tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84561012498224844562024-03-07T01:54:39.957-06:00Whimsical CreationsA great place to view anything whimsical...or just my ramblings!Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.comBlogger1560125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-755168241836905182024-01-01T05:00:00.003-06:002024-01-02T12:08:32.800-06:00Happy 2024 - Love To Scrap Challenge Blog<p>And we are off to the races of 2024, which will close out in the absolute blink of an eye! Are you ready?<br /></p><p>For <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a> this round, I'm sharing a couple quick Halloween cards I made; all the pieces/parts were left over from previous projects, I kept everything clean and simple, taking inspiration from Spellbinders <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/truckin-through-the-seasons-large-die-of-the-month-club?_pos=3&_sid=778efacc4&_ss=r" target="_blank">Truckin Through the Seasons</a> samples. Lots of die cutting, shading, and zero coloring! I stamped and embossed the sentiment, added some white gel pen, and voila, they were ready.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglScoIkbCAzocmB4CcxmeJ3J7m0cQY6JL4Vi2RnD9UsWUlI8zZYr2kg4el_cv7vF4HHIXm4tP0XzfwlXRq7ZD086YQjH4i88CS15zH2c0EqRFV9GCtq9NLyhusMXBBZXKtOhzU4PuW1lzX8yO9ooOFiG_1ZUIsmO9U91uYyyZXrMwTskny0jdFN0aoNRKS/s4032/Orange%20truck%20up%20close%20LTS%20Jan%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglScoIkbCAzocmB4CcxmeJ3J7m0cQY6JL4Vi2RnD9UsWUlI8zZYr2kg4el_cv7vF4HHIXm4tP0XzfwlXRq7ZD086YQjH4i88CS15zH2c0EqRFV9GCtq9NLyhusMXBBZXKtOhzU4PuW1lzX8yO9ooOFiG_1ZUIsmO9U91uYyyZXrMwTskny0jdFN0aoNRKS/w300-h400/Orange%20truck%20up%20close%20LTS%20Jan%202024.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbKtCJZyhhNJAlt_yWgCt14hhwGUno79OR85h45EOX9QUDFDvX24k4pxcWRgdi00_w7E9DRLTtjrXLJjae4mhI9GhlkWJh05RdskJhk9-hjttMyDMC8xglYdKWixWRJa8_Em3yNYdLTjjyzRCiinl-DeGx6hd-ULM8zKx1J6c-44px-bQb6g7nhVEJo4q/s4032/Yellow%20truck%20up%20close%20LTS%20Jan%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbKtCJZyhhNJAlt_yWgCt14hhwGUno79OR85h45EOX9QUDFDvX24k4pxcWRgdi00_w7E9DRLTtjrXLJjae4mhI9GhlkWJh05RdskJhk9-hjttMyDMC8xglYdKWixWRJa8_Em3yNYdLTjjyzRCiinl-DeGx6hd-ULM8zKx1J6c-44px-bQb6g7nhVEJo4q/w300-h400/Yellow%20truck%20up%20close%20LTS%20Jan%202024.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Hope you will join us at the <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap challenge blog</a>, we love seeing things you take time to create!<p></p><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #213abb; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="138" /><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-40750595653636210032024-01-01T05:00:00.001-06:002024-01-01T05:00:00.193-06:00HELLO 2024! Mix It Up Challenge Blog - Mixed Media<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p> Hi friends,</p><p> How are you? Ready for 2024, did you get to read the terms and conditions before it arrived? 😁😂 </p><p>We're back for another fun year of <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up challenges</a>, this round we're focusing on mixed media - I had made this card before I knew the challenge but I have lots of mixed media on this mini slimline card. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PeWgxZ8ZnmHVNlirKLmehj8KFc5Dy4HxG_GcvHecLJbEhJw7r8gFPyoKeUDJP-S5xI2t8hoLLKtQdu2OeC2KSSao9D173y3KfvsddGVmVzDBk_PnZAMhRs_AEwVAsTyYyiANXXw-ZbX_9AgzwJZFy2mTFDyfRq94DObnH3Mt3PHe1dLR8LakdgDMuO0d/s3536/Candy%20Canes%20full%20MIU%20Jan%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3536" data-original-width="2876" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PeWgxZ8ZnmHVNlirKLmehj8KFc5Dy4HxG_GcvHecLJbEhJw7r8gFPyoKeUDJP-S5xI2t8hoLLKtQdu2OeC2KSSao9D173y3KfvsddGVmVzDBk_PnZAMhRs_AEwVAsTyYyiANXXw-ZbX_9AgzwJZFy2mTFDyfRq94DObnH3Mt3PHe1dLR8LakdgDMuO0d/w325-h400/Candy%20Canes%20full%20MIU%20Jan%202024.png" width="325" /></a></div><br /> I so love these <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/products/lovely-layers-candy-cane-honey-cuts?_pos=1&_sid=7ebb3d3f7&_ss=r" target="_blank">candy canes</a> from Honeybee Stamps; all the elements of my card come from the die set with cardstock from <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/products/lovely-layers-candy-cane-honey-cuts?_pos=1&_sid=7ebb3d3f7&_ss=r" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>. I shaded some of the elements, also with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/shop/ink-paint-markers/te-premium-ink/?page=1" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a> inks. <p></p><p>The base scalloped layer was cut with a Taylored Expressions <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/petite-scallop-mini-slim-stacklets/" target="_blank">mini slimline die</a>, and embossed with a 3D embossing folder (sorry, I failed to write down which one 😟); alas you can't see much of it, but peek hard. lol</p><p>Once embossed, I sprayed with both <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=mica+sprays" target="_blank">Frozen Fog</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=mica+sprays" target="_blank">Peppermint Stick</a> mica distress sprays; the shimmer is insane! I set this aside to dry and worked on the candy canes - there are so many options in how you put them together, you truly can't go wrong! I used pink, white, and red. Once adhered, I used glossy accents as the base for all the snow - including the drips - I think the snow is my favorite part! Once added, I sprinkled on <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/tim-holtz-distress-rock-candy-crystal-clear-glitter-ranger-tdr35879-1" target="_blank">rock candy glitter</a> and set aside to dry. I then watered down, slightly, some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/honey-bee-brilliant-white-pigment-ink-refill-hbirf-brwt" target="_blank">Honeybee brilliant white </a>ink to splatter on the greenery and berries. the bow was cut from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-cardstock-winter-glitter-6x6-sss327-diecember" target="_blank">bright white glitter paper</a>. Some white gel pen was the final touch. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_0ixKizKbNKeV9H48j6gMWJuUYQeQUkH70MjxZnYMn-H4ygWJgfFyMfae6KKFjPNCa7ouNnkUr0iJPdnGXGp03SEAgkh0-Y72KOY5NBr4CkAmtgIiD1K0TvDQEoNxLY_XzmWiD8drU1AnGk3ls9md8n6qwH6CKHMSJvL4Z7L8gB4iB9kAz_3JRdUztaX/s2009/Candy%20Canes%20up%20close%20MIU%20Jan%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2009" data-original-width="1133" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_0ixKizKbNKeV9H48j6gMWJuUYQeQUkH70MjxZnYMn-H4ygWJgfFyMfae6KKFjPNCa7ouNnkUr0iJPdnGXGp03SEAgkh0-Y72KOY5NBr4CkAmtgIiD1K0TvDQEoNxLY_XzmWiD8drU1AnGk3ls9md8n6qwH6CKHMSJvL4Z7L8gB4iB9kAz_3JRdUztaX/w225-h400/Candy%20Canes%20up%20close%20MIU%20Jan%202024.png" width="225" /></a></div><p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by; I hope you will join us, we'd love to see your creations over on the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a>!!</p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #213abb; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="138" /></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-19548524636463718942023-11-01T05:00:00.005-05:002023-11-01T05:00:00.137-05:00Love to Scrap - Anything Goes<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi there, I hope this post finds you doing well! Won't you join us this month at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>, it's Anything Goes - always fun and easy for everyone!</p><p>Have you tried the washi tapes from <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=7&_sid=1f6413657&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pinkfresh Studios</a>? They have lots of varieties, but <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=7&_sid=1f6413657&_ss=r" target="_blank">this one</a> is by far my favorite for creating quick birthday cards; there are matching dies and a stamp set. I combined it with the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/pretty-pink-posh-layered-birthday-cake-stencils?variant=39953944641607&msclkid=8f920cee9bd21503224a69e9b687909b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CP+%7C+MF+%7C+BNG+%7C+SHOP+%7C+NBR+%7C+BS%3A+All+Products&utm_term=1101400245073&utm_content=All+Products" target="_blank">birthday cake stencil</a> from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/pretty-pink-posh-layered-birthday-cake-stencils?variant=39953944641607&msclkid=8f920cee9bd21503224a69e9b687909b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CP+%7C+MF+%7C+BNG+%7C+SHOP+%7C+NBR+%7C+BS%3A+All+Products&utm_term=1101400245073&utm_content=All+Products" target="_blank">Pretty Pink Posh</a> creating a slimline card. I mounted the stitched panel on a scalloped edge with paper from <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/bitty-big-pale-peony-color-collection-24-sheets/" target="_blank">Papertreyink</a>. I finished it off with my absolute favorite sequins, <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/bitty-big-pale-peony-color-collection-24-sheets/" target="_blank">Friendship Mix</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem4o3P5Eo6eZRdTdHUaCaoLbZ4Bh4gVRyLomLd3GYSUEToZnrqw0PK1X7PLfKKGFCWnQOmDAIHUAM6-gxj0VL5hvoN7KwbyOHyjX_P8QIFEFF9YCRT7abLT6LQuPFBkqFCAK4VGm-XzeWxnshehwmZIvXBKypPdzcJuk0PF-665eRzySnimsXTxdxzTSZ/s2015/Scalloped%20Birthday%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem4o3P5Eo6eZRdTdHUaCaoLbZ4Bh4gVRyLomLd3GYSUEToZnrqw0PK1X7PLfKKGFCWnQOmDAIHUAM6-gxj0VL5hvoN7KwbyOHyjX_P8QIFEFF9YCRT7abLT6LQuPFBkqFCAK4VGm-XzeWxnshehwmZIvXBKypPdzcJuk0PF-665eRzySnimsXTxdxzTSZ/w300-h400/Scalloped%20Birthday%20close%20up.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGkarhSQepnw4pH2gBDZddcEKagjPWV5KeEBPzy93nvh8sFyUuP3YFywIVtmpsU_MUO_Q8XrVqlRj0h-3ow8Fbyo2IvwKyUzmx7vqEoIEChKsX_CD4fnqmjiBTpbAl7FvPW1JA_srCHmO-bKm57G9B4oeMqdX57H6U-wRAfMfIfrgkf78z_LpoYpGBLCV/s2015/Scalloped%20Birthday%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGkarhSQepnw4pH2gBDZddcEKagjPWV5KeEBPzy93nvh8sFyUuP3YFywIVtmpsU_MUO_Q8XrVqlRj0h-3ow8Fbyo2IvwKyUzmx7vqEoIEChKsX_CD4fnqmjiBTpbAl7FvPW1JA_srCHmO-bKm57G9B4oeMqdX57H6U-wRAfMfIfrgkf78z_LpoYpGBLCV/w300-h400/Scalloped%20Birthday%20full.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTqYQQAoBLYrEikF04UJ24p5C36EV5nZFOUDi5mJwWjx-6glzi2YSmwujqQjgp3qiQD_Gq36uw8awpG00_99ibPqPsZ5CQ4PIGPNkPUd270CJMxdF42B5DDDIR8Qm9kAinieEd08bOE5xkKCFKCn2t0-gANUVkjsmIQqozS3hILJsaxB3kmF7XrCGVZDZ/s2015/Scalloped%20Birthday%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTqYQQAoBLYrEikF04UJ24p5C36EV5nZFOUDi5mJwWjx-6glzi2YSmwujqQjgp3qiQD_Gq36uw8awpG00_99ibPqPsZ5CQ4PIGPNkPUd270CJMxdF42B5DDDIR8Qm9kAinieEd08bOE5xkKCFKCn2t0-gANUVkjsmIQqozS3hILJsaxB3kmF7XrCGVZDZ/w300-h400/Scalloped%20Birthday%20up%20close.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by, hope you have time to <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> - we would love to see your creations!</p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #213abb; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="138" /></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-49574025590302523362023-11-01T05:00:00.003-05:002023-11-01T05:00:00.137-05:00MIUCB - Anything Goes + Optional Stamping (no digis)<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends - how are you? I'm doing good, I have been creating up a storm, but not the best at sharing. But I'm back this month with a card I had so much fun creating!