The Best Flower Technique

Greetings Friends, 

It is winter..  Do you think that the words "winter" and "yuck" could possibly mean the same thing?   I'm so ready for the crocuses to pop up.    Since the groundhog seems to think we have a ways to go, I'll have to settle for this paper flowers.  

I used one of my favorite techniques on this card.  I used a Taylored Expressions stencil to create this unique flower combo.  I thought it needed a little something to I jazzed it up with an embossing folder.  I love the texture that it gives.  It is so much fun to touch. Do you have a favorite trick to jazz up a stamped panel?

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This Calls For a Toast

Hello friends. 

This card was requested by a student.  She wanted to celebrate some of her kids accomplishments.  I thought this was a fun play on words.  I had so much fun coloring the bread.  I used tiny dots to try to give the toast some texture.  I hope she loves it. 

Copics used:

Bread: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20

Blue: B16, B14, B12

Grey: C7, C5, C3, C1

 

Hello Giraffe

Hello Human, 

This card was a class favorite.  I didn't know how many people love giraffes.   Maybe this one is just extra cute.  What do you think? 

 Copics used: 

Skin: YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24

Spots: YR27

Grey: W5

Purple: V12, V15, V17

Yellow: Y15

white gel pen

Is there One Baby or Two? Animals Gone Wild

Hello,  

I broke out the quirky animals stamps again.  I love these guys.  I wasn't really intending this, but I think this would be a great card for twins.  I struggle with twins cards, but I think this would work.  What do you think?    Are you liking this style of card? 

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Happiness is...

Hello, 

I'm so guilty of letting stamp sets "marinate" for a bit before I use them.    I think I've had this stamp set for 10ish years. I just got around to using it.  YIKES!   The important thing is I used it.   The inside says "catching snowflakes on your tongue with your best friend."   I LOVE IT.   It might be my favorite card this month. 

Perfect Match

Hello, 

I've had this set for a LONG time.  It has sat and sat, I always miss Valentne's day day.  I really wanted to get these inked up.  I really think they are adorable.   I finished them all off in the same style of card with a variety of sentiments.  Do you have a favorite?

Copics used:

Ketchup: R39, R37, R35

Cheese, Egg Yolk, Mustard: Y15, Y13

Label: E50

Cookie: E30, E31, - Chips E33

Ice cream, Noodle, Salt, Milk-E50, E51, B000

Bread-E30, E35

Jam- RV63, RV66, RV69

Peanut Butter: E95, E97

Pickle: G46, G43, G40

Cone: E31, E30

Egg White: C2, C1, C0

Carrot: YR09, YR07, YR04, 

Pea: YG17, YG13, YG11 (outside). added YG03 to inside

Metal: C5, C3, C1

Pepper: Just a mix of dots of browns and greys

Ground: W3, W1, W0

I added wink of stella to lots as I thought it was needed

Theif!

Welcome! 

This cutie is by Hero Arts. It is another stamp set that I've been hoarding for years. I'm so glad that I finally got it out and started using it.   I used a heart stamp set that I had (no idea who made it. It is just hearts different sizes) to accent the card.   I might go back and add some glitter to the hearts.  Not sure, What do you think?

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With Love

Hello, 

Look at how cute this guy is!! He is also part of the snoopy valentine set from craftworld.  It was sold out the last time I looked. I'm not sure if they are going to release more or not.  I'm so glad I snagged this set.  Again, I think this card could be for valentine's day, but I don't think it has to be valentine.   I would just change up the background paper to something more neutral.  What do you think?

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Beautiful Heart- Snoopy

Hello!

Here is my second Snoopy card from the Valentine's Day set.  I don't think this card has to be a Valentine's day card, but it could be.   He is just so sweet in this one.    The sentiment is from Unity stamps.  It is one of my favorites.   

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Owl Love

Hello, 

I have a card that I LOVE.  I copied it from the spellbinders packaging...so I can't take any real credit for the design.   I guess I picked out the colors.   My favorite is the background.  It is Island indigo from stampin up . It has been retired for years, but I LOVE how it compliments the owls.  There are also otters in the set.  I might have to try them next!  

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Lift me Up

 Hello friends, 

January is finally over!  Why does that month always seem to be the longest of the year?   This was a pretty rough one in our family.  We lost our dog Widget on Jan 12th and then my grandmother on Jan 28th.  So many of you have send me notes of support.  I just wanted to say thank you for lifting me up when I was down.  I'm so blessed to have so many of you  in my life.  

I hope your day is filled with creative energy and love. 

Chris

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