Well It's About Time, Shirley

I honestly have to say that the detail in this card is not what has kept me from posting.  I am still working on getting my house ready to sell and that means going through my stash in the garage.  LOLOL

The main image is Hero Arts Friend.  I stamped it with Brilliance Galaxy Gold and thought it would be perfect for layering, so I stamped the flower three more times.  After cutting out each layer, the images were then painted with Twinkling H2O's Lemon Yellow, Mallard Green, Royal Satin, and Pink Grapefruit.  The images were then turned over and a stylus was used on each petal on my Pergamano mat.   Each layer was mounted using 1/16" pop dots.

I did the same thing with each of the flowers and also the leaves.  On the tiniest leaves I used Glossy Accents.  I used 2MM pearls on the large flower and the smaller yellow and purple flowers. 

Mark Richards has quit offering 2MM pearls and I couldn't find them anywhere so I went to EBay and guess what?  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I found I could get 1500 in a little compact for $3.60 from Hong Kong and the shipping was free HERE.  It did take 6 days, but that is nothing when you want something.  LOL No kidding!! I applied them using dots of Glossy Accents (I use this to cement all of my pearls, rhinestones, etc.) and a Sticky Stick, found HERE.  I still buy the other larger ones from craft vendors here.

The smaller of the pink flowers has Liquid Pearl White Opal with a touch of Glossy Accents.  And what do you know, they look like tiny pearls too.  LOL

I used my Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Around The Page Punch for the edge you see.  Bazzill Bling Petty Cash cardstock was used for the mat behind the image.  The image was mounted on it with pop dots and then it was attached to the white punched edge mat.

I wanted a pink design for behind the image so I got out my Impression Obsession Mega Mount and used the Cover-A-Card Circle (5.75X5.75) stamp, added some Ancient Page Pink Pizazz and off I went.  Not only did I have enough paper for the background you see, but I also had enough for the inside of the card and the bottom left-hand edge of the envelope too.  Then I used my Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Butterflies punch to get a butterfly for the main image, attaching (3) 2MM pearls to the middle.  Check the details out in my pictures above and below.

For embellishments to the card I used some 3MM pearls for the edges of the punched edge.  I added a May Arts bow using the Bow-Easy, and the last Nunn Design pin I had like this.  I embellished it with some Stickles Yellow and another 2MM pearl.  The pins are discontinued! :-(

For inside the card and the envelope bottom left hand corner I used a flower from the main image.  I added ink with my sponge dauber for the image and then painted, punched and cut out and there you go.

Supplies:
Image: Hero Arts - Friend - CG111 and Impression Obsession Cover-A-Card Circles - CC012
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth cardstock, Bazzill Petty Cash
Inks: Brilliance Galaxy Gold, Ancient Page Pink Pizazz, Twinkling H2O's
Accessories: Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Around The Page Punches, Stickles Yellow and Orange Peel Glitter Glue, Glossy Accents, Mark Richards 3mm pearls and 2MM from Hong Kong , Liquid Pearls White Opal, May Arts Ribbon, Bow-Easy, Nunn Designs Stickpin.

A really fun and detailed card. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for stopping by to look and share.

 

 Shirley

 

Hi Everybody!

Well, I'm baaaaack!  I have been doing cards and cross stitch too, until I broke my left arm.  That's almost behind me and I am so excited to have some cards to show.  For those of you who are still out there, thanks for waiting.

I find that I am really into layering things and not just DP.  Acutally, I love cutting and almost creating a tole look.

I stamped this image on Neenah Solar White cardstock always using Brilliance Galaxy Gold ink. I use this ink like its water.  If you want to know why, look HERE.  The bugs and heart leaves were then stamped again twice.  The Lovebugs on all were painted with Twinkling H2O's Garnet and Olive Vine on all copies.

The scalloped edge around the background copy was done using The Crafter's Workshop 6X6 Template - Stitch Doodle Dot. 