</p><p>Hopefully you will join us at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a> this month, stop by and check out the fun creations the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">design team made</a>. </p><p>I created this card for our son's birthday this year, I love this stencil from <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/swirl-background-stencil" target="_blank">Pinkfresh Studios</a>; I need to dig it out and use it again, I think for Christmas will be fun! His favorite color is orange, so I dug out lots of orange inks from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pad-i-want-it-all-bundle/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>. For the last swirl, I used <a href="https://scrapbookpal.com/products/icraft-deco-foil-transfer-gel-duo?variant=32963091759139&currency=USD&utm_campaign=603303603&utm_source=o&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=&ad_id=&msclkid=de75c7a77e7f1b2f6d68a2a05de3050e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ScrapbookPal%20%7C%20Performance%20Max%20%5BBZ%5D&utm_term=2334950380888799&utm_content=Asset%20Groups" target="_blank">deco foil duo gel</a>, allowed it to dry and used a rainbow foil - it looks so cool IRL!</p><p>I stamped the <a href="https://concordand9th.com/products/birthday-scoops-stamp-set?_pos=1&_sid=d5ba7da6e&_ss=r" target="_blank">ice cream scoops and cone</a> on colored cardstock, die cut, and added some copic shading. The candles come from <a href="https://concordand9th.com/products/make-a-wish-stamp-set?_pos=2&_sid=3414c9339&_ss=r" target="_blank">THIS</a> set. I added some shading to the flames, some <a href="https://scrapbookpal.com/products/wink-of-stella-brush-tip-marker-glitter-black?variant=39248240541731&currency=USD&utm_campaign=603303603&utm_source=o&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=&ad_id=&msclkid=196bfca7f5031d1496a099a0d07c9457&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ScrapbookPal%20%7C%20Performance%20Max%20%5BBZ%5D&utm_term=2334950380888799&utm_content=Asset%20Groups" target="_blank">clear glitter</a> and <a href="https://scrapbookpal.com/products/ranger-ink-inkssentials-glossy-accents-05-oz" target="_blank">glossy accents</a>. Tied a twin bow and tag onto one of the candles. I embossed a sentiment, added a little heart and it was good to go. </p><p>He turned 23, so I created 2 candles and 3 ice cream scoops. 😀</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UcDjsWSAddrdI7qhg9swtQzBN-sDidd0Yh4w69MasNxs_0YRnd_c3QtTCueBCoMYvE7tcIFHryFfVZJafMlcxaUA4rqx3H5PoB1MWUuVTOozng8NSX5uvMk-roRxa5cGtAn1tv4OUA5G3E5xVEnsem0TwpQV0V-mxhqNFKRKz5_7L02xmlN-0sUIeEc7/s3024/J%20Bday%20close%20up%20II.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2701" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UcDjsWSAddrdI7qhg9swtQzBN-sDidd0Yh4w69MasNxs_0YRnd_c3QtTCueBCoMYvE7tcIFHryFfVZJafMlcxaUA4rqx3H5PoB1MWUuVTOozng8NSX5uvMk-roRxa5cGtAn1tv4OUA5G3E5xVEnsem0TwpQV0V-mxhqNFKRKz5_7L02xmlN-0sUIeEc7/w358-h400/J%20Bday%20close%20up%20II.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHDLnseb8gTeQ8FfECP36GpwQ1fsak7Zk-etsgDzydf4IAyIBHvN6O06pIorX8FEIP7YchxXLmT9k5UwXa7w-Pqw8QP_8YwTfBhO_0AOki0JXx4EdEEJ40UgeOjo4GgcSssONVF2g1rjmgHgt-XiP_G1rpKESDzQpBF4zawWc9IC-Vi5H4G8kWXf4QSzE/s3024/J%20Bday%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2878" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHDLnseb8gTeQ8FfECP36GpwQ1fsak7Zk-etsgDzydf4IAyIBHvN6O06pIorX8FEIP7YchxXLmT9k5UwXa7w-Pqw8QP_8YwTfBhO_0AOki0JXx4EdEEJ40UgeOjo4GgcSssONVF2g1rjmgHgt-XiP_G1rpKESDzQpBF4zawWc9IC-Vi5H4G8kWXf4QSzE/w381-h400/J%20Bday%20close%20up.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40kf7e-xPLjjCxWi2RdIgA5r76AyaUxuTyf-wtMrlq8ximyBrDD5cROKveqZSk_PKVuGGiIWIR2yURAZghnmXjV5lEbAEeorelYEXoJEvhdh1KdNOktjJLjHilkroKYYoNBn6_5nxoX6DF5I4wwuoK051nXmANuGyt0Ns3bTRz8Ev7PPtb2S39vr4hyvY/s2224/J%20Bday%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="2016" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40kf7e-xPLjjCxWi2RdIgA5r76AyaUxuTyf-wtMrlq8ximyBrDD5cROKveqZSk_PKVuGGiIWIR2yURAZghnmXjV5lEbAEeorelYEXoJEvhdh1KdNOktjJLjHilkroKYYoNBn6_5nxoX6DF5I4wwuoK051nXmANuGyt0Ns3bTRz8Ev7PPtb2S39vr4hyvY/w363-h400/J%20Bday%20full.jpg" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks again for stopping by; hope you can join us this month at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #213abb; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="138" /></div>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-60586093227115732042023-10-09T17:57:00.002-05:002023-10-09T17:57:21.446-05:00Heaviest hand in blending land! Did Someone Say Cake?<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends! I have been creating so many cards, but not taking time to share them, so I'm working hard to turn that around. </p><p>One thing I have definitely learned about myself is I have one of the heaviest hands in blending land. 😂 I would have loved this card more if I had blended through the stencil lightly, but that's something I really struggle with. I still like it, but think it would be much more striking with a lighter background. That's okay - it's handmade and it was too late - in my opinion - to make a change when I realized it. I mean, I COULD take it apart, but my 'take apart' never seems to work as smooth as it does for Cathy Zielske, Jennifer McGuire, or Kristina Werner. lol</p><p>The stencil is from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/pretty-pink-posh-layered-birthday-cake-stencils?variant=39953944641607&gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwT8rnqXmWfH5cF3tmfVPt7w5GDmtwq_Au4LVDbX8ReBisN5tCgY_qBoC0k0QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Pretty Pink Posh</a>, the gorgeous <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=11&_sid=b3e0c740a&_ss=r" target="_blank">washi tape</a> is from <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=11&_sid=b3e0c740a&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pinkfresh</a>, sentiment is from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/simple-strips-birthday/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a> embossed in white on black.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzur71ZKXcyH6Al_cAlnwLNOyFxAj0J_XLrD-alRBNDTpL8RyGRqiLJkYWpBR-DdD7fKpQ9HTjsLJu4bwiAKkQmNEUrJ1xsmH8SMGHekQNvQy6eAuVcQIIdLz1Ofm8ndkCn6sCDlqWDfi-184nT1XXHDRxYt7TEG5P4b6oa8QuYNIS6bbMOhHngRhyKWl9/s2016/Big%20Bouquet%20Pink%20Scallop%20up%20close.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzur71ZKXcyH6Al_cAlnwLNOyFxAj0J_XLrD-alRBNDTpL8RyGRqiLJkYWpBR-DdD7fKpQ9HTjsLJu4bwiAKkQmNEUrJ1xsmH8SMGHekQNvQy6eAuVcQIIdLz1Ofm8ndkCn6sCDlqWDfi-184nT1XXHDRxYt7TEG5P4b6oa8QuYNIS6bbMOhHngRhyKWl9/w300-h400/Big%20Bouquet%20Pink%20Scallop%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-cTOSgln0-uGbV-fFVsq6ilp62srnnLUyGCx7dtVYloLya5dmEDpe35g_mrIsuT3-3skmJvWrKkTrJQSuxyxWZb_DaoaE2WuYPj4mvB-YVInlVxHsBkVIMGcH2hWHLJk2t9KA0lnp-TM6wRoXfvofbIJK5RyJsp4rKzVowkeYRIz2fO2cmpNXnp5dAE1/s2016/Big%20Bouquet%20Pink%20Scallop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-cTOSgln0-uGbV-fFVsq6ilp62srnnLUyGCx7dtVYloLya5dmEDpe35g_mrIsuT3-3skmJvWrKkTrJQSuxyxWZb_DaoaE2WuYPj4mvB-YVInlVxHsBkVIMGcH2hWHLJk2t9KA0lnp-TM6wRoXfvofbIJK5RyJsp4rKzVowkeYRIz2fO2cmpNXnp5dAE1/w300-h400/Big%20Bouquet%20Pink%20Scallop.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks again for stopping by; hope you can join us this month at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #213abb; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="138" /></div><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-24917799658630055352023-10-04T08:37:00.003-05:002023-10-04T08:37:24.464-05:00May I send you a card?<p>I would love to randomly send handmade greeting cards to YOU or your
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We're back with another challenge for <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>; this time we're focuing on making your own background Normally, I would do this with stamps, but I'm in love with these <a href="https://prettypinkposh.com/products/layered-birthday-cakes-stencils?sscid=71k7_3r8t3" target="_blank">stencils</a> from Pink Fresh Studios; so easy to line up and make cakes in ANY and ALL the colors; I have several of these cards to share!</p><p>For this card, I made all the <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=3&_sid=7563509ee&_ss=r" target="_blank">cakes</a> teal and also added large polka dots around the base card; tone on tone. I did add a layer of vellum to soften the <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=3&_sid=7563509ee&_ss=r" target="_blank">birthday cakes</a>. The balloons are cut from Pink Fresh Studios <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/celebrate-washi?_pos=3&_sid=7563509ee&_ss=r" target="_blank">Celebrate washi tape</a> - such a quick and simple way to make birthday cards. </p><p>I tied on some twine and added an embossed image from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/simple-strips-birthday/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a> to finish it off. All mini slimline dies are also from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/stitched-mini-slim-stacklets/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmCJopkCvZxOQlActwnZNdhoWOJrUxbqKKQdv-sJdTV-wZ2Hl_ocrpMPfbTKtUSm4RJECVQsvZYX2_72eYOsKytdEeZvNolBJHYf4ECg7VSsQx5oAAmp-YZSCE5FD-lw252KfgsO_CLj-BTxLV7GnPiptmv4SBL_1Mkt_QA1dpg3sYwUuK-PP-KF3pYT0/s2016/Aqua%20Background%20Polka%20dots%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmCJopkCvZxOQlActwnZNdhoWOJrUxbqKKQdv-sJdTV-wZ2Hl_ocrpMPfbTKtUSm4RJECVQsvZYX2_72eYOsKytdEeZvNolBJHYf4ECg7VSsQx5oAAmp-YZSCE5FD-lw252KfgsO_CLj-BTxLV7GnPiptmv4SBL_1Mkt_QA1dpg3sYwUuK-PP-KF3pYT0/w300-h400/Aqua%20Background%20Polka%20dots%20full.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSnSm02H4FRczex9Y0J14XDgICts_ySXs1av5B0rGBBQwizZ0sPxS-Mq9292Lp9Ad5Kos-BA10EGPRVTetl9X-LC-6Sz4zDsjbQ61JfueF8N1LV8Vr6JSgaze5WsLn5WcSMJgGBYSKELZ1nwpj9e14hV7mfhwXYYo5bUiEGQRWUXSRJBRHgYfko4Sgmzz/s2016/Aqua%20Background%20Polka%20dots%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSnSm02H4FRczex9Y0J14XDgICts_ySXs1av5B0rGBBQwizZ0sPxS-Mq9292Lp9Ad5Kos-BA10EGPRVTetl9X-LC-6Sz4zDsjbQ61JfueF8N1LV8Vr6JSgaze5WsLn5WcSMJgGBYSKELZ1nwpj9e14hV7mfhwXYYo5bUiEGQRWUXSRJBRHgYfko4Sgmzz/w300-h400/Aqua%20Background%20Polka%20dots%20up%20close.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Thank you for stopping by; I hope you will <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> this month, we would love to see your creations!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-57843578001784597332023-07-01T05:00:00.003-05:002023-07-01T05:00:00.153-05:00Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - Anything Goes<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p> Hiya! Thanks for visiting!</p><p>It's another challenge at Love to Scrap, <b>Anything Goes</b>, we love seeing your creations, please consider joining us!!</p><p>If you saw <a href="https://whimsicalcreations.blogspot.com/2023/07/mix-it-up-challenge-blog-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post, well, here with are with a pink version of the same card using all the same things! 😁</p><p>Products are from <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/my-mom-die/" target="_blank">Papertrey Ink</a> and also inspired by Nichol Spohr - you can see her cards <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I love this paper pad from <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> and used it on multiple cards - love when I use it and don't hoard it! 😄</p><p>I splattered on some Tim Holtz Wax Foundry in <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">Statue</a>,
heated it up - man, I love this stuff! I added some twine tied off in a
bow and a teeny tiny 'love you' flag on the last M in mom. The scallops
