Kindness Cards

Hello Friends!

So how is your summer treating you?  I am so ready for Fall because that means cooler weather.  But I do want time to SLOW down. ;)  

Well, today I am sharing a few super simple cards with some simple touches that give them a bit of pizzazz.  :)

I added glossy accents to make it look like the watering cans are dripping.

(Supplies: cardstock, stamps- Unity Stamps Co., colored pencils, glossy accents, gray & black ink pads)

I added faux stitching with a gel pen.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper, stamps- My Favorite Things & Hero Arts, black ink pad, gel pen)

Love the "sunset" colors in these.

(Supplies: cardstock; stamps- Stampendous & Hero Arts; distress inks in picked raspberry, mustard seed, spiced marmalade, & peacock feathers; gray ink pad)

I love how the pattern paper looks like a little cafe table cloth.  The other side has an ocean design.  

I added glossy accents on the marshmallows.  They can also be ice cubes in an iced coffee drink (minus the steam).  ;)  

(Supplies: cardstock, checkered pattern paper- Graphic 45; stamps- Fiskars; colored pencils; glossy accents; black stamp pad) 

That covers it for today.  I hope you find time to unwind, take a deep breath & surround yourself with peace.

Wishing you LOTS of health & happy crafting.

Angie

(Psm. 119:116)

Baby Bibs 2

Howdy Friends!

I hope you are staying cool.  I know many look forward to summer but not me. Summer is like living in a HOT oven in my town.  Well, I recently created some baby cards, so I'll be sharing those with you today.

I created a boy set and a girl set.  These came together quickly using "Bundle of Joy" from Echo Park.

 (Supplies: brown and green cardstock, bib die- My Favorite Things, Sentiment stamp- Hero Arts, safety pin stamp- Fiskars, die cut machine, pattern paper & stickers- Echo Park Paper Co.)

The panda stamp is actually holding a flower.  So I masked it off using a post it note and stamped the bottle instead.  I added faux stitching using a white pen and some glossy accents on his nose.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern papers from my stash, panda & carriage stamps- Untiy Stamp Co., bib die- My Favorite Things, bottle stamp- Fiskars, die cut machine, white pen, glossy accents)

Thank you so much for visiting.  

Peace, Health & Happy Crafting,
Angie

Baby Boy Carriage Card

Hello Blog Friends,

I know I sound like a flake because my last post stated that I would be more active here.  However, I also mentioned that my health was "taking a nose dive."  Little did I know how bad it would plummet.  Consequently, these months have been spent in MANY medical appointments.  Needless to say, I haven't had time, energy, or health for much else.
But by the grace of God, I am slowly healing.  This will most likely be a long road to healing, so I'll pop in when I can.

Fortunately, I have a little project to share. :)  My husband needed a baby card for one of his coworkers and here is the result:

I stamped the image onto cardstock and again on scrap paper.  I then fussy cut it, colored it, and adhered it using foam tape to give it some depth.  I sponged on some "dirt" and the sky using distress inks.  I also added ink around the sentiment strip.  I added "stitching" using a gel pen as a final touch.

(Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; distress inks in Antique Linen & Peacock Feathers; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.; gel pen; colored pencils; sequins)

I will be adding this to the following challenge:
Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges- Anything Goes

Thank you for spending some time with me!

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Hippity Hop

Howdy Y'all!

Are any of you having crazy weather like us: Winter one day, summer the next, and spring the 3rd day?  Yeah, can't figure out how to dress or whether I should carry a sweater with me.  I know, my life is exciting, huh? :)-

Well, you know what time it is, right?  Time for a new challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges!  The theme is Easter/Spring and you can create a card, layout, album, etc. 

Let's begin. :D
My first project is an Easter card with a heat embossed bunny.  I added a big bow and some rhinestones to finish it off.  I also lightly distressed the edges of the paper with Picked Raspberry.

I also made some Easter gift bags for some cute nieces. :) What's that you say?  Upside down eggs?  Yeah, so much for careful planning and cutting!  Just pretend the eggs are being tossed into the bag. ;)
 

[Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- The Paper Studio; gift bag punch board- We R Memory Keepers; ribbon; rhinestones; stamp- Unity Stamp Co.; bow; embossing powder- Wow; distress ink- Tim Holtz; candy- optional :) ]

What comes to mind when you think of Easter or Spring?  Well, you know the drill: get crafty, have fun, & link up here.  :)  And thank you so, SO much for stopping by. 

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Pretty Poppy

Hola Folks,

How is your week going?  I hope those of you in the freezing cold are staying warm... And how is it that we are in MARCH already?! 

Well, I'm stopping by to let you know that the new challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges has begun. :)  The theme is:



 

 

 

 

 

You can create a layout, card, canvas, album, or an "off-the-page" project.

 

I created a card using a large poppy stamp by Unity Stamp Co.  I heat embossed the poppy on watercolor paper and then "painted" the flower with some distress ink.  I decided to paint "outside the lines" in order to see the complete flower.

I also used distress inks (Broken China & Peacock Feathers) to stamp my butterflies.  I used Broken China on one side and Peacock Feathers on the other.  And I finished off my card with some pearls.

(Supplies: cardstock; watercolor paper; poppy stamp- Unity Stamp Co.; butterfly stamp- Recollections; embossing powder; heat gun; distress inks- Ranger; pearls- Doodlebug; paint brush)

 

Ok, folks, you know the drill: get crafty, have fun, & link up here. ;)

And thank you for stopping by to visit me.  I greatly appreciate it. :D

 

Happy Crafting,

Angie

 



Technique Time 2

Howdy Everyone!

