Wednesday, February 24, 2021

This card features the Lovely As A Tree and Nature Sings Stamp Sets from Stampin' Up!.   


This is another quick and easy card to make.

The bottom mat for this card was cut from Soft Suede CS.

The top mat was cut from Whisper White CS.

The pine trees from the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set were stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink.

The animal is from the Nature Sings Stamp Set and was stamped with Soft Suede Ink.

The raised trees were cut from from Shaded Spruce CS using a die from the Pine Woods Die Set.

The sentiment is from the Timeless Tulips Stamp Set, and was stamped directly onto the top mat using Shaded Spruce Ink.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

This card features the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.   


The standard size bottom mat ( 5-1/4" x 4") for this card was cut from Dapper Denim CS.

The top mat (4-1/2" x 3-1/4") was cut from Whisper White CS, then lightly colored using some homemade curved masks and Blending Brushes.  

I used Marina Mist Ink to color the sky, then using the curved masks, I used Pacific Point and Night of Navy Inks to color the mountain areas.  The grass was colored with Garden Green Ink.   

I stamped the trees using Basic Gray Ink  and colored them using a Sponge Dauber with Shaded Spruce Ink.  

The birds are from the Mountain Air Stamp Set and were stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

The sentiment is from the Birthday Blossoms Stamp Set, and was stamped directly onto the top mat using Dapper Denim Ink.

Friday, February 19, 2021

This card features the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.   


The standard size Bottom Mat for this first card was cut from Night of Navy CS,  and embossed using the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder.  I attached a piece of Silver Metallic Edged White Ribbon across the center of this mat.

The smaller Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and then lightly colored using some homemade curved masks and Blending Brushes.  

I used Gray Granite Ink to shade the all the lower "snow banks".   Working my way from top to bottom.

Then with the top snow bank mask in place, I used with Seaside Spray,  Misty Moonlight and Blueberry Bushel Inks to color the "sky".

Then I covered the next lower "snow bank" with a mask and stamped the trees using Basic Gray Ink.

And then I covered one of the lower "snow banks" and stamped the large pine tree from the featured set using Night of Navy Ink.

The sentiment is from the Star of Light Stamp Set and was stamped directly onto the card using Misty Moonlight Ink.

This piece was layered onto a Gray Granite Mat and then the complete top piece was popped up with Dimensionals.

This card was CASE'd from one I saw on Pinterest made by Diane Malcor.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

This card features the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.   


The bottom mat was cut from Old Olive CS.

The top mat was cut from Whisper White CS.

Using one of the larger Layering Oval Dies, I cut an oval shape out of a scrap piece of rectangular cardstock, slightly smaller than the top mat, then attached the piece with the oval cut out, using removable glue dots, to the top mat and colored the center section of the top mat using Blending Brushes with Marina Mist and Old Olive Inks. 

I removed the mask and then stamped the group of tree using Old Olive Ink and the larger pine tree using Tranquil Tide Ink. 

Next I cut a smaller oval shape from the center of the piece using the Layering Oval Dies. 

The rectangle piece from the top mat was popped up with Dimensionals and then the oval shape was inserted and glued back into the center of the piece.  I love this effect.  

The sentiment is from the Timeless Tulips Stamp Set and was stamped as shown using Old Olive Ink.  

This process was inspired by a video I saw on You Tube by Dawn Griffith.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

These three cards feature the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.   All are quick and easy cards to make and easily changeable by switching the ink and paper colors.



This first card is quick and easy.

The Bottom Mat for this card was cut from Shaded Spruce CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and then lightly colored using Blending Brushes with Soft Sky and Soft Sea Foam Inks.

The trees were stamped using Shaded Spruce Ink.

The Sentiment is from the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set and was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.


This next card was made similarly but before the top mat was colored I applied a circular mask to the mat, to create the sun/moon shape.  

The Bottom Mat for this card was cut from Cinnamon Cider CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and then colored using Blending Brushes with Pineapple Punch, Bumblebee, and Cinnamon Cider Inks.

Then I removed the mask and lightly applied some Pineapple Punch Ink where the circle was removed.

The trees were stamped using Soft Suede Ink.

The Sentiment is from the  Birthday Blossoms Stamp Set and was stamped with Cinnamon Cider Ink.

The Bottom Mat for this card was cut from Tranquil Tide CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and then the whole mat was colored using Blending Brushes with a combination of Tranquil Tide and Soft Sky Inks.

The trees were stamped using Tranquil Tide Ink using 1st and 2nd generation stamping.
Then cut into 3 equal sized pieces and attached to the bottom mat with Tape Runner.