were cut with this <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">die</a> - makes a nice finished faux stitching edge and the plaid pink piece in the background is an envelope from <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/search?q=envelopes" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps</a>; such a fun combo!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fcpMS77LF2Sfg5yiY3N8ZAFitmvVXgcxHIl_-52EK-gXls1S_sjwmU4gr5n77KZcqPWQDNfNA2TDri77A5F85VSZ6IJIX6Kt7NJk_y3PyZi1cJwpNg_caa96VC-Qiu-TXg1AwK9WpgF75tCGjutsucEvUFj_qx2hWPriSANE17EcnQgS-DOUed_dTmH2/s2016/MOM%20pink%20up%20close.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fcpMS77LF2Sfg5yiY3N8ZAFitmvVXgcxHIl_-52EK-gXls1S_sjwmU4gr5n77KZcqPWQDNfNA2TDri77A5F85VSZ6IJIX6Kt7NJk_y3PyZi1cJwpNg_caa96VC-Qiu-TXg1AwK9WpgF75tCGjutsucEvUFj_qx2hWPriSANE17EcnQgS-DOUed_dTmH2/w300-h400/MOM%20pink%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq9c3hqYeo3_Y1qk5ThpVXUGZQQwcY7fMGJPsnpv7jMFRalTUusSYV2DNmzJf0JcchZSGzFrjsB4NuSXLNdlRfoFno48VlwJd5o9GOq3Fg5U4T2x7RcHwi5lbmfVfKoz8ZhL-ckLd_BJ0_3UvLXqV-BY-d7Xty3090L0kbjsHmVnAK3YZRHeCTFDBMAWn/s1780/MOM%20pink%20full.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="1462" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq9c3hqYeo3_Y1qk5ThpVXUGZQQwcY7fMGJPsnpv7jMFRalTUusSYV2DNmzJf0JcchZSGzFrjsB4NuSXLNdlRfoFno48VlwJd5o9GOq3Fg5U4T2x7RcHwi5lbmfVfKoz8ZhL-ckLd_BJ0_3UvLXqV-BY-d7Xty3090L0kbjsHmVnAK3YZRHeCTFDBMAWn/w329-h400/MOM%20pink%20full.png" width="329" /></a></div><p>I hope you <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> this month, we would love to see your creations!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-74538608053115176382023-07-01T05:00:00.001-05:002023-07-01T05:00:00.154-05:00Mix It Up Challenge Blog - Anything Goes + Aperture<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hello friends! How are you doing? Is your weather heading into summer? We are - it's been 90+ degrees for multiple days here...so here we are!!</p><p>This round at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>, we're focusing on <b>Anything Goes </b>or <b>Aperture</b> (any shaped opening, mine isn't an aperture). I'm sharing one of the cards I made for Mother's Day this year featuring products from <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/my-mom-die/" target="_blank">Papertrey Ink</a>; it's also inspired by Nichol Spohr - you can see her cards <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I love this paper pad from <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> and used it on multiple cards - love wen I use it and don't hoard it! 😄</p><p>I splattered on some Tim Holtz Wax Foundry in <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">Statue</a>, heated it up - man, I love this stuff! I added some twine tied off in a bow and a teeny tiny 'love you' flag on the last M in mom. The scallops were cut with this <a href="https://nicholspohr.com/modern-flowers-with-vintage-flair-simon-says-stamp-march-2023-card-kit/" target="_blank">die</a> - makes a nice finished faux stitching edge and the polka dot piece in the background is an envelope from <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/search?q=envelopes" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps</a>; such a fun combo!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbh-X6nyfc4CwWhBYyxq-YG5OF6yhTCZi9f-oqp1z50ry_LfiKY8rmigM745h1BgzCzrJF1Mdu5m1J-kWLD2HV-xH3ldV1KLxkP1O6UwiDNWr5enuzfxHHRY98ebbGoBP1foqmKfnjLIMt5ygQXznTNjegQ7AZTUMB0xnR53_cKUNdbcOaT_uzK7ED3QJW/s1818/MOM%20blue%20full.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="1410" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbh-X6nyfc4CwWhBYyxq-YG5OF6yhTCZi9f-oqp1z50ry_LfiKY8rmigM745h1BgzCzrJF1Mdu5m1J-kWLD2HV-xH3ldV1KLxkP1O6UwiDNWr5enuzfxHHRY98ebbGoBP1foqmKfnjLIMt5ygQXznTNjegQ7AZTUMB0xnR53_cKUNdbcOaT_uzK7ED3QJW/w310-h400/MOM%20blue%20full.png" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR9QKZ4vGH-rcxM0aVmW_m5XjXQuwWSKj69bslMMnVOPQN2cbUo6MLFVc4JQbKr3bogjRjUcUX8Xpws7i747PK1l3xLIKHG-bCDPYgq-G-UsgjIXw1fQoGjGl52PPiuI6W7ufVjcqEA6zrkne-k8G6laCEXL5fdaRs1tzbpBq6PTmYGBf7jO9BEAHQKx_/s2016/MOM%20blue%20up%20close.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR9QKZ4vGH-rcxM0aVmW_m5XjXQuwWSKj69bslMMnVOPQN2cbUo6MLFVc4JQbKr3bogjRjUcUX8Xpws7i747PK1l3xLIKHG-bCDPYgq-G-UsgjIXw1fQoGjGl52PPiuI6W7ufVjcqEA6zrkne-k8G6laCEXL5fdaRs1tzbpBq6PTmYGBf7jO9BEAHQKx_/w300-h400/MOM%20blue%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div>Thank you for stopping by; I hope you will <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> this month, we would love to see your creations!<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-30667738555707656482023-05-29T16:52:00.005-05:002023-05-30T05:38:08.916-05:00Color Throwndown 744 Round II<p>Greetings - I love the colors in the <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2023/05/color-throwdown-challenge-744.html" target="_blank">Color Throwdown</a> this week: grey, kraft, pink, and white; not to mention, that bunny is downright adorable too!! </p><p><b>And since you can't upload 2 cards from the same 'link'; I did two posts and copied the information for both posts! </b><br /></p><p>I
created two cards, one with a bright pink and one with a more vintage-y
feel; both fun! But...not gonna lie, super sad I lost a few of the
teeny tiny dies from the <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/april-2023/products/takes-the-cake-die" target="_blank">Takes the Cake</a> die set. 😟 UGH!</p><p>I cut all the pieces a few times so I could mix and match </p><p>I cut the cake stand from <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/silver-shine-card-stock?_pos=2&_sid=4c857127c&_ss=r" target="_blank">MFTs Silver Shine</a> cardstock, the designer papers have been in my stash for ages - love when I can put the bits and pieces to use!</p><p>The
outer border was cut using two of the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/pink-and-main-layered-rectangles-a2-dies-pnm282" target="_blank">Pink and Main A2 layered rectangle dies</a>; again patterned paper from the same 'stash' as the cake. For this background, I used the <a href="https://thegreetery.com/products/delightful-digits-die?_pos=15&_sid=c5cd8ccd7&_ss=r" target="_blank">Delightful Digits</a> from The Greetery and lightly inked the edges with Mocha from Taylored Expressions, to soften the starkness of the white, I added a layer of vellum - love how that turned out! And I have had these dew drops in my stash forever; they range from clear to a dark orange, so the soft pink and clear ones were perfect. Sentiment is from Taylored Expressions, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/simple-strips-birthday/" target="_blank">Simple Strips - Birthday</a>; I have these sentiments already emobossed on kraft - shown here, as well as black and a dark gray; love having them available.</p><p>I added a layer of glossy accents to the 'chocolate frosting', then added dots to the 'white puffs' and sprinkled on <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/tim-holtz-distress-rock-candy-crystal-clear-glitter-ranger-tdr35879-1" target="_blank">distress rock candy glitter</a>. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipO6SSW4Kks2ZC96IMFgnEq6_9eNCSv9zFMRHV3CKmzDPfILlemjdx-JZQwRkjtlp2ywtGrCoPDvSbG-FyAhXu9gDVSFDuMGxF0YXc13pq-j_yNsrSezRpC0X2W8y9ft4vlEsTZptVqj2e21O2YmCNIerXGi8B62KnwmIi-IATorYf6yYmTkl2RB3Dew/s1024/Rose%20Side.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipO6SSW4Kks2ZC96IMFgnEq6_9eNCSv9zFMRHV3CKmzDPfILlemjdx-JZQwRkjtlp2ywtGrCoPDvSbG-FyAhXu9gDVSFDuMGxF0YXc13pq-j_yNsrSezRpC0X2W8y9ft4vlEsTZptVqj2e21O2YmCNIerXGi8B62KnwmIi-IATorYf6yYmTkl2RB3Dew/w300-h400/Rose%20Side.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqvtZAmq_eNajIOOmYzb-EnPFUhhF4RAQa3bX4NfP6Y45mk6OuNcmFCdeltBU7wf8kbZi5TP59v9Tll33Ghv7QlUBYkERxHsJ-ztL18y6i8NSx-j2b8Di9g8bOWea2F1251yl0vTx37r9KoPFQq1Mw8XSVEyrO0O_iXCVvEi-taEUTSzrJ-MVoMWHmw/s1024/Rose%20Full.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="898" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqvtZAmq_eNajIOOmYzb-EnPFUhhF4RAQa3bX4NfP6Y45mk6OuNcmFCdeltBU7wf8kbZi5TP59v9Tll33Ghv7QlUBYkERxHsJ-ztL18y6i8NSx-j2b8Di9g8bOWea2F1251yl0vTx37r9KoPFQq1Mw8XSVEyrO0O_iXCVvEi-taEUTSzrJ-MVoMWHmw/w351-h400/Rose%20Full.jpeg" width="351" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sUgdmO0R39pM0tqXp_59uwxXJqAlLUvBcM-WMfzRkZ8nYC5bgrf9qorHntnC2_z7KF9K27ZS5w1U4a86KQlFhhGg_ZThuZVH1PyQ74dB0u0ohN29uLRruOH6fuKHh-OJtpm3X2nyntflifLy-5J02p78M1eZFSwTEWS2soV3iK3_0Qg3pK3gDAUXTg/s1024/Rose%20Full%20Side.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sUgdmO0R39pM0tqXp_59uwxXJqAlLUvBcM-WMfzRkZ8nYC5bgrf9qorHntnC2_z7KF9K27ZS5w1U4a86KQlFhhGg_ZThuZVH1PyQ74dB0u0ohN29uLRruOH6fuKHh-OJtpm3X2nyntflifLy-5J02p78M1eZFSwTEWS2soV3iK3_0Qg3pK3gDAUXTg/w300-h400/Rose%20Full%20Side.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you've had a great Memorial weekend!</p><p>Hugs!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><br />Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-91608204772580408322023-05-29T16:45:00.004-05:002023-05-29T17:15:55.922-05:00Color Throwdown 744<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Greetings - I love the colors in the <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2023/05/color-throwdown-challenge-744.html" target="_blank">Color Throwdown</a> this week: grey, kraft, pink, and white; not to mention, that bunny is downright adorable too!! </p><p><b>And since you can't upload 2 cards from the same 'link'; I did two posts and copied the information for both posts! </b><br /></p><p>I created two cards, one with a bright pink and one with a more vintage-y feel; both fun! But...not gonna lie, super sad I lost a few of the teeny tiny dies from the <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/april-2023/products/takes-the-cake-die" target="_blank">Takes the Cake</a> die set. 😟 UGH!</p><p>I cut all the pieces a few times so I could mix and match but I definitely couldn't resist using this <a href="https://erinleecreative.com/collections/stationery-1/products/cotton-candy-cardstock-set-of-8-sheets" target="_blank">Cotton</a> cardstock from <a href="https://erinleecreative.com/collections/stationery-1/products/cotton-candy-cardstock-set-of-8-sheets" target="_blank">Erin Lee Creative</a> - so delightfully sparkly which is perfect for frosting!</p><p>I cut the cake stand from <a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/products/silver-shine-card-stock?_pos=2&_sid=4c857127c&_ss=r" target="_blank">MFTs Silver Shine</a> cardstock, the designer papers have been in my stash for ages - love when I can put the bits and pieces to use!</p><p>The outer boarder was a 'leftover' on my desk; you can't see, but it actually has the tiniest silver foil running through it - I think it was an arch maybe, that covers 3 of the sides, honestly can't remember! HA!</p><p>The <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-stitched-whirl-background-wafer-die-s308" target="_blank">whirly background</a> is from SSS; I added some mocha ink from Taylored Expressions. The banner was handcut. I think THESE <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/embelishments/moonshine-sequins/" target="_blank">sequins</a> are my hands-down favorite, they go with everything! And that cake looks yummy!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdNw6aofai8Krt-ZDas0ewkx-G0TSSpP0ISRk28mR2G7LmFiYUh-vjLEohgJ3GZ7yION5Y7PU-_6j9oSiSXHZgG9d0IxgNw30_ZCtI-d6JQbSlHUAlcCl6KvkAlXZ9-HudwFfrMVHRGSRzgiRt_AQ0ipkG-x1W88SHT3DaTwf5e8ZIAm0sLgCbxwrxg/s2547/Hot%20Pink%20Complete%20Full.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2547" data-original-width="2063" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdNw6aofai8Krt-ZDas0ewkx-G0TSSpP0ISRk28mR2G7LmFiYUh-vjLEohgJ3GZ7yION5Y7PU-_6j9oSiSXHZgG9d0IxgNw30_ZCtI-d6JQbSlHUAlcCl6KvkAlXZ9-HudwFfrMVHRGSRzgiRt_AQ0ipkG-x1W88SHT3DaTwf5e8ZIAm0sLgCbxwrxg/w324-h400/Hot%20Pink%20Complete%20Full.png" width="324" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkbcBg4lcbgFB9AS6fumACJTBrREeWoofCAnNxMWYjFTNaf1kAK43tU2P5RTtUXoubKXE4XJZrdCyDzMG9hl2-J-nM0fgGbDVaFa4XBQumlllTJDl0lWaRde_tFZ9sIycpRXSC1_tL2mA00cWMJliCGNiiY0dufJkHP7JfkFDQRaxvrE28o99FPOwsw/s3636/Hot%20Pink%20Full.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3636" data-original-width="2966" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkbcBg4lcbgFB9AS6fumACJTBrREeWoofCAnNxMWYjFTNaf1kAK43tU2P5RTtUXoubKXE4XJZrdCyDzMG9hl2-J-nM0fgGbDVaFa4XBQumlllTJDl0lWaRde_tFZ9sIycpRXSC1_tL2mA00cWMJliCGNiiY0dufJkHP7JfkFDQRaxvrE28o99FPOwsw/w326-h400/Hot%20Pink%20Full.png" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0n8CcmkKe4XANJEVJm6b_3Z1V18ZCvj2eMywSY96L5gDkUywBmFepjJiqqK2V7vyqkBhGfjLvxz2tbQDqek_JczRKK2_SirDIYxHw5gD1o9_EThuW0VjEyiEOrTRsvtek1FmG9lLakMGccZtGgOKKhBjzthDVyiZTnVhzE7txH4U9GLqEagynr0OuQ/s4032/Hot%20Pink%20Side.