A Happy Goodbye

I'm saying goodbye over at a2z Scrapbooking; hope you'll pop over and see the full cards! And thanks for having me, a2z, you have been the dearest of friends!!

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Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Hydrangea Color Layering and For You Flowers Color Layering

Papers: Hero Arts White, Ranger water color, misc. black and white

Ink: Hero Arts Black, Hero Arts Pink to Red Ombre, Oxide Inks: Fossilized Amber and Worn Lipstick

Accessories: gold paint, Hydrangea matching dies, For You Flowers matching dies, gold thread, Copics

Challenges:

Hero Arts Artistic Dahlia with Press and Seal coloring

Hi friends! I'm up over at a2z Scrapbooking blog with this fun Distress Oxide and Press and Seal coloring - check it out HERE!

Hugs!

Hero Arts Prayers

Hi friends - I'm up over at a2z Scrapbooking blog; here's a sneak peek, hope you'll pop over and say hi!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: You're So Lovely, Prayers Stamp and Cut

Ink: Versamark, Worn Lipstick Oxide Ink, Fired Brick Distress Ink

Paper: Hero Arts white, Hero Arts black note card, 

Accessories: Hero Arts white embossing powder

Hero Arts Color Layering Poppy

Hi friends!

I have two posts going live today; this one you can find over at a2z Scrapbooking Blog - it's very CAS and didn't take much time at all. Aren't those the best kind! :D The flowers are absolutely gorgeous but I love the beautiful sentiment - I think it really stands out too!

And don't forget, you can shop the a2z Etsy store and save 15% by using code: MicheleG15!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Color Layering Poppy and  You're So Lovely (save 15% on your order by using code: MicheleG15)
Papers: Hero Arts Snow, Red
Ink: Distress Inks: Fired Brick, Festive Berries, Barn Door, Peeled Paint, Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories: Primsacolor Pencils, clear Wink of Stella, MFT Blueprints, gold and black paint (watered down), washi tape

Hero Arts Thanks Stamp and Cut

Hi friends! It's May 1st - can you BELIEVE IT? Gosh, time is flying by! Next week our 2nd one will begin the first of three graduations - yes, really. She's graduating high school, community college and the health academy at the community college where she earned an Associates Degree - GREAT start to her next college. ;)

Anywho, we are back at a2z Scrapbooking, this time focusing on sentiments! I love all the Hero Arts stamp and cut sets - this time I used the thanks one after stamping and embossing the Artistic Dahlia in the corner and sponging on some distress inks (tumbled glass, peacock feathers, and mermaid lagoon). Once I added the sentiment in Hero Arts intense black I added 3 rows of arrows from a really old Verve set (Borderline). I finished it off with lots of black and white enamel accents.

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon! Don't forget to use the discount code 'MicheleG15', it will save you 15% at the Etsy shop. ;)

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Artistic Dahlia and Thanks stamp and cut (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15, you can request a custom order if you do not see something in stock), Verve Borderline
Papers: Ranger Water Color, Hero Arts Black notecard
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black, Moss (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), Peacock Feathers, Mermaid Lagoon, and Tumbled Glass distress inks, Versamark

Accessories: white gel pen, sharpie, MFT Blueprints, Copics, Black Enamel Accents, White Enamel Accents, Hero Arts white embossing powder (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15)

Challenges:

Hero Arts Artistic Dahlia in purple

Hi friends - I 'think' I might be back on schedule; I'm sure trying although we are still fighting through the battle (see below)...

I'm up over at a2z Scrapbooking blog where this month we are focusing on 'getting to know you'...well, me that is, so today I have a card with a gorgeous Hero Arts flower - I LOVE FLOWERS...and STENCILS!!  :D

Hope on over and check it out!

Our catastrophic loss.

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Artistic Dahlia (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15)
Papers: Ranger Water Color, Reverse Confetti True Love, misc. green, purple scraps
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black, Moss (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), Wilted Violet Oxide Ink 

Accessories: white gel pen, sharpie, Hero Arts Unicorn Mist, MFT Blueprints, Copics, Hero Arts Crossing Waves stencil, Glimmer Mist, Black Enamel Accents (watered down), Prismacolor Pencils, Hero Arts Artistic Dahlia die (you can custom request this through a2z Etsy store and save 15% using code: MicheleG15)

Challenges:
  A Blog Named Hero - Anything Goes

You

Happy birthday to YOU! If it's your birthday anyway. ;)

Remember THIS card with basically the same background; I mentioned I made several different backgrounds using Oxide Inks and this was another one I had ready to put to use. I pulled out some new to me designer paper from Reverse Confetti and cut this big ole YOU out of fun foam and one layer of the designer paper, adhered together and coated with glossy accents. I added the 'happy birthday to' with Hero Arts intense black ink stamped a couple times since the paper was water color paper.