The Sentiment is from the  Timeless Tulips Stamp Set and was stamped with Tranquil Tide Ink on Whisper White CS, and cut out using a die from the Tasteful Touches Die Set.  It was popped up with Dimensionals.

Sunday, February 14, 2021

This card features the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


This card was CASE'd from one I saw on Pinterest made by Christine Blain.

The Bottom Mat was cut from Rococo Rose CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Crumb Cake CS,  then I embossed the mat using the Old World Embossing Folder which I inked with Crumb Cake Ink

I cut a 2" wide strip of Rococo Rose DSP, attached it to the top mat with Tape Runner, and then added a piece of Rococo Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon, as shown, with Glue Dots.

The Rose was colored with the Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Set, and then I colored the white areas using a Blender Brush and Rococo Rose Ink. The rose was popped up with Dimensionals.

-The Leaves were stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink and attached with Tape Runner.

-The Sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set and was Stamped with Rococo Rose Ink, cut out with one of the Painted Layers Dies, and popped up with Dimensionals.

Friday, February 12, 2021

These cards feature the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


The following 3 cards were made similarly using a single stamped rose and leaves from the featured set on a background that was created by stamping an ink pad onto a "F" Size Block, spritzing a little water onto the block and then stamping onto Whisper White CS.  Then I use Blender Brushes to apply the ink onto the piece, but Sponges or Sponge Daubers would also work.  

The roses were cut out with the coordinating die and popped up with Dimensionals.  The leaves were cut out with the coordinating die and attached with Tape Runner.  The sentiment is stamped directly onto the top mat. I added some Enamel Shapes on each card. 

Ink and Paper Colors used are listed beside each card.  


-The Bottom Mat was cut from Misty Moonlight CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS,  then I stamped Smoky Slate Ink onto my "F" Block, spritzed it with water, stamped it on the Whisper White CS, and then when the piece was dry I used Blender Brushes to apply a combination of Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Garden Green Ink.

-The Sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set and was Stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink.



-The Bottom Mat was cut from Pink Pirouette CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS,  then I stamped Smoky Slate Ink onto my "F" Block, spritzed it with water, stamped it on the Whisper White CS, and then when the piece was dry I used Blender Brushes to apply a combination of Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink.

-The Sentiment is from the featured stamp set was Stamped with Rich Razzleberry Ink.



-The Bottom Mat was cut from Misty Moonlight CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS,  then I stamped Crumb Cake Ink onto my "F" Block, spritzed it with water, stamped it on the Whisper White CS, and then when the piece was dry I used Blender Brushes to apply a combination of Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight and Navy Blue Inks.

-The Leaves were stamped with Garden Green Ink.

-The Sentiment is from the featured stamp set was Stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink.

Thursday, February 11, 2021

This card features the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


The Bottom Mat was cut from Pink Pirouette CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Sweet Sugarplum CS, and embossed using the Scripty Embossing Folder.

I cut the decorative strip from  using one of the dies from the featured set.

Then I stamped two Roses from the featured set using the outline stamp on Whisper White CS using Pink Pirouette and Sweet Sugarplum Ink.  Next I stamped the outline stamp onto the roses using Versamark Ink and heat embossed them with White Embossing Powder.  They were cut out using the coordinating dies.  

I attached the decorative strip, as shown, with Tape Runner, then layered one of the roses on top, also using Tape Runner, and the second Rose was popped up with Dimensionals

The Sentiment is from the featured set and was Stamped with on Whisper White CS using Rococo Rose Ink, cut out with one of the Lily Framelits Dies, and popped up with Dimensionals.

Lastly I added a few coordinating Enamel Shapes.

Monday, February 8, 2021

This card features the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  



The Bottom Mat was cut from Pear Pizzazz CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS.

Next I stamped directly onto the top mat, positioned as shown, three Roses from the featured set using Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral Inks And several leaves using Pear Pizzazz Ink, using 1st and 2nd generation stamping.  Then I added some "dots" using a stamp from the Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set and Flirty Flamingo Ink.

Using a Blending Brush, I colored in the remaining white areas with Pear Pizzazz Ink.

The Sentiment is from the featured set and was stamped  on Whisper White CS using Flirty Flamingo Ink. It was cut out with a die from the Foliage Framelits Die Set, and popped up with Dimensionals.

Lastly I added a couple of coordinating Enamel Shapes to the center of the roses.