The heart leaves were cut out and mounted on the ground copy using pop dots.  The Love Bugs were then prepared to be mounted.  If you look at each you will see some White Pearl Antennae.  Those are Flower Stamen used by cake decorators.  I bought mine from Golda' Kitchen online.  She had the best selection of sizes and colors too, and shipping was resonable.  I bought micro and small.  You are looking at the micro here.  They were curled around a think croched hook and then mounted to the back using scotch tape.  Then the bug was mounted to the leaves, etc.

The dots on the backs of the Lovebugs were done with Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal.  I wanted the spots to have diminesion like the pearls, so Rangers Glossy Accents was used first.  Then the sparkles were done by sprinkling lightly with Deco Art Glamour Dust.  All Love Bugs were mounted with Pop Dots.

The ribbon is May Arts, done with the Bow Easy, and mounted with glue dots.  The Stick Pin is from the Making Memories Mistletoe Deco Pins.  A white freshwater pearl and crystal round bead were added too.

The tag is from Spellbinders round die set.  I edged it with Brilliance Galaxy Gold using a Niji Waterbrush, wrote the words with a Galaxy Glitter pen, added some Glossy Accents, and added some of the Glamour Dust to that.  It was moutned with pop dots too.

And that wasn't enough.  I needed the inside for the card and the envy, both shown below.  I actually made the envelope so there would be room for the bow and it wouldn't be smooshed.  I used some Neenah Solar White text weight paper for it.  LOLOL

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Impression-Obsession - Love Bugs (Red Rubber Stamp) Can also be purchased in Clear
Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth 80lb. cardstock,
Inks:  Brilliance Galaxy Gold, Twinkling H2O's Garnet, Olive Vine
Accessories:  Rangers Liquid Pearls White Opal; Glossy Accents; Deco Art Glamour Dust; White Pearl Stamens,  Crafter's Kitchen Stitch Doodle Dot TCW131, Making Memories Mistletoe Deco Pin, white freshwater pearl and clear crystal bead. 1/16" and 1/8" pop dots.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  My email is in the upper left hand corner of the sidebar.  It's great to be back and thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!!!

 Shirley

After All Else Fails

Scan the **&&(%R(%*& thing!!! I tried for hours to get a good photo of this card. The flowers looked like they were a neon color when, in fact, they matched the cardstock. Finally I said see what a scan can do. LOLOLOL Much better.

I found my image by visiting Sue's site. The image is called Floating Flowers and I love it. It measures 4.5"X5.75.

1. I stamped it on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White with Brilliance Galaxy Gold. (I got my very first bad stamp from Hero Arts in 10 years. I emailed them and they had a new one in the mail the next business day.) The flowers were painted with Twinks Mediterranean Blue. The stems are Medori Melon. When dry I went over the stems with a VersaMarker and embossed with Clear EP. I was so surprised. The VersaMarker didn't pick up any of the watercolor. Wonderful!!! A button was placed in the center of the large flower and then Glossy Accents and Gold Micro beads with glitter were applied. The closest thing I could find to it now is Gala Glitz by Art Institute Glitter.

2. Cut the image to 3.75"X5.0" and mounted to some deep aqua colored cardstock matching the watercolor.

3. I applied Brilliance Galaxy Gold to the portion of the background stamp I wanted to use for my flowers and heated to speed dry it. The flowers and stems were painted like before and then trimmed around with a pair of scissors. They were mounted as shown with 3D pop dots.

4. I ran the same deep aqua cardstock through the Cuttlebug using the smaller frame from Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Frame set. I painted the bigger circles with the Midori Melon and then used the VersaMarker and embossed with CP. The smaller circles were done with Liquid Pearls White Opal. It was mounted to another scrap piece of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White. The words are from Impression-Obsession's Anytime Sentiments Clear Set, stamped with Brilliance Gamma Green and then the VersaMarker applied with Clear EP.

