Action Santa ~ Power Poppy's Happiest Holiday Collection

I'm back to share another Power Poppy card that I made for this week's sneak peaks.  We're featuring a set called Action Santa, and, in my opinion, it's one of the most unique, fun, and adorable Santa sets out there!  A definite must have for sure!!  

I chose to color up the Scooter Santa, because, first of all, I adore that scooter, and secondly, we actually have a blue scooter.  It's more baby blue, but shoot, I'm a turquoise freak, so I had to lean more in that direction.  Doesn't Santa look jollier than ever? 

Since this month's Power and Spark challenge is to "Make it Move", I thought it would be fun to make another shaker card in the form of a Twisted Circle Easel card.  When folded, it lays flat, and when you open it up, it twists and stands on the base.

This set also includes 3 little snowflakes, and little collage of flakes that I used for the frame.

I added one of the little sentiments to the banner on top, and one on the inside as well.

Now, a little word to the wise...it is not smart to decide to emboss after adding velvet ribbon to your card.  Stamping, as well as adding the powder is a challenge.  Since my card was already glued together when I decided to add the sentiment, there wasn't anything I could do to fix the "splotchiness" of the embossing.  It has nothing to do with the stamp itself...these babies work beautifully.  It was the operator of said stamp that messed up....anyway...the sentiment says "Sending a flurry of festive tidings".  Isn't that charming?

Copics:  Santa ~ R39, R37, R35, R32, E02, E01, E000, T6, T4, T2, T0, Y17, Y15 Scooter BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01, B0000, T8, T6, T4, T2, T0, Y17, Y15, Y13 Tree ~ YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91 Package ~ E44, E42, E40, R39, R37, 35, R32

That's it for today y'all!!  I hope you are enjoying our Power Poppy Release Sneak Peeks.  I think Marcy has outdone herself once again.  I love the way her creative brain operates!!

If you haven't already, you'll want to stop by the following Bloom Brigade Blogs for some more inspiration!

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

Thanks for dropping by and for all your sweet, generous comments.  I love coloring and making cards and feel so blessed to be able to do this to my hearts content.  So when you kind souls use your precious time to leave a kind comment, it warms my heart. 

I hope you have a fabulous day, and be sure to stop by tomorrow for a peek at yet another lovely Power Poppy set!

  Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Action Santa (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, Hello Winter (Echo Park), Kraft (PTI), Acetate

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Whisper White (SU!)

Dies:  Circles and Snoflake Borderabilities (Spellbinders), Double Stitched Circles (the ton - Couture cuts), Tattered Banners (Tim Holtz)

Accessories:  Copics, White Enamel Accents (Ranger), Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Foam, Velvet Ribbon (May Arts), Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder (Ranger)

Power Poppy's Birthday Layer Cake

Hello Friends!!  I'm excited to share another Power Poppy card with you today!  Have you seen the newest digi called Layer Cake?  It's absolutely darling!!!   I love all the layers with the sweet banner that you can customize with whatever you want it to say because it's digital.  I added one of the sentiments to the bottom using Photoshop too.  I'm really starting to get the hang of this digital stuff.  *grin*

I colored the cake with Copics, and wanted to add some sparkle and dimension to the candy dots, so I used an Ice White Pearl Pen (Viva Decor) and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU!) over it before it dried.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the glass plate and ink distressed the border with some Antique Linen Distress Ink.  To vintage it up, I distressed all the edges and added some elegant stick Pens along with some pearls and felt hearts.

That about sums up my card for today.  For some more Power Poppy inspiration, check out the following Bloom Brigade Blogs:

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

Copics:  Cake ~ R85, R83, R81, BV20 Banner ~ R00, R000 Cake Plate ~ C2, C0

Thanks for dropping by!  Have a fantastic weekend!

   Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Layer Cake (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, sofiero Royal summer recidence (Maja Designs)

Ink:  Printer, Antique Linen (Ranger Distress)

Dies:  Timeless Rectangle (Spellbinders), Primitive Hearts #3 (Sizzix)

Accessories:  Copics, Felt, Seam Binding, Stick Pins (Littlescrapshop.etsy, Teresa Collins), Pearls, Pearl Pen (Viva Decor), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (SU!), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Sewing Machine, Distrezz-it-All 

Happy Birthday Power Poppy!!

Hello Power Poppy peeps!!  Not only is it Friday, but it's the beginning of April already!!  That is just crazy!!  And, there is A LOT going on with Power Poppy today!!  First of all.....it's Power Poppy's 2nd birthday, 

In Marcy's own words:  Power Poppy is turning 2. WOOHOO! We want to THANK YOU, our sweet and encouraging peeps around the world, for helping us spread the botanical abundance and zest for life. Your creativity, love, and generosity of spirit is SO STRONG! We are thrilled to kick off another year of flowering and empowering together.

