STAMPIN' UP "BEAUTIFUL YOU"

This card features Stampin' Up's Beautiful You stamp set.  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and blended with Gamsol. I was going for a more vintage look so I inked the edges on all my pieces with Tim Holtz's Tea Dye distress inks.  The inside was left blank for a personal message - a clean and simple card. 

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STAMPIN' UP "COUNTRY LIVIN"

MASCULINE BIRTHDAY CARD

This is one of the images from Stampin' Up's Country Livin' stamp set.  The image was stamped directly onto the card stock and then colored with Prismacolor markers.  I used Gamsol to blend the colors.  I'm not really sure why I don't use my pencils more; I really like the end result.  The inside was left blank for a personal message. 

One of these days maybe I will figure out how to take a decent photograph so the card sits square in the frame (which it does in real time)! 😄

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SHAKER CARD

HOW YOU BEAN? SHAKER CARD W/STARS ADD-ON

I used Lawn Fawn's How You Bean? and How You Bean?Stars Add-On stamp sets and dies as well as the How You Bean?Shaker Add-On dies to complete this card. 
The images were colored with Copic markers and then Wink of Stella (clear) was added to some of the stars to give it a little sparkle.  I used Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Spring and Watercolor Wishes papers for my card background.  I cut some additional stars from the Perfectly Plaid paper and added those as well as some pearlescent glitter stars to the shaker. 

This card is actually a graduation card to be received twelve years from now.  It went into a "Time Capsule" for my granddaughter along with a note from nana (😊) on the day she graduated from kindergarten.   The capsule will be opened on the day she graduates from high school. I love that my daughter did this for my granddaughter. What wonderful memories for her...

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CRITTER CONCERT

"Critter Concert" Card

This card features the new Critter Concert stamp set and dies from Lawn Fawn. I also used the Quilt Backdrop die (pink card) and the Stitched Rectangles.
The images were colored with Copic markers, cut with the coordinating dies then adhered to the card base.  The "conductor" is adhered with a foam pop dot to add just a little dimension.

The inside of the card:

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ALL-PURPOSE CARD

YOU ARE AWESOME 

I needed a card for a young man graduating from 8th grade...always a difficult task for me.  I had to make something that is masculine and not too juvenile.  This is what I came up with. 
I used Stampin' Up's Marquee Messages stamp set. This set is really quite versatile and would work nicely for any occasion and/or age as well as either gender.  
The image was colored with the new Stampin Blends alcohol markers. When the card was finished I used Glossy Accents to fill in the lights; giving it just a little dimension.  

The inside of the card reads:

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BIRTHDAY CARD USING LAWN FAWN REVEAL WHEEL

SWEETEST FLAVOR BIRTHDAY CARD

This card features the new Lawn Fawn release Sweetest Flavor stamp set and dies as well as the new Reveal Wheel dies.
The cone and cherry were colored with Copic markers.  I used watercolors for the ice cream "flavors" and stamped the cone/cherry images on the background using Sahara Sand ink pad from Stampin' Up.

The recipient simply turns the wheel to reveal different flavors of ice cream!  This set is so much fun to work with; the possibilities are endless. I'm sure I'll be pulling this set out often.

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SLIDER BIRTHDAY CARD

COASTER CRITTERS BIRTHDAY CARD

This card was made using the new Coaster Critters Stamp Set and Dies from Lawn Fawn.  The images were colored with Copic markers. The sky and grassy area were created using Tim Holtz distress inks.  
The roller coaster "track" was cut with the slide on over die that goes with the stamp set.  This allows the car to move (slide) along the track. The bunny and the bear are attached with adhesive foam dots to add a little more dimension.  

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BIRTHDAY CARD

"HAY THERE" BIRTHDAY CARD 

Today's card features Lawn Fawn's Hay There stamp set and dies as well as the Peekaboo Backdrop. The images were colored with Copic markers and adhered to the card base with 3D foam adhesive.  The hills were created with Lawn Fawn's Perfectly Plaid  paper and Stitched Hillside Borders. The sky was inked using Tim Holtz's distress inks.  

The cow is hiding under the flap with a special message for that very special someone! 😊

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BIRTHDAY CARD 

I used the Birthday Kids stamp set from Crafty Secrets to complete this card.  Unfortunately this stamp set is no longer available.  This is one of my favorite "go to" sets for toddler birthday cards.  The children in the set are so sweet!

I used Copic markers to color the image.  The balloon was fussy cut and then a piece of crochet cotton was attached for the string.  I used my stitched circle dyes to create the matted frame. The printed papers are from Lawn Fawn.  

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