Love Card With Polychromos

It's Thursday, and since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I thought I would share a 'love' themed card for some valentine inspiration.

Stamps:  Love Squared E12114
              Mini Gingham Cover-A-Card CC373
              Sweet Bunny Set WP927 (flower from set)

I created the background panel using the Mini Gingham stamp and some pink distress ink, then rounded the corners and attached it to a tan A2 card front.

I stamped the Mini Gingham Cover-A-Card image onto white card stock, trimmed it, and colored with Polychromos colored pencils.  A little distressing around the edges with the pink ink, then attached it to the gingham stamped panel.   

 
I tied some narrow ribbon around with a triple bow, then attached the panel to the card with foam tape for extra dimension.

 





Inside:  I used the rest of the gingham panel I had previously created, and attached it to the inside of the card.  Then stamped the flower images from the  Sweet Bunny Set.

Thanks for coming to my blog today.  I appreciate your visits,  and enjoy your encouraging comments. 

Blessings,

Have A Heart Impression Obsession Challenge

It's time for a new challenge at Impression Obsession.  The theme this time is Have A Heart.  I knew exactly which stamp I was going to use for this one!

Froggie Love E21241
Be Mine B20803
Everything Happy D20799 (inside)
Mini Hearts Row DIE134-D

I love, love, love this froggie image from the new Valentine release!  He really stole my heart!

I inked the Froggie Love with antique linen distress ink, and stamped it onto Canson XL bristol recycled.  I colored him with Polychromos colored pencils.  



I added some distress ink around the edges softly, a pretty satin ribbon and bow, and some die cut hearts.  I layered it onto a red panel, then onto a white A2 card front.


I layered the Be Mine verse, which I had stamped onto a white scrap and cut into a tag, then added to card with some foam tape for dimension.


Inside:  Everything Happy

Be sure to check out the other designer's posts for their projects for this challenge.  You can find their links HERE. 

I had so much fun making this card!  I do love frogs!  And this one's a cutie, for sure!

Thanks for stopping by.  I appreciate your visits and your comments. 

Blessings,
 

Hedgehugs

Just a few more days until Valentine's Day!!  I made another granddaughter card today.  I finished the first one a while ago.  Now I can get them both mailed.  I also wanted to give you a little more inspiration for the All About Love Challenge at the Impression-Obsession blog.  You still have a few hours to get your card in to be eligible for an IO gift certificate!

Stamps/Die:
Hedgehugs F21160 
LOVE DIE271-D 

For my card, I started with a white panel of bristol paper, and stamped the Hedgehugs and colored them with Arteza Real Brush Markers.  I used an Arteza waterbrush 
to add a little water as needed.   

For the heart shape, I used a heart stencil and brushed in some red and pink distress ink, creating the heart highlight for the hugging critters.  I used pink distress ink to stamp the heart background, stamping off for second generation inking.

I die-cut the LOVE die from red card stock four times, and layered the pieces together for dimension, then added them to the card front.

Inside:  I just stamped the verses from the Hedgehugs set and created another heart highlight with distress inks and stencil.

So, that's a wrap.  I hope you have entered the challenge.  If not, you still have time.  Deadline is 7 PM central time.  Hope to see you there.  You just might win a $25 gift certificate to the IO store!  Good luck!

I am adding my card to these challenges:
Allsorts - Love
CAS Watercolor - Red and pink
The Daily Marker 30 Day Color Challenge 
Dies R Us - Use the color red
Dragonfly Journeys - I heart you
Watercooler Wednesday  - Anything goes
Make My Monday - Red, pink, white
The Paper Players - Love is in the air
Pile it on - Pretty in pink
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add some red
Tuesday Throwdown  - Anything goes
Time Out Challenges  -Inspiration picture

Blessings,

Hugs & Kisses Snowman

The Penny Black Saturday Challenge this month is Anything Goes, with optional 'something new.'  I decided to go with the option, and was thinking new snowfall.  Or...new way to use a Christmas stamp after Christmas!  I love challenging myself to make my stamps go further.

I used the Penny Black stamps from the sets Jolly Friends, Special Thoughts, and Winter Whites & Greens.
I wanted the snow, and snowman, but not the Christmas elements.  So I covered them with hearts!  Now it could actually be a Valentine card!

I stamped the snowman onto bristol vellum card stock, and water colored with my favorite watercolor pencils, Derwent Inktense.  I love these pencils.  They are different from typical watercolor pencils, in that they contain actual ink, not paint pigment.  They act differently when water coloring.  Once they are activated with water, they are only workable for a short while.  They dry permanently, so once they're dry, they cannot be reactivated.  I love this about them.  I reach for my Inktense pencils more than any other.

I masked the snowman, and stamped the tree with Archival green inks.  I distressed the edges with TH distress ink, and added splatters.  I added the verse with VersaFine Claire ink, distressed it, and added it with foam tape for dimension.

I used die-cut hearts from various dies to cover the ornaments on the tree, and the mistletoe in the little snowman's hands.  All was added to a brown A2 card.  

For the finishing touch, I used an oldie-but-goodie stamp pad, The Essential Glue Pad, to stamp snowflakes and added ultra-fine crystal glitter.  I love the way these add the right amount of sparkle to the card, and snowflakes,without making it too busy.

I am adding my card to these challenges:
Dragonfly Journeys - Shiny & new - new shiny snowfall
Simon Says Monday - Something new    
Time Out Challenges - Loving
Tuesday Throwdown - Winter sparkles

That's it for today.  Thanks so much for visiting.  Check out the other design team blogs listed HERE for more ideas and inspiration.