This card was CASE'd from one I saw on You Tube by Melissa Kerman.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

This card features the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


The Bottom Mat was cut from So Saffron CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS.  I heat embossed the mat using the large Crackle stamp with White Embossing Powder.  And then colored the mat using Blender Brushes and a combination of So Saffron and Bumblebee Inks

The Rose from the featured set was stamped using So Saffron and Bumblebee Inks and was popped up with Dimensionals.

-The Leaves from the featured set were stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink and attached with Tape Runner.

-The Sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set and was Stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink, cut out with one of the Painted Layers Dies, and popped up with Dimensionals.

Lastly I added a couple of coordinating Enamel Shapes.

This card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest by Alisa Tilsner.

Friday, February 5, 2021

This card features the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


The Bottom Mat was cut from Rich Razzleberry CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS, and  colored using Blender Brushes and a combination of Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry Inks.

Next I randomly stamped the rose outline on the top mat using Rich Razzleberry Ink.

Then I stamped two Roses from the featured set using the outline stamp on Rich Razzleberry CS using Rich Razzleberry Ink, they were cut out using the coordinating dies.  One was attached with Tape Runner, the other popped up with Dimensionals.  

The Sentiment is from the featured set and was Stamped with on Whisper White CS using Rich Razzleberry Ink, cut out with one of the Lily Framelits Dies, and popped up with Dimensionals.

Lastly I added a couple of coordinating Enamel Shapes.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

These cards feature the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


The following 3 cards were made similarly using a single stamped rose and leaves from the featured set on a background that was created with a technique I saw a long time ago on You Tube. You crumple a piece of Whisper White CS and then flatten it back out and add color to it.  I use Blender Brushes to apply the ink, but Sponges or Sponge Daubers would also work.  My apologies to the creative person who created the video for not being able to give credit here.

The roses were cut out with the coordinating die and popped up with Dimensionals.  The leaves were cut out with the coordinating die and attached with Tape Runner.  The sentiment for all of the cards is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set and stamped directly onto the top mat. I added some Enamel Shapes on each card. 

Ink and Paper Colors used are listed beside each card.  




-The Bottom Mat was cut from Perfect Plum CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and colored with Pineapple Punch and Perfect Plum Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with Pineapple Punch, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Gorgeous Grape Ink.







-The Bottom Mat was cut from Crushed Curry CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and colored with So Saffron & Mossy Meadow Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with So Saffron and Crushed Curry Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink.







-The Bottom Mat was cut from Rich Razzleberry CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS and colored with Pear Pizzazz and Rich Razzleberry Inks.

-The Rose was stamped with Rich Razzleberry Ink.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Rich Razzleberry Ink.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

These cards feature the To A Wild Rose Stamp Set and the coordinating Wild Rose Dies from Stampin' Up!.  


All of the following 6 cards were made similarly using a single stamped rose and leaves from the featured set on a background that was created with an embossing folder. 

The roses were cut out with the coordinating die and popped up with Dimensionals.  The leaves were cut out with the coordinating die and attached with Tape Runner.  The sentiment for all of the cards is from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set, cut out using a die from the Painted Labels Die Set, and popped up with Dimensionals. I added some Enamel Shapes on each card.  

Ink, Paper Colors, and Embossing Folders used are listed beside each card.  


-The Bottom Mat was cut from Gorgeous Grape CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Highland Heather CS, embossed with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder which was inked with Highland Heather Ink.

-The Rose was stamped with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink.






-The Bottom Mat was cut from Old Olive CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Pineapple Punch CS, embossed with the Old World Paper Embossing Folder which was inked with Daffodil Delight Ink, then sprayed with some water before I embossed it.

-The Rose was stamped with Pineapple Punch and Crushed Curry Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Old Olive Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Old Olive Ink.





-The Bottom Mat was cut from Pineapple Punch CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Pear Pizzazz CS, embossed with the Stone Embossing Folder which was inked with Old Olive Ink.

-The Rose was stamped with Pineapple Punch and Daffodil Delight Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Old Olive Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink.






-The Bottom Mat was cut from Granny Apple Green CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Pineapple Punch CS, embossed with the Painted Texture Embossing Folder which was inked with Pineapple Punch Ink.

-The Rose was stamped with Pineapple Punch and Daffodil Delight Inks.

-The Leaves were stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink.





-The Bottom Mat was cut from Balmy Blue CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS, embossed with the Tasteful Texture Embossing Folder which was inked with Balmy Blue Ink.

-This Rose made slightly different. It was stamped with Memento Ink, colored with the Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Set and then the white areas colored using a Blender Brush and Balmy Blue Ink.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Old Olive Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Old Olive Ink.

-I added a bow and piece of Balmy Blue Organza Ribbon.