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0n8CcmkKe4XANJEVJm6b_3Z1V18ZCvj2eMywSY96L5gDkUywBmFepjJiqqK2V7vyqkBhGfjLvxz2tbQDqek_JczRKK2_SirDIYxHw5gD1o9_EThuW0VjEyiEOrTRsvtek1FmG9lLakMGccZtGgOKKhBjzthDVyiZTnVhzE7txH4U9GLqEagynr0OuQ/w300-h400/Hot%20Pink%20Side.png" width="300" /></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you've had a great Memorial weekend!</p><p>Hugs!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><br />Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-40665179408008628562023-05-01T05:00:00.018-05:002023-05-01T05:00:00.415-05:00Love to Scrap - May (Anything Goes)<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p> Hi friends!</p><p>Before we even begin, lets take a look at that GORGEOUS new banner over on the <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap blog</a>; did you see it? 😍 The amazing Donna created it and I think it's gorgeous!!<br /></p><p>OK, back to business! 😀 As always, our challenge is <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ANYTHING GOES</a>, won't you join us and share your creation?</p><p>I'm still sharing lots of Christmas cards; these two took some time with the die cutting, sponging, coloring of the birds and creating the backgrounds, but so worth it. </p><p>I LOVE this little <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/feathered-friends-15-die/" target="_blank">mini bird</a> from <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/feathered-friends-15-die/" target="_blank">Papertreyink</a>. I've watched so many of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dawnwplus9/videos" target="_blank">Dawn Woleslagel's</a> YouTube videos which always inspires me to try different things with watercolor. And the <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stand-alone-dies/products/botanicuts-pine-bough-die?_pos=1&_sid=675966fe0&_ss=r" target="_blank">pine cones</a> and <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stand-alone-dies/products/botanicuts-pine-bough-die?_pos=1&_sid=675966fe0&_ss=r" target="_blank">branches</a> from <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stand-alone-dies/products/botanicuts-pine-bough-die?_pos=1&_sid=675966fe0&_ss=r" target="_blank">The Greetery</a> have been a favorite for several years; frames are from <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stand-alone-dies/products/nordic-frames-die?_pos=6&_sid=12d7bfc3d&_ss=r" target="_blank">The Greetery</a> too.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-Xj9Y_om3k-Fhi8FSrivddnk8BYgnYSAYAG82V7gOTFgUyf2Kr8EtZLQiMSdwpXKX7PWQMxrny7acVEqq-id9UyOI2K5H1Y-YjFBtrvEK9M6vhjUN2T37e7lL7pN6_diizjz9bZ-LSRChymHC7mPBanhXbCQ91FU5obFjfWWux0vUd4Myg3F7D43xw/s552/branch%20full%20card.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="531" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-Xj9Y_om3k-Fhi8FSrivddnk8BYgnYSAYAG82V7gOTFgUyf2Kr8EtZLQiMSdwpXKX7PWQMxrny7acVEqq-id9UyOI2K5H1Y-YjFBtrvEK9M6vhjUN2T37e7lL7pN6_diizjz9bZ-LSRChymHC7mPBanhXbCQ91FU5obFjfWWux0vUd4Myg3F7D43xw/w385-h400/branch%20full%20card.png" width="385" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXiHyGubvLoIyrfaJJ5IK4NpVXNAPoWczM-EPokvdAUo8h0uHRfabS6APv2RKEAVacwu-jD6fKLchg38T03gRaKHOGk-EXFaZoU_lyT0KjQYhW64zk8xLqP9D1VksZU72uwe2EnBbLGPKCf3j0FScQ3iELN1_lV5byocQbgPN7kbPObS6JhQGE8DmBw/s640/branch%20up%20close.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXiHyGubvLoIyrfaJJ5IK4NpVXNAPoWczM-EPokvdAUo8h0uHRfabS6APv2RKEAVacwu-jD6fKLchg38T03gRaKHOGk-EXFaZoU_lyT0KjQYhW64zk8xLqP9D1VksZU72uwe2EnBbLGPKCf3j0FScQ3iELN1_lV5byocQbgPN7kbPObS6JhQGE8DmBw/w300-h400/branch%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvKTZZt99DSr--e5glYLz0OU4Qee_pRiLndS2qm8DcRYwtmOIpTJjScFP_kiDZ8-18ZBP5TkuX7pMBs0ObaAqgt6D285FAvogn4yOWVQZ4KlU9Kz90HpttwUtnnKREK869ESmUT4NnhBJAE2kSO6O6FBN61ThamCdi5UgJnicqNxLQ5Ar9YbCTalbvA/s640/Full%20wreath%20full%20card.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="529" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvKTZZt99DSr--e5glYLz0OU4Qee_pRiLndS2qm8DcRYwtmOIpTJjScFP_kiDZ8-18ZBP5TkuX7pMBs0ObaAqgt6D285FAvogn4yOWVQZ4KlU9Kz90HpttwUtnnKREK869ESmUT4NnhBJAE2kSO6O6FBN61ThamCdi5UgJnicqNxLQ5Ar9YbCTalbvA/w331-h400/Full%20wreath%20full%20card.png" width="331" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtKr1kPooaMt5EzAtFGYVSseYisxqoN_4fFnB_7M-qCK3PNXRNMzLANB91Q2oefS031nyq1g8UYmU1n0EKtVh2dX-5WKNqW9p8b-FQCpWtYueoD8xZfPet9pkbw97dThhpwcQwFuKHtktCVi49cncpWukzjVv44m7dk_a_kPFplQY9smZnj7a-9HjtQ/s640/Full%20wreath%20up%20close.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtKr1kPooaMt5EzAtFGYVSseYisxqoN_4fFnB_7M-qCK3PNXRNMzLANB91Q2oefS031nyq1g8UYmU1n0EKtVh2dX-5WKNqW9p8b-FQCpWtYueoD8xZfPet9pkbw97dThhpwcQwFuKHtktCVi49cncpWukzjVv44m7dk_a_kPFplQY9smZnj7a-9HjtQ/w300-h400/Full%20wreath%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>LOTS and lots of <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Inkssentials-MINI-GLOSSY-ACCENTS-Glue-Adhesive-5oz-GAC27898-29272?currency=USD" target="_blank">glossy accents</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/tim-holtz-distress-effects-rock-candy-ranger-tdr35879-tdr35879n" target="_blank">rock candy</a> to make it all shiny and sparkly, along with some pretty sequins! I used a white gel pen for the bird's eye. Adhered all the die cuts together, found a layout I liked and glued everything to the card base. The center panel on each card is mounted with fun foam to give it a tiny bit of dimension.<br /></p><p>I hope you <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> this month, we would love to see your creations!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a><p> </p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-34434328623754854942023-05-01T05:00:00.009-05:002023-05-01T05:00:00.415-05:00MIUCB - Anything Goes + Embossing (Dry or Heat)<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends, how's it going?</p><p>Have you seen the create in <a href="<script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>" target="_blank">quad stencils</a> from Taylored Expressions? There are several in the store; I used the <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-peaceful-pines/" target="_blank">Peaceful Pines</a> stencil and made some really fun, colorful panels. Love this color combo; pretty sure I saw it used at a crafty camp I attended. </p><p>Our theme this month at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a> is always <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anything Goes</a>, but you can add <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">embossing</a> - dry or heat, this month. I LOVE <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Embossing-Powder-LIQUID-PLATINUM-EPJ37484-25172?currency=USD" target="_blank">this</a> embossing powder, it has been my fave for quite some time and is what I used on the vellum for the greeting! It always embosses so beautifully!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-97n2BgoQFxySGyTyKDSE_WWIvOXDeM4JhpU_0wRH7EO6cjxdkmJIwe-HNOj7rRXl5hPGQmKXMPy0FLOIvLaXcLhBkDDnujG4wxEYdXG7pe4-Ve5sZ0dSGPgymcfCBM-7kVVPoOzEZ3pJr7DzwsZ3Lhrj0-cwVQOdgZv6P0_aHglgniScNJhSfJ9rA/s640/Embossing%20Trees%20MIUCB%20May%202023%20up%20close.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="498" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-97n2BgoQFxySGyTyKDSE_WWIvOXDeM4JhpU_0wRH7EO6cjxdkmJIwe-HNOj7rRXl5hPGQmKXMPy0FLOIvLaXcLhBkDDnujG4wxEYdXG7pe4-Ve5sZ0dSGPgymcfCBM-7kVVPoOzEZ3pJr7DzwsZ3Lhrj0-cwVQOdgZv6P0_aHglgniScNJhSfJ9rA/w311-h400/Embossing%20Trees%20MIUCB%20May%202023%20up%20close.png" width="311" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_r3ZhC_7aeHCEk5eMOUc2A_b_BOeUOGTQQ7Lr616qZx0kA3sERFb8Y_VTp6BYXlmmqG0HtrftKHnlAwutGadsfx4sumQkbKXyadM9TcqRPW3UtgkvxLOMJXlnePE4Z7mE1vWZfqZAeX3vOn7PiwFqt_sl4YGaCRmUt623Td0c5EaYXZzmXTMKh2be5g/s494/Embossing%20Trees%20MIUCB%20May%202023.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="438" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_r3ZhC_7aeHCEk5eMOUc2A_b_BOeUOGTQQ7Lr616qZx0kA3sERFb8Y_VTp6BYXlmmqG0HtrftKHnlAwutGadsfx4sumQkbKXyadM9TcqRPW3UtgkvxLOMJXlnePE4Z7mE1vWZfqZAeX3vOn7PiwFqt_sl4YGaCRmUt623Td0c5EaYXZzmXTMKh2be5g/w355-h400/Embossing%20Trees%20MIUCB%20May%202023.png" width="355" /></a></div><p>I used the final stencil and added <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Therm-O-Web-TRANSFER-GEL-DUO-iCraft-DecoFoil-17688-tow17688?currency=USD" target="_blank">Decofoil Duo Gel</a> and then added foil using the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Heidi-Swapp-MINI-MINC-FOIL-APPLICATOR-AND-STARTER-KIT-Machine-370671-370671HS?currency=USD" target="_blank">mini minc machine</a> (I sadly do not remember which <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=foil" target="_blank">foil</a> I used 🙈).</p><p>I sponged the edges with a light pink, mounted on some gold matte cardstock and a bright pink notecard. So cheery, IMHO. </p><p>I hope you <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join us</a> this month, we would love to see your creations!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-77404459556539551822023-03-01T06:00:00.045-06:002023-03-01T06:00:00.205-06:00Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - March<script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><p>Hi friends,</p><p>How are you? I have done lots of creating, but I'm not doing so well grabbing photos. 😐</p><p>I'm glad you are back for another challenge at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>! Did you see <a href="https://whimsicalcreations.blogspot.com/2023/03/miucb-anything-goes-optional.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> pine tree Christmas card I made? The trees are from the Quad Stencil from Taylored Expessions, <a href="https://whimsicalcreations.blogspot.com/2023/03/love-to-scrap-challenge-blog-march.html" target="_blank">Peaceful Pines</a>. It's so easy to use different colors on the stencil. For this particular stencil, I was trying some new inks; but then decided I wanted to get creative and use some fun, bright inks - hence the other card. </p><p>For the polka dots, I added <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Therm-O-Web-TRANSFER-GEL-DUO-iCraft-DecoFoil-17688-tow17688?currency=USD" target="_blank">Deco Foil Duo</a> through the stencil, then used foil and ran it through my <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Heidi-Swapp-MINI-MINC-FOIL-APPLICATOR-AND-STARTER-KIT-Machine-370671-370671HS" target="_blank">mini minc machine</a>. I added glossy accents to the polka dots and star on the tree; a couple snow banksfinish off the main image. Mounted on gold cardstock and a base of <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Sweet Basil</a> cardstock.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YgcIJY_Rw8lN9pPcXuUfhtN-ZEU_owj4gfHpL27-t7C92M1uO95KBxG6URi4mnjHjH0RFO0UO8RHaMA7y1HWXxH4KXIYAMnGe525e_a6mcZMaQbwW6UpmsybusDAmMuB6aRsrt4ks-8OkGPM9DEbILz0M5-8Mgevw0crM805_shQWZ07x9F_ZS7A4g/s592/Green%20tree%20full.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="471" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YgcIJY_Rw8lN9pPcXuUfhtN-ZEU_owj4gfHpL27-t7C92M1uO95KBxG6URi4mnjHjH0RFO0UO8RHaMA7y1HWXxH4KXIYAMnGe525e_a6mcZMaQbwW6UpmsybusDAmMuB6aRsrt4ks-8OkGPM9DEbILz0M5-8Mgevw0crM805_shQWZ07x9F_ZS7A4g/w319-h400/Green%20tree%20full.png" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gjktKpoBOrWlTmOU3bIq2KpYrcAbsdSKsnVUtXD4mOp8Y7bvDpuUDxi-r8aEr6aUiz6lu1P_AOzpRS-LXuQ62yoD2h8WxZHeAFxOeqnPAhJ72xhdkyyGy_bWJ8k5t9IMTZcRBc1YRSmqAg3maEXDlX7p1IaUQLusZlTaCKoDSlDhaRmfUiVGzP_pyw/s640/Green%20tree%20minc%20foil.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gjktKpoBOrWlTmOU3bIq2KpYrcAbsdSKsnVUtXD4mOp8Y7bvDpuUDxi-r8aEr6aUiz6lu1P_AOzpRS-LXuQ62yoD2h8WxZHeAFxOeqnPAhJ72xhdkyyGy_bWJ8k5t9IMTZcRBc1YRSmqAg3maEXDlX7p1IaUQLusZlTaCKoDSlDhaRmfUiVGzP_pyw/w300-h400/Green%20tree%20minc%20foil.