Waltzingmouse Father's Day

For my Power Poppy post, click HERE.

I'm sharing a project over on the Waltzingmouse Stamps Team Talk Blog right now.  Click HERE to check it out.

Power Poppy June Release Previews ~ Day 2

Hello friends!!  I'm back with a preview of a super fantastic,  Power Poppy baseball themed set.  And let me tell you, Marcella hit a home run with this one!!  It's called Play Ball, and it's full of beautifully fun uplifting fonts, and the images....*sigh*...LOVE the collage of baseball images!!  It's my favorite, although I didn't use it for today's card...I got carried away creating my own background with all the fun sentiments!  I was going to keep it all black/white, but my daughter said I should color the #1...well...as you can see, that wasn't all I colored.  I went to town.  So, this card is a bit out of my style, but I thought it turned out kind of fun.  I stamped all the sentiments with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored them with Copics.  I stamped the pennant and "grand slam" sentiment, onto black card stock, with Versafine and embossed them with white ep.  The red baseball stitching was stamped with Love Letter Memento ink.  I then added the sentiment label along the side and adhered it all to some decorative paper, along with some sequins and enamel dots.

Now it's time to visit the rest of the Bloom Brigade's blogs if you haven't already.  They have some fun inspirational projects to share with you.

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

Here's a list of the Copics I used on today's card:
B97, B95, B91, R29, R27, R20, T5, T3, T1

That's it for me today.  Tomorrow we have some succulent projects that you just have to check out!!
      Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Play Ball (Power Poppy)

Paper:  White, Red and Black (PTI), Cryogen White, dp

Ink:  Tuxedo Black and Love Letter (Memento), Versamark 

Accessories:  Copics, White Embossing Powder, Sequins and Enamel Dots (Teresa Collins)

Power Poppy June Release Previews ~ Day 1

It's hard to believe that June is right around the corner.  Do you feel like this year is just flying by?  Even though I'd like to slow things down a bit at times, right now, I'm excited to be able to share some projects that I made using this month's Power Poppy release sets.  Today we're featuring the beautiful Lavender set.  This set has charming images as well as warm sentiments.  I chose to make a gift set that I felt fit perfectly with this set.

Awhile back, I made a Christmas version of this bag.  You can find the tutorial HERE.  Another version of the bag can be found HERE.  I stamped the Lavender image onto canvas using Stazon ink, and colored it with Copics.  There are itty-bitty sentiments in this set that fit perfectly in the little tag on the muslin bag.  I decided to add the "Take it Easy" sentiment since I wanted this gift set to be a "revitalizing" gift.  After fraying the edges a bit, I sewed it to one panel and proceeded to make the bag.  Lastly I added a little canvas tag with the sentiment "Sending you a peaceful, easy Feeling" stamped onto it with Stazon ink once again.  I added an eyelet to the punched hole at the top of the tag because canvas is notorious about fraying.

For my card, I took another piece of canvas and glued it (spray adhesive) to a kraft piece of card stock that was 1/4" smaller all the way around.  I then inked up an embossing folder, added the canvas and dry embossed the piece.  You can see the subtle lines in the canvas.  I wanted to add a bit more texture.  Once again, I frayed the edges and layered the panels.  I added a ribbon flower I made quite awhile back, as well as some die-cut leaves to the top of my die-cut piece.  The sentiment "Healing Thoughts", as well as the small image of lavender are also a part of this Lavender set.

Lastly, I included some Lavender Bath salts inside the gift bag to complete the gift. 
That's it for today's project.  If you haven't visited the rest of the Bloom Brigade Blogs, head there now.  There's oodles of inspiration to be had!!

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

Thank you so much for stopping by!!  Be sure to drop by tomorrow for a preview of another set.  Marcella knocked this one out of the park!!

         Happy Stamping!!

