Shabby Chic Ranunculus ~ Power Poppy

Hello creative friends!  It's Friday already, and that means it's time for some Power Poppy inspiration.  Cindy challenged everyone, last week, to make something "Shabby Chic".  So of course I knew I'd have to play along.  Although I love working with different styles, I tend to gravitate that direction quite a bit.  I also hadn't had a chance to work the the newest digi release called Ranunculus.  Aren't they exquisite?  I used some rose, coral and yellow hues to give them a vintage feel.  I didn't realize that this similar color palette was used by the super sweet and talented Kathy Jones too.  *sigh*  Subconsciously I guess I was channeling Kathy.  Not a bad artist to channel though...that's for sure.  :)

I colored the image with Copics, distressed all the edges and added a bit of sewing to give it a good vintage feel.

That's it for my project today.  Be sure to check out what the following Bloom Brigaders have to share:

• Christine Okken
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker---you are here

Copics:   Flowers: Rose color ~ R85, R83, R81 Coral color ~ R32, R30 Yellow color ~ Y28, Y23, Y02 Flower center ~ T7, T5, T3, T0, YG07 Leaves: YG95, G85, YG03 Background: W6, W4, W2, W0  I went over the flowers and leaves randomly with E31 to add a warm vintage feel to them.

Thanks for dropping by!  I hope you have a fantastic weekend!!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Ranunculus (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, Debutante (Prima), Bazzill

Ink:  Pumice Stone (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Copics, Seam Binding Ribbon (PrairieBirdBoutique), Sequins, Gold Glitter Heart (Studio Calico), Stick Pins (Wild Orchid Crafts and Petaloo), Lace, Sewing Machine, Distrezz-it-All (Zutter) 

A Box of Doughnuts

 

Hello creative friends.  I have a fun little card to share with you today, and there's actually a story behind the idea.

Every Monday thru Saturday, at 9:00 am my Mother-in-Law serves coffee and cookies to anyone who stops by.  My MIL and FIL have a shed on their farm with a large picnic table, along with other tables and chairs, for the overflow.  It's decorated with fun pictures, various ribbons (from horse shows), and a wood burning stove for the winter months.  Business men, salesmen, bankers, politicians, friends, and many others know that if you want to meet with most of the guys (6 brothers),  go to coffee, and you will catch at least half of them there on any given day.  Let me tell you, there are always interesting stories to be heard and told too.  People from all over the United States, and even other countries have stopped in for coffee, or for a tour of my Father-in-law's antique carriage collection.  He raises Friesian horses as do many of his sons.

So, you're probably wondering what this has to do with my "box of doughnuts".  Many visitors bring doughnuts to coffee.  And for family members' birthdays, doughnuts, or a cake, are brought in.  Now, my Father-in-law is diabetic, so I thought I'd make him a "sugar free" box of doughnuts for his birthday this year, using one of Waltzingmouse's newsest sets called Dinky Doughnuts.  They are super fun, and as you can see, you can decorate them in many a fun way.

I used all VersaMagic pigmented ink because I wanted to add some Clear Embossing Powder to the "frostings".  I used my Misti to line up the different doughnut layers and had fun decorating them with different frostings and sprinkles.  I did find, that for me, layering them worked better if I stamped the frosting first, then the border.  I also embossed the frosting before adding the "cake border".  I then cut them out free handed and created a mini-box attached to a card.  It's 3 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I cut the window out using one of Waltzingmouse's newest dies called Stitched Rectangle.  I like how it has the stitching on the negative piece, not just the diecut piece.  It worked beautifully to give my window a finished edge.  I then added some Acetate to the window, and woila....a mini-doughnut box.  Here's a straight on shot so you can see the doughnuts without a glare.

 

I added the Happy Birthday sentiment from Waltzingmouse's Man of the Hour set, and that was it.  My FIL is not a frou-frou kind of guy.  He's a seasoned farmer.  No frills, nothing fancy...thus the rather plain box.  I think the doughnuts pop though.  

That's it for today's project.  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you are blessed with a wonderful rest of the week and weekend.  I know I'm going to take it easy.  We've been crazy busy lately, as I'm sure most of you have with the summer coming to an end.

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Dinky Doughnuts and Man of the Hour (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Kraft (PTI), Acetate

Ink:  Gingerbread, Jumbo Java, Red Brick and Turquoise Gem (VeraMagic), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress), Onyx Black (Versafine)

Dies:  Stitched Rectangles (Waltzingmouse)

Accessories:   Score-Pal, Dimensional Tape, Clear Embossing Powder

Move the Soul ~ Power Poppy June Preview and a "Tire Frame" Tutorial

It's all about the "Masculine" feel today.  Marcy has created a fantastic set, called Move the Soul, that will appeal to the young men, or the "young-men-at-heart".  I colored the super cool biker with Copics, and matted it with a "tire" shape I created using three different Circle Dies.

