Cabbage and Kale ~ Power Poppy

Okay my creative friends!!  The day has finally arrived!!!  All the Power Poppy Natural Wonders stamp sets are available over in the Power Poppy store!!  Do you have a favorite?  A must have?  Shoot...I could never choose because each and every one Marcella designs seems to fit a specific purpose at one time or another.  

Today we are featuring the Cabbage and Kale set.  There are 4 varieties of cabbage/kale in this set and they are all so intricately designed.  While researching the varieties on Pinterest, I noticed that many have white veining running through their leaves.  And since I had so much fun coloring the Chrysanthemum XL with my Zig Clean Color Real Brushes, I thought I'd give one of the ornamental Kales a go at this technique.

I decided I liked the image all on its own and framed it accordingly while adding another of the ornamental kales to the inside with a sentiment.

Below you can see all of Marcy's precise details.  I don't know how she does it, but I'm glad she does.

For the inside, I just took one of the smaller images, placed it in my Misti and lined it up where I wanted it.  I then inked it up with Crushed Olive Distress Oxide (Ranger), spritzed it 3x with my Distress Sprayer (Ranger), and stamped it onto the watercolor paper.  I heat-set it with my heat tool and stamped the sentiment over the top.

That is it for me for this release.  I hope you've been inspired.  I know I've enjoyed seeing what all the Bloom Brigaders have come up with.  Check out the following blogs if you haven't already:

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Kathy Jones
Marcella Hawley
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker---you are here

I hope you've enjoyed all the Power Poppy Natural Wonders previews this week.  I sure have had a delightful time working with them and sharing them with y'all!!

Have a great rest of your weekend!!
  Happy Stamping!!

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Stamps:  Cabbage and Kale (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Montval Cold Press Watercolor (Canson)

Ink:  Versamark, Crushed Olive Distress Oxide (Ranger), Black Onyx (Versafine)

Dies:  Standard Squares and Fancy Edged Squares (Spellbinders)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:  Outer Petals ~ 043-Olive Green, 092-Blue Gray Middle Petals ~ 043-Olive Green Inside Petals ~ 051-Lemon Yellow, 080-Violet

Accessories: Alabaster Ultra Fine Embossing Powder (Brutus Monroe), Distress Sprayer, Misti

Fortune's of Fall ~ Power Poppy

Happy Friday y'all!!  Are you as ready for the weekend as I am?  I hope you've been enjoying all the Power Poppy Natural Wonders previews.  Don't you just love Marcella's creativity?  Each set is phenomenal, and today's is no exception.  We are featuring a charming set called Fortune's of Fall.  It includes 3 Fall images and 5 beautiful sentiments.  I chose to work with the Zinnias.  I had so much fun coloring the different vases and each unique zinnia!

My card is pretty straight forward.  No unique techniques were used.  I just colored everything with Copics and framed them.  I did add some white highlights to the terra cotta pot and turquoise one by using a white gel pen.  That's it.

Now, check out what the following Bloom Brigaders have to share today:

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Katie Sims
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker---you are here
Thanks so much for visiting!!  Stop by tomorrow for our last preview, and then....you get to shop!!  Woo-Hoo!!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Stamps:  Fortunes of Fall (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, We are...Family (Simple Stories)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Dies:  Outside In Stitched Scalloped Squarae Stackables (Lawn Cuts)

Copics: Vase ~ BG07, 07, 05, 02, 01 Coral Flowers ~ YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02, YR01, YR00, Y06, R59, R56 Lime Flowers ~ YG17, YG05, YG03, YG01 Leaves ~ YG67, YG63, YG61, YG03, YG01 Milk Glass Vase ~ BV31  Pink Flowers ~ RV17, RV14, RV13, RV11, RV19, RV69, YG17, YG09, YG07, YG06, Y06

Accessories:  Mini clip, Rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty)  

O Hoppy Day ~ Power Poppy

 

 

Howdy everyone!!!  I hope you are enjoying the Power Poppy Previews.  I tell you, these stamp sets are so fun to work with.  I just adore Marcella's unique twists to her images.  Today, I'm sharing two cards that feature Ales.  This set is called O Hoppy Day, and it has already come in handy for me a couple of times.  I chose to make my first card a Dark Ale.  Now, if I'm honest, I have to tell you, about a year ago I didn't know there were much differences to beers because I don't drink them.  Now, my son makes his own beer and is starting a garden to grow hops, so I know more than I ever wanted to.  hahahaha  

Below, you can see I popped the glass up to give it some dimension.