5. The frame and words were mounted in the center of the background and then I mounted the flower with 3D pop dots.

6. 4 pieces of white ribbon were cut for each end. One piece was used to tie a knot in the center of each left over ribbon. Those were placed on opposite ends and mounted to the back as shown. A bow was tied with the Bow-Easy and mounted as shown.

Supplies:
Image: Hero Arts - Floating Flowers and Impression-Obsession Anytime Sentiments

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and a Deep Aqua cardstock

Inks: Brilliance Galaxy Gold and Gamma Green; Twinkling H2O's Mediterranean Blue and Medori Melon

Accessories: VersaMarker, 1 Small 4 hole button, Glossy Accents, Gold Glitter + Micro beads, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Frames, Liquid Pearls White Opal, Michael's White Picot Ribbon, Bow-Easy

Don't forget the challenge at IO on Thursday. It's a Wreath Card Challenge. Thanks for stopping by to look and share.

 

 Shirley

 

Fellow Blogger Is A Bad Influence

I try to visit Suzanne's Stamping Place on a regular schedule, but lately it is not always done that way. Whenever I stop by she continues to inspire with her artistic talents. I saw this card on a recent visit and that took me to the Hero Arts online store. LOLOLOL I meant to buy the stamp Sue had used on her card. Well, I did and three more besides. This card shows one of the 'others'.

1. The image was stamped with Brilliance Galaxy Gold. Then areas to be layered were stamped for each layer. They were painted with Twinkling H2O's. The layers were stacked with 3D Pop Dots. Pearls, Rhinestones, and Liquid Pearls White Opal were placed as shown.

2. The side borders were punched using the Sunburst Border Punch. They were attached to each side of the image. The image was mounted on the Bazzill cardstock.

3. The ribbon was attached to the top and bottom. The double bow was done with the Bow-Easy.

Supplies:

Image: Hero Arts - Friend - CG111

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and Natural Super Smooth cardstock, Bazzill Orange Peel Red Hot

Inks: Brilliance Galaxy Gold, Twinkling H2O's Garnet, Olive Vine, Lemon Drop,

Accessories: Fiskars Sunburst Border Punch, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, DecoArt Glamour Dust Glitter, Glossy Accents, Mark Richards 2mm pearls and 2 and 3mm Lavender rhinestones, Liquid Pearls White Opal, Michael's Ribbon, Bow-Easy

A really fun and quick card. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for stopping by to share and look.

 

 Shirley

 

My Funky Valentine!

This card was so easy! I love the embossed little itty bitty hearts. Click on it and get a better look I hope!

IMAGE:
1. The image, Funky Heart by Impression-Obsession, was stamped with Encore Gold on Neenah Classic Crest Natural Super Smooth Cardstock.
2. Apply Ranger Gold Embossing Powder and heat emboss.
3. Painted as shown with Twinkling H2O's Cherry Sorbet, Warm Pecan, and Rich Cocoa.
4. Apply Liquid Pearls White Opal to small hearts.'

BACKGROUND:
1. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth 80lb. Cover cardstock put through Cuttlebug using embossing folder from Combo Love Language (1 piece 5.25X4.0).
2. Punch top right and left corners with SU Ticket Corner Punch.
2. 1/4 " was cut off the bottom of the already embossed paper.
3. The bottom was then punched using Martha Stewart's Doily Lace Edge Border Punch.
4. One 4" wide piece each of Bazzill Criss Cross Posie Pink cardstock and Stardream Metallic Bronze Text weight punched with Martha Stewart's Doily Lace Edge Border Punch.
5. Attach the last two pieces as shown to the white punched piece.
6. Mount on a 4.25X5.5 piece of Stardream Metallic Bronze Text weight paper.
7. Mount image using dimensional glue dots.
8. Mount ribbon shown below across and under heart from left to right.
9. Tie bow with ribbon using the Martha Stewart technique and mount.