Did you notice the "grunge" around the border?  That was made using two stamps from this set also.  A tire tread and what I call an "oil spill".

Here's a close up of the "tire" matting and the grunge border.

I've included a quick photo tutorial of how I made the "tire" using a "Stitched" Circle die (instead of the "Hole Punch" Circle die I used on my card).  I just received the Stitched Circle Frame (Die-namics) in the mail today and had already finished my card.  My first one used a Hole Punched Circle die from Little B.

1.  Diecut using the largest Classic Scallop Circle die (Spellbinders)

2.  Line up a Circle die that will cut off just the tip of the scallops. (Spellbinders Classic Circle works too, but the die is thick and you can't see the edge of the scallop when diecutting.  The Little B Circle die is thin so you can get an exact cut.)

3.  Take your Stitched Circle Frame (Die-Namics), or the Hole Punch Circle Frame (Little B) and place your "tire" inside it to emboss a frame.

4.  Here's what it looks like when placed inside the Stitched Circle Frame.

5.  Turn it over and place it on an Embossing Mat.  You want the impression of the stitches or holes.  You don't want them to be diecut.

6.  Run the die through your diecut machine, and voila!!  You get a "textured tire" frame.

Whew...that's it for this long post y'all.  Now, you'll want to head on over to the rest of the Bloom Brigade blogs if you haven't already.  They're always quite the inspiration!

• Katie Sims
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker---you are here
• Marcella Hawley 

Copics:  B39, B37, B34, C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, C0, E53, E51, E50

Thanks for visiting!!

   Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Move the Soul (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Attitude (Kaisercraft), American Vintage (7Gypsies), Black and Kraft (PTI), X-Press It

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Onyx Black (Versafine), Tumbled Glass and Black Soot (Ranger Distress)

Dies:  Classic Circle, Scalloped Classic Circle (Spellbinders), Stitched Circle Frame (Die-namics), Hole Punch Circle (Little B

Accessories:  Copics, Vintage Trinkets (Prima), Mini-Staples (Tim Holtz) 

Distress Spray Stain: Yee~Haw Birthday

I made these two cards right around Christmas and never got around to sharing them.  So I thought I would do so today.  I had some fun playing around with Tim Holtz's Distress Spray Stains, and made two different cards with the same paper.  I used Mustard Seed, Barn Door, Orange Marmalade, Tarnished Brass, Vintage Photo and a touch of Black Soot.  

I started by spritzing my watercolor paper with water and then adding the colors letting them run together.    If you let the paper dry in between colors they will stay separate, but I wanted mine to blend more. 

For my first card, I thought the colors would make a good sunset, so I combined two Waltzingmouse sets:  Way Out West and Back in the Saddle  
They're stamped with Onyx Black Versafine

Using the same distressed watercolor paper, I gave my second card an entirely different look.  I just used some stencils, dies and debossing folders.  No stamps on this one.  The gears were diecut out of adhesive backed metal.  I added a bit of Black Stazon to give them some dimension.  The sentiment was made using a Shadow Press Debossing folder by Tim Holtz (Sizzix).  I just sanded it a bit after running it through my die-cutting machine.

The rest is pretty explanatory.  I have the entire supply list at the bottom.

But, before you leave, you should head on over to Waltzingmouse Stamps!!  Claire is having a 40% off Retiring sets sale.  And there are only a few left.

 

Thank you so much for dropping by.  I hope I've inspired you to try some Distress Stains.  They are super fun!  And Waltzingmouse Stamps has just the variety of images to make each card unique.

  Happy Stamping!

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Western Birthday

Stamps:  Way Out West, Back in the Saddle (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Watercolor, Kraft, White and Black (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Black Soot (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Woodgrain Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Distress Stains, Twine, Metal Dot

Geared Birthday

Paper:  Watercolor, Black (PTI), Adhesive Backed Metal (Ranger)

Ink:  Black Soot (Ranger Distress)

Dies:  Gears (Cheery Lynn Designs), Shoot (Spellbinders)

Accessories:  Metal Gears (Ranger), Debossing Folders (Sizzix), Numbered Stencil (Tim Holtz) 

 

Power Poppy August Release ~ Day 4

It's time to share another new set by Power Poppy today, and this is one of my faves.  Who am I kidding...I love them all, so I really can't say I have a favorite.  So, I'll just say this set is super fun to color and has a plethora of ways to use it.  

Last month, Power Poppy released a digital image of the most beautiful Countryside Bouquet.  Well, now you can get it in stamp form, and Marcella has included a trio of the 3 flower varieties along with some charming sentiments.  It's called Countryside Bouquet Deluxe. 