I love the bottle caps that Marcy included in this set, so I decided to make my first card a tri-fold card and include a belly band with the bottle cap on the front.  I just adore that sentiment!!!  I also stamped the barley in a pattern on kraft cardstock for the front of the card.  It's so easy to do with a Misti, and if you don't have one, the stamps are clear, so it's much easier to line them up precisely.

For my second card I needed a lighter Ale for a Brother-in-law.  I included some foam on top by adding some Liquid Applique.  I thought it was a super fun and effective addition.

Below you can see how I made the foam spill over the side using the Liquid Applique.

For the inside, I just had to include the bottle cap again.  I can't help myself.  It's so perfect!

That's it for my projects today.  For some more "hoppy" inspirations, make sure you visit the following Bloom Brigade Blogs:

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Marcelly Hawley
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker---you are here

Thanks for visiting!!  Be sure to stop by tomorrow for some Fall vignettes!!  They are super charming.

  Happy Stamping!!

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Dark Ale

Stamps:  O Hoppy Day (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, White and Kraft (PTI), Gray (Bazzill)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Hickory Smoke (Ranger Distress)

Dies: Standard Circles and Scored and Pierced Circles (Spellbinders)

Copics:  Ale ~ E49, E47, E18, E17, E15, E13 Foam ~ E50, E51, E53, E55, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40 Glass ~ T4, T3, T1 Wheat ~ E44, E43, E41 Hops ~ YG67, YG23, YG13, YG00 Leaves ~ BG99, BG96, BG93, BG90, YG91, YG00

Accessories:  Scor-Pal, Corner Punch (SU!)

Pale Ale

Stamps:  O Hoppy Day (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, White and Kraft (PTI) You are Here (Simple Stories)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Dies:  Standard Square, Standard Circle (Spellbinders)

Copics:  Ale ~ E08, YR27, YR68, YR24, YR04, Y17, Y08, Y21, T4, T2, T1, T0 Foam ~ T2, T1, T0, E50 Hops ~ YG97, YG95, YG91, YG11 Barley ~ E43, E42, E41 Leaves ~ YG67, YG17, YG13, YG11, YG91

Accessories: Liquid Applique

 

 

Amazing Chrysanthemum ~ Power Poppy

Hey y'all!!!  Are you ready for some new Power Poppy stamps?!?!?!?!?!?  Well, your wait is almost over.  Marcella has designed 4 new releases that are like no other, as is typical Marcy, and they are unique, and oh, so special as only Marcy can do.  So, get prepared to have your socks blown off, because September 15, all 4 will be available for purchase!!!!  That's only 3 more days people!!!
 
Today, we are featuring the absolutely STUNNING stamp set called Chrysanthemum XL.  It consists of a large mum that measures almost 4"x4", along with a couple of leaves, stems and beautifully fonted sentiments.

I stepped out of my Copic comfort zone, and worked with my Zig coloring pens.  I have not had success with these pens until I learned that the right watercolor paper is EVERYTHING!!!  Then, they are easy-peasy!!!  Truly!!!  I was so nervous to try, but the nerves left pretty quickly after seeing the results.  I'm really happy with how this turned out, and though it took awhile to color the background and image (this card is 5"x6 1/2"), it was simple.  I will list the paper and markers that I used at the bottom of this post.

I also added some acrylic paint splatters that I watered down a little bit.

That's it for me today.  But people, there is more inspiration to be had...just check out what the rest of the Bloom Brigade has to share today:

Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Marcella Hawley
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker---you are here

Tomorrow we will have a really unique and fun stamp set to share!!  I can't wait to show you the two projects that I came up with.  This set has already come in handy for a couple of the men in my life.  

Thanks for visiting!!
Happy Stamping!!

 

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Stamps:  Chrysanthemum XL (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Montval Cold Press Watercolor (Canson), White (PTI), Bazzill

Ink:  Versamark

Dies:  English Picnic Layering Die sets (Essentials)

Markers:  Mum ~ 061-Light Brown, 067-Mustard, 050-Yello Leaves ~ 044-Deep Green, 046-Mid Green, 043-Olive Green Background ~ 095-Dark Gray 094-Gray Brown

Accessories:  Embossing Powders ~ Alabaster Ultra Fine EP (Brutus Monroe), Black Super Fine EP (Ranger) Acrylic Paint ~ Metallique Silver Spoon and Opal Magic Rose Gold (Prima), White Ceramcoat (Delta)