-The Bottom Mat was cut from Garden Green CS.

-The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS, embossed with the Scripty Embossing Folder which was inked with Pineapple Punch Ink.

-The Rose was stamped with Pineapple Punch and Gorgeous Grape Inks.  

-The Leaves were stamped with Garden Green Ink.

-The Sentiment was Stamped with Garden Green Ink.


Wednesday, December 2, 2020

This quick and easy card features the Nature's Beauty Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.  


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Night of Navy CS.

The Top Mat was cut from a piece of  Feels Like Frost DSP.

COLORING AND STAMPING:  I stamped the Rabbit with Smoky Slate Ink and colored it with Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends, the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker and the White Chalk Marker. 

I fussy cut out the rabbit and popped it up with Dimensionals.

SENTIMENT: Was stamped directly onto the DSP in Night of Navy Ink using a stamp from the Merry Christmas to All Stamp Set.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

These cards feature the  Nature's Beauty Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.  


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Crumb Cake CS.

The center mat was cut from a piece Peaceful Poppies DSP (the green piece). 

The Top Mat was cut from Crumb Cake CS using one of the Natures Thoughts  Dies.  

COLORING AND STAMPING:   Next I stamped the deer and the twigs directly onto the top mat using Early Espresso Ink and lightly colored it using the Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends.  I shaded the bottom section of the mat using Mossy Meadow Ink

SENTIMENT: Was stamped in Mossy Meadow Ink directly onto the top mat using a stamp from the May Good Things Grow Paper Pumpkin Kit.


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Cinnamon Cider CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White Cs CS.  Then I blocked off the center rectangle using Post-It Tape and colored the area using Blender Brushes with a combination of Mossy Meadow and Balmy Blue Inks.  

COLORING AND STAMPING:  I stamped the two trees using a stamp from the Winter Woods Stamp Set using Shaded Spruce Ink.

Next I stamped the fox on  scrap piece of Whisper White CS using Soft Suede Ink and colored it using the Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends.  I finished coloring the eyes and noses with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker and the tail, nose and chest on the fox with the White Chalk Marker ( you may need to use several coats).

SENTIMENT: Was stamped in Cinnamon Cider  Ink directly onto the top mat using a stamp from the May Good Things Grow Paper Pumpkin Kit.

This card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest made by Lyssa Zwolanek.

Friday, November 27, 2020

These cards feature the  Nature's Beauty Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!.  


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Blueberry Bushel CS.

The center mat was cut from Mossy Meadow CS using the Rectangle Stitched Dies.

The Top Mat was cut from Whisper White CS using the Rectangle Stitched Dies.  Then it was embossed using the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder.

COLORING AND STAMPING:  I used Mossy Meadow and Blueberry Bushel Ink to color the top mat. 

 Next I stamped the deer on a scrap piece of Whisper White CS with Soft Suede Ink, and colored it with the Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends.  Then I fussy cut it.  The deer was popped up with Dimensionals.

SENTIMENT: Was stamped in Mossy Meadow Ink on Whisper White CS using a stamp from the Birthday Banners Stamp Set and cut it out using one of the Merry Christmas  Dies. It was popped up with Dimensionals.


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Mossy Meadow CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Crumb Cake CS.  Then it was embossed using the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder, I sponged some Mossy Meadow Ink onto the folder before embossing it.  You can see a slight green tint.

COLORING AND STAMPING:  I used Mossy Meadow and Blueberry Bushel Ink to color the top mat. 

Next I stamped the rabbit with Basic Gray Ink and the Fox with Cinnamon Cider Ink. Then I colored them with Stampin' Blends - the fox with Cinnamon Cider, the rabbit with Smoky Slate. I used the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker and White Chalk Marker for the accents Then I fussy cut it.  And popped up both pieces with Dimensionals.

SENTIMENT: Was stamped in Mossy Meadow Ink directly onto the card using a stamp from the May Good Things Grow Paper Pumpkin Kit.


MATS:  The Bottom Mat was cut from Cinnamon Cider CS.

The Top Mat was cut from Crumb Cake CS.  Then it was embossed using the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder.  

COLORING AND STAMPING:  I used Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green and Old Olive Inks to color the trees on the top mat. 

Next I stamped the Fox with Cinnamon Cider Ink nd colored it with Cinnamon Cider Ink. I used the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker and White Chalk Marker for the accentsThen I fussy cut it.  The fox was popped up with Dimensionals.

SENTIMENT: Was stamped directly onto the card in Cinnamon Cider Ink using a stamp from the Birthday Banners Stamp Set.