How is your week going so far?  I bet many of you parents are THRILLED that the kiddos are back in school, right?  ;)  The kids?  Probably not. :) 

Well, today I am stopping by to share my project for the new challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The new challenge is to use a technique (i.e. paper piecing, stamping, distressing, etc.) on a card, layout, canvas, mini album, or "off the page" creation. 

Let's begin. :D
This is quite a powerful little quote. 

The prominent technique I used was watercoloring with distress markers.  I also did some stitching, and light distressing with an ink applicator.  I added glossy accents over her boots, but it's hard to tell.

(Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; distress markers; distress ink in Antique Linen- Tim Holtz; paint brush; water; black ink- Memento; sewing machine; sequins; glossy accents; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.)

So now I challenge you to go get crafty and then link up your creation here.  And while you're there, check out the awesome creations by my DT partners. 
Adding to current Be Inspired Challenge at Unity Stamp Co. 
Well, dear friends, thank you for stopping by.  I truly appreciate your visit!  :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Petit Purses

Hola Everyone!

Are you enjoying your week?  Mine has been busy, yet fulfilling. :D

Well, I am stopping by to share my latest project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The new theme is "girly."  You can create a card, layout, canvas, mini album, or "Off the Page" creation.
So after much consideration, I settled on creating gift cards in the shape of coin purses.  Let's begin. :)

I used a gel pen to add some shine around the "buckle" and I used distressing ink around the edges of the coin purses.

And since I had some extra tan-flowered paper, I made a coordinating card. I added faux stitching with the gel pen.

(Supplies for purses and card: cardstock; pattern paper- Recollections & American Crafts; die-cut purses and flower- Cameo; rhinestone; gel pen; sequins; stamp- Unity Stamp Co.; distress ink in Picked Raspberry & Antique Linen; black ink- Memento)

Adding to the following link:
Decorate to Celebrate- Back to School or Birthday

So what will you create for this "girly" theme?  I would love to see your ideas, so go link them up here. 
And thank you so very much for stopping by.  I totally appreciate your visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Journaling Along

Howdy Folks!

Are you surviving this heat?  I'm avoiding it as much as I can. :)

Well, I am stopping by to share my current project for Scrapping 4 Fun Cchallenges.  This challenge is an "Anything Goes," so I decided to create a little gift set for back-to-school season.

I wanted to create something that could be useful for others, so I made little journals and coordinating bookmarkers.  Let's get started. :D

I used washi tape on the spine to hide the stitching.

 

I added glitter around the butterfly, but it's hard to tell.

I left the front of the bookmarkers as is, since the paper is beautiful on its own, and added charms to the ribbon.

On the back side I added inspirational quotes.

 



 

(Supplies: pattern paper- Prima, My Mind's Eye, and Bobunny; washi tape, butterfly paper punch- Martha Stewart; ribbon; gel pen; machine stitching; charms- Charmalong)

Well, what will you create for this challenge?  Go have some crafty fun and the link up your project here.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I ALWAYS appreciate your visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Fabulous Fashionista

Hello Friends!

Happy Independence Day, America!  Got any exciting plans for the weekend?

Well, I haven't had much crafty time lately, but I wanted to participate in Unity's Friends with Flair challenge.  So I whipped up a little card. :D

I used a gel pen and traced around the edges of the leaves and flowers.  It adds a touch of glam.

I stamped the dress form onto the base paper and the pattern paper and then fussy cut it.  It is hard to see, but I added a necklace by placing gel dots around the neckline and drew the "string."

(Supplies: pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; cardstock; pearl- Doodle Bug; sequins; gel pen; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.; black ink- Memento; gray ink- Tsukineko)

Well, dear friends, I bid you a safe and wonderful weekend.  Thank you kindly for stopping by. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Clothed in Strength

Hola Friends!

I am stopping by to share my project for the new challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The challenge is to use at least 3 colors from this color scheme: 


I created a home décor piece.  Let's begin with some detail pictures:

I distressed 2 flowers with a Tim Holtz marker in "Crushed Olive" and added glitter to the third one.  I stamped the leaves onto vellum, cut them, and added glossy accents.

I paper-pieced the bottom part of the dress & colored everything else with colored pencils and a marker.  I added glossy accents to the bow.

Sorry about the lighting.  The light source was behind the décor.

(Supplies: canvas; cardstock; pattern paper- my stash; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.; glossy accents; flowers- Recollections; distress marker- Tim Holtz; glitter- Martha Stewart; pearls & gem stone- Bo Bunny; ribbon; vellum; black ink)

So what comes to mind when you see the color challenge?  Go have some crafty fun and then link up here!

I would like add this to the current Unity Be Inspired Challenge, please. I loosely used the card sketch, as well as the Friends with Flair challenge. :)


Thank you for stopping by!!  I ALWAYS appreciate your visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Thinking of Unity

Hello, Hello All!!

Where did the week go?!!!?  I lost a day somewhere, because I was thinking today was Wednesday!  Oops.  I hope I didn't miss anything important yesterday. :O   And I hope y'all are doing well. :D

Well, I decided to play along with the current Unity Be Inspired Challenge. The colors are sooo yummy and the inspiration photo is so scrumptious. 

I colored the flowers with colored pencils and the watering can with Copics.  This was my first time using Copics, and I DEFINITLEY need more practice.  Note to self- don't use Archival Ink, even though it says "non smear."  *cough, cough* 

I added glossy accents over the little puddle.

(Supplies: cardstock, colored pencils, sequins, glossy accents, black ink, twine- We Are Memory Keepers, stamps- Unity Stamp Co., Copics in B00 & B02)

Well, time for me to run, but I do appreciate you making time to visit me. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie