Be Happy...

Even though it snowed ( again ) yesterday, officially making it 6 months of Winter, so far.. most of it melted today and that feeling of Spring is back in the air...inspiring my "Be Happy" Card!! hee hee
I white embossed the flowers and leaves then painted them with Peacock Feathers, Mowed Lawn and Mustard Seed distress inks....then glossy accented the centers.
Papers were from Echo Park 6x6 pad - Happy Days and My Minds Eye 6x6 pad - Fine and Dandy Girl..did a little layering..
Hand stitched a framed border..popped it on a card base and Voila!!
:)
Debbi...

Products Used:
Flower Stamp - Inkadinkado - Mod Flowers - 60-30305
Sentiment Stamp - Itty Bitty Unity Stamp - year-o-graphy banners - IB-SS-257
Versamark Embossing Ink
American Crafts Zing Embossing Powder - Opaque White
Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Peacock Feathers - Mustard Seed - Mowed Lawn
Ranger Inkessentials - Glossy Accents
Martha Steward Border Punch - Rounded Lattice

Just a Note (2)...

I am making a gift box set of note cards for a friend of mine. It was a great opportunity to create an inlay focal point..I had not tried this technique ( mostly out of dread to mess it up!! hee hee)..it looks even better in real life...definitely adds an elegance to any card....
Adding some darker ink around the edges of the quill and black ink on the nib added even more  definition to the embellishment... Overall.... I really like this effect!
:)
Debbi...

Products Used:
Spellbinders Borderabilities - Bracket Borders One - S5-181
Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers - Mini Feather and Inkwell - 658723
Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers - Bigz L Tray - 657007
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots - 37-1604
Stamp - KaiserCraft - Thinking of You - CS921
Stazon Ink - Jet Black
Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Vintage Photo,  Walnut Stain, Black Soot
Cardstock & Twine from my stash

Happy Easter (5)...

 I "clear" embossed the blue swiss dots - embossed oval..

 

Created the tulips  with the "Two Step Bird" Punch from Stampin' Up..

 Eggs were cut from a Creative Memory Cutting Template...

Lots of Punches and Dies..some Wet and Dry Embossing ..all help to make this cute egg shaped card for Easter..
Spring is finally here..and not just in my Craftroom!! hee hee
:)
Debbi...

Products Used:
Eggs were cut from a Creative Memory Cutting Template which no longer exists ( sorry)
Tulips/Stems -  Stampin' Up - Large Two Step Bird Punch - 117191
Flower - EK Success Medium Retro Flower Punch - 54-2077
EK Success  1/2" Circle Punch
Fiskars Grass Border Punch - 15440-1001
Banner - Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Ribbon Banners - S4-324
Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly 3-n-1 - EK-M283036
Design Paper - Assorted from my stash
Sentiment Stamp - JustRite Clear - Buntings and Banners - SW-04370
Stazon Ink - Jet Black
Cloud Stamp -  Paper Salon Stamps - Baby Basics
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peacock Feathers
Ranger's Clear Embossing Powder
Cuttlebug - Swiss Dots Embossing Folder - 37-1604

Thinking of You...

I had been sorting through some older stamp sets looking for some flowers for a different card that I had in mind, when I came across this set ..blew off the dust, pulled out my Prisma Pencils and thoroughly enjoyed creating this card!!
(A Day later ) and NO.... these are not different cards....originally I had planned to add some enamel dots and ribbon... but none of my dots were the right colour..... and just by chance I saw a Youtube video  ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHtvZtsP4zE ) on how to make your own, thereby better matching any scrap-page or card....so Voila!! here it is with the homemade dots & ribbon

Hope it inspires...
:)
Debbi...

Products Used:
Stamp Set - See-D's - Tropicals - 50018
Stazon Ink - Jet Black
Tim Holtz Distress - Vintage Photo
Assorted Prisma Colour Pencils
Gamsol
Design Paper - My Minds Eye 6"x6" pad - Lost & Found Two - Breeze
Sizzix  Die - Ornate Label #2 - 658203
Lace & Satin ribbon from my stash.

Happy Easter (4)...

 

When the power goes out and it's storming outside, it's wonderful to have a craft to play with indoors!! hee hee

I know it's Spring somewhere in the world but not where I live and if the weatherman is correct it won't be Spring for another week or so....

BUT.... I can certainly pretend it is.... in my Craftroom!!

:)

Debbi...

Products Used:
Designer Papers 6"x6" - My Minds Eye - Fine and Dandy Girl, Everyday Flair
Bunny Stamp - Inkadinkdo - Baby Animals - 6030104
Sentiment Stamp - JustRite Clear - Buntings and Banners - SW-04370
Polaroid Stamp - Glitz - Yours Truly - ST3610
Grass Border Punch - Fiskars - 15440-1001
Mini Heart Punch - EK Success - 54-10075
Egg Die Template - Creative Memories ( no longer available for retail )
Crimper - Fiskars - 193400-1001
Stazon - Jet Black
Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers
Twine - The Twinery - Cotton Candy