Look at that shimmery pink envie from SSS! *SWOON*

The rest, I kept pretty simple, added a strip of glitter black paper and more of the designer paper to finish it off, a totally CAS (clean and simple) card!

Thanks for stopping by, I love when you visit!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: SSS You Matter
Papers: Ranger Water Color, Neenah 110 lb. white, Reverse Confetti True Love, misc. black glitter paper
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), Worn Lipstick Oxide Ink

Accessories: Hero Arts Unicorn Mist, SSS You Matter die, Tim Holtz Mixed Media Die, glossy accents, Glimmer Mist, washi tape (inside), fun foam, SSS shimmery pink envie

Challenges:
  Happy Little Stampers - CAS Blend

Verve Beautiful Things with Mega 3D Dimension

The kind of dimension that doesn't fit in an envelope. :D

I had so much fun creating this card! Those flowers are made from a paperback book, I typically use a brad to secure the flower but this time, to allow for more dimension, I only added glue to the center of each layer.

I cut 6 layers of the flower using Verve's Beautiful Things die, stamped the top layer with Hero Arts Intense Black and colored with Distress Crayons - actually I just laid down some color and smeared it with my finger - yep, sure 'nuff! I added glossy accents to the center of each flower and sprinkled on some chunky glitter.

The background was stamped with Verve's Text Objects and embossed with Hero Arts white embossing powder; I smooshed (technical term - HA) on color with Distress Inks, added the black frame, some polka dot vellum leaves and called it good!

Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Verve Beautiful Things and Text Objects (looks like they no longer have this one in stock - sorry!)
Papers: Canson water color, PTI True Black, Hero Arts Black note card, PTI polka dot vellum
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), Picked Raspberry, Mermaid Lagoon, Twisted Citron distress inks, VersaMark

Accessories: glossy accents, Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), chunky glitter, MFT pierced square dies, paperback book, Verve Beautiful Things die, MFT Blueprints

Challenges:

Now it's time for Pretty in Purple

I mentioned earlier this week I had made several backgrounds using Oxide inks and various distress inks and here's another one, you can see the first one HERE. I sponged on some Wilted Violet, then added more ink through this cool Hero Arts stencil (Crossing Waves); then I moved the stencil just slightly and added Steel Grey ink from MFT Stamps. Once dry, I spritzed with water, glimmer mist, added some splatters of Hero Arts Unicorn mist and black enamel accents (watered down).

Much like the Pretty in Pink card, I colored this gorgeous Stampendous Fresh Bloom with purple copics adding some white dots for accents. I again die cut and stamped the leaves with SSS Floral Shapes, embossed another sentiment from MFT's Doodle Bloom card set along with the word frame die.

Thanks for stopping by; hope you are having a great HUMP day!
#sharehandmadekindness

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: MFT Doodle Bloom, Stampendous Fresh Bloom, SSS Floral Shapes
Papers: Ranger Water Color, PTI Royal Velve, DP MFT
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), Wilted Violet Oxide Ink, VersaFine Black

Accessories: white gel pen, sharpie, Hero Arts Unicorn Mist, MFT Rectangle Word Frame, Copics, MFT Blueprints, Hero Arts Crossing Waves stencil, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder (save 15% by using code: MicheleG15), SSS Floral Shapes dies, Glimmer Mist

Challenges:
  The Card Concept - Purple Haze

Hero Arts Floral and Hello in Pink to Red Ombre

Hi friends - welcome back to another fun post for a2z Scrapbooking; I made this SUPER simple (CAS = clean and simple) card for today; you can see all the details over at the a2z Scrapbooking blog. And don't forget, you can shop the a2z Etsy store and save 15% by using code: MicheleG15! And if you don't see something in stock, just ask, they do special orders too. :D

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello stamp and cut, Hero Arts You're So Lovely, Hero Arts For You Flowers
Papers: Neenah 110 lb. white
Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black, Hero Arts Pink to Red Ombre

Accessories: misc. enamel dots, black brush pen

Challenges:

JUGS Theme - HEARTS!

