LUCK

Hello All,

For today I will be playing along with Simon Says Stamp, Inspired By..., Just Add Ink, and Freshly Made Sketches.  Here is my card for today, enjoy!

At first, I used ink to cover the white panel and it just wasn't working for me. So I put down a bit of white acrylic paint and added green reinker. I gradually added more green as I went down the panel trying to blend all together. In the end, I created an ombre backdrop of rainbow greens.

The three strips come from a card that was done awhile back. It was created using the Concord and 9th- Marbled Turnabout in all metallics. The cutout of the 'U' is from pearlescent green paper. Lots of shine and shimmer.

Challenges Entered:
Freshly Made Sketches: FMS476
Just Add Ink: #545- Colour!
Inspired By: Lucky Rainbow

Simon Says Stamp: A Bit O' Green

 

My grandmother on my mother's side was from Ireland.  Lucky for my sister she lived in Ireland for a time. So these cards do tend to be sent out to my family. Who knows we might venture that way someday and visit my roots.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I do appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to spend time with me. Lots of good crafting vibes headed your way. I hope you all have a fantastic day and please stay safe and healthy.

All the best,

Butterfly Fairy

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the start of a new challenge at PINspirational!! Before I get to challenge I am sharing my card for today, enjoy!

So how did I get a digi stamp on gray paper?
Well, this is an easy one, all I did was create a gray background
using Adobe Photo Elements and then printed it out. It was that easy.
The white detail was done using white pigment ink and a stencil.

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Challenge #186

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I wanted to follow the color scheme from the challenge pin.
I stayed with the dark backdrop which really allows the pinks, yellows, and oranges to pop.

Some sparkle using Wink of Stella was added to the butterfly's wings.
Just a little more magic to add to this whimsical card!

Challenges Entered:
SSS Wednesday Challenge: For A Special Lady/Girl
Crafty Cardmakers: #184- For a Special Woman

Well, that should do it for me. I hope you enjoyed your stay but more importantly, I hope you join our challenge at PINspirational. Until then take care and happy stamping!

All the best,
Shawna

Steampunk Love

Hello Again,

Well, this time I would like to enter CAS Watercolour Card Challenge, Rubber Dance Blog, Allsorts Challenge Blog, SSS Wednesday Challenge and, again, Creative with Stamps. Here is my steampunk'ish card for today, enjoy!

This card was watercolored using Brusho paints and water.
Water was applied around the heart using an aqua-brush and Brusho's were then added.
I then added water to the bottom of the heart and let the water drip off the paper, sprayed water for a grungy splattered look.

The simple black 'love' sentiment plays nicely off the black panel.
I think the offset watercolored heart is super effective.
It almost looks like it is peeling away from the panel revealing the image below.

Left/Below: A close up of the heart I used to mask the watercolor panel. This card really took no time at all to create. Right/Bottom: The masking technique really was effective. By using a limited amount of water around the heart it gave me a lot of control with the paint.

  

Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Creative with Stamps: Challenge #11- Valentine

CAS Watercolour Card Challenge: February 2017- Love

Allsorts Challenge Blog: Week #403- Anything Goes
Rubber Dance Blog: Theme Challenge- Layers

  

 

Well, that should do it for me!! You will see me later in the day so until then take care and thank you for stopping by today! I know we all have busy schedules and your visit is always appreciated. So, until next time, happy stamping.

All the best,
Shawna

Subtle Angel

Hello Friends,
Today is one day closer to Christmas... Ahh!! I seem to be a last minute person, but this year I am bound and determined to stay on track. That includes Christmas cards! So here is my card for today, enjoy!

Soft muted colors is what this design is all about. The light falling snow reinforces
the soft feel of this card.

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Challenge #175

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Embossing paste and the 'Falling Snow' stencil from Simon Says Stamp were all it took to get this fantastic texture. I thought the patterned paper base to be a perfect fit for our muted angel. 
So pretty...

Sentiment strip grounding was used to anchor
the main focal image and sentiment. Partially fussy cutting around the angel and presents
then leaving a 'strip' allowed it to be only one layer.