I have these darling little kraft envelopes that are perfect for little gift cards or notes of encouragement.  So I thought it would be fun to use one of the flower sprigs for a cheerful "hello".  The card is only 2 7/8" x 4".   I stamped the image onto Cryogen White cardstock with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and colored it with Copics.  I then aged it by covering the entire image with Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger), and the edges with Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress inks.  I diecut the border using A2 Curved Borders One (Spellbinders), and added a sweet little tag that I diecut using Back to Basics Tags (Spellbinders).  The scored border was created by using my Scor-Pal.

That sums up today's project.
Be sure to check out what the rest of the Bloom Brigade has to share today.  You won't want to miss it!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Julie Koerber
• Stacy Morgan 
• Tosha Leyendekker ---you are here

Here's a list of the Copics I used today:  R07, R05, R02, YR04, Y08, G28, G24, G21, T3, T1, T0 

Thanks for visiting today.  I don't have a project to share tomorrow, but be sure to stop by on the first for the Power Poppy Hop!!
     Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Countryside Bouquet Deluxe (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Vintage Cream and Kraft (PTI)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress Ink)

Accessories:  Copics, A2 Curved Borders One and Back to Basics Tags dies (Spellbinders), Twine, Button (PTI), Scor-Pal 

Power Poppy August Release Previews ~ Day 2

It's Day 2 of our Power Poppy Release previews, and we are sharing a set called Sunny Harvest.

It's just full of beautifully charming images that just make you wish Fall were here.  Seriously folks, Fall is my absolute favorite season, and working with these images...well, lets just say, I'm not happy with the 100+ degrees that we're sporting right now.  I'm ready for the crisp air and cozy colors Fall brings......NOW!!  Okay, enough of my pouting.  I can't help but smile when I talk about this set.

I had never known what Chinese Lanterns were.  I've seen them in Fall decorations, but never gave a thought to what their name was.  And Marcella, being the gem that she is, has introduced us to these beautiful Fall plants.  I love distressing (I know...it's a shock), so I had to use my Kraft cardstock with my distress inks with this set...duh!!!

I started by coloring the Lanterns and Bittersweet with Copics.  I colored an extra set of lanterns so I could layer them.  I hand cut the image (not recommended for impatient cutters...this baby took awhile and my peepers will never be the same.  I think I need new readers...YIKES!)  Anyway, after cutting them out, I burnished the backs of the Bittersweet and Lanterns and took a stylus to the front lines of the lanterns to give them dimension.  I popped them up in the die cut frame, and added some texture to the frame and background with the Bricks and Bark M-Bossabilities folder by Spellbinders.

I also sewed a lace and fabric ruffle to add to the bottom of my card and added a wooden button, burlap trim and a twine bow.

Here's a close up so you can see a bit of the dimension of the lanterns.  They're really "puffy" irl...super fun.

Now, in case you haven't seen the rest of the Bloom Brigades' projects, here's a list of all those participating today.

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

Here's the list of Copics I used:  R39, R37, R35, R32, YR18, YR16, YR07, YR04, Y35, Y08, E37, E35, E31

Thanks for dropping by!!
       Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Sunny Harvest (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Kraft and Vintage Cream (PTI) Cryogen White, Wood (MME)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Black Onyx and Smokey Gray (Versafine), Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Copics, Deckled Rectangles and Standard Rectangles dies, Bricks and Bark M-Bossabilities folder (Spellbinders), Metallic Dots (MME), Burlap Ribbon and Trim, Wooden Button, Twine, Lace, Fabric, Sewing Machine 

Power Poppy August Release Previews ~ Day 1

Hello friends!!  I hope you are having a fantastic weekend!!  I have been having a fabulous time coloring some more Power Poppy images, and I can't wait to share them with you.  Can you believe it's time for another release?  Is August really around the corner?  Where does time go?

I know I must sound like a broken record, but I truly wait on "pins-and-needles" for each of Marcy's releases.  I impatiently look forward to seeing what that creative, artistic brain of hers comes up with next.  Well, like all the others, this release is full of beauty and charm.

Today we are featuring the sweetest, set called Farmer's Market.  It has the most scrumptious images and darling fonted sentiments!!  I chose to use the basket full of Cauliflower and create a scene with it using dies and Distress Inks.  Cauliflower can be purple, green, white, or ivory these days, so I colored mine with a variety of colors.  I colored the sign to look like a chalkboard (since that's been popular for quite some time now), and white embossed the sentiment "Just for you" onto it.  At the top I added a flag with the sentiment "Share what you love", and at the risk of being a little lot corny, added a little bunny to the opposite corner, as if the "just for you sign" and sentiment, were meant him.  *grin*

Here's a close up of the stamped image and sentiments.  Isn't that basket darling?

