Fusion Card Challenge - Summer

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Summer’.  For my card, I chose to go with the sketch and the color palette from the inspiration photo... 

I love all the sweet treats in the photo, especially in the summertime, so I grabbed this retired SSS set, inked it up, colored each image with Copic markers, then sprayed them with clear shimmer spritz to add sparkle.  I added the (new to me) layered die-cut sentiment and rounded the lower corners of the card...and that was it!

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

I am stepping down from the team, so this is my last card for the Fusion Challenge. I would like to say 'Thank You' to Karren and her really fabulous team for having me...It's been a real honor creating alongside such a talented group...Thank you all!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - You're So Sweet; MFT - Sweet Sentiments
Dies: MFT - Simon Says Stamp - You're So Sweet; Sweet Layered Die
Misc: Copic Markers; Imagine - Sheer Shimmer Spritz; WRMK - Corner Rounder (1/4"); Altenew - Crisp Pure White EP

Hugs & Kisses

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Floral Cupcakes’.  For my card, I chose to go with a loose interpretation of the sketch and the color palette on the inspiration photo... 

I thought it would be fun to use this NBUS cover plate for the sketch and these cute little penguins fit perfectly :) Some Copic coloring and an embossed sentiment, and this card was complete.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Clearly Besotted - All Four Seasons; MFT - Greetings Galore
Dies: Altenew - Layered Plaid Cover Die; MFT - Slanted Sentiments
Misc: Altenew - Crisp Pure White embossing powder; Copic Markers

Sending Love

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Relaxed Living’.  For my card, I chose to go with the sketch and the color palette from the inspiration photo... 

I flipped the sketch to create a portrait style card (PTI white linen) and used a scalloped border die for the banner. The bloom was embossed in white on vellum and backed with light yellow cardstock (light green for the leaves).

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Painted Poppies; Waltzingmouse - Say It Loud
Dies: MFT - Painted Poppies; Papertrey Ink - Notched Hearts Banners
Misc: Altenew - Pure White embossing powder; Papertrey Ink - White Linen Cardstock, Vellum; Copic Markers

Fusion Card Challenge - Butterfly

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Butterfly’.  For my card, I chose to go with the theme and color palette from the inspiration photo... 

I die cut the butterflies and inked them (and the alphas) with Peacock Feathers DOX and mounted the panel onto a piece of silver foil cardstock. Photographing foil cardstock is such a challenge, which is why some of the circles look black and some look silver...they're all silver ~ 

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Dies: Simon Says Stamp - Butterfly Shimmer; Waffle Flower - Cutaway Alpha dies
Misc: MFT - Silver Foil Cardstock; Tim Holtz - Peacock Feathers DOX

Fusion Card Challenge - Beach

Hi there ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Beach’.  For my card, I chose to combine the sketch with the theme from the inspiration photo... 

My card design speaks for itself, so I will spare you the details :) I do want to mention that I used Antique Linen distress ink for the bottom panel and on my screen, it looks yellow...In person it looks like sand - sorry about any confusion.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Drink Up The Sunshine, Sweet Sentiments, Mermazing (fish)
Dies: MFT - Drink Up The Sunshine, Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2, Sweet Sentiments
Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Inks; Copic Markers

You've Got This!

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Enough’.  For my card, I chose to combine the sketch with the theme from the inspiration photo... 

I started with ink blending all those pretty colors on the photo, then decided I would use navy blue for my card base. I stamped the Hero Arts Leafy Vines and finished with an encouraging sentiment and a few sparkly gems.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

I hope you are all safe and healthy right now, and that we can keep it that way as we transition to returning to work and school ~ Sending big hugs to all! 

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today...it really means a lot to me!

Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Leafy Vines;  Papertrey Ink - Keep it Simple: Encouragement
Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Inks; Lucy's Things - Clear Jewels; Versamark; Altenew - Crisp Pure White Embossing Powder

Fusion Card Challenge - Thank You!

Hi there blog friends ~ For about the past year, I have been fussing and fretting over the poor quality of my photos. Well, last week, my camera died! 
What??? You mean all this time the problem is my camera? But it's only 13 years old! DUH! 

Introducing my brand new Canon EOS SL3...and she's a beauty!!!

Just in time for the new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Thank You’.  For my card, I chose to combine the sketch with the theme from the inspiration photo... 

I thought it would be fun to use this new Fairy stamp set from MFT. I stenciled the mini clouds, then colored her with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. The 'Thanks' die is an old fave of mine from Paper Smooches and the stitched circle die-cut is from Lil' Inkers. A few clear sequins and this card was complete :) 

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Since this is a new stamp set, I would also like to enter this card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #13 ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Flower Fairies
Dies: MFT - Flower Fairies; Lil' Inkers - Stitched Scallop Circle
Stencils: MFT - Mini Clouds
Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkly Clear Sequins; Copic Markers; Prismacolor Pencils

Happy Mother's Day

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Let Us Remember’.  For my card, I chose the poppies on the inspiration photo... 

I chose this single poppy from MFT's 'Painted Poppies' stamp set and colored the flower petals and leaves with Copic markers. I splattered the background with distress inks and Peerless Watercolors and added a Mother's Day sentiment from WPlus9.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT - Painted Poppies; WPlus9 - Mother's Day Bouquet

Dies: MFT - Painted Poppies

Misc: Peerless Watercolors; Tim Holtz - Distress Inks, Watercolor Cardstock

Fusion Card Challenge - Gnome

Hi there ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Gnome’.  For my card, I combined the sketch with the Gnomes on the inspiration photo. 

I thought this was a great sketch for a trio of Gnomes. I used a scrap of vellum for the circle and stenciled the polka dots on the hats, like those on the inspiration photo. I also used Copic markers to color the noses pink and to add a touch of gray to their beards. Lastly, I chose a sentiment which I hope will provide encouragement to someone who is feeling frightened right now ~

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

I hope you are all staying healthy during this very challenging time...Thank heaven we have such a fun hobby and lots of crafty friends to share it with in cyberspace! God bless you all...Take care ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - All Smiles
Dies: Simon Says Stamp - Lil Gnomes Wafer Die, Wonky Stitched Circles, Fishtail Sentiment Strips
Stencils: MFT - Confetti
Misc: Copic Markers; Darice Pom-Poms; MFT - Cardstock, Altenew  Obsidian Black Ink

Sending Hugs

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and our prompt is ‘Nature’.  This time I used the colors from the inspiration photo and the sketch for my design... 

I thought these cute little penguins would be perfect for this sketch. The stamp set is called 'All Four Seasons', so I stamped one for each season :) It's hard to see on screen, but I colored an element on each one in lavender (the pom-pom on winter, the flower for spring, the swimmer's tube for summer and the coffee cup for autumn). The circular pattern is from a background stamp and I used distress ink to darken the thin strip under the sentiment.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Clearly Besotted - All Four Seasons; MFT - Greetings Galore; SSS - Round and Round Background
Dies: MFT - Wonky Stitched Circlesc
Stencils: MFT - Mini Cloud Edges

Fusion Card Challenge - Critter

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Critter’. I decided to go with the sketch this time, and use the color palette from the inspiration photo.  

This is the first time I've inked up this PTI set from Maile Belle's 'Stamping Simply' Series: Splits Collection. I stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers, and added clear EP to the sentiment. Lastly, I used yellow cardstock as a background for the Venise Lace border.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Stamping Simply Series: Splits Collection
Dies: Spellbinders - Venise Lace Border
Misc: Copic Markers; MFT - Lemon Chiffon cardstock; Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear EP

Fusion Card Challenge - 'Winter'

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Winter’. Since I have a new stamp that works perfectly for the sketch, I decided to go with that... 

I need a masculine graduation card and thought this color palette would work well. I flipped the sketch 90 degrees, embossed the starburst and sentiment in gold, and added a thin black border over the card base...Extremely CAS :)

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps & Die: MFT - 'Say it in a Starburst' Card Kit
Misc: Versamark Ink; SSS - Ultra Fine Antique Gold Embossing Powder

Fusion Card Challenge - Dragonfly

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is Dragonfly. 

Yes, I know I didn't honor the dragonfly for my card, but I was eager to use my new Lighthouse die and when paired with the beach chair, they worked perfectly for the sketch. I started by stenciling the cloudy sky, then ink blended a few distress inks for the water. I used Kraft cardstock for the rocks and stamped a few seagulls for interest.

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some amazing cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Ahoy (Sentiment and Seagulls)
Dies: Impression Obsession - Lighthouse Circle, Beach Chair; MFT - Wonky Stitched Circles
Inks: Tim Holtz - Distress Inks; Versafine Onyx Black

Fusion Card Challenge - Kindness

Hi there blog friends ~ It's time for a new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is Kindness. 

I don't get to use my bold background stamps very often, but this one was perfect for the inspiration photo. I heat embossed the pattern with white EP and blended several distress inks in the colors of the rainbow. I stacked the die cut sentiment 3 times for dimension and added a few sparkly sequins ~

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some amazing cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Wavy Coloring Book, Sending a Smile (sentiment)
Dies: MFT - Kindness, Slanted Sentiments
Inks: Versamark; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord
Misc: Stampendous - Detail White Embossing Powder; Pretty Pink Posh - Clear Sequins