White with a Splash of Color - A Step Further

I have been working with theme - white with a splash of color.  I am using my Stamps of Life sets to explore this concept.

Here is white with a splash of color taken a step further.

I stamped Cookie on the white cardstock background and then on a color.  I popped up the gray and kraft puppies.  I also colored the bows to add an additional splash of color.

Thank you for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow where I take the white with a splash of color even further.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Acts 2:21  And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

WOYWW 308 - Clean and Tidy

It is Wednesday which means it is the day I take a picture of my desk and share it on Julia's Stamping Ground.  It is the world's biggest desk hop every Wednesday.

I actually cleaned up my desk after being very productive this weekend.

And my baby kept me company while I was creating and cleaning up.

I am off to snoop around other desks.

Thank you for stopping by today.  Tune in tomorrow for white with a splash of color.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Romans 15:4  For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

White with a Splash of Color

Last week I watched a video on ideas for making white cards with a splash of color.  The idea morphed as the week went on.

I pulled out my Stamps of Life die and stamp sets from the Die Hard Club and got to work.

The locks were cut out in white.  I used Kaleidescope ink to stamp the color on the lock.

I also did white with a splash of color using the berry set:

I am really liking this white with a splash of color.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrrow for WOYWW.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Psalm 91:1  Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

The Trouble With Watercolor

I stuggle with watercolor.  I love what I see others doing, but I have not mastered this form.  I haven't even minored it.

I've been watching videos and trying different techniques.  I did a butterfly that went into the garbage.  I've done some flowers that don't even look like flowers;  they look like orange blobs on green lines.

Here is a birthday card I made for my Mom and I am actually very happy with it.

I followed some instructions that Jennifer McGuire shared in this video:
Watercoloring with Distress Markers with Jennifer McGuire

Now I used Tombow markers because those are the markers I have the best selection of.  I also tried the ironing to transfer the embossing powder to typing paper and I had no success.  I used clear embossing powder from Stampin Up.  The stamp is by Close to My Heart.  The sentiment stamp is by Avery Elle.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  I hope you try watercoloring.  I think it's one of those techniques that takes practice - just like coloring.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Psalm 91:1  Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Guys and Circles

So my husand's birthday was Tuesday.  Of course I had to make him a birthday card.  Once again I needed to make a guy card.  Ugh!  Then I ran across a video featuring a white card with a splash of color.  I had a revelation.

Here is the card that I made for my hubby's b-day.  And it has circles.

I used a Die Hard Club Stamp and Die Set from Stamps of Life.  The ink is from Stampin Up.  I am going to use this technique again and again.

You can find the video with this technique here:
White with a Splash of Color

Here is a thank you card I made using a circle:

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  I am excited because I have a crop on Saturday.  What a great weekend ahead.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

1 Peter 1:3 -  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

It's a Guy Thing

I know the theme this week is circles, but I had to share my guy card.

As I've mentioned before, I worked like a dog this weekend.  I am a computer programmer and we installed changes this weekend.  We have two big weekends a year where we install mandated changes.  We had a couple issues.  Nothing major, but it took time to fix and test them.  Two of my coworkers were real troopers and we worked all weekend long to get our issues resolved.

I said all this so you would know why I wanted to make them cards saying thank you.  The only challenge with making them cards is that they are both guys.  I have such trouble making guy cards.  I wish they liked flowers.  LOL

So here is my guy card.  I made the same card for both of them.

The stamp is by Hero Arts.  I stamped it in Versamark Ink and embossed with black embossing powder.  The sentiment is by Paper Smooches.

I asked my husband if a typewriter was girlie.  He said not if you use one.  Seriously - who uses a typewriter anymore?  And my coworkers are probably too young to even remember a typewriter.  :-)

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow for some more circles.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Deuteronomy 7:9  Know therefore that the Lord your God is God:  he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments

WOYWW 307 - Feeling Creative!

It is Wednesday which means it is time to share a picture of my desk on Julia's Stamping Ground.

I felt crafty on Sunday so I messed things up.

I found this cute piece at Michaels.  It holds stamps perfectly.  I think I need another one.  For some reason if I find something I like I always think I need 2!

I'm off to snoop around my peep's desks.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

James 1:12  Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Goin Round in Circles

The theme on the blog this week is circles.  I worked all weekend!  I mean I worked like a dog.  So Sunday afternoon I went into my craft room cause I was feelin crafty.  The result of my craftiness was very circular.

I was at a crop and there was a Close to My Heart consultant there.  I had recently seen a video where Darlene Devries used a stamp set that had a stamp for the outline of a flower and then another stamp to color the inside of the flower.  I found this stamp set at the Close to My Heart consultant's table.  I walked away, but couldn't stop thinking about that stamp set.  You know I bought it.  I think this is going to be one of my favorite stamp sets.  I used Stampin Up ink and I am extremely happy with the results.  The sentiment is Paper Smooches.  The background paper with the floral print is Simple Stories.