Now, if you haven't check out the other Bloom Brigade's Blogs, you better hop on over.  Those girls just ooze inspiration!!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

Here's a list of the Copics I used:   T7, T5, T4, T2, T0, E59, E39, E37, E35, E31, E41, E40, BV08, BV04, BV02, BV00, G28, G24, G21, YG25, YG23, YG21

Thanks for dropping by.  Be sure to visit tomorrow too.  I can't wait for you to see that project.  I LOVE Fall, and tomorrow's project feels all cozy to me.

     Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Farmer's Market (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Cryogen White, Vintage Cream and Kraft (PTI)

Ink:  Versamark, Onyx Black (Versafine), Tuxedo Black (Memento), Barn Door, Black Soot, Crushed Olive, Forest Moss, Gathered Twigs, Mowed Lawn, Pumice Stone, Shabby Shutters, Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress)

Accessories:  Copics, Tall Tree and Rustic Sign and Trees dies (Cottage Cutz), Bench Wooden die (Marianne Creatables), Grass die-namics (MFT), Wood Dots (MME), Sewing Machine, Distrezz-it-All (Zutter), White Embossing Powder

Power Poppy July Release ~ Day 2

Hello friends!!  It's Day 2 of our Power Poppy Release and we have a beautiful Geranium digital image to share with you today.  I admit, I am used to seeing and growing red geraniums, but I thought I would google them and see if there weren't any other varieties.  I was pleased to see a Salmon Colored image so I went with that.  I also used the image as a reference for the leaves, because some geraniums have a distinct leaf color pattern.  The sentiment doesn't come with this release....I cheated and included it a day early....shhhhhh  I just thought the font style fit beautifully with this image.  I realize geraniums aren't the "wildest" of flowers, but hey....even us simple folks can bloom wildly....right?  ;)





Now, for some more inspiration, head on over to the following Bloom Brigade Blogs:

• Marcella Hawley
• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Katie Sims 
• Leslie Miller
• Tosha Leyendekker

Copics:  YR82, YR02, R32, G28, G24, G21, G20, FYG2

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Stamps:  Geraniums (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Wood (MME), Cryogen White

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Onyx Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Copics, Grommet Tags (Spellbinders), Metallic Metal Dots (MME), Butterfly Punches (EK Success and Martha Stewart), Quickie Glue Pen, Rock Candy Glitter (Tim Holtz) 

Flourishes October Previews ~ Day 2

 

Hi  all -- time for day two of Flourishes fabulous sneak peeks for October! Today, it's all about the whimsy of those winter months when the temperature drops and the flakes start to fly!

These whimsical snow flakes, from this new set Handmade Snowflakes, are just ready and waiting to be added to all of your winter and holiday themed creations! These hand-drawn flakes, created by Marcella Hawley, offer a dash of charm and style. This 4" by 6" set also offers three scripted sentiments that will give your cards the perfect punch.

I adore winter, and snowflakes are always so fun and can be used for a rustic scene or elegant.  I've done both in the past, but I was feeling elegant today, so I made a pink snowflake card.  I started by diecutting my main panel using Labels 28 (Spellbinders), and while the cardstock was still in the die, I stamped 3 different flakes with Versamark and embossed them with White Embossing Powder.  Keeping the cardstock in the die, I Inked the inside using Spun Sugar Ranger Distress Ink, and then layered it over two more dies which will be listed in the supplies below.  I also added some sparkly twine and Silver String along with a glitterfied punched snowflake and little button.   Lastly, I added 3 little sequins to the snowflakes center giving them an extra pop of sparkle.

Here's a close up so you can see the delicate detail of the snowflakes.  They are exquisite!!

Now, let me share some more news with you.  This set is taking center stage in Flourishes' brand new Class In A Box Kit for October! Here's a peek!

This rustic card kit with country charm comes with the stamp set, plus all the pre-cut paper, embellishments, trim and ribbon needed to make 6 cards -- two each of three designs! Just stamp, and put these beauties together. It's quick and easy card inspiration delivered right to your door! When you're done, save the full-color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future! This kit also features the 6" by 6" paper pack by Bazzill called Nordic Pines. What fun!


The Design Team created some wonderful creations showing off these Handmade Snowflakes! While you're out and about, don't forget about....

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning!

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' October Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our October sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
• Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release. 
• And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we take the lid off our October release and show off a striking botanical beauty that is ready to shine this holiday season!

 

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Stamps:  Handmade Snowflakes (Flourishes)

Paper:  Classic White (Flourishes)

Ink:  Versamark, Spun Sugar (Ranger Distress), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories:   Tapestry, Labels 28 and Decorative Labels 28 dies (Spellbinders), Iridescent Sequins, Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Button (PTI), Silver Metallic String (Flourishes), Pink String, Glitter, Scor-Tape