EMBELLISHMENTS:
1. Kaiser Craft Lush Pearls 4mm applied to top right and left corners.
2. Sheer Organza Ribbon w/ Satin & Gold Metallic Edge 5/8 Toffee
3. Using another piece of Bazzill Criss Cross Posie Pink cardstock and the Combo Love Language Love die to do the word and glue to front of cardfront as shown. Mount on folded 8.5X5.5 piece of cardstock.

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I was TAGGED this last week by Lisa at Live, Love, Laugh. Thank you so much Lisa. I am embarrassed because I don't really have any photos except for cards that you all have seen on my blog and Hummingbirds.

With this tag you are to go to your 6th Photo Folder and pick your 6th picture to post. I have already posted mine on Photo Tag You Say. For those of you who haven't played please take this award from me and link back to here. It was fun.

I was also given The Marie Antoinette, a Real Person, a Real Award, by my friend, Easperee, at Two Worlds Meet. Easperee lives where I lived my whole life for 59 years before moving to NC. Easperee, thank you so much and a big hug. I have already listed my recipients for this award at Some Beautiful New Awards. I am excited because I would like for anyone else who has not received this award to take it now from me and follow these rules:

1. Link to the person who gave you the award
2. Nominate 7 more persons
3. Link the nominees and let them know about this award
4. Post the award on your blog

Well, this has been a busy day. I was able to talk with friends I hadn't heard from in a while and I finished a card and have another started. Thank you so much for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share.

 

 Shirley

 

Is It Spring Yet?!!!!!

This image is Filigree Butterfly from The Artful Stamper. I actually stamped it using one from a Technique Junkie friend who was visiting to stamp with me. Thank you Barbara.

1. The image was stamped using Brilliance Galaxy Gold on Neenah Classic Crest Natural Super Smooth cardstock 80lb.
2. It was painted with Twinkling H2O's Meridian Blue, True Blue,
3. The stems of the flower were done with Twinkling H2O's Green Tea.
4. The Black outline was done with Black/Silver glitter glue.
5. The tail and antennae were done with a Copic Spica At You Black Glitter Pen.
6. The petals of the flower were done with Shimmerz Bubble Gum.
7. The centers of the flower are Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Elements 2mm Yellow.
8. The spots on the Butterfly and around the flowers were done with Liquid Pearls White Opal.

9. The edges were done with Wedges cut from Matte board purchased from Hobby Lobby was used to make an angle. Two layers of the Matte board were required to get the right thickness like the B plate. It was used separately on each side of the Cuttlebug Textile Texture embossing folder where embossing was required. You can see that only 3 corners required embossing.

10. The cardstock for under the image is Hunter Green by SU. The edges were first rubbed on aVersamark Dazzle Champagne ink pad. A heat gun was used to dry the ink. It gave the edges a Goldish Green cast like the Green Tea on the vines of the flowers. The image was mounted on it.

11. A Martha Stewart Ribbon Punch was used on the left side. Pink Ribbon from Michaels was threaded through the slots and a Martha Stewart bow was tied and mounted on that as shown.

12. The word label was done using the inside and outside rim of an oval vellum tag. Identical cardstock was used for it. Mark Richards 3mm pearls were mounted on the ends.

A relatively simple card once the image was done! Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share. I am so glad I finally got to post a card. There should be another one soon.

 

 Shirley

 

Sweet Valentine

1. The image, Truffle Tree by Impression-Obsession, was stamped on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth Cardstock with Brilliance Pearlescent Chocolate. It was heat embossed so the ink wouldn't smear.