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xD9mNePHxeNd26EmiNotaKNCZ5HTcS_jJSe3jJzliET-BUv-3ffM6J4nkAR1MKXd1DysDyKtROSQswmVFj6Y8BFdw-dxf4n-baJ828tV2KHKq6L8B-418t3b5VK6-ZLaF1xm2ZxLd2oKO5UxbkF2IXXBAWfDAfXUtPpIy8OCOEdJnCCCrFZeRBAbDw/s640/Green%20tree%20up%20close.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xD9mNePHxeNd26EmiNotaKNCZ5HTcS_jJSe3jJzliET-BUv-3ffM6J4nkAR1MKXd1DysDyKtROSQswmVFj6Y8BFdw-dxf4n-baJ828tV2KHKq6L8B-418t3b5VK6-ZLaF1xm2ZxLd2oKO5UxbkF2IXXBAWfDAfXUtPpIy8OCOEdJnCCCrFZeRBAbDw/w300-h400/Green%20tree%20up%20close.png" width="300" /></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you will join us this month at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a> - it's always anything goes and we enjoy seeing your creations!!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-8157723979618406352023-03-01T05:00:00.005-06:002023-03-01T05:00:00.202-06:00MIUCB - Anything Goes + optional Distressing (ink or tool)<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hey you - welcome back for some inspiration at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>! For our next challenge - always "Anything Goes" but if you want to add the twist of distressing (ink or tool), that's great - but remember, never a requirement!</p><p>Have you seen the <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/search.php?search_query=quads&section=product" target="_blank">Create in Quads</a> stencils from Taylored Expressions, I love them and had a ton of fun with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-peaceful-pines/" target="_blank">THIS</a> one. I love these colors and distressed the edges of the main panel with a distressing tool. </p><p>The foiling on these trees is so beautiful as is the sparkle of snow; and this <a href="https://erinleecreative.com/collections/stationery-1/products/viva-las-vegas-cardstock-pack-set-of-8-sheets" target="_blank">champagne</a> from the <a href="https://erinleecreative.com/collections/stationery-1/products/viva-las-vegas-cardstock-pack-set-of-8-sheets" target="_blank">Viva Las Vegas</a> papers is SO DIVINE; I used it as the shadow to the "<a href="https://www.ecrater.com/p/39751154/retiring-honey-bee-stamps-fa?gps=1&id=81021330019&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxm4nwVrVQk4VWvKYDiHZHEzBTSoxa14-gsc4jJ_XVqRxWDRFIYnVwaAm3MEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Merry</a>" die from Honey Bee Stamps (retired); also embossed a sub-sentiment from the same set. Love all the sparkle and shine!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e555terZMNMeA97CFd3F2wWsI-Es_yMgYwBJToc_340aZ7_zEqKsB1wW1Qq90_cHGXEjvKmReqDLZWVgY2iEkpx2FGdZItMWSkCun9eH2AcARW5hndS9dzfVJ8DUB6brvgZTBqr9pu4aa0eMjkLZVX7_HMW2bHTy47TfYBspH-QwshoPpN3pnE9wFA/s2880/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20fulled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2684" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e555terZMNMeA97CFd3F2wWsI-Es_yMgYwBJToc_340aZ7_zEqKsB1wW1Qq90_cHGXEjvKmReqDLZWVgY2iEkpx2FGdZItMWSkCun9eH2AcARW5hndS9dzfVJ8DUB6brvgZTBqr9pu4aa0eMjkLZVX7_HMW2bHTy47TfYBspH-QwshoPpN3pnE9wFA/w373-h400/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20fulled.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYg-ylpBhRauNc1yfDNVnJvcxPWqcsivI4u8rJWPbKsfexSXGMCOt_M-kWImLmRfPaZM021CAP3qgKSeQN7txbmB_18RAKarPW0X99EczRDGD4N0EuzKkRLc-ciNYIdYxMVR4MZ6PjQ2iBRKZnFsr1dzL9FcOxNiUAmA5wWtdk8p7p51TTYGBCNK3jbw/s3600/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20up%20close%20II.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYg-ylpBhRauNc1yfDNVnJvcxPWqcsivI4u8rJWPbKsfexSXGMCOt_M-kWImLmRfPaZM021CAP3qgKSeQN7txbmB_18RAKarPW0X99EczRDGD4N0EuzKkRLc-ciNYIdYxMVR4MZ6PjQ2iBRKZnFsr1dzL9FcOxNiUAmA5wWtdk8p7p51TTYGBCNK3jbw/w300-h400/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20up%20close%20II.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0O7OPysgsp7h3z5G0hdlsvxZuNlDmoxHM2SRpRVeTbZVUdGPKmEKWCQAVop6jFRv_HbtpN2BoISbmhlhym_96gKfegA3YbuNuur97RhuntPnHrzdWF3K6KxnRCYEN-6drgKPo5mftSKNiWvW5nzzpcdoQISQSh3bTdMjfsviR9P0LqtXVRjJFr36HPg/s3733/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3733" data-original-width="2800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0O7OPysgsp7h3z5G0hdlsvxZuNlDmoxHM2SRpRVeTbZVUdGPKmEKWCQAVop6jFRv_HbtpN2BoISbmhlhym_96gKfegA3YbuNuur97RhuntPnHrzdWF3K6KxnRCYEN-6drgKPo5mftSKNiWvW5nzzpcdoQISQSh3bTdMjfsviR9P0LqtXVRjJFr36HPg/w300-h400/TE%20Trees%20Distress%20up%20close.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon, and don't forget to join the fun at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>!<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-1947435498350715022023-01-01T05:00:00.005-06:002023-01-01T05:00:00.203-06:00Mix It Up Challenge Blog - Anything Goes + optional No Stamping <script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends - I hope you had a very Merry Christmas; ours was great except for the nasty weather we had; 30 degrees below with wind chill. My hubby had a total knee replacement December 19 so that has kept us close to home BUT we've had to be out and about in the weather for his physical therapy. 😏</p><p>So let's move on to the fun these next two months!! At the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a>, it's always 'Anything Goes' but if you'd like to throw in the option of No Stamping, please do - but never required. Regardless, we enjoy seeing your projects!</p><p>I fell in love with these 'newer' <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/collections/new/products/quadrant-backdrop-stencil" target="_blank">Quadrant</a> products from Pinkfresh Studios; I thought it would be fun to add a small poinsettia for the "O" in <a href="https://thestampmarket.com/products/jumbo-joy-die?_pos=4&_sid=a15b4ef42&_ss=r" target="_blank">JOY</a>; the <a href="https://thestampmarket.com/products/3d-poinsettia-die?_pos=1&_sid=ae4bffd81&_ss=r" target="_blank">poinsettia</a> is from The Stamp Market. I am still working with foiling - it's new to me, but I do love how this turned out - fun, geometric and festive! All inks are from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHlFQhPadOKvT4L-D69EER0C0zY3isSDR5r5az2w8MtzistTbDRNVgG0z5fyNCJQ7IXNKGagHRSX-d2ktwG3qOX1NVYqd5O6tiQcbdwZVPLz2bUuImrAHW1c8mK6An_JEj-HwKsGWf1c4gVLxiUCDz2sRmDmbewzu5FDTcLYZE_VAqyII965uVnr9yYQ/s3009/MIUCB%20-%20no%20stampin%20JOY%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2294" data-original-width="3009" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHlFQhPadOKvT4L-D69EER0C0zY3isSDR5r5az2w8MtzistTbDRNVgG0z5fyNCJQ7IXNKGagHRSX-d2ktwG3qOX1NVYqd5O6tiQcbdwZVPLz2bUuImrAHW1c8mK6An_JEj-HwKsGWf1c4gVLxiUCDz2sRmDmbewzu5FDTcLYZE_VAqyII965uVnr9yYQ/w400-h305/MIUCB%20-%20no%20stampin%20JOY%20full.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6Hya4h6k2WRnWaeb1Ly1AA7nUTPhMTolKz9QCpE-bXGoDDS-HWhHXa4GcCfHJKNrE9p-UWTdAywwgqHWiwuXAnjonT5r5uzjyJmneo71jZvOWjdoL8LgB-BMffoI5ihjU7mokrFOiFhMgI3CxBc4vOF6n3Z_t8LJC8y0TTq_-fVO9iIFyf2a3ogvLg/s3333/MIUCB%20-%20no%20stampin%20JOY%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6Hya4h6k2WRnWaeb1Ly1AA7nUTPhMTolKz9QCpE-bXGoDDS-HWhHXa4GcCfHJKNrE9p-UWTdAywwgqHWiwuXAnjonT5r5uzjyJmneo71jZvOWjdoL8LgB-BMffoI5ihjU7mokrFOiFhMgI3CxBc4vOF6n3Z_t8LJC8y0TTq_-fVO9iIFyf2a3ogvLg/w300-h400/MIUCB%20-%20no%20stampin%20JOY%20up%20close.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Once I had the poinsettia cut, I added some some shading and of course, added <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Stickles-FROSTED-LACE-Glitter-Glue-SGG20592-7006?currency=USD" target="_blank">stickles</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/tim-holtz-distress-effects-rock-candy-ranger-tdr35879-tdr35879n" target="_blank">rock candy glitter</a> to the letters and the poinsettia. Some sequins finish it off!<br /></p><p>PS - I recognize these are not some of my best photos...I asked someone to help me and I don't think she was thrilled with the task; the photos show it. LOL!!<br /></p><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon, and don't forget to join the fun at <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up</a>!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-61481291309944511642023-01-01T04:59:00.055-06:002023-01-01T04:59:00.208-06:00Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - Anything Goes<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p> Hey there - thanks for stopping by today; I hope you are well!</p><p>As always, it's Anything Goes at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>; hope you will join us!</p><p>I made two of these cards at the same time; you can see the other one <a href="https://whimsicalcreations.blogspot.com/2023/01/mix-it-up-challenge-blog-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">here</a>. For 3 of the stencil layers, I used the same color ink, starting light and blending darker for each layer. For the last stencil, I sponged on <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Versamark-WATERMARK-Rubber-Stamp-Emboss-Chalk-Resist-INK-PAD-VM-001-10213?currency=USD" target="_blank">Versamark</a> and sprinkled on <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Embossing-Powder-LIQUID-PLATINUM-EPJ37484-25172?currency=USD" target="_blank">THIS</a> embossing powder, which I freaking love. </p><p>I added a small poinsettia with the edges sponged, added some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Stickles-FROSTED-LACE-Glitter-Glue-SGG20592-7006?currency=USD" target="_blank">stickles</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/tim-holtz-distress-effects-rock-candy-ranger-tdr35879-tdr35879n" target="_blank">rock candy glitter</a> to the poinsettia and letters. I LOVE this big <a href="https://thestampmarket.com/products/jumbo-joy-die?_pos=4&_sid=a15b4ef42&_ss=r" target="_blank">JOY</a>. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsrdDpt6QJm_mTK6clxjCMpeh5Ojec-alWLXKa0HqCFrIZXV2L_57GH90dr_beL9vl3wM9PYtV-4Om71-ERjiHab2Gw_OdUshLaQvXoLZ3cL6DgZL2M13DnNqq8dxM0Afy1d_zKGekz41PPewkXzUa2cETAbbVRyt30j2YOp6nrNOHtu33syH9PcUKQ/s3582/LTSCB%20JOY%20embossed%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3582" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsrdDpt6QJm_mTK6clxjCMpeh5Ojec-alWLXKa0HqCFrIZXV2L_57GH90dr_beL9vl3wM9PYtV-4Om71-ERjiHab2Gw_OdUshLaQvXoLZ3cL6DgZL2M13DnNqq8dxM0Afy1d_zKGekz41PPewkXzUa2cETAbbVRyt30j2YOp6nrNOHtu33syH9PcUKQ/w335-h400/LTSCB%20JOY%20embossed%20full.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqD1KqZMh9UZ89DqzXIP2-4zH6plAJHbsXJ_zbmY1Zhob5Z_mnxD---hLytrsaYBoF6o4wzd4an5zPvrdY9aDvKEztwKRuvcIpqbzyWhyFapS5PykcFKD1Vnu46pXPW4pHahxIThWJdHF68DWd5QcmeYkSSwCpTteK2F_nn48fSHGK2l6UVFqMqRrlcA/s1500/LTSCB%20JOY%20embossed%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1500" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqD1KqZMh9UZ89DqzXIP2-4zH6plAJHbsXJ_zbmY1Zhob5Z_mnxD---hLytrsaYBoF6o4wzd4an5zPvrdY9aDvKEztwKRuvcIpqbzyWhyFapS5PykcFKD1Vnu46pXPW4pHahxIThWJdHF68DWd5QcmeYkSSwCpTteK2F_nn48fSHGK2l6UVFqMqRrlcA/w400-h248/LTSCB%20JOY%20embossed%20up%20close.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The sub-sentiment is from <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stamps/products/opposites-attract-holiday-stamp-set?_pos=3&_sid=e311f0c85&_ss=r" target="_blank">The Greetery</a> also embossed with the same Ranger embossing powder; all inks are from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>. I added some sequins to finish it off.<br /></p><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon, and don't forget to join the fun at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-64298584293598325892022-11-01T05:00:00.090-05:002022-11-01T05:00:00.201-05:00Love to Scrap - Anyting Goes<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi there and WELCOME! I'm glad you stopped by. I have two posts today, hope you'll check them both out.