I'm telling you; I LOVE creating for the month of February - it's such a special month for our family. Our first child was born, Valentine's Day and my wedding anniversary all occur this month. Hubby and I will be celebrating 25 years this month. :D Not to mention, I LOVE hearts - hearts and polka dots make me pretty darn happy!

So I'm back this week for Just Us Girls (JUGS) celebrating THEME week = HEARTS. Ahhh...I'm in love! I created two cards to fit the challenge.

The first card uses a free digi from Verve Visual (not sure if it's still available) but it was perfect to print on kraft card stock and begin building my card. The cool burlap heart was found at Hobby Lobby in their Valentine section; I roughed up the edges a bit, then used Verve Visual's Love Notes die to cut a cute little heart from this adorable designer paper. The rest is pretty self-explanatory; just had fun creating!! I included a sneak peek of the inside, I am forever using washi tape on the inside of cards and my envelopes; just love the touch it adds, and available in so many colors. I did 'fling on' lots of tattered angels and hero arts mists in the background; mounted the main panel with fun foam and finished it all off with some enamel dots.

inside - washi tape

My next card is back to using my favorite technique - SMOOSHING - I know, there goes that technical term again. HA!

I created two water color panels with various distress inks; I took the brighter of the two panels and once dry,  die cut these SSS stacked hearts die and sprayed with shimmer mist - I know, next to impossible to see in the photos, but I think you 'might' be able to see it on my Instagram photo??!! I sponged on more distress inks in the background before adhering the hearts - I REALLY wish I would have added fun foam for some dimension. :( I die cut the LOVE from Hero Arts multiple times from white card stock and once from black card stock; layered them together and coated with glossy accents, I then stamped the YOU just below (also from the same stamp set). I finished the card off with some black/white striped paper and a strip of PTI Raspberry Fizz coated in clear Wink of Stella.

inside - MORE washi tape :D

Thanks for stopping by; hope you'll join our HEARTS theme this week!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Love stamp and cut, Verve Visual digi stamp set Love From Me
Papers: Neenah 80 lb.  and 110 lb. white, Ranger water color, misc. designer paper, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Kraft, MFT Paver Red
Ink: Various distress inks, Hero Arts black

Accessories: Hero Arts Love stamp and die (LOVE), MFT Tag Builder Blueprints, glossy accents, Tattered Angels mist, Hero Arts Unicorn mist, SSS stacked hearts die, MFT Blueprints, enamel accents, burlap heart from Hobby Lobby

Challenges:
  JUGS - hearts
  All the Little Things

  SSSMCHALLENGE

Hero Arts Bold Flora Stencil + Love

Hi friends - I'm up over at a2z Scrapbooking blog, hope you'll stop by to learn more about this card and see more photos.

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Love Stamp and Cut
Papers: Hero Arts Red, MFT Steel Gray, vellum, 
Ink: Hero Arts Blackboard Inks

Accessories: glossy accents, Hero Arts Love Stamp and Cut die, black enamel heart, Bold Floral Stencil, Hero Arts white embossing powder

Challenges:

Hero Arts Bold Floral...they said in red!

Hi friends - IT'S FEBRUARY; the first month of 2017 is GONE - wow!

This month at a2z Scrapbooking we have another super easy challenge - although you are certainly going to question what I was thinking. :D HA - not the first time!

I was inspired by recent videos by Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner. I had actually made myself some notes which said "red, kraft card stock, ombre focal word, stencil" and what do you know, both their videos hit everything on that list and resulted in my final card. And I PROMISE I really did use red...but when you use red on Kraft card stock it doesn't turn out too red. LOL I love it though; it's almost more of a coral/rust color and I'll definitely save it for autumn, I think it will be perfect! Super easy to do, the focal point was layered onto a Dark Chocolate top folding card.

Once the focal panel was done I added 3 spritz of Moonlight Tattered Angels mist; love the sparkle and flecks of white! I embossed the small sentiment in Hero Arts white on Dark Chocolate card stock to tie it all together. After I took photos, I decided to add glossy accents to the 'thanks', but seriously, WHO has time to wait for that to dry? HA! Very CAS.

Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a great week and HAPPY FEBRUARY!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Hero Arts Thanks
Papers: PTI Dark Chocolate, Hero Arts Kraft
Ink: Versamark, Fired Brick, Barn Door and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks

Accessories: Hero Arts Bold Floral stencil, Hero Arts white embossing powder, fun foam, Tattered Angels mist, MFT Blueprints

Challenges: