So Many Flowers

I thought this was such a wonderful spring type of card.  I had pre-colored this Hero Arts wreath and was thinking in the round and also of the Die Cut Divas' new April Challenge.  I also saw the challenge at A Blog Named Hero, so I'm updating my blog to enter this in the wonderfully new blog.   I also quickly checked a great year old favorite, Lily Pad Cards and so this is going in the Simon Says Stamps challenge when I can load it in.  I added the Swiss Dots folder on the Spellbinders' Scalloped Lacy die cut for a little more texture and I love this card.  It is going to be difficult for me to give away; so full of spring energy.  Lots of dimension!  I'm entering this is the challenge today.

A Flower Challenge

I'm in the mood for FLOWERS!  Flowers for Hero Arts and a stamp challenge at Lily Pad Cards.  Simon Says Stamp presents a flower challenge.  This should get you in the mood for spring.  I look at this stamp and think, such a common, flower... and then a little tweaking and it's an absolute gorgeous member of the flower family.  I used Copic markers and a bit of Perfect Pearls spritzing on the flower - ok, more than a bit.  I found some dark purple beads in my jewelry making container and added those.  It was hard to take a photo of the flower as it looked hazy with all the shine from the Perfect Pearls.  I'm happy with the way it turned out.

A Kissing Challenge!

Bet that grabbed your attention.  I have been so busy and neglected posting for awhile.  Shame on me... so who could resist a kissing challenge?

Though not apparent, I kissed the kissed the Hero Arts stamp In the Garden (K5353) with the Hero Arts Dots and Flowers (S5213).  I inked the first stamp with distress ink Vintage Photo and pressed the other uninked stamp on top.  All embossing is done with clear embossing powder.  There is just a faint shadow of the pattern on this, but it is lovely (more noticeable to the right of the girl above the tall grass).  A pretty ribbon, some wonderful Nestabilities dies and pearls and I was delighted with the result.  I'm entering this in the Simon Says Stamp challenge at Lily Pad Cards Kissing Challenge.

Simon Says Stamp Presents a Patterned Paper Challenge

Challenge posted January 27, 2012 on Lily Pad Cards.   The challenge is to use patterned paper to make a card.  How cool is that?

The prize. A $25 Gift Certificate from Simon Says Stamp!

The deadline. This challenge closes on Thursday, February 23, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The prize winner and four runners-up will be announced on Monday, March 5.

Now you have to let go of all that gorgeous patterned paper.  I know how hard it is.  

I do love the new Hero Arts clear stamp set "Special Time", CL579  with that wonderful clock face.  Nestabilities always come in handy.  Just pull out my little Cuttlebug and bingo!  It's much prettier in person.  There is twine coming from the top of the card to the top of the clock and the clock is popped up.  I had lots of fun making this.  

Everything goes with Pearls

It's CCC time in the city... can't you tell?   Lily Pad's February call to enjoy marvelous cards from all over the world lures me back every time!  Make a card based either on colors, theme(s) or a sketch.   I rather like sketches more than colors because I work too hard on finding correct colors.  

I'm also determined to make a dent in my pattern paper and I love this kind of background.  I made the entire card from two pieces of pattern paper, the darker piece from a Xmas pad on sale at Michael's over the holidays.   

I liked the simple design and thought everything goes with pearls.  I popped the Hero Arts sentiment (CG132), Messages.  I hope my partner likes this because I really like the soft mellow and homey feel to it.  The sketch just called CAS.

...Enjoying Life...: It's Giveaway Time!

...Enjoying Life...: It's Giveaway Time!

Be sure to visit Barb's blog for a great give-away. She's a wonderful friend and I want you to check out her blog!  Barb has always encouraged everyone and she's a terrific artist, so VISIT!

Hero Arts Blog Hop - you've come to the right place!

Hi all.  The card above is an extra and I'm having trouble with my links if I don't pop in a photo here.  Easier than redoing the whole post.   This was my submission in the 90 minute scramble on the Hero Club Blog.on Saturday, January 7, 2012.  This wonderful new stamp House K5545 stamped on some patterned Christmas paper, sentiment from All the Time CL584 and some twine adhered to black cardstock makes a really quick card.  Now on with the show!

You should have arrived here from the fabulous Lisa Carroll.     Lisa is one of my favorites and I know you love her work.  

Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments.  For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day's starting post at the Hero Club Blog.   The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning.

If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Club Blog.  Also please report broken links to Tami. 

You will be visiting the wonderfully talented Linda Wetterlin, aka ScrappinBari on Hero Arts flickr group next.  But wait, please look at my cards and leave a comment here for a chance to win prizes from the Hero Arts blog.



I am thrilled to be included in this hop and can't say enough about Hero Arts.  I've been using Hero Arts stamps since 1995 or so.  Quality in every stamp and design.



I couldn't stop stamping with the Hero Arts Newspaper Skyline once I got some mojo going and found my black ink.  My first card is done with no black ink, but touched up with a black Copic marker on the banner.

Hero Arts Newspaper Skyline S5573
Hero Arts Special Time CL579
Ranger Distress inks, Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap and Vintage Photo used on buildings and Broken China and Wild Honey on the sky and banner.
Glue Dots
Bent paper clip for a flag pole



I moved on to this little goodie.  The rest of the sentiment from "Looking forward to spending time together" is stamped inside.

Hero Arts Newspaper Skyline S5573

Hero Arts All the Time CL584

VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Ultra Detail White Opaque Embossing Powder

Nestabilities die-cuts Lacey Circles and I can't find the name of the label behind the circles, almost like a Labels 22.

Cuttlebug

Orange ribbons.

Same stamp and I found my black ink.

Hero Arts Newspaper Skyline S5573

Hero Arts All the Time CL584

Hero Arts Antique Engravings CL383 (butterfly) 

Kraft Notecard

Nickol colored cardstock for the clock

Orange RickRack 

VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Nestabilities Circle die-cut

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Again, we're looking at a skyline, but this is decidedly feminine.

Hero Arts Newspaper SKyline S5573

Hero Arts Special Time CL579

Pearls
Some luscious 12" X 12" cardstock that I have no idea where I purchased it.  This was a very simple card, using patterned paper.  This stamps like a dream.


Only one more and it's a girly one with a clock.

Hero Arts Special Time CL579

Hero Arts All the Time CL584

Hero Arts Cling Dots CG139

Hero Arts Watch Gears CG421

Nestabilities Lacey Circles

Cuttlebug

Glossy Accents

Rangers Distress ink Broken China

Foundation Note card from Michaels dollar section.

Pearls

Pearl lines from a Pearl pick for flower arrangements

White flower sponged with Broken China

The blue section was stamped with VersaMark ink and then I changed my mind about what I was going to do and rubbed Broken China distress ink over the stamped image of Watch Gears and it came out all mottled, which I rather liked.  You can't tell, but I cut out the clock, the ringer is mounted on pop-dots and Glossy Accents makes this shine.

Leave a comment for a better chance to win a prize from Hero Arts and then click on Linda Wetterlin to visit her wonderful blog.