Less is More - Pastel

Busy weekend...tennis match today, then tomorrow a fun Mother's Day celebration with the family!

Time for another challenge over at Less is More!  This week's challenge is Pastel!  Most of my cards have bright colors, so this was a bit of a challenge.  I thought I would focus on a baby card, since I do need a few and it is perfect for pastel colors!

Come on over and show us what you come us with.  You have a chance to win a gift certificate from Happy Little Stampers!

Also it is our fellow design team member's birthday today....so stop on by and wish Anita a very happy birthday!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANITA!!!

Here's my take on the challenge...

I stamped this image with Versafine Onyx Black ink.  I then used my Zig Real Brush Markers to watercolor the image.  Super fun!

I found the key to working with these brushes is the paper!  I used Strathmore Watercolor paper.  The makers seems to blend with water perfectly using this paper!





Supplies:

Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface	large stitched rectangle stackables	Reset Cuttlebug Machine V2	Bunch of Balloons	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker	Salutations
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-82

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CAS on Sunday - Stitching

A beautiful relaxing day today.  Just hanging with the husband, which makes this the best day ever!

We have another challenge starting over at CAS on Sunday!  Come on over a join the fun!  This week's challenge is REAL Stitching.  So pull out those dusty sewing machines and do some fun stitching on your cards!

Here's what I came up with for the challenge...

I started by stamping my candles and coloring them with copic markers.  I then took some satin thread and did some stitching with my sewing machine...which just wanted to go straight---but I wanted my stitching a bit more whimsical!

I then though the background paper was a bit too plain, so I added a bit of embossing paste.

Then popped up my stitched panel and the sentiment panel on foam tape.



Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Card Stock	Reset Cuttlebug Machine V2	large stitched rectangle stackables	Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste WHITE 8OZ Large Studio 490 WVPASTEWHT8	Copic Sketch Marker	Simon Says Stencil CIRCLE DOTS ssst121376 Falling For You
Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900

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Addicted to CAS - Plaid

We have another fun challenge starting today over at Addicted to CAS!  Hope you have time to come on over and see the inspiration and join in on the challenge!



The code word for the challenge is Plaid!  If you play along you have a chance to win a gift certificate to Create a Smile, which is a wonderful stamp company!  Love them!

This was a bit of a challenge, because I don't have any plaid paper! Also, wasn't sure how I wanted to use the plaid paper that I would have to create.  In the end, here's what I came up with...

I'm still in the mode of making birthday cards, you can never have enough!

I started by making my plaid paper (since I don't have any) by using my diagonal stamp and some orange and blue ink.

I then stamped my magician and colored him with copic markers.  I added the sentiment to the bottom and then added a little string for the magician to hold the balloon.

This will be the perfect birthday card for my nephew!

Here's a close up to give you a bit more detail.








Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Card Stock	Reset Cuttlebug Machine V2	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	large stitched rectangle stackables	Copic Sketch Marker	Avery Elle Pigment Inks
My Favorite Things BOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES BACKGROUND Cling Stamp MFT BG51

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Less is More - Design Paper

Another beautiful weekend on tap!  Excited for my match this morning, then hanging with the husband the rest of today and tomorrow!  Doesn't get any better than that!

Well, the one thing that makes it a bit better is another challenge over at Less is More!  This week we are focusing on Design Paper!  Come over and join us for this challenge.  We would love to see what you come up with!  

Here's my take on the challenge...

I've had this paper from Lawn Fawn for quite some time, but haven't had the chance to use it.  I started by picking out the colors of the design paper, then going through my stamps to figure out what images would best highlight these colors.  

Here's what I came up with!  

Some simple stamping then coloring with copic markers. A fun a quick birthday card!

Let's see what you come up with!

Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Card Stock

Party Mates

Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900

Copic Sketch Marker

Lawn Fawn BAKE ME A CAKE Clear Stamps

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Tag You're It Challenge #46

Nice day for some tennis with the husband.  He is fine toning my game to prepare me for my match tomorrow morning.  Glad he's back...I missed playing with him!


I'm hosting a challenge over at Tag You're It Challenge #46!  Come on over and join the challenge! Here is the tag, I created.  I would love to see what you come up with!

Supplies:

• Neenah White Card Stock
• Molding Paste
• Acrylic Paint
• Bazzill Easter Grass Card Stock
• My Favorite Things Stamps and Dies
• Lawn Fawn Stamps and Dies
• Copic Markers
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Less is More - Saints and Dragons

A busy week this week, lots going on that I almost forgot about the newest challenge over at Less is More.  Come on over and join in, this week's challenge is Saints and Dragons, super fun!

Here's my take on the challenge:

For this challenge, I stamped main image and colored this little cutie with copic markers.  To give a bit of dimension on this one layer card, I added a bit of blue ink around the focal point.

After coloring my image, I looked in my stamp set for just the perfect sentiment---and found it with this one.  I made a little banner and heat embossed the sentiment.

Done!

Hope you come on over and join the challenge.




Supplies:

Neenah Solar White Card Stock	large stitched rectangle stackables	Reset Cuttlebug Machine V2	Copic Sketch Marker	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Simon Says Clear Stamps STACKING ANIMALS sss101584 You Have My Heart
Hero Arts WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER PW110 Emboss	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001

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CAS on Sunday - Tic Tac Toe

What a terrific weekend...it is beautiful spring like weather.  I'm spending time just enjoying the day and hanging with the husband!

We have another challenge over at CAS on Sunday starting today, so if you have some time come on over and join in.  We would love to see what you come up with!

Here is my take on the challenge...

This is a simple card.  I started by cutting my white panel and heat embossing the confetti background.

I then cut a hat with patterned paper and die cut a shiny little tassel on top with foil paper!

I heat embossed my sentiment with silver embossing powder.

As a final touch, I popped up the hat on foam tape.







Since the theme was Tic Tac Toe, I choose to use the Patterned Paper, Stamp, and Something Shiny!

Hope you come and join us, we would love to see what you come up with!


Supplies:

Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface	Bazzill Card Stock	Reset Cuttlebug Machine V2	large stitched rectangle stackables	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Hero Arts EMBOSS SILVER EMBOSSING POWDER PW101
Reverse Confetti LOTS TO SAY Clear Stamp Set

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