Be Happy Today

Hi there blog friends ~
Just a really quick post today. I created this card for 2 challenges:
Hero Arts Challenge for a 'Rainbow of Color Birthday' theme, and since the 'Cue Card’ this week at CASology  is 'Bold’, I thought the bold colors of the rainbow and contrast of black and white on the sentiment would work perfectly. 

I used the diagonal stripes die to add the rainbow of colors and my new Hero Arts stamp for my sentiment. I love how white embossing pops against the black.

Well, that’s it for me. I hope everyone is well and safe with all the snow and cold weather we’re experiencing on the east coast of the U.S. right now. Thanks so much for stopping by,
Barb

Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Be Happy Today
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White, True Black
Dies: Lil’ Inkers - Stitches and Stripes; Papertrey Ink - Fillable Frames #1
Embossing Powder: Hero Arts - White
Gems: My Minds Eye

Oh Happy Day

Hi everyone ~
Just a quick post to share a card I created for this week’s challenge at Less is More. It’s a one layer card challenge and the theme is 'Anything Goes’.

I’m loving the pretty roses in this stamp set, so I used 2 shades of pink, and a soft green for the leaves and stems. One layer cards are tricky for me because I love to add gems or sequins, so in lieu of that, I used a clear glitter pen on the center of the flowers and hot pink rose buds.


Well, that’s it for me...I hope everyone is off to a fun and crafty week! Thank you so much for stopping by ~
Barb 

Supplies:
Stamps: Avery Elle - Thanks a Bunch, Oh Happy Day (sentiment)
Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black; Hero Arts - Mint Julep; Memento Luxe - Angel Pink, Rose Bud
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White
Marker: Wink of Stella - Clear Glitter Pen

Just Because

Hi all,
Just a quick post to share a few things I made for my granddaughter, Desi. She's 7 years old, lives far away from us in Florida (we're in NJ), and loves the color 'Pink'! She also happens to be the apple of my eye! So for Valentine's Day, I decided to buy all the things I needed from Papertrey Ink to make a few hair barrettes for her...and it was fun!

I created my own patterned paper using PTI stamps, and also used their felt (so yummy) to make the flowers and hearts. The roses are MFT Rolled Roses, and the hearts are from Lawn Fawn. 
While I was at it, I made a headband using Avery Elle's Embellish It Flower:

Of course I need a card, right?

 

I had Laura Bassen's hilarious video tutorial (minus the "smile") bookmarked for making a shaker card, and thought it would be a fun idea. I used all PTI stamps, dies and impression plate (card base). 

Well, that's it for me...Thanks so much for stopping by ~

Barb 

Supplies for card:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Four Square

Ink: Papertrey Ink - Berry Sorbet; Versafine - Onyx Black

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White, Berry Sorbet, Clear

Dies: Papertrey Ink - Four Square

Impression Plate: Papertrey Ink - Diamonds

Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh - Pink

Hi everyone ~
I have 2 cards to share today. For my first card, I used the sketch from this week’s challenge at CAS(E) This Sketch by Joni Andaya, and the inspiration photo for this week’s Festive Friday Challenge. I used glitter paper to reflect all the sparkle and shine in the silver and gold ornaments in the photo.

Here is a close up of the sparkle in the snowflake:

 My 2nd card is also for 3 challenges: 
- CASology. Our Cue Card is “And", so I chose my stencil with an ampersand to provide a focal point for my card. I was really inspired by the 'Uber Talented' Kimberly Weiner, who created an ombre effect with her ampersand.
-My 2nd entry for the challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ For the Code Word 'Love'.  
- Addicted to Stamps and More ~ Anything Goes

Well, that's it for me...I hope everyone is having a great day! 

Thank you so much for stopping by ~ 
Barb

Festive Friday Challenge

Sending Christmas Cheer:
Stamps: MFT - Cheerful Christmas Greetings
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Bazzill - Icy Mint; Recollections - Silver Glitter Paper; DCWV - Gold Foiled Cardstock

Embossing Powder: Hero Arts - Silver

Dies: Simon Says Stamp - Eliza Snowflake; Poppy Stamps - Delicate Chain
Gem: Prima - Gold

Forever & Always:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Exclusive - Forever and Always
Ink:  Versafine - Smokey Gray; Tim Holtz - Peacock Feathers; Hero Arts - Soft Pool
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White; MFT - Blu Raspberry
Stencil: The Crafter’s Workshop - And So On (6x6)
Die: Mama Elephant - Femme Frames; Lil’ Inkers - Flip Flop Die (heart)
Enamel Dots: My Mind’s Eye

Tickled Pink

Hi everyone ~
For this week’s challenge at Muse Card Club, our inspiration card was created by the incredibly talented 'Vicki Dutcher’. While I don’t usually make cards with lots of layers, I love Vicki’s design, and quickly pulled out my new PTI feather stamps and dies to create my card:

I stamped the feather and 2 panels in Versamark and used Clear Embossing Powder before applying ink. I then layered all of the elements and placed them on an embossed panel.


Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments...it really makes my day!
Barb 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Feather Finery; Hero Arts - Lotus; Mama Elephant - Basic Borders (polka dots)
Ink:  Versamark; Hero Arts - Soft Pool, Pale Tomato; Tim Holtz - Peacock Feathers
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White
Dies: Papertrey Ink - Feather Finery; MFT - Decorative Doily Duo
Embossing Powder: Hero Arts - Ultra Fine Clear
Impression Plate: Papertrey Ink - Linen/Canvas
Sequins: Kelly Purkey - Turquoise

Be Mine

***Hi everyone ~  I've been concerned over the past several days because I haven't received email messages for many of your Blog posts...well, suddenly the light went on, and I checked my 'Spam Folder', and lo and behold...there they are! Please forgive me if I haven't visited your blog...I promise to get caught up asap!
My sincere apologies to all!


This week, the Less Is More Challenge Blog is celebrating their 3rd birthday, and the theme for the current challenge is 'Rainbow’. Adding to the fun, the code word this week at Addicted to CAS Challenge Blog is 'Love’.  So, being the 'Challenge Junkie’ that I am, my card is a rainbow of love in the form of hearts! I would also like to enter this card into the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge for the theme 'Over the Edge'.
 

Here's a close-up of all the shine on the heart and sparkle on the die cut sentiment:

 

I die cut the banner dies in white, then colored a panel behind it with Copics, which creates a very subtle rainbow, but I think the hearts look pretty with bits of color in 'Rainbow Formation' - lol! I used glitter paper for the word ‘Be’, silver embossing powder for 'mine', and coated the heart with glossy accents. I hoped by using vellum for the banner, that the rainbow panel would stand out a bit more.


Thank you so much for stopping by,  I hope everyone is having a great weekend ~ Take care,
Barb

 Less Is More: Photo Inspiration - Rainbow

Supplies:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Bee Mine
Ink:  Versamark
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White, Soft Stone; Recollections - Silver Glitter
Dies: Papertrey Ink - Notched Hearts Banners; Simon Says Stamp - ‘Be’, Heart; Lifestyle Crafts - Banners & Arrows
Markers: Copics
Embossing Powder: Hero Arts - Silver

Sequins: Simon Says Stamp - Clear (December Card Kit