp set that has been just waiting for me to pull it off the shelf!

See you then ~

Here is a list of ingredients used in today’s card. You can click on any one for more information about the product, or to begin shopping at my OnLine store. Thank you for your support.

Another Window Card using Playing in the Rain

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share another card from the Playing in the Rain using the same Window Card layout as I did yesterday. The only thing I changed was moving my “bridge” to the other side of the card, and of course my designer paper pattern and critter!

I wanted to share one of the two “rain” patterns that are included in the Rain or Shine Specialty designer series paper. This paper is a bit on the stormy side, however life can still be beautiful if we have a positive attitude. They say, it’s not what happens in life, but how we react to it …

And this happy fox doesn’t seem to let that stormy weather bother him at all. I fussy cut the flowers out again because I wanted a touch of pink in the card to coordinate with the umbrella and to create a better flow on my card. I changed the greeting as well … and I agree, rainy days are always better when your with people you care about.

Measurements:

  • Card base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Score at 4-1/4″ then Cut at 5-3/4″ … cut 1-1/2″ from the piece you cut off.
  • Window Sheet & Basic White Inside: 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Mat: 5-1/4″ x 1-1/4″
  • Designer Paper: 5-1/8″ x 1-1/8″

I wanted to show the “embossing” on the Rain or Shine Specialty Designer paper and how much dimension and texture you create with the layers of this card …

And by the way … got the greeting down on the first try! lol I have just begun to play with this cute bundle … Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing them with you!

Thanks so much for stopping back today. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Here is the list of supplies that I used for today’s card ….

Window Card using Playing in the Rain by Stampin’ Up!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share the replay and the card from my Facebook LIVE last night. It was so much fun playing with the Playing in the Rain bundle, it actually just made me happy! The song Singing in the Rain just keeps playing over and over again in my head.

Let’s get right to the video …

So, what did you think? Cutest paper right! I have my two little granddaughters this weekend (for a princess party) while mama’s at work so we are going to be “Playing in the Rain”!

Let’s talk measurements again:

  • Card base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Score at 4-1/4″ then Cut at 5-3/4″ … cut 1-1/2″ from the piece you cut off.
  • Window Sheet & Basic White Inside: 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Mat: 5-1/4″ x 1-1/4″
  • Designer Paper: 5-1/8″ x 1-1/8″

And my greeting … Well, I pulled out my Stamparatus and the greeting was aligned perfectly. Ahhhh … the tools we have to make our cardmaking easier. Not sure why I didn’t think of that sooner.

I did a little addition to the inside as well …

I used some of the scraps left over from trimming my designer paper and added to the inside. Someone once told me it was not nice to have naked envelopes or insides!! lol

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Hope you have all the information and instruction you need to create this quick & easy window card using the Playing in the Rain bundle and Rain or Shine Specialty Designer paper.

Have a sun shiny day … or have fun playing in the rain!

Here is the list of supplies that I used for today’s card ….

Time Sure Flies … Care to Join me?

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It’s Sale-A-Bration, and it’s one of our biggest promotions of the year, and it’s only happening once this year! It’s overflowing with opportunities for YOU, and filled with fun for everyone! Grab your Sale-A-Bration brochure and check out the great products for FREE when you shop, host, or join from 5 January to 28 February 2023.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words to let me paint one for you …

You can shop from either the Annual Catalog or the NEW Jan-April Mini Catalog … yes, I said through April! Sale-a-bration ends in 29 days … wow, time sure flies by and you won’t want to miss out on your favorites.

Here are some of the FREE items you can choose from ….

Here are the product that are FREE with a $100 purchase ….

You could also HOST a virtual or in home stampin’ party with me and we will have fun checking out some of the NEW products, stamping some cute cards and earning you some great products!

If you’ve ever attended one of my Launch Parties or Kick-Off parties you know how much fun they are, and I can create a Private Virtual Party for you and your friends.

However my friend, if you are like me and want it all … consider joining my team, and I will show you how to Save money … or Make money, the choice is yours. I hear to guide you, and not only do you have me but you’ll get to know the rest of my team, and 40,000 other of our closest Stampin’ Up! sisters and brothers worldwide. We love to share! And that’s not it ….

In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if a customer decides to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, they can choose from three incredible options:

  • Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
  • Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
  • Option 3: Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.

Ummm … yea, that is a REALLY good deal. WOW … That is over 56% Savings!! JOIN HERE or contact me with any questions / concerns. We’d love to have you join us for our next stamping get together.

I hope you consider joining me and my team, or having a party for your friends … just know that I am here to help you, even if you would like help placing your order.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my blog post today. Have a beautiful Tuesday.

Hey, and don’t forget to join me LIVE on Facebook tonight. See ya!

Beautifully Happy & Watercolor Pencils

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to introduce you to the magic of Beautifully Happy & Water color pencils, these two make the perfect coloring combination and it’s great for beginner stampers, or anyone of us who just loves to color. The Beautifully Happy Stamp Set can be found in our Sale-a-bration Catalog.

We begin with a plain white (Basic White) piece of paper and stamp your image with the Momento or the StazOn ink. Then I lightly color in my petals with the “Balmy Blue” watercolor pencil … I’m using Assortment 2 (found on page 126) in the Annual Catalog.

Next, I darken the area closest to the center where the flower dips down and again by following the lines in the stamped image. Now you can blend your pencil color with the Blender Pens. These are filled with specialized solution for easier blending. I did the same technique with my leaves in Garden Green, and a little dab of Crushed Curry for the center of my flower.

Once I completed my coloring, which I find so relaxing, in fact … I like to stamp several images and color them all at once, then set them aside for when I need a quick card. The base and front piece for my card are both Basic White. The front piece was embossed with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. The flower image was then attached to the front of my card using the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The greeting comes from the Beautifully Happy stamp set. If those pretty Hollyhocks don’t get you, the beautiful sentiments in this set will. They are a perfect combination to make “beautiful” cards with the perfect sentiment. I used the Double Oval punch to highlight my greeting and pop it up.

To complete the look, I added the Mango embellishments from the Adhesive Backed Milky Dots … my new favorites! You will find them on page 31 of the Jan-April Mini Catalog. The come in four colors; Mango Melody, Night of Navy, Petal Pink and Clear. They just seem to go with anything!

I hope you were inspired to pick up your Watercolor Pencils again, learned a new stampin’ tip, or hack for quick cards. Let me know in the comments below.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a fabulous Monday.

Here is a list of supplies used for todays card ….