Left/Above: Our serene angel is so pretty sitting among the presents. The color scheme seemed like a good fit for the Winter season.  Right/Below: The background paper I chose to have a shiny luster for the shimmer of snow and look closely the ribbon is colored using Wink of Stella glitter pen. Lots of subtle texture.

Challenges Entered:
Christmas Card Challenge: Week 42- Anything Goes
The Paper Players: PP314- Sketch Challenge #314
Rotated the sketch.
SSS Wednesday Challenge: Gift It

    

Today I am cold.... Am I complaining? Absolutely not!! The cool crisp air is so refreshing and a welcome change from the stifling Summer heat. So, making this card got me excited for snow; I know I will totally regret saying this in 5 months, but for now it leaves me with images of soft fluffy flakes drifting down to create a magical winter wonderland. Which of course all this magic will land all over the driveway and sidewalk so shoveling will have to happen. But let's keep my vision as pure as possible for now. Okay?

Well that should do it for me. I hope you have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by my little byte of the internet. I do hope you will join us at PINspirational. It should be fun! Until then take care and happy crafting.

All the best,
Shawna

Please Define

Hello Crafters,

For today I am playing along with multiple challenges.. All of them were so inspiring to create this card! I am playing along with Sunday Stamps, Freshly Made Sketches, SSS Wednesday Challenge Blog and Stamp,Ink,Paper.  I do hope you like my play on words.. Enjoy!

The word 'felt' is actually made from felt. I stamped onto the material then die cut the letters to make the word.

I don't know how this will translate into other languages. So I will explain the play on words.

Felt as in the soft material used for crafts (part of Stamp Ink Paper Challenge) also Felt is a past tense verb to mean feeling (ex. I felt bad that I forgot her birthday). These words play a bit with each other which I think is so much fun.

Above is a side view of the card. To the right is a close up of the Hardwood stamp from SU that was heat embossed. I couldn't get a good picture of it so I took a close up shot to show the detail..

Challenges Entered:

Stamp ink Paper: Challenge #37- Wood, Cork, Felt

Freshly Made Sketches: FMS226

Sunday Stamps: SSC121- Color Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Touchy Feely

    

I do need to stock up on belated birthday cards.. You would think I would be sending these things out on time but that is rarely the case... So belated birthday cards is a good card to have on hand. I just thought this play on words was so cute.

That is it for now.. My family just got back from ice skating and looking forward to hear how it went.. Thank you so much for stopping by I really do appreciate every visit. Until next time take care.

All the Best,
Shawna

Ornament Card

Hello All,

For today I am playing along with Crafty Gals Corner, DRS Designs, and Simon Says Stamp Challenges. This 'card' is an ornament mixed in with the card.. Here it is, enjoy!!

I actually had another idea for the ornament but then this came to mind
and it worked out perfectly. The monochromatic style reminds me of a
Winter Wonderland.

The ornament's hanging from the ribbon and becomes part of the design of the card.
All she has to do is untie the bow and the ornament becomes free. 

The ornament was sits center stage in the window.
Ornament was done die-cutting a snowflake in white then laid on contact paper
Die cut the contact paper and added a vellum snowflake in the center. Sprinkled the remainder of the contact paper with contact paper. Finally adding it to CS cut in the same shape.

The sparkle and shine is its dominant feature.
This was done by stamping the lace with pearl sky blue ink and lined with satin ribbon.
In the backdrop is metallic paper by KaiserCraft. Snowflake is glitter paper and a gem in the middle of the flake. 

 The monogrammed 'S' is from the Micheals dollar bin (oh blast those dollar bins). It is just a sticker and it looks like a million bucks.

Entering Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner: Challenge #50- Anything Goes
DRS Designs: Challenge #205- Inspired by Color 
Simon Says Stamp: Monday Challenge- Winter Wonderland
Simon Says Stamp: Wednesday Challenge: Die Crazy

  
 
This is a gift for my neighbor. She is the watchdog for this neighborhood, nothing gets past her and thank goodness. I think she will like this card and I must say she deserved every last bit of time I spent making it..

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I know everyone is busy this time of year and I am so grateful for your time. See you soon..

All the Best,
Shawna