</p><p>As always at the <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap Challenge Blog</a>, it's anything goes and I have a set of cards for you. I used the MASSIVE stamp set <a href="https://www.thetonstamps.com/collections/grouped-layering-stamps-patent-pending/products/peony-memories-cardmaking" target="_blank">Peony Memories</a> by The Ton. I stamped the florals in quads using inks from <a href="https://thestampmarket.com/collections/inks" target="_blank">The Stamp Market</a> and <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>. </p><p>I used removable tape and covered a section where I could stamp the greeting from Concord and 9th, embossing the word 'kind'. While the tape was down, I inked around the edges and stamped dots using multiple stamp sets, sorry, I don't remember which sets I used. There is one that gives an overall small pattern from Unity Stamps. I'm on the road right now, but when I get home I'll update this information. 😊</p><p>I layered all the main panels with <a href="https://erinleecreative.com/collections/stationery-1/products/viva-las-vegas-cardstock-pack-set-of-8-sheets" target="_blank">THIS</a> paper, the champagne is to die for; I love it so much! <br /></p><p>And you KNOW when stamping, flowers can be any color we want, so venture out and make you some green flowers! 😁 <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpTKcYkhjdYrB5iJaRyeIoT5JjXn1aiwaw01rSkeO2AQrmj69TzxaHBxNmIAbYJkwSK3LJXxFdSsHK6Yy-z7f8w3_gDU2myAfgxn9s4m-N6egx1vdWUEPbWMb7xynq_jv3X-8pR12Er1HkOu0V9r9ch6uBKUHeJ-9amHMwbeQUoHsICckjD5hHYACFA/s3500/Burgundy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2750" data-original-width="3500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpTKcYkhjdYrB5iJaRyeIoT5JjXn1aiwaw01rSkeO2AQrmj69TzxaHBxNmIAbYJkwSK3LJXxFdSsHK6Yy-z7f8w3_gDU2myAfgxn9s4m-N6egx1vdWUEPbWMb7xynq_jv3X-8pR12Er1HkOu0V9r9ch6uBKUHeJ-9amHMwbeQUoHsICckjD5hHYACFA/w400-h314/Burgundy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR-aFnmQA___BuCDLVllctAIg4Rr13WiOCwl_uMCL5IZ4RE-4zCiDpz5s47xCFpkGvnYEgQGzVCueucee90dCxlqp5JZdWE_g56j323Ag4FItJX7ut-dlqXxe92wRv0k_8JpOPu03oo6m3wRQzRk39EwdXVM35u6aJ2hrY9O2rzzuvA261xTVUO1acA/s3500/Green%20flowers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="3500" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR-aFnmQA___BuCDLVllctAIg4Rr13WiOCwl_uMCL5IZ4RE-4zCiDpz5s47xCFpkGvnYEgQGzVCueucee90dCxlqp5JZdWE_g56j323Ag4FItJX7ut-dlqXxe92wRv0k_8JpOPu03oo6m3wRQzRk39EwdXVM35u6aJ2hrY9O2rzzuvA261xTVUO1acA/w400-h318/Green%20flowers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjT19ubAG_DBJdRTF0mIIW6k-osPQHkwMiR0uBULxX4VOIe_ngZb1zDDSD3AwJSDnHEGuBAkqICj4-XLAGSYVBKF7svW0_F9Gl2qfL2UFt04KARI_gSU9fOzG2HN0-Je8iLT0ytIULlmcT26qS5McPKUlhrLl-ZSVdd1RfLGdkmZ5LBbohZYA9TimXaw/s3500/Pink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2669" data-original-width="3500" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjT19ubAG_DBJdRTF0mIIW6k-osPQHkwMiR0uBULxX4VOIe_ngZb1zDDSD3AwJSDnHEGuBAkqICj4-XLAGSYVBKF7svW0_F9Gl2qfL2UFt04KARI_gSU9fOzG2HN0-Je8iLT0ytIULlmcT26qS5McPKUlhrLl-ZSVdd1RfLGdkmZ5LBbohZYA9TimXaw/w400-h305/Pink.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUr9_uq-JKZ5jSB_yM6IiBPsGUWF4bpHUQHbV98VvRDxa-jVgITeDfFhyhjWL45oiSJS0dAwTVWfQeyHBEkXR0zqpldRxY68Ccfgrfzr5unp_wHXTkyGSHEhGVaHVESntmmocdu3VX-Txe2TFcifHHk4-nXFzntGAPb9TohbjiFeOBLaMLa0gNNDvbA/s3500/Purple.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="3500" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUr9_uq-JKZ5jSB_yM6IiBPsGUWF4bpHUQHbV98VvRDxa-jVgITeDfFhyhjWL45oiSJS0dAwTVWfQeyHBEkXR0zqpldRxY68Ccfgrfzr5unp_wHXTkyGSHEhGVaHVESntmmocdu3VX-Txe2TFcifHHk4-nXFzntGAPb9TohbjiFeOBLaMLa0gNNDvbA/w400-h295/Purple.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you'll join us at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap Challenge Blog</a>, we enjoy seeing your creations!</p><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-72650110788142420462022-11-01T05:00:00.048-05:002022-11-01T05:00:00.201-05:00Mix It Up - Anything Goes (+ open techique optional)<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends! I hope you are doing well - can you believe November is here? Wow - that's breathtaking! I have two posts today, hope you'll check them both out. <br /></p><p>This month for the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a>, it's anything goes with the option of any technique you want. Easy peasy - hope everyone joins us!</p><p>I recently attended a little craft getaway and made these tags with <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Penny-Black-Rubber-Stamp-SNOWY-2521K-2521KPB?currency=USD" target="_blank">Snowy</a>, my all-time favorite snowman, I use this stamp every single year - almost always on tags. 😁 I stamped a bunch, colored them with Copics, layered onto a white tag; I pulled papers from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/my-favorite-things-festive-celebrations-6x6-inch-paper-pad-ep85-n3mep85?currency=USD" target="_blank">THIS </a>and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/doodlebug-let-it-snow-6x6-inch-paper-pad-7538-lsdb7538?currency=USD" target="_blank">THIS</a> paper pad. Little scraps here and there; then I tied on some more little tags and various quotes from the Doodlebug pad, finished them off with red and white twine as well as white thread.</p><p>On the far right, you can see I made two more smaller tags with the <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/My-Favorite-Things--Clear-Stamp--Festive-Friends-_p_174018.html" target="_blank">MFT Festive Friends</a>. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbnYWgIoP-FZu4N91uWE4PrqgMkpvc9aC7GZILE0KkrbSo3dqeloeNh9Nty4YHzJ_843ffdzd2mcN-A4cOQ4Lhz5Pu4nGml-EmXKzCyjlbqy2FEHbA0qBlAWGbbvImBWnOL8hCVw_bxPiV603cm8013_zymw9NAgZax7bMFBuZ4NVWvjfaCBUE-8x9g/s2208/Holiday%20Tags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="2208" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbnYWgIoP-FZu4N91uWE4PrqgMkpvc9aC7GZILE0KkrbSo3dqeloeNh9Nty4YHzJ_843ffdzd2mcN-A4cOQ4Lhz5Pu4nGml-EmXKzCyjlbqy2FEHbA0qBlAWGbbvImBWnOL8hCVw_bxPiV603cm8013_zymw9NAgZax7bMFBuZ4NVWvjfaCBUE-8x9g/w400-h215/Holiday%20Tags.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you will take some time and join us at the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a>.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-63218296263907341912022-09-01T05:00:00.083-05:002022-09-01T05:00:00.184-05:00Mix It Up Challenge Blog - Ink Smooshing<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Welcome back to the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge</a>!</p><p>GAH...I love ink smooshing...always have!! You, obviously, never get the same look twice; and you can do ink smooshing for so many things, not just backgrounds. I've used it for florals and have seen some really graphic florals stamped in black with just a smattering of ink smooshing, that's on my list to try!</p><p>I needed a birthday card for my boss and I always struggle with masculine cards, but I knew using ink smooshing would be a great start and this super fun birthday <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-birthday-party-hat/" target="_blank">hat</a> from Taylored Expressions was a fantastic focal image!</p><p>I used <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=oxide+inks" target="_blank">Distress Oxide inks</a> for the background (salty ocean, twisted citron, mermaid lagoon, and peeled paint), splattered some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Spray-MERMAID-LAGOON-Ranger-tso64770-tso64770?currency=USD" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon oxide spray</a> and watered down <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Winsor-Newton-ZINC-WHITE-14ml-GOUACHE-0605748-0605748wn" target="_blank">white gouache</a> to the background. Set that aside to dry and worked on the birthday hat. I used the <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-birthday-layering-stencil/" target="_blank">Create in Quads Birthday Layering Stencil</a> for the hat (using the squares for alignment make it so easy), same 4 colors as well as TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Poppy Seed</a> and <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Oyster</a>. I then added the <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/splash-stencil/" target="_blank">Splash stencil</a> and inked with the same colors, die cut and added some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Stickles-FROSTED-LACE-Glitter-Glue-SGG20592-7006?currency=USD" target="_blank">frosted lace stickles</a> and spread with my fingers. 😁</p><p>I mounted the base layer as well as the hat with foam dimension, added a layer of vellum in between the base layer and hat and mounted to a top folding <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cookie Monster</a> card. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SHYMjQnxtEji7NtZC0jT-pEwKGuEpd_LO0nXtIpqj5wAD31RvDtI5RCXXMUtcpGI0vWbhRKyiaUOiJg6M_6ZVR4nWSRHaNKskAEcInaM4wU0wtURAPHZjeC-tZvnmpycj1iy4M9WmVylrTB5TgJJM63LRqS-TKSiZb8pQ3NBGJScAvVkm5SHaQXs0g/s2747/Birthday%20Hat%20Full%20II.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2747" data-original-width="2374" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SHYMjQnxtEji7NtZC0jT-pEwKGuEpd_LO0nXtIpqj5wAD31RvDtI5RCXXMUtcpGI0vWbhRKyiaUOiJg6M_6ZVR4nWSRHaNKskAEcInaM4wU0wtURAPHZjeC-tZvnmpycj1iy4M9WmVylrTB5TgJJM63LRqS-TKSiZb8pQ3NBGJScAvVkm5SHaQXs0g/w346-h400/Birthday%20Hat%20Full%20II.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dZzy8oZf-gHB8V7NzVW7ApXi8nBm-9A5xxD3uW6EOWet-2S93ZH-XLUGWXjYmmWJ90HazsfAZVJS3voLA5Nc080g1b-VxszGvefe_Xch89QvdvMAY4jp2TAKFTQco8U94nXo2bh-wAH7CYB7sxsBP_Osh0_P1xjplA3cqI4Cb6-Gnfn6Kj2oUu4tog/s3292/Birthday%20Hat%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2946" data-original-width="3292" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dZzy8oZf-gHB8V7NzVW7ApXi8nBm-9A5xxD3uW6EOWet-2S93ZH-XLUGWXjYmmWJ90HazsfAZVJS3voLA5Nc080g1b-VxszGvefe_Xch89QvdvMAY4jp2TAKFTQco8U94nXo2bh-wAH7CYB7sxsBP_Osh0_P1xjplA3cqI4Cb6-Gnfn6Kj2oUu4tog/w400-h358/Birthday%20Hat%20up%20close.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's been awhile since I've sat down and just 'played'; I REALLY enjoyed creating, felt good!<p></p><p>So many of you joined us in our last challenge, hope you will join us again this time whether you create something with <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ink smooshing</a> or as always, <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">anything goes</a>!!</p><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WHAT'S IT TAKE:</span></b></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i>Stamps: </i>TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/simple-strips-birthday/" target="_blank">Simple Strips Birthday</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Inks: </i><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=distress+oxide+inks" target="_blank">Distress Oxides</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Versamark-WATERMARK-Rubber-Stamp-Emboss-Chalk-Resist-INK-PAD-VM-001-10213" target="_blank">Versamark</a>, TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Oyster</a> and <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Poppy Seed</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Papers</i>: TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cookie Monster</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Fabriano-WATERCOLOR-PAPER-9x12-BLOCK-Cold-Press-00312330-00312330f?currency=USD" target="_blank">watercolor paper</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-VELLUM-SSSVEL12-Stamptember-SSSVEL12?currency=USD" target="_blank">vellum</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Accessories</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span>: TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-birthday-party-hat/" target="_blank">birthday hat die</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/create-in-quads-birthday-layering-stencil/" target="_blank">create in quads birthday</a> layering stencil, TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/splash-stencil/" target="_blank">splash stencil</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=doodlebug+sprinkles" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Winsor-Newton-ZINC-WHITE-14ml-GOUACHE-0605748-0605748wn" target="_blank">white gouache</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Spray-MERMAID-LAGOON-Ranger-tso64770-tso64770?currency=USD" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon distress spray</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-Stickles-FROSTED-LACE-Glitter-Glue-SGG20592-7006?currency=USD" target="_blank">frosted lace stickles</a>, TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/simple-strips-die/" target="_blank">simple strips die</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-fine-detail-embossing-powder/" target="_blank">white embossing powder</a><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>CHALLENGES: </b></span><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-54176095360427003912022-09-01T05:00:00.034-05:002022-09-01T05:00:00.184-05:00Love to Scrap Challenge Blog<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi friends! I hope you are doing well!