Life Happens . . . Chocolate Helps!

Today's card was inspired by the photo inspiration at Just Add Ink.

I was inspired by the chocolate and really wanted to try my hand at a box of chocolates with a stamp and die that had been in my set for quite some time.

My one regret was not using gold paper for the wrappers for each candy. The last box of candy I had was from a company in Ohio who has gold foil box covers, which I did go with if you see the outline of the box. Their papers for each candy were brown, and I knew that wouldn't stand out so I used white. I felt like the gold would be too much, so I went with white. 

My overall goal was to create a card with chocolates that looked real, with that shine upon them. I used embossing powder to get the shine, and it definitely has shine. I may take this in a different direction next time.

But now I crave chocolate.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Life Happens . . . Chocolate Helps

Stamps and Dies:  Quilted Heart Backdrop Landscape (Lawn Fawn); chocolate2stamp and chocolates2Love Dies (The Stamps of Life);

Ink & Embossing:  Embossing Pad and French Toast Embossing Powder (Wow); Jet Black (Lawn Fawn);

Paper:  White Cardstock (Scrapbook Cards Today); Brushed Metallic Cardstock (Stampin' Up); Solar White (Neenah); Cranberry Cardstock (Concord & 9th); Early Espresso Cardstock (Stampin' Up);

Other:  Liquid Glass and Resin Mini Hearts (Close To My Heart);

Just Choose Two Creation

 Today's card was inspired by the Just Choose Two Options at Just Add Ink. 

For my options, I chose the sentiment and the embossing. I did some embossing on my background with an ink resist technique, and I also embossed my sentiment.

My colors were inspired by the pattern paper that I chose from Catherine Pooler Designs. I love how their inks match their pattern paper packs perfectly. 

Find some time to be creative - never a bad decision.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Thinking of You

Stamps and Dies:  Towering Blooms Stamp Set and Dies and Through the Prism Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Crushed Violet, Lilac, Terracotta, Whipped Honey, Matcha, Sage and Spruce (Catherine Pooler Inks);   Embossing Pad and Opague Bright White Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper:  Premium White Cardstock and Because Flowers Paper Pack (Catherine Pooler Designs); Other: Hallerbos Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Key Lime Jewel Drops (Nuvo);

Just a Little Bling

 I pulled out some old sets to add "just a little bling" to my card, which was the challenge prompt at Just Add Ink.

I kept my bling in my glitter embossed background and my sequins.

And while it's hard for me, I left some white space!

So hard.

Go leave some white space somewhere, and add a bit of glitter.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hello

Stamps and Dies:  Kaleidoscope Background Stamp, Sealed With a Kiss Stamp Set and Dies, Stitched Rectangle Die, and  Ways to Say Hey Dies Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Copic Markers; Embossing Pad and Iced Silver Embossing Glitter (Wow);

Paper:  Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Black Cardstock (Hero Arts);

Other: Crater Lake Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Get Well Soon

 My card today was inspired by the sketch at Just Add Ink. 

I did make one adjustment in the sketch, as my element in the sketch spans up the tire card, and not just in the lower third as shown in the sketch. 

This particular stamp, stencil and die set is from Hero Arts, and I love the gradation of color in the flowers. I really enjoy the opportunity to color with stencils. 

I hope you find some time to create today!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Get Well Soon

Stamps and Dies:  Flowers and Bees Stamp, Dies and Stencil (Hero Arts);

Ink & Embossing:  Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Gloss Regular Embossing Powder (Wow); Jet Black (Lawn Fawn); Cotton Candy, It's a Girl, Garden Party, Lime Rickey Catherine Pooler Ink); Yellow Copic Marker;

Paper: Solar White Cardstock (Neenah); Black Cardstock (American Crafts);

Other: Sparkling Clear Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh); Aqua Shimmer Pen (Nuvo); Crystal Stickles (Ranger); 

Live Your Zest Life

I had so much fun creating this card that was inspired by the Just Add Ink Challenge. I pulled out an older stamp from Catherine Pooler Designs. I believe this stamp set was created for the bullet journaling program that she had back in the day, but I was always in love with this set and forgot how fun it was to play with.

I used a blender pen to bring int he same ink colors, and Stickles to add the sparkle. What I love about stickles is that they bring out even more color because the inks just blend even more. 

And I found the perfect sequin mix. 

Go find your perfect sequin mix and get your craft on!

Debbie

Suppies Used - Live Your Zest Life

Stamps and Dies:  Your Zest Life Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Orange Twist, Lime Rickey, Tiara and Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Blender Pen (Dove); 

Paper: Kiwi and Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Solar White (Neenah);

Other: Williamsburg, Boston and Mystic Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Diamond Stickles (Ranger); 

Just a Note for Just Add Ink

My card today was inspired by the sketch at Just Add Ink. 

I pulled out some paper and dies that I've had in my stash for quite some time. I used a blender pen to create my office supply elements and also stamped on kraft and silver cardstock. 