From Friday through Monday, we're offering 20% OFF all Stamps, Digital and Clear. Use discount code: MARCELLA at checkout to receive the special savings. PLUS, for four days only we have a special birthday digi for only TWO BUCKS! Visit Power Poppy to learn more. 

And now for my card ...Today's card was designed using a CardMaps sketch.  Power Poppy is being featured in this month's PageMaps sketches.  I was given the sketch you see on the right.
I combined two Power Poppy digital sets:  Gerbera Daisies, Spring Meadow Bouquet (Bumblebee), and a clear set for the sentiment: Simply Camelias

I printed, colored (with Copics), scored, burninshed, and even separated each petal to make the Gerbera more "fluffly".  There are 3 layers.  I also curled the leaves a bit with my stylus.

I added an extra vellum layer to the bumblebee wings to give them a lighter feel.

Copics: R59, R56, R81, N8, N6, N4, N2, Y38, Y35, Y32, .01 Multiliner

That sums up my project for today, but there's more I need to share.

Since it's the beginning of the month, there is a new Power and Spark challenge hosted by Christine.  And it's a super clever and creative one.  I will have project to share next Friday that fits the criteria.  

You have 3 options to "Pick 3"

1.  Pick three markers from the same color family to create a monotone design

2.  Pick three markers from complementary color families  - easier to blend etc

3.  For the courageous or expert....pick three random markers and color away.  

If you haven't already...be sure to check out the following Bloom Brigade and Instant Gardner blogs.  There's a ton of inspiration to be had!!!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker---you are here
• Cheryl Scrivens 

Whew...I think I got everything!!  I hope you're excited by all the new fun stuff going on at Power Poppy as I am!!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

   Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Gerbera Daisies, Spring Meadow Bouquet, Simply Camelias (Power Poppy)

Paper:  X-Press It, Vellum, Entnahme set (Prima), Kraft (PTI)

Ink:  Printer and Hickory Smoke (Ranger Distress)

Dies:  Postage Stamps (Spellbinders), Stitched A2 Banners and Rectangles (JustRite), Ribbons (La~La Land Crafts)

Accessories:  Copics, Dimensional Tape

 

Power Poppy turns 1!!

It's Power Poppy's first birthday, and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate. I've had the honor of designing for a few different stamp companies over the years, and I have to say, Power Poppy is one of my favorites. 

First of all, Marcella is a delightful person full of life, joy, warmth and encouragement, and she has a passion for uplifting others through creativity, nature, and her gift of writing. Now who wouldn't want to surround themselves with people like that. And this entire team is a good representation of everything she embodies. 

Secondly, her designs exude the afore mentioned characteristics, along with being unique and filled with details that are a delight to discover, color and incorporate into projects. Like many of her fans, I eagerly anticipate her newest creations each month. 

Now, there is another super talented angel who keeps the Bloom Brigade informed, organized and pumped up for each new release too. That is the one and only Julie Koerber. She is another gem amongst this treasure chest of jewels. I truly believe she is one of the reasons our team works so well together. Not only am I blessed to be able to design along side this phenomenally creative team, I am honored to be able to call them friends. 

Congrats Marcy on your First Birthday! It's been a fantastic first year, and I wish you many more with an abundance of success and joy-filled adventures!! 

Okay...now a short blurb about my card.  I used the sweet little Potted Primrose from the appropriately named set Potted Primrose, along with one of it's sweet little sentiments.  I colored it with copics and popped it up in a diecut window frame from Cottage Cutz.  

Here is a list of the Copics I used:  FV2, BV11, Y02, YG17, YG13, YG11, E15, E13, E09

Now, would you like a chance to win a wonderful prize celebrating Power Poppy's first birthday?  Of course you would!!  So, head on over to the Power Poppy Blog for all the details!!

 
In case you haven't seen the rest of the Bloom Brigade's birthday projects, here are their links.

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker---you are here

Thanks for dropping by today friends!!  

We're gearing up for another incredible release, and like always, you will not want to miss this one.  Previews start Sun. the 29th of March and will continue through April 1st when the new sets will be available for purchase!

    Happy Stamping!!

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Stamps:  Potted Primrose (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Seashore (Prima), White (PTI)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Smokey Gray (Versafine)

Dies:  Springtime Window (Cottage Cutz), Back to Basics Tags (Spellbinders)

Accessories:  Copics, Silk Ribbon (The Simply Ribbon Store), Rhinestone (Pizzazz Aplenty), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Sewing Machine, Dimensional Tape