2. The leaves were colored with a Gelly Roll Stardust Bronze Star pen.

3. The trunk of the tree was painted with Twinkling H2O's Warm Pecan.



4. The Truffles were done as follows:
-a. All of the Truffle cups were painted with Twinkling H2O Solar Gold.
-b. The Squiggly Truffle was painted with Twinkling H2O Cherry Sorbet. Glossy Accents was added for glaze look.
-c. The White Truffle base was painted with Twinkling H2O Warm Pecan. Liquid Pearls White Opal was used as the frosting and DecoArt Glamour Dust Crystal glitter was used on top while the Pearls were still wet.
-d. The Pink Truffle was 'frosted' with Liquid Pearls Petal Pink and then Art Institute Glitter Ultra Fine Transparent Baby's Breath was used on top while the Pearls were still wet.

5. Holes were made on both sides of the tree trunk with an eyelet setter. The May Arts ribbon was bought at Stamper's Alley in Mooresville, NC. It was threaded through the dots and then tied in a Martha Stewart bow.

6. You're Sweet from the Impression-Obsession cling set "Sweet Hearts" was stamped with Brilliance Pearlescent Chocolate and then went over with a Gelly Roll Stardust Bronze Star pen.

7. The image was run though the Cuttlebug using Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangles Large, the largest die. It was a perfect fit end to end (minus the end scallops). A paper piercer was used to punch the hole in the middle of the scallops. They were 'eyeballed'.

8. The next layer is Stardream Cappuccino text weight. I don't know where you can buy it online or off line. I am wondering if it's discontinued. It was embossed and punched with Fiskars Embossing Border Punch Eyelet Lace. I cut the embossed edges into one inch strips and added them to each side of the image. Dimensional glitter glue and DecoArt Glamour Dust Crystal glitter was used in the eyelet area.

9. Bazzill Birthstone October cardstock was used for the outside edge. One inch pieces were added to each side. It all came from the 4" piece left over from a 12"X12" piece of cardstock.

10. Another piece of the Bazzill Birthstone October cardstock was punched with Fiskars Heart Border Punch and added to the top and bottom as shown. Glue and DecoArt Glamour Dust Crystal glitter was added to the heart and dot areas. The finished cardfront was all mounted on the front a 5.5"X8.5" folded white piece of cardstock.

Some people have asked me why I mount the cardfront on a separate piece of cardstock. I started doing it for a financial reason when I started. I would ruin something on the front and couldn't use it. Also it's easier to correct a mistake if you make it. Another good reason is that colored cardstock costs more than white. So you get 4 cards out of one piece of colored cardstock. I also save pieces of pieces. I have found they are very useful for die cuts. Just an opinion.

Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share!

 

 Shirley

 

Merry Father Christmas

Father Christmas is by Stamps Happen. I did a Google search and couldn't find him anywhere. :-(

Santa:
Stamped with Encore Gold pigment ink and embossed with Gold embossing powder in probably 2006 or 2007. I just never got around to using him.
Cloak and gown were painted with Twinkling H2O's Garnet and Old Olive.
Skin is Natural Linen and Cherry Sorbet.
Hair, eyebrows, and beard are Liquid Pearls White Opal.
Fur is Stampendous Fun Flock Cotton Ball White.
Gold trim was done with a Pilot Gold Extra Fine pen and an art brush. (I can never get them to write right!!! So I doodle around until the gold comes out, then dip a fine tipped art brush into the stuff and paint.)
Bells dangling from his belt and his drinking cup had Jones Tones glue applied, then Gold Leaf.
Leaves were painted with Twinks Olive Green and then Glossy Accents was applied.
Staff is Twinks Warm Pecan.

Backgrounds:
White background is Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth 80lb. cover cardstock embossed with Cuttlebug Snow Dots.
Glue was applied to the centers of the snowflakes at the top of the embossed cardstock.
Bazzill Emerald City cardstock was used behind the white.

Tree:
This tree reminds me of a Piñon tree. If you have ever been in the foot hill areas at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains you have probably seen Piñon (Pinyon) Trees. They have so many branches and are so lush in needles, when they are young, that you don't have to worry about even limbs here and there when decorating for Christmas. They also produce great Pine Nuts, hence the name piñon. Actually the Native Americans always say poor harvests mean a mild Winter and great harvests mean a very hard Winter. They are usually right. They also say not to plant crops until there is no snow on Peavine Mountain, but that's another story. Ha!!