 

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Stamps:  Lavender (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Bazzill, Kraft (PTI), Vellum

Ink:  Black (Stazon), Smokey Gray (Versafine), Brushed Corduroy (Ranger Distress), Magnolia Bud (VersaMagic)

Accessories:  Copics, Canvas, Felt, Ornament Tags Three and Classic Petal Border dies (Spellbinders), Leaves die (Joy Crafts), Wooden Heart (Teresa Collins), Twine (Olive Manna), Buttons (PTI), Sewing Machine, Dimensional Tape, Distrezz-it-All (Zutter)

Power Poppy June Relase Previews

Power Poppy is gearing up for summer with a spectacular release that's going to get those creative juices of yours flowing!!  Starting tomorrow, the Bloom Brigade will begin some peaks into what's in store for you this month!  I can't wait to start sharing.  You all are in for a Power Poppy treat!!

          See ya tomorrow!!
          Happy Stamping!

Get Sketchy with Power Poppy

It's time to get sketchy with Power Poppy, and we're excited to share our takes on this week's sketch using digital images released this month.  You have a chance to win a set of your choice too.  All you have to do, is make a card using this sketch and either link it to the Power Poppy Blog, or use the key words PPSKETCH1 over on Splitcoaststampers.  The deadline for entries is 3pm Eastern on May 30 and the winners will be announced on June 2.

I'm kind of hooked on the Tulips digital set.  I was just visiting my cousin in Iowa (our moms were sisters), and she shared a story about what white tulips mean to her.  Her mother (my Aunt), passed away a few years ago, right between her two daughter's weddings.  It was a confusing time for her because of her joy for the weddings, but at the same time, dealing with the loss of her mother and their Grandmother.  I hope I'm remembering the timing right for this next part...not sure if it was after the funeral, or her passing, but the morning after one of those days, there was one white tulip amidst a rainbow of others in her garden.  She believes it was a sign from her mother.  So, to this day, white tulips are very special to her.  Therefore, I made this card for her birthday which which is in a couple of weeks.

I colored the Tulips with the C0, C1 and C7 Copics for the blooms, and G12, G21 and YG11 for the leaves.  I added a bit of sparkle with a Quickie Glue Pen and Rock Candy Transparent Glitter, and a sweet little bow with some twine (Olive Manna), and a Rhinestone.

Here's a close-up so you can see the sparkle a bit better.  Now for some more inspiration!!  If you haven't taken a gander at the blogs of the gals listed below, you should head right on over there right now!!  They are brilliant with their colors and design!!

• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Tosha Leyendekker --- you are here 

That's it for me today.  I hope you've been inspired to create using this week's sketch.
Thank you so much for stopping by!!
Have a fantastic weekend, and
Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Tulips (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Amy Tangerine (American Crafts), Smokey Shadow and White (PTI)

Ink:  Printer

Accessories:  Copics, California Collection Beverly Hills and Basic Frames dies (Creative Expressions), Enamel Dots (Teresa Collins), Twine (Olive Manna), Rock Candy Glitter (Tim Holtz), Rhinestone (Pizzazz Aplenty), Lace, Quickie Glue Pen, Dimensional Tape 

Power Poppy: Pop Goes the World Challenge

Hello Stamping friends!  Power Poppy will be hosting some fun challenges this month!  Each Friday, we'll have a challenge for you to help get the creativity flowing, and this week we're having a color challenge.  All you need to do, is use three of the four colors in your creation and you'll have a chance to win a stamp set of your choice.  Entries will be accepted until 3PM EST on May 30th, and a winner will be announced on June 2nd, after the June Release.   When uploading to Splitcoaststampers, use the Keyword: PPWORLD1

Check out the Power Poppy Blog for all the rules on how you can participate.

 I chose to use Orange, Yellow and green for my card.  And, before I go any further, I need to give credit to Lydia Fiedler (understandblue: Splitcoastampers).  She inspired me to try coloring on Pastel paper with Faber-Castell Ploychromos Colour Pencils.  It was super fun, and gave this beautiful digital Tulips image (Power Poppy) a whole new look.  The digital image printed beautifully on the Pastel paper. 

