Flowers makes me happy

Hi,

Spring is here... at least on the calendar.  And of course Spring + Flower seems goes hand in hand.  So when I saw that there are multiple challenges themes that involves flowers and/or Spring, I jump right in.  :D

I used a couple SSS stamp sets to create my card, even though one is outline stamp and the other is solid, I think it worked out just fine.  I first stamped the outline florals using archival ink and then watercolored.  Then I stamped the solid ones with various inks.  Lastly I spritzed some some Mica Spray.  I love that extra bit of shimmer.  Here's a close up.

The framed sentiment is stamped with archival ink on vellum.

Challenges:

Inspired By All The Little Things Challenge #82

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Floral Frenzy

Simon Says Stamps Flickr Challenge #93 - Springtime/Easter

Love! Handmade cards, ATCs and other craft flickr group challenge #27- Anything Goes

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp Kind Flowers Clear Stamp

Simon Says Stamp Lovely Spring Clear Stamp 

Lawn Fawn Say Cheese, Again Lawn Cuts

Ranger Archival Ink Pad (Jet Black)

Ranger Dye Ink Pad (Buttered Popcorn)

Ranger Distress Ink Pad (Tumbled Glass)

Hero Arts Ombre Ink (Butterbar to Orange)

Ranger Mica Spray (Buttercup)

Thanks for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.

White bloom

Hi,

I am inspired, Inspired by All the Little Things Challenge #81.  Here's the inspiration photo.

I am inspred by the glass jar and white flowers and the neutral colors.  And this is my take.

Other challenge:

Poppystamps Challenge #42 - Clean and Simple

Supplies:

Poppystamp Cutting Die (Marcelle Flower)

Elizabeth Craft Designs Cutting Die (Pair of Leaves 1)

Penny Black Cutting Die (Cut Out Borders)

American Kraft Clear Stamp [jar]

Hero Arts So Sorry Stamp & Cut

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)

Thanks for visiting.  I wish you a sweet day!!

Challenge cards last day of February

Hi,

On this last day of February, I wanted to make the best out of, I created a couple cards for a few challenges.

My first project is for Inspired By All The Little Things #80

There are so many pretty elements in the photo, but I was most inspired by the pale blue wings, the flowers and the golden sentiment.  So here's my take:

I pressed Tumbled Glass ink onto the embossing folder before embossing my white panel.  Although the edges are not fully inked but I like that carefree imperfect look.  :)  I die cut my coffee cup and a few leaves from a gold embossed panel, and chose some flower scraps to put on the panel.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Embossing Folder - Wings

Ranger Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass)

Versamark Watermark Ink

Gold embossing powder

Versamark Color (Raspberry)

For my second project I played along these challenge:

Simon Monday Challenge - In My Garden

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamps Flickr Challenge #91 - Anything Goes

For this card instead of stamping the floral image I "impressed".  I learnt this technique from Jennifer McGuire, you can refer to it in this post.  I used the SSS Single Rose die and an embossing mat to make the impression on a watercolor paper panel, then I spritzed water all over it then lossely watercolored the image.  After it's dried, I added another layer of Twinkling H2O watercolor to add shimmer.  The "hugs" die cut was given to me by my talented blog friend Lin Brandyberry , you could check her blog Sending Hugs.

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamps Cutting Die - Single Rose

Simon Says Stamps Clear stamp - Flower Friend

Hero Arts mid-tone shadow ink (Soft Granite)

watercolors

Twinkling H2O Watercolors

Thanks for visiting.  I wish you a sweet day!

Summer Coffee Lovers' Bloghop Cup 5

Hot air balloons in blue sky filled with white fluffy clouds, does this make you think of Summer?  My card for the 5th day of the Summer Coffee Lover's Bloghop.  Sending you Instant Happy!!

Other Challenges:

Inspired by All the Little Things #62 

Supplies:

Taylored Expressions Clear Stamp - Cleary Planned -Today's Menu
A Creative Journey with Melissa Clear Stamp - Coffee is My Liquid Therapy
Simon Says Stamp Clear Stamp - Sending Flowers
Top Dog Cutting Dies - Hot Air Balloon Die Set
Memento Dye Ink - Tuxedo Black
Coloring Pencils

Thanks for visiting.  Have a happy day!!

Inspired By All The Little Things #59

Welcome back everyone,

The sun is shining and I am in a happy mood!  Just received a new stamp, so extra happy!  I am playing Inspired By All The Little Things challenge #59.

My card is not as bright as the inspiration photo, but it has a subtle shimmer to it.  I use Twinkling H2O watercolors to color the image.

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp clear stamp - Floral Bliss
Twinkling H2O watercolors
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Memento Dye Ink - Tuxedo Black
clear embossing powder

Thanks for stopping by, I wish you a love day!