Martha Stewart's Branch punch was used for the tree and it was super easy to do. I used glue dots to put the branches down. By the way, I couldn't find a place online that had one at a price I would pay.
DecoArt Glamour Dust Crystal glitter was poured over it so where the dots showed you have kind of a magical look.
Some Holly Berries were added to the top for decoration using Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Ruby rhinestones.

Santa was then mounted with dimensional dots.

Embellishments:
Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Ruby rhinestones were added to Holly Berries on hat, staff, and satchel.
Tulip White Puffy paint was added along the bottom of the white cardstock in wavy lines.
DecoArt Glamour Dust Crystal glitter was applied and then heat set so the glittered paint would rise here and there like snow.
Gold ribbon from Michael's was pulled under Santa with a crochet hook and across the upper portion of the card as shown. A bow was mounted on that.

Tag:
A Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio die cut was trimmed down, then stamped with 'Merry Christmas by Impression-Obsession using Brilliance Gold Galaxy ink and then mounted.
Mark Richards Crystal Sticker Rubies were added to each end.

The cardfront was then mounted on a folded 8.5X5.5 piece of white cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share. Hope your preparations for Christmas are coming along well.

 

 Shirley

 

Just A Bunch of Bubbles!

I am near the end of Christmas cards I think and Christmas trees too. This is all one stamp. I am going to be brief with my explanation of how I did it. If anyone has more questions, feel free to email me using the gadget in my sidebar to the right.

The image, Starry Night by Impression-Obsession, with Brilliance Gold Galaxy then heat embossed to dry the ink. The background was painted with Twinkling H2O's Caribbean Mist and Bashful Blue, and Lemon Yellow. The stars were highlighted with Rangers Stickles Yellow glitter glue. The white area is White Gesso. (I have a small plastic bottle with a metal tip that makes it so quick and easy to do. It's like working with frosting. It also dries pretty fast.) I thought about the tree and how I wanted to do it for quite a while.

I decided to stamped it again and cut out the tree. I painted the tree with Twinkling H2O's Sweet Alfalfa. Jones Tones glue was then applied and when just tacky Jones Tones Iridescent Green was applied.(It is green translucent foil, with specks of blue, gold, and silver). Liquid Pearls White Opal was applied and then when dry Mark Richards 2 and 3mm pearls were applied. Mark Richards only offers 2mm pearls in their Script Alphabets, so I get those and then cut what I want. The tree was then mounted with dimensional stickers.

I wanted a larger star for the top of the tree. (Yes, I do save leftover cardstock. I punch images and tags with it, etc.) I decided which star in the background to use and(1) inked just that area, kind of LOLOLOL, (2 ) then placed the piece of cardstock on top of it and pressed down, careful not to move it around. Then I lift it straight up. It is so much easier to copy part of a larger stamp this way. I do all of my large backgrounds this way too, as I am sure most of you do. The star was cut out, mounted on the top of the tree where the other smaller star is, painted with Lemon Yellow, and then Stickles Yellow glitter glue applied. When dry I added Glossy Accents.

I trimmed the white border around the outside down, mounted it on Bazzill Emerald City cardstock. The holes for the ribbon were punched with the small Stampin' Up Slot punch. The ribbon from Michaels was mounted and a bow added. A 1.5" corsage pin, Czech 5mm Yellow pressed glass heart, and 2mm white glass pearl were added to the Blue Organdy bow. EK Success Jolee's Boutique Snowflakes were used to embellish the card and tag.

The tag is from Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio and the words from Impression-Obsession Merry Christmas were stamped with Brilliance Galaxy Gold.

Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share. Hope your Christmas shopping is done and, if not, that it goes smoothly!