Fussy cutting and paper piecing are my jam!

Create something colorful today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Just a Note to Say Thanks

Stamps and Dies:  Nested Circle Dies, Dotted Circle Dies and Desktop Treasures Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Be Mine, Tiara, Lime Rickey and Fiesta Blue (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and Sketchbook Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs); Black Cardstock (American Crafts); Brushed Silver Cardstock (Spellbinders);

Other: Motor City Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Thanks for Being There

It was a crafty week for me. I took time off from my day job to catch up on house chores, but more importantly connect with all my crafty stash! 

This card was inspired by the prompt at Just Add Ink, which was a choose two this week. The options were Circle, Trees and Ink Blending. I went with a Circle, in the form of a wreath, with some ink blending.

So yes, I'm playing with some spring stamps when it's fall. It's how my timeline rolls. But a thank you card is timeless, regardless of the crafty art that surrounds it. I stamped my images using white embossing powder, and then used small blending brushes and daubers to color my images, taking advantage of the emboss resist technique. 

The pattern paper adds some interest to the background that I didn't see coming. 

I hope you find some time to get inky.

Debbie

Supplies Used  - Thanks for Being There

Stamps and Dies:  Woodland Wreath Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Lime Rickey, Tiara and Tutti Frutti (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad and Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper: White Cardstock (Scrapbook and Cards Today); Lime Rickey Prints (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Other: Phoenix Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Swirling Foliage . . . Texture and Foliage

Sharing a card that was inspired by Just Add Ink's challenge this week, which was a just take two challenge. The options for the two were texture, foliage or string. I went with texture and foliage.

I love the use of embossing powders. For this one I attempted to mix it up a bit. 

The true texture is in the sentiment die, which I layered up with a "chunky" embossing powder.

The Cargo Embossing Powder is such a fun powder to melt.

Go melt some powder! So satisfying.

Debbie

Supplies Used - So Good

Stamps and Dies:  Blowing Leaves Background Stamp, Fall Calls for Lattes, Oh So Good Word Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Cargo, Buttercream, Over Coffee (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Ink and Cargo  Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper:Premium White Cardstock

Other: Mazatlan Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Just Add Party Fun!

The Just Add Ink challenge this week was to . . . 

I created a bit of a party on a card with some critters.

I created my background using slimline cover die and gave the illusion of grass and sky. My pieces were all colored using my Copic markers. 

It's hard to see the sparkle of the glaze pen on the ties of the banner. It added a really nice shimmer.

Adorable critters, and I hope they are enjoying their fun celebration.  

Cheers!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday Slim Line

Stamps and Dies:  Candy Cane Lane Slim Line Cover Plate Die, Party Animals Stamp Set and Dies and Oh, Confetti Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Jet Black (Lawn Fawn); Copic Markers; Lime, Rickey and Aquatini (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Other: Crater Lake Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Black Gloss, Stardust, Clear Glaze and White Gel Pen (Sakura);  

Blooms in Vases Inspired by Just Add Ink

Crushing the challenges this week after taking some time off from my day job. Following on yesterday's card using some Stampin' Up product from the past, I decided to create another card using the same supplies with a variation of color. This one is inspired by Just Add Ink.

I chose the blue, teal and purple shades in the color palette, but I stamped the outlines in true color and the fill for the vases by stamping off to get the second generation. 

I find this to be a calming color combination, even with the purple. I'm loving it.

I hope you get a chance to be crafty today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hoping Your Day  . . .

Stamps and Dies:  Varied Vases Stamp Set and Punch (Stampin' Up);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Grape Crush, Mardi Gras, Suede Shoes (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Pitch Black Cardstock (Hero Arts); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart);

Other: Cookies and Cream Twine (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Just Choose Two for Just Add Ink

Just Add Ink's challenge was a Just Add Two challenge this week. The options: Blending, Embossing and White!

I went with the embossing and the white, starting with a white card base and then using embossing on my cover plate die and sentiment. 

I cut my cover plate die from pattern paper and white cardstock. I then trimmed out the ghosts from the white and embossed them in white. I layered some black cardstock behind their eyes, and popped them back into place on the pattern paper piece.

So I'm a bit late for Halloween, or perhaps early? I don't do anything on a timetable. I like to bag up supplies, and grab and create. Embossed, white ghosts were my goal with this adorable cover plate die from Catherine Pooler Designs. 

So fun to create, and I hope you find some time to have some fun in your craft room.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Halloween

Stamps and Dies:  Toil and Trouble Stamp Set and Die and Eek Boo Cover Plate Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Twilight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad, Opaque White Embossing Powder and Nevada Pink Wow Embossing Glitter; 

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and Sweet-n-Spooky Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs); Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life);Other: Transylvania Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Just Add Balloons and Birthday

I've still been creating, but not doing challenges due to my crazy work schedule. The