Next time I think I will put two leaves on each flower.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow for WOYWW.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Proverbs 4:7  The beginning of wisdom is this:  Get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Talking in Circles

I've been working in circles this weekend.  I've created several cards using circle punches and circle dies.  And I have used multiple materials from multiple companies.  I'll try and mention that with the pictures.

Here is my favorite card of those that I've made this weekend.

The flowers are from an old Stampin Up set.  I decided that I wanted to do some monochrome cards and these stamps worked perfectly.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.

I just love the way this card turned out.  I will be making some more like this.  I think it would look good using colors, too.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for some more circles.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

John 14:21  Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.  The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

I know it is still April, so we have some spring flowers instead of April showers.

Here are some lovely cards Sherry CASE'd from Rita.  Rita does classes at Scrapbook Village in Glasgow Kentucky.  She is a very talented artist.

I'm loving this stamp.  A Mason Jar and Flowers - it doesn't get any better than that!

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Isaiah 53:1 - Who has believed our message?  To whom has the Lord revealed His powerful arm?

WOYWW 306 - I Cleaned Up

and then I messed it up again.  But it is still in better shape than it was last week.

Happy Tax Day here in the US.  :-)

If you wonder what I'm talking about, go to Julia's blog - Stamping Ground and check out all the desks as she hosts a weekly desk hop.

At least the floor is clean!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Isaiah 40:28  Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

It is Flower Week - Yay!

I am a sucker for flowers.  I love flower week on the blog.

Sherry has been busy creating these beautiful cards.

I just love these cards.  I'm going to be doing some CASEing.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Romans 8:1-2  Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

Birthday Wrap Up and The First Day of Flower Week

There are several friends and family members that have birthdays in the month April.  It is a great month after all.

I made this card for Jenny using a Penny Black stamp and stencil set.  Poppies are one of my favorite flowers.  I will be using this stamp and stencil set over and over.

This is two fold - It is the birthday wrap up and the first day of flower week.

I hope you have a great Monday.  Tune in tomorrow for Sherry's contribution.

April

Acts 20:  35  In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'

More Birthday Wishes

Birthday week continues.  Diane has been at it again!

Diane used Wink of Stella on the wine to make it sparkle.  She always makes the greatest color combinations.

Tune in tomorrow for the wrap up of Birthday Gala Week.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Have a great day and where ever you are be there.

April

Acts 20:35  In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'

WOYWW 305 - I just can't seem to get it cleaned up!

Once again it is Wednesday which means that it's time to take a picture of the mess that is my craft desk and post it on Julia's Stamping Ground.  Then I go desk hopping.

I cannot seem to get this mess cleaned up.  I start and then I get side tracked by a project that I need to finish.  Maybe next weekend I can get it straightened.

Here is my mess:

My office assistant.  And my foot.  lol

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for more birthday projects.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Romans 5:8  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:  While we were sinners, Christ died for us.

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday is this week's blog theme.

Here is Diane's latest creation using her AI stamps and great sense of humor.

Using her Copic markers and her action wobble she created this hilarious birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for WOYWW.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Isaiah 53:5  But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;  the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Happy Birthday!

This week's theme is Happy Birthday.  I never seem to have a stash of birthday cards.  I can't tell you why.  And masculine birthday cards - forget about it!

I asked my husband if a truck with flowers in it was too girly.  I was told yes.  I asked if balloons are girly and he said yes.  Ugh!

So here is what I came up with for Darryl's birthday:

I don't think it is girly.  I used a stamp set from Stamps of Life for the candles.  I used Archival Ink to stamp the candles and then used Fun Stampers Journey Glaze to make the candles look waxy.  I used a glitter pen to give the flames a little glitter.  What?  It's masculine.  Flames glitter!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for Diane's latest AI lady birthday card.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Matthew 20:28  just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

It's Good Friday

It is good Friday for those who celebrate Easter.  In honor of the day - I wanted to share another Easter project.

I've playing around with my Spectrum Noir markers and a Penny Black stamp.

I hope everyone enjoys their Easter weekend.  Tune in next week for a new theme.

Thank you for stopping by the blog.   Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Psalm 119:93  I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's Way.......

I spent this weekend preparing for Easter.  I used an old Tim Holtz set from Archiver's that I hadn't touched and made some cute little cards.

The Easter egg card is pretty Easter specific, but I think the others could be used for other purposes.

I was introduced to a Wink of Stella which you can see on each card.

I couldn't find the envelopes that hold these 3" x 3" card, but thank goodness I could find my envelope punch.  LOVE that thing.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for the last of the Easter projects.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Psalm 84:10  Better is one day in yours courts than a thousand elsewhere;  I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

WOYWW 304 - It is STILL a Mess!

It is once again Wednesday which means that I need to take a picture of my messy messy messy desk and share it with Julia's Stamping Ground.  More fun than that is snooping around all the other desks that are linked up.

Here is my desk this week.  No improvement on the messy front.

And here is my assistant.

Thank you for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow for some more Easter projects.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

John 1:9  The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.