For the inside, I just printed the sentiment, from the Gladioli (Power Poppy) set, directly onto the Pastel paper, tore it and added some white pigment ink to the edges.

That's it for my project today.  If you haven't seen what the rest of the Bloom Brigade has to share, check out their blogs listed below:

Stacy

Christine

Leslie

Julie

Dawn

Ally

Tosh --- you are here

 

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Stamps:  Tulips and Gladioli (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Pastel, Stationer's Desk (Prima), Smokey Shadow (PTI)

Ink:  White (Gina K. Designs)

Accessories:  Polychromos Colour Pencils, Deckled Rectangle die (Spellbinders), Wood Button (Prima), Twine,  Distrezz-it-All (Zutter), Sewing Machine

Power Poppy Pinning!!

Hello friends...
I just wanted to give you a little heads up on how you can win some Power Poppy images, and be inspired with some super fun challenges each Friday.  Head on over to the Power Poppy Blog where Julie has shared all the details.  This month promises to be a whole lot of fun.

             Happy Stamping!!

Waltzingmouse May Release Hop

Hello Waltzingmouse Fans! It's Saturday, and that means we've finally arrived to Release Day!! And...you have a chance to win some awesome Waltzingmouse goodies too!! All you have to do is leave comments on each post along the hop, and you will be eligible to win a gift certificate that is equal to the amount of a large Waltzingmouse Stamp set.   You have until midnight on Monday to do so.  Claire will announce the winner on Tues., May 6.   So, don't forget to spread the love!!

If you've arrived here from Teresa's blog, you are on the right track. If not, you might want to visit the Waltzingmouse Makes Blog so you don't miss a stop.

I have a niece getting married this month, and I thought it would be a perfect time to make a card for her using one of the tags from the Folding Tag die set.  I diecut the tag and then embossed the "Mr. and Mrs." sentiment, from the My Heart set, onto it.  After that, I dry embossed each end of the tag using a horizontal embossing folder, and scored above and beneath the sentiment.  I attached it to my card along with some feathers that I die cut using the WMS Fine Feathers die set.  I had stamped the Fine Feathers with Versamark onto Vellum before die cutting.  Lastly, I added an intricate die cut to the background, some Shabby Chic Flowers I made using ribbon and felt, some sheer flowers, rhinestones, and a beaded pick.

Here's a close-up of the tag so you can see the embossing detail.

I absolutely LOVE the feathers from the Fine Feathers set.  They are so intricately detailed, and emboss beautifully!  I also love how close the die cutting is.  It really helps make the feathers stand out.

That's it for me today.  Next up on the hop, is the super sweet and uber talented Kelly!!

     Happy Stamping my friends!!

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Stamps:  Fine Feathers, My Heart (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Irresistible (Authentique), Vellum, Vintage Cream and Smokey Shadow (PTI) 

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Folding Tag and Fine Feathers dies (Waltzingmouse), Double Delights Adore die (Tattered Lace), Bitty Blossoms die (Spellbinders), Beaded Pick (Prima), Sheer Flowers (Maya Road), Felt, Fabric, Stardust Stickles, Rhinestones (Zva Creative), Embossing Folder (Sizzix), White Embossing Powder (Ranger)

Waltzingmouse Stamps May Release Preview ~ Day 3

 

 It's day 3 of the Waltzingmouse Release Previews and I have a little 4th of July Favor to share with you.  I thought it would be fun to make a box to put sparklers in and include a "book" of matches on a charming little tag that I made using Waltzingmouse's newest dies called the Folding Tag.

Here's a close-up of the tag closed with the "book" on top of it.  I made the book just by wrapping a mini box of matches with Live by the Sea dp by Maja Designs.  The sentiment on the book cover is from the WMS set USA 1776 set, as well as the Happy 4th of July sentiment I stamped on the top.

