Color My Heart Color Dare #188

I didn't think I'd do the challenge this week, but I was inspired by a pinterest card and ran with it.
The challenge this week was to use ALL and ONLY colors from the Regatta paper packet.
                                      

I'd been eyeing a hexagon pattern from pinterest that I thought I'd try the challenge with.  As it turns out, the card I pinned was a CAS(E) card -  sketch #37.  I was pleased with how my card turned out. : )  Anyway, here's my card...

I bought Hexagonal Patterns (C1626) when the Annual Inspirations first came out last August.  I love the patterns and the size differences within the stamp set (these are all the same size hexagon).  The stamp set is even compatible with the Cricut Artisty Collection.

I used the Say it All (C1632) stamp set for "celebrate" because it is an AWESOMELY versatile stamp set (that you can purchase if you host a gathering and reach the minimum purchase point).

The Glacier hexagon is raised with 3D Foam Tape, and the Sapphire Dots and Pomegranate Tooth-hound hexagons are raised with Thin 3D Foam Tape.

The frayed Flaxen Extra Thick Twine (Z3036) is adhered with Liquid Glass completes the look of this card.

Seasonal Expressions 1 Product Retiring on April 30, 2016

The stamp sets, paper, and accessories in the Seasonal Expressions 1 booklet will be going away on April 30, 2016.  Please don't be kicking yourself for not purchasing something from here.

Here have been some of my favorites and why:




Paper: Charlotte (X7205B) - the soft tones and colors can be used for masculine as well as feminine items.











Stamps - this is a lot harder because there are more that I like:








Springtime Wishes (C1641) 
- even though the coordinating Thin Cuts have sold out, the stamp set is really versatile.

Your Beautiful Self (B1516)- if you like butterflies, this is a sweet set to get.  Colored pencils or watercolor paints will bring these to life!

Stamp of the Month - Life in Pictures (S1604) - so many applications for this stamp set!











Accessories:





Picture My Life (tm) Love Your Selfie Scrapbooking Program (Z3194).  I made a card workshop of 25 cards using these cards!  I could have made more too.  If you purchase this, I will send you the Design Space or Craft Room cut file, as well as the cutting and assembly instructions to make the 25 cards I did.




I have an open gathering on my website.  Please take a look at the Seasonal Expressions and see what your favorite is.  Just order your items before they are gone!

Color my Heart Color Dare #187

I didn't think I would enjoy this challenge, but, boy, did I!!  I started with one card that quickly morphed into two cards.  But it didn't stop there!  I stopped myself after the fourth card.  I'll show you the other ones in the coming week(s) - I may have other priorities to show you.  : )

So, the card I'm sharing with you today is this one...

The card base is White Daisy with Topiary cardstock (4" x 5.25") on top.  The White Daisy (4" x 3") was stamped in Sweet Leaf (Z2153) using Love Life (D1482).  That was centered on the Topiary cardstock.

On a scratch piece of White Daisy, stamp the solid frame from Crafted with Love (B1399) in Topiary (Z2155).  Cut the frame out, and adhere to the lower right of the stamped white daisy.  Stamp the frame again on a scratch piece of Sweet Leaf cardstock.  Using VersaMark ink (Z891), stamp "thanks" (from Friendly Wishes (A1185)) and emboss White Embossing Powder (Z2068).  Cut the inner oval out and then sponge the outside of the oval with Topiary ink.  Mount that oval with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).

The final touch is adding the Green Triangles (Z3123) to the upper left seam.

All three stamp sets I used will be retiring some time this year.  "Thanks" retires with the Seasonal Expressions 1 on April 30th.  That set has several sayings and can be found with the Base and Bling section of the booklet (page 33 to be exact).  It's supposed to coordinate with the necklace cards, but the sayings are a great size for cards too (case in point).  The swirls and the frame are both from stamp sets that have Art Philosophy Cricut Collection cuts.  Those two stamp sets will be retiring on July 31st.  Love Life (where the swirls come from) is one of my overall favorite stamp sets.  It'll be a shame to see it go (even though I don't highlight it too often).  I mentioned cutting the frame out, but you could have cut it out using your Cricut machine.  Of course I found some cut out frames in my envelope (I usually cut a bunch out at once for times like these ... too bad I forgot).  It didn't take to long to cut though.



The color dare changes each week, so if you want to play along, check out the site.  The new color combination is given on Friday, and we have until the following Thursday to post our creation.  If nothing else, it will give us some inspiration!  There are some talented people out there. : )

  

Thoughtful Thursday 4/7/2016

I like this quote, but when I researched the image it came from, I liked the technique!

Life is always better when you're laughing!  Emily painted this canvas with the saying.  Check out how she did it (and another one with a similar method).  I may have to try this method too!

Masculine Birthday Card

Today's pinterest inspired card is from Rachel (there is no link to her blog/website).  But my version, of course, uses Close to my Heart Products!

The paper is Urban (X7204B) background and texture paper, with Peacock, Sapphire, and Colonial White cardstock.  Inks are Peacock, Sapphire, Saffron, and Black.  Two stamp sets were used.  Ink Blot (D1660) and Happy Birthday (M1033 - retired).  The card is finished off with Artison Studs (Z1816).










I had such a good time doing this card, I made another one with Georgie Paper (X7203B).  Take a look...

My paper proportions are a little different for this card.  But you can see by using the yellows of Georgie, the card is brighter.  It looks lighter too, because I didn't add any stamping to the saying piece.  I added a third banner for this card and didn't add any embellishments (shame on me!).

For both cards, the "birthday" is colored with our watercolor pencils (3505) - Ocean.  The top one looks much darker for two reasons - Colonial White paper and a heavier hand.  I then went over the pencil with the Blending Pen (3174) to thin it out and bring some of the color to the other part of the word.

Ever Thought About Becoming a Consultant?

I'm not a big pusher for signing up to be a consultant, but April would be the time to do it!

A new consultant kit is only $75 but you'll receive way more than that in product and support. And, in April, if you reach a sales goal of $350 in your first 30 days as a consultant, you get your pick of ANY Cricut Collection! And that doesn't count the Straight to the Top bonus you'll hit along the way.

I've been doing this for more than 19.5 years. I think it's worth it. : ) There are so many tools to help you succeed. And I'm here too!

Think about it!

Scrapbooking with your Dogs - 4/1/16

Love this idea!  Thanks, CTMH, for being on top of the ball.  :)