</p><p>Several months ago, Taylored Expressions released this absolutely adorable <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/donut-days-cling-clear-combo/" target="_blank">donut background with matching clear stamps</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/donut-days-die/" target="_blank">die</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/donut-days-stencil/" target="_blank">stencil</a> and <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/mini-strips-donut-worry/" target="_blank">Donut Worry mini strips</a>. This combo is definitely a way to make a bunch of cards in assembly line style! I had so much fun making a variety of donuts, sprinkles, embossing, you name it! I made two cards, switching up colors and greetings.</p><p>I mounted the main panel on some PTI <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=color_search&search_str=Dark+Chocolate&parent=51" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate</a> and added to a top folding <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cherry Pop</a> card.</p><p>The image directly below the sentiments on each card was die cut, stamped, added glossy accents, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-all-that-glitters/" target="_blank">Sugar Cube glitter</a> and mounted with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/foam-square-roll-1-2/" target="_blank">dimensional foam</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5aJ2dyYLHnF5P-CUKbFOXcIl9eva5Du1qjPJ_0yVE9tl7jC_5lY8vIL7fZqR3uJA0_qr5WMYSM33uGQgsCymOIyUXabaDVgINraCnUXad6r3s4Bo7u0PYhs7ZrYRMKssxHy7DmSuPeQnQeQ9cXaloSWHJNuRVFR_Cw2xW7r_W2y901r5E29Mfvzqvg/s3175/Thanks%20a%20Hole%20Bunch%20Full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKLYyQ6d0RfHgoLjWW9KLjrfHe-Ika_55X69Mr0d5_T3U9FwVZ81iLPm7PmYLU54S1UP_gI2pkrWfIxVY9lAq4YinAUv4XVhAaNsVDaHiAum8R_Z5sUKBE2yF9_3jkNWYtK7Lp0o9D6rFaeQcKF_Rdv79u3PbrRRJZNm1PSSy6hn-mPhSvlCQab7tlQ/s4031/Treat%20Yo%20Self.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4031" data-original-width="3023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKLYyQ6d0RfHgoLjWW9KLjrfHe-Ika_55X69Mr0d5_T3U9FwVZ81iLPm7PmYLU54S1UP_gI2pkrWfIxVY9lAq4YinAUv4XVhAaNsVDaHiAum8R_Z5sUKBE2yF9_3jkNWYtK7Lp0o9D6rFaeQcKF_Rdv79u3PbrRRJZNm1PSSy6hn-mPhSvlCQab7tlQ/w300-h400/Treat%20Yo%20Self.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>So many of you joined us in the last challenge; hope to see all your creations this month at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>!!</p><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WHAT'S IT TAKE:</span></b></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i>Stamps: </i>TE </span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/donut-days-cling-clear-combo/" target="_blank">donut background with matching clear stamps</a></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Inks: </i><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">TE Inks</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Papers</i>: <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Neenah-Classic-Crest-110-LB-SMOOTH-SOLAR-WHITE-Paper-Pack-25-Sheets-63610" target="_blank">Neenah 110 lb. white</a>, PTI <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=color_search&search_str=Dark+Chocolate&parent=51" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate</a>, TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cherry Pop</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Accessories</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span>: TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-all-that-glitters/" target="_blank">Sugar Cube glitter</a>, TE donut <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/donut-days-die/" target="_blank">die</a> and <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/mini-strips-die/" target="_blank">Mini Strips die</a>, glossy accents, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-fine-detail-embossing-powder/" target="_blank">white embossing powder</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=doodlebug+sprinkles" target="_blank"> </a><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>CHALLENGES: </b></span><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-38922379974997046282022-07-01T05:00:00.103-05:002022-07-01T05:00:00.229-05:00Love to Scrap Challenge Blog - the gang is back!<script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><p>Hi friends! I am so excited to announce the design team is B-A-C-K at <a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Scrap</a>! It's always Anything Goes and we love seeing your creations!</p><p>This month, I'm sharing a Christmas card I created - sadly, I created it a few months ago, so let's see if I can test this 'older' memory and remember how I created it. 😁</p><p>The floral stamp in the background is <a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Concord-9th--Clear-Stamp--Hope_p_145748.html" target="_blank">Hope</a> from Concord & 9th; I think it may be retired, but found it elsewhere. I used watercolor paper, spritzed the base image before stamping and then added the other layers full strength. </p><p>I also stamped <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamp-LEDGER-SCRIPT-CMS241-CMS241?currency=USD" target="_blank">this</a> <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamp-LEDGER-SCRIPT-CMS241-CMS241?currency=USD" target="_blank">Tim Holtz</a> ledger stamp in multiple places. I added lots of sponging then tapped on some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Winsor-Newton-PERMANENT-WHITE-37ml-GOUACHE-0614512-0614512wn?currency=USD" target="_blank">white gouache</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Spray-August-2020-New-COLOR-2-Ranger-tso72355-tso72355?currency=USD" target="_blank">Crankling Campfire</a> distress spray. Finished it off with washi tape, an embossed sentiment on vellum, and lots of <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=doodlebug+sprinkles" target="_blank">Doodlebug sprinkles</a>.<br /></p><p>The sentiment and die cut are from <a href="https://www.ecrater.com/p/39751154/retiring-honey-bee-stamps-fa?gps=1&id=81021330019&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxm4nwVrVQk4VWvKYDiHZHEzBTSoxa14-gsc4jJ_XVqRxWDRFIYnVwaAm3MEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Honey Bee, Fa La La</a> (retired).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimy3wJGepoFuW9KdWooL9VKUmc7Ej5uOMsskqd0oyqxysKccS26mpYdTrthwZCmi0JePEjEBTEQC9At0OT5psp2dtT0DQM_pfK8nOxXPNSMahX8sSDJQ-ltZJm5U_79eS2V-Epwo_KdFzP--BBZ3MtSkN3SB6pk2e2JJcwqq4GXPHHSbjQW9zd4qJKQ/s3082/Merry%20Everything%20Full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3082" data-original-width="2460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimy3wJGepoFuW9KdWooL9VKUmc7Ej5uOMsskqd0oyqxysKccS26mpYdTrthwZCmi0JePEjEBTEQC9At0OT5psp2dtT0DQM_pfK8nOxXPNSMahX8sSDJQ-ltZJm5U_79eS2V-Epwo_KdFzP--BBZ3MtSkN3SB6pk2e2JJcwqq4GXPHHSbjQW9zd4qJKQ/w319-h400/Merry%20Everything%20Full.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-XncnGvVkTzVbM81AKiLTk7rlTMZlKqK4eCkpaOU2JmxOLJLg2c8a97g9wdEkKYVxI3CZyafa-vBoOJ9F3gPKruaYGm1fp-NZCddpJR5Hp31KZ98L6l774wD1OWEZspKatNdHW8PYHFmuKDOFz78o_F1GZb7ycjVttLC3fgms-O-QSomU3QmFVn0AA/s3772/Merry%20Everything%20up%20close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3772" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-XncnGvVkTzVbM81AKiLTk7rlTMZlKqK4eCkpaOU2JmxOLJLg2c8a97g9wdEkKYVxI3CZyafa-vBoOJ9F3gPKruaYGm1fp-NZCddpJR5Hp31KZ98L6l774wD1OWEZspKatNdHW8PYHFmuKDOFz78o_F1GZb7ycjVttLC3fgms-O-QSomU3QmFVn0AA/w321-h400/Merry%20Everything%20up%20close.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; 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color: #222222;"><span><i>Stamps: </i><a href="https://www.franticstamper.com/Concord-9th--Clear-Stamp--Hope_p_145748.html" target="_blank">Concord & 9th Hope</a>, <a href="https://www.ecrater.com/p/39751154/retiring-honey-bee-stamps-fa?gps=1&id=81021330019&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxm4nwVrVQk4VWvKYDiHZHEzBTSoxa14-gsc4jJ_XVqRxWDRFIYnVwaAm3MEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Honey Bee Fa La La</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamp-LEDGER-SCRIPT-CMS241-CMS241?currency=USD" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Ledger</a><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Inks: </i><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">TE Inks</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=distress+oxide+ink" target="_blank">Distress Oxide Inks</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Papers</i>: <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Neenah-Classic-Crest-110-LB-SMOOTH-SOLAR-WHITE-Paper-Pack-25-Sheets-63610" target="_blank">Neenah 110 lb. white</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Fabriano-WATERCOLOR-PAPER-5x7-BLOCK-Cold-Press-00311218-00311218f?currency=USD" target="_blank">watercolor paper</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Accessories</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span>: <a href="https://www.ecrater.com/p/39751154/retiring-honey-bee-stamps-fa?gps=1" target="_blank">Honey Bee Fa La La die</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/WOW-Embossing-Powder-PRIMARY-DIANAS-LOVE-Alexandra-Renke-WH58R-wh58rwo?currency=USD" target="_blank">WOW embossing powder</a>, washi tape, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=doodlebug+sprinkles" target="_blank">Doodlebug Sprinkles </a><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>CHALLENGES: <br /></b></span></div>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-87539058352402198142022-07-01T05:00:00.100-05:002022-07-01T05:00:00.229-05:00WE'RE BACK!! Mix It Up Challenge - Clean and Simple<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Hi there! The design team for the <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a> is B-A-C-K! The blog never stopped, but most of the designers took a long break and I think it's been good for everyone! Leslie, our blog queen, made some tweaks and I think they are really good - I'm excited to participate with the team!</p><p>I hope you will play along; it's always Anything Goes with a twist - you can choose to play the twist, or not. We just love seeing your creations!</p><p>I absolutely love these <a href="https://reverseconfetti.com/products/poppies" target="_blank">poppies</a> from <a href="https://reverseconfetti.com/products/poppies" target="_blank">Reverse Confetti</a>; so much you can do with them. I wanted a set of notecards and this was the perfect opportunity to put them to use and keep the cards clean and simple! This card was also CASEd <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/162622236536909849/" target="_blank">Stampingville</a>, I added some soft background stamping to each card. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1310" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fwy6jMqIvtAZe719cj1NAScwozKBiKFaA1QHXBuqKazHJUkbasfp6ys7iHIH4Oa3a3yhgBDHzBm6728BhrlMeeMM2RypXOUV_S7w3X0nFKc5rP44iS4IYkzPUpnFJ3pQ39-PBzP7VYzcNnoYVXHBtnHsJIXlCPuk96BiulFnHhEIkWF94HaMxsCTPQ/w400-h318/Red%20up%20close.