Blessings,
 

Impression-Obsession Winter Hugs Release, Day 3

Welcome to Day 3, the last day of the Winter Hugs Release Hop!!  Today I have two cards to share with you.

I have a $10 gift certificate to give away to a lucky person who leaves a comment on my blog by Saturday, December 15th!  The winner will be announced here on December 17th.  You can comment on each of the dt member's blogs listed HERE.  That way you have more chances to win!

All of the new stamps are HERE, and available now! 

Now, on to my cards...

My first card uses:
Do Small Things E19895
Cover-A-Card Wooden Plank CC177 
Splatter Heart D20614 
All-In-One Frames Die DIE291-WW
Butterflies Die DIE046-A

I used distress inks to stamp my images, and embossed the verse in gold. 

I die cut the plank with the All-In-One Frames die and placed it over the stamped panel.  
 

INSIDE

The butterflies were die cut then gold embossed.  I added a few more spatters and some distressing around the stamped panel, and cut the center heart so it overlaps the frame.
                 






Card 2

My second card uses:
Baby's Breath Large L20607 
Sympathy Sentiments CL114 
Life Stuff Sentiments CL491

On gray card stock I stamped the Baby's Breath Large with VersaFine Claire Nocturne, then colored it with white colored pencils, and some white gel pen.  

I added some dusty concord distress ink to the background.  
The heartfelt sympathy panel is layered and mounted over the image panel.  A strip of striped dp along the right side, then the whole shebang added to an eggplant A2 card.

Inside:
 




I hope you have been inspired by the cards, projects, and ideas in this blog hop.  

Don't forget to comment below for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy making your wish list from the new stamps and others at Impression-Obsession.  And if you haven't hopped, be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from my talented dt friends listed on the blog HERE.

Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate you taking your time to visit, and enjoy reading your comments!
Blessings,

Do Small Things E19895

Cover-A-Card Wooden Plank CC177     

Splatter Heart D20614

All-In-One Frames Die DIE291-WW

 Butterflies Die DIE046-A

Baby's Breath Large L20607 

Sympathy Sentiments CL114 

Life Stuff Sentiments CL491
  

Love Bugs - Impression-Obsession Winter Hugs Release Day 2

Hello peeps!  Welcome back to the Impression-Obsession Winter Hugs Release Hop.  Today is Day 2, and the Design Team has lots of inspiration for you.  You can find a list of the others DT members' blogs with their projects HERE.

I have a $10 gift certificate to give away.  Comment below and let me know which new stamp is your favorite, and you just may win.  Comments will be open until Saturday, December 15th, at noon.

On to my project for today....

Stamps:  Love Bugs C19903 
              No Matter What B14771

I stamped the Love Bugs image onto light gray card stock, and colored it with my Polychromos colored pencils.  
I used a metal stencil from my stash to create the embossed frame of dots.  For the darker gray on the dots and background of the ladybugs, I brushed on some hickory smoke distress ink. A little layering and a fun gingham for final touches on the front.

Inside...

I couldn't resist these fun little 'love bugs.'  They make a cute and easy card. 

All of the new release stamps are available immediately.  You can view and order them HERE.

I am adding my card to:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - B is for....
Tuesday Throwdown  - Anything goes

Thanks so much for visiting. I will be back tomorrow for Day 3 of the Winter Hugs Release Hop, with more inspiration.  Hope to see you then.

Blessings,

 

You're My Favorite! Impression-Obsession Winter Hugs Release

Greetings!  Welcome to the Winter Hugs Release Hop at Impression-Obsession.   Would you like to win a $10 Impression-Obsession gift certificate?  I have one to give away today!  Just leave a comment below with your favorite stamp from this release...that's it.  You have until Saturday, December 16th, at noon CT.  The winner will be announced December 17th.  
Now, on to my project for today.....

Impression-Obsession stamps and dies used: 
     VALENTINE BUN E13729 
     MY FAVORITE A13740 
     LOVE DIE271-D 

For my card front, I stamped the Valentine Bun onto white bristol smooth card stock, and colored it with distress inks, using them as watercolor.  I added some colored pencil details for shading and highlights with my Polychromos colored pencils.

  
I used the 'YOU' from a previous stamp set, Life Stuff Sentiments CL491.  Then added the die cut LOVE - DIE271-D.  Before adding the die, I brushed some distress inks on in ombre' fashion, and layered the die four times for added dimension.  I die cut several hearts from various sets, including the center of this die, and colored and added them.
I added a couple of strips of patterned paper to bring in more gray and balance the composition.


And on the inside....

I hope you are inspired by my card today. 

All of the new stamps are available NOW!  You can find them HERE.  

Don't forget to comment about your favorite stamp from this release in the comments sections below, to be in the drawing for a $10 'IO' gift certificate to the Impression-Obsession store.  

For more inspiration from my amazing design team mates, check out the Impression-Obsession blog for a list of all dt participants.  Be sure to leave comments on their blogs, also, for more chances to win a gift certificate!

AND...while you're in the mood for winning, stop over at the Impression-Obsession's Quick Christmas Cards Challenge.  Enter, and you could win a $25 gift certificate to the IO store.  Challenge details are on the IO blog HERE.

I am adding this card to:
Addicted To Stamps Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything goes
Dragonfly Journeys - Holiday magic (I think Valentine's Day is a holiday?)
Little Red Wagon - Purrs and wags (house pets) We had rabbit when I was a child.
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything goes
Watercooler Wednesday - Anything goes


Thanks so much for visiting today.  I will see you back here tomorrow with even more ideas!

Blessings,

     

                                                     Polychromos colored pencils