When you open up the tag, I included the "enjoy" sentiment from the new stamp set Tag Collection 1.

Here you can see the matches inside the book.

That's it for today's project.  The new release will be available tomorrow!!  Woo-Hoo!!  I'm looking forward to sharing tomorrow's project with you.  I included yet one more tag.  LOVE tags.  They're such a sweet addition to any project.

Here's a list of those hopping today:

• Claire Brennan (Owner)
• Anya Schrier
• Edna Morrisedie
• Jean Jachna
• Jen Cuthbertson
• Julia Aston
• Karin Akesdotter
• Kelly Schirmer
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Lynn Mercurio
• Renee Lynch
• Teresa Kline 
• Tosha Leyendekker -----you are here

Thank you so much for dropping by!
Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Tag Collection 1, USA 1776 (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Life by the Sea (Maja Designs), Kraft (PTI)

Ink:  Nautical Blue (Memento), Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress), Smokey Gray (Versafine)

Accessories:  Folding Tag die (Waltzingmouse), Matchbox, Twine (Olive Manna) 

Power Poppy Hop

For my Waltzingmouse post, click HERE. 

Hello my stamping friends!!  Have you enjoyed the inspirational projects showcased by the Power Poppy Bloom Brigade?  Well we have one more day to tempt you with our Power Poppy Hop!! 

For my card today, I printed the Peonies image using the gray scale in a Word document and colored them with Copics.  I framed them using a new Spellbinders die, die cut a border and distressed some dp along with adding a bit of lace, ribbon and pearls.  Oh, I also inked inside the oval diecut frame using Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger).  That's it.

Now, for some super inspiring projects, check out what the rest of the Bloom Brigade has come up with, along with our sweet and talented guest, Dina Kowal.

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

Here's a list of the Copics I used for today's card:  YR02, YR00, YG17, YG14, YG11

That's it from me today.  Be sure to stop by the Power Poppy store and get your digis!!  They're only offered for a short time, and they're great for that instant fix for new floral images to color!!

Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Peonies (Power Poppy)

Paper:  Delight (Prima), X-Press It, White (PTI)

Ink: Antique Linen (Ranger Distress), Printer

Accessories:  Copics, Elegant Ovals, Standard Ovals, A2 Bracket Borders One dies (Spellbinders), Pearls (Kaisercraft), Seam Binding Ribbon (Prairie Bird Boutique), Lace 

Waltzingmouse Stamps May Release Preview ~ Day 2

For my Power Poppy card, click HERE.

It's day two for our Waltzingmouse previews, and today we're showcasing a sweet little Stitched Tag die set.  I decided to make a 4th of July patriotic card, using the largest tag in this set. I tucked it in a little pocket I made on the card base using Spellbinders' A2 Curved Borders One die set.  I then added some sweet little pinwheels to the tag using the WMS set Playful Pinwheels, and the sentiments on the card and tag are from the set USA 1776.

That's it for my project today, but be sure to check out what the other DT members have to share.  We've all made projects featuring different holidays.

• Claire Brennan (Owner)
• Anya Schrier
• Edna Morrisedie
• Jean Jachna
• Jen Cuthbertson
• Julia Aston
• Karin Akesdotter
• Kelly Schirmer
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Lynn Mercurio
• Renee Lynch
• Teresa Kline 
• Tosha Leyendekker -----you are here

Be sure to stop by tomorrow.  We have more dies to share.  ;)
           Happy Stamping!

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Stamps:  Playful Pinwheels, USA 1776 (Waltzingmouse)

Paper:  Live by the Sea (Maja Design), Kraft and White (PTI)

Ink:  Nautical Blue (Memento), Red Brick (VersaMagic), Smokey Gray (Versafine)

Accessories:  Stitched Tag (Waltzingmouse), A2 Curved Borders One (Spellbinders), Twine (Olive Manna), Enamel Dots (Teresa Collins), Sewing Machine