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Thanks for popping in; hope to see you again soon!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: none 0% 0% repeat scroll rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /></a></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WHAT'S IT TAKE:</span></b></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i>Stamps: </i>Reverse Confetti <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/reverse-confetti-poppies-clear-stamps-rvc793?currency=USD" target="_blank">Poppies</a>, Tim Holtz XXX<i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Inks: </i><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">TE Inks</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Papers</i>: <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Neenah-Classic-Crest-110-LB-SMOOTH-SOLAR-WHITE-Paper-Pack-25-Sheets-63610" target="_blank">Neenah 110 lb. white</a>, everything else was from the scrap file :)</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Accessories</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span>: <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/papertrey-ink-mix-mat-postal-die/" target="_blank">PTI Mix and Mat Postal die </a><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>CHALLENGES: </b></span></div>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-25876614289486086842022-03-13T21:03:00.001-05:002022-03-13T21:04:43.625-05:00Color Throwdown 683 - flowers<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>I love the <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2022/03/color-throwdown-683.html" target="_blank">Color Throwdown</a> blog, the colors can be so inspiring and this week was a great example. I made a slimline card using a, new to me, stamp set from Reverse Confetti, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/reverse-confetti-poppies-clear-stamps-rvc793?currency=USD" target="_blank">Poppies</a>. I chose several distress oxide inks as well as a few TE inks. I die cut 7 flower combos and then stamped in assembly line style mixing and matching inks. Once dry, I spritzed with water, then added white splatters and when those were dry. a couple coats of <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tonic-AQUA-SHIMMER-PEN-Nuvo-2-Pack-888N-888NT" target="_blank">Nuvo shimmer</a>.</p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpJZHJ1e2LhbwitVZYNvJGfyN7ezAgjeeAGwakgUvxcDr2qM_-l-g4LCZ5YRpAgJKtJo-mf3nEuBvQQ0pqA1DrqesaJNRugf3V_32cu32rkQGrjxVnqYyPtsEX5_UJX5k4uH-BtUwhVEQMZWY5l5ggu5_tYHMRGYKIKMv3QfRsYd6wevLgqOySrte4=w147-h200" width="147" /> </p><p></p><p>I layered the flowers onto TE <a href="<script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>" target="_blank">Sea Salt</a> and blended some leftover <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Ink-Pad-BROKEN-CHINA-Ranger-TDO55846-TDO55846?currency=USD" target="_blank">broken china oxide ink</a>. I splattered on TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Earl Grey</a> ink (same color used for the outline of the flowers). This was layered onto a TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cupcake</a> panel, a <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-WHITE-CARDSTOCK-120-LB-Base-Weight-12-Pack-44331?currency=USD" target="_blank">white</a> panel and finally the card base, also from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">Earl Grey</a>. I added some <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Ink-Pad-TWISTED-CITRON-Ranger-TDO56294-TDO56294?currency=USD" target="_blank">Twisted Citron</a> oxide ink to a few areas of the white panel. One flower in the lower right-hand corner is mounted with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/foam-square-roll-1-2/" target="_blank">foam squares</a>, the rest are adhered flat to the panel; the <a href="<script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>" target="_blank">Sea Salt</a> layer was mounted with <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/taylored-expressions-1-16-foam-tape/" target="_blank">foam tape</a>. I finished it off with an embossed sentiment from the same set and some <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/bits-pieces-drip-drops/" target="_blank">Bits and Pieces</a> dew drops.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1bfsDzycS7QcnLp1AcqLEHpFxCjHMBi6f_YAsMPwcS4D8HeR-lLBkPtJ5cYu6OEhV4p0FXhgQQcNbMp_7WEIr-t3hwubznyG0B8vulr3JOlAxLHSgLua5-UKiUhEtEXYIR7jAY_tegAkRZJYpp8684bl_VXLTWbOHcRS1DJIypx90lnaQ8uUSWRjbVg=s3909" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3909" data-original-width="2150" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1bfsDzycS7QcnLp1AcqLEHpFxCjHMBi6f_YAsMPwcS4D8HeR-lLBkPtJ5cYu6OEhV4p0FXhgQQcNbMp_7WEIr-t3hwubznyG0B8vulr3JOlAxLHSgLua5-UKiUhEtEXYIR7jAY_tegAkRZJYpp8684bl_VXLTWbOHcRS1DJIypx90lnaQ8uUSWRjbVg=w220-h400" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgngxwJcW6tFk8Pg7QqNp8Q_7c1Hue7d9tBJVZbZHkMfUbzYo7K9H7Y4ziuOD8TevGozPoQAZlqjTPdI5qxO4je-xFlc7vIQYQigWtZXw8SD-GrzwggE5e1Fq8v5f3GpkaTnNAYdSeBUZhI5PT5orkUajMoX52b2sbhigSmULQpwkt0ozV9rVH0TGmj_w=s4025" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4025" data-original-width="2488" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgngxwJcW6tFk8Pg7QqNp8Q_7c1Hue7d9tBJVZbZHkMfUbzYo7K9H7Y4ziuOD8TevGozPoQAZlqjTPdI5qxO4je-xFlc7vIQYQigWtZXw8SD-GrzwggE5e1Fq8v5f3GpkaTnNAYdSeBUZhI5PT5orkUajMoX52b2sbhigSmULQpwkt0ozV9rVH0TGmj_w=w248-h400" width="248" /></a></div><p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a great weekend!<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /><br /></a></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WHAT'S IT TAKE:</span></b></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222;"><span><i>Stamps: </i>Reverse Confetti <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/reverse-confetti-poppies-clear-stamps-rvc793?currency=USD" target="_blank">Poppies</a><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Inks: </i><a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-ink-mini-ink-pads/" target="_blank">TE Inks</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=distress+oxide+inks" target="_blank">Distress Oxide Inks</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Versamark-WATERMARK-Rubber-Stamp-Emboss-Chalk-Resist-INK-PAD-VM-001-10213?currency=USD" target="_blank">Versamark</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Papers</i>: </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TE <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Cupcake</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Earl Grey</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-premium-cardstock/" target="_blank">Sea Sal</a>t, SSS <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-WHITE-CARDSTOCK-120-LB-Base-Weight-12-Pack-44331?currency=USD" target="_blank">white</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Accessories</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span>: <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/te-fine-detail-embossing-powder/" target="_blank">TE white embossing powder</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tonic-AQUA-SHIMMER-PEN-Nuvo-2-Pack-888N-888NT" target="_blank">Nuvo clear glitter</a>, <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/bits-pieces-drip-drops/" target="_blank">Bits and Pieces dew drops</a>, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Winsor-Newton-ZINC-WHITE-14ml-GOUACHE-0605748-0605748wn?currency=USD" target="_blank">w</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Winsor-Newton-ZINC-WHITE-14ml-GOUACHE-0605748-0605748wn?currency=USD" target="_blank">hite gouache</a>, <a href="https://www.thetonstamps.com/collections/all" target="_blank">The Ton slimline dies</a> (pierced and scalloped)<br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>CHALLENGES: </b></span></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2022/03/color-throwdown-683.html" target="_blank">ctd683</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpJZHJ1e2LhbwitVZYNvJGfyN7ezAgjeeAGwakgUvxcDr2qM_-l-g4LCZ5YRpAgJKtJo-mf3nEuBvQQ0pqA1DrqesaJNRugf3V_32cu32rkQGrjxVnqYyPtsEX5_UJX5k4uH-BtUwhVEQMZWY5l5ggu5_tYHMRGYKIKMv3QfRsYd6wevLgqOySrte4=w147-h200" width="147" /> <br /></span></p><p></p>Whimseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02066377676496917070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456101249822484456.post-61752959902548987202022-02-13T11:08:00.001-06:002022-02-13T19:36:13.553-06:00Full Front Shaker Card<script data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<p>Hey friends - how are you doing?</p><p>I'm doing good, I've been creating a lot but haven't had time to photograph much! I recently made this full front shaker card - what a learning experience! It was for my boyfriend who turned 6, 😁, and loves elephants. There are 5 elephants in the shaker front and then the 6th is on the front. He also wears blue glasses, so I made sure to include those on each elephant. What I didn't realize was, with the the glossy accents on the glasses, they were 'thicker' and kinda stuck together, didn't shake as much as I would have hoped.😐</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAUDgUx7NIyySc1lZlqOa3NSqotPpb6NYkr0hWBJPde0kIS89dsRle1UpdNjh4BTh3m6bW7qLjfuk5AaMNOBL1V_YKC2e7jIYkTv-pAvI_J0CYBSbLpmC2cmfMO9_tpuFAmYHCcYGrV-oTfYSydGkvR2LZ1Q2VSer1np_gB2PokRGnp-KGrKst3lAsWA=s2016" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAUDgUx7NIyySc1lZlqOa3NSqotPpb6NYkr0hWBJPde0kIS89dsRle1UpdNjh4BTh3m6bW7qLjfuk5AaMNOBL1V_YKC2e7jIYkTv-pAvI_J0CYBSbLpmC2cmfMO9_tpuFAmYHCcYGrV-oTfYSydGkvR2LZ1Q2VSer1np_gB2PokRGnp-KGrKst3lAsWA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw7bRBPlfORs8cdos5QRM642ju6A3_KJh_xbYJiSkbq_8CN52gH7s6iWBUBGo7JHyGQ0ydkWAFw5fgrvL2MCl8m9nHOpC7oyWlFSSqZmCmV9Wab_nO2dFlhchjLQ5l3W-zcgV3k6PwKKQakOoWBz8VS7kuRh1mKzERa3IlA9KU7gPx8x_7yIPpWCsLdg=s1607" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1607" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw7bRBPlfORs8cdos5QRM642ju6A3_KJh_xbYJiSkbq_8CN52gH7s6iWBUBGo7JHyGQ0ydkWAFw5fgrvL2MCl8m9nHOpC7oyWlFSSqZmCmV9Wab_nO2dFlhchjLQ5l3W-zcgV3k6PwKKQakOoWBz8VS7kuRh1mKzERa3IlA9KU7gPx8x_7yIPpWCsLdg=w400-h373" width="400" /></a></div>It's okay; he loved it and that's all that matters! The full front shaker pockets are from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tonic-SHAKER-CREATOR-SHAKER-POCKETS-3874e-3874e?currency=USD" target="_blank">Tonic Studios</a>; they are super easy to use; I'm anxious to try them again!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNtBIWg5UeHIAPVm-REUxks-Lx5KosKagvnm-TywuoddlGW08jonVxgZnJZawo1m_CwvK_W6Vnb_jzBZ3ddQIk-uMlKS5y1wr2WX1JN5OJBOyFRIkxij8uOBYKcRq9_08ow6-VLSZCZyo9Ru0fq_Hf9qnVrD05ucPfSWfPQacH5m2APSLArS6NTGovHw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNtBIWg5UeHIAPVm-REUxks-Lx5KosKagvnm-TywuoddlGW08jonVxgZnJZawo1m_CwvK_W6Vnb_jzBZ3ddQIk-uMlKS5y1wr2WX1JN5OJBOyFRIkxij8uOBYKcRq9_08ow6-VLSZCZyo9Ru0fq_Hf9qnVrD05ucPfSWfPQacH5m2APSLArS6NTGovHw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Thanks for stopping by; hope you are doing well!<br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/s262/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #213abb; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxv1zFT1Miodr2Gu5ZCPeVMjG53IlQpwoA7uJ3dhihvhVuUvg7xbSkPbSeWl0YgxrZlGpS-MVspNy_wmfWbbayzxOgAdH0tQsanXJer-G6IBtuoUVgJcH1K4NnAXUa2zM0mnO4Hn-7LYm/w138-h200/Michele+Flowers.JPG" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="138" /><br /></a></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WHAT'S IT TAKE: </span></b></b></p><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b></b></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Tonic Studios Shaker Card--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/80ca1b6b-2803-4bd3-b83e-2242e611ae0a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/80ca1b6b-2803-4bd3-b83e-2242e611ae0a.jpg" /></a>
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