 

 Shirley

 

All Ready For Christmas

Lottie, by Impression-Obsession was stamped with Stazon Timber Brown on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth 80lb cover cardstock and painted with Twinkling H2O's Warm Pecan, Rubilite, Black Orchid, Moss Green, Sweet Alfalfa, Natural Linen, Pink Crocus. The faux pearls in her hair and on her neck and arm ribbons are Rangers White Opal Liquid Pearls.

The green matte behind Lottie and the cardfront is Stardream Fairway text weight paper. The BG paper on the top half is Neenah Paper Classic Craft Natural Super Smooth 80 lb. cardstock that was embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile Texture folder, and then a Mica Magic Regal Red ink pad was lightly dragged across the top embossed area. The Regal Red was also used on the edges of the cardstock behind Lottie. The paper on the bottom is half of the cardfront is Curious Ice Gold text weight paper that was scored on Scor-Pal every 1/2" using a Copic At You Spica Olive Glitter pen.

This is embarrassing. I can't remember where I saw the Scor-Pal technique. I think it was on video. If it was you, please email me privately so I can give you credit. Lyn from Arty Aspirations just let me know it was Mel Stampz blog and here is where I saw it. Thanks, Lyn, for the memory!!!

The corners were punched with an SU Ticket Corner Punch. The Pearls are Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Elements 3mm pearls. The snowflake is Cuttlebug Snowflake #2 Die and was cut from White scrap cardstock (thinking Green) and painted with Twinkling H20 Black Orchid.
The iridescent ribbon is May Arts and is a beautiful polyester blend of a Deep Pink and Moss Green. In one light it looks mainly Deep Pink and if you turn it you see mainly Moss Green. I love it and it doesn't wrinkle ever. The Stick Pen was made using a JoAnn Sew Essential Pearlized Leaf Straight Pin. They are not found online, but can be purchased in the area stores. They come with 6 different colors and 6 of each color in a pack for $1.49 plus tax. (all of this information was given to me by Kathie MaGuire and you can see how she used the pin here. The pearls and glass heart are Czech glass beads bought at hobby stores or EBay. I used Glossy Accents squeezed into the end of the pearl on the bottom to attach it to the sharp part of the pin.

Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look.

 

 Shirley

 

Butterflies In the Air Everywhere

I saw a blog banner similar to this somewhere and couldn't get it out of my mind. Then I saw the stamp I wanted for it on Impression-Obsession with their new stamps and had to try it.

First I ran half of the white cardstock through the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder. The stamp is Butterfly Group by Impression-Obsession and was stamped with Brilliance Galaxy Gold, then painted with Twinkling H2O's. The pearly areas on the butterflies were done using Rangers White Opal Liquid Pearls.

The words, Just A Note, also by Impression-Obsession, were stamped with Brilliance Galaxy Gold on an EK Success punched 1" white circle. Then it was mounted on Curious Metallics Caramel text paper by Arjo Wiggins Company. I used my Magic Matter to draw the edge around the white cardstock on the Caramel paper. I used the same Curious Metallics Caramel cardstock as the frame around the White card front. The pearls are by Mark Richards. The ribbon is from Michaels and I don't remember where I got the faux pearl buckle. I have had it for eons.

(CARDSTOCK TIP - I order TEXT 80 lb. weight in metallic papers whenever possible because I usually end up using them as background papers and text is cheaper and thinner and just as easy to use. In some cases it is easier.) Of course, I also make all of my card fronts separate and mount on either Domtar White, or other cardstocks by Neenah Papers that are 8.5X5.5 folded in half. That way if I screw up a card front it doesn't cost me a whole 8.5X5.5 piece of paper. Most white and off-white cardstock is cheaper than colors, embossed, or metallic, etc.

Thanks for stopping by "the blog" to look, and if you ever have questions, please don't hesitate to ask by emailing me. My email is located in the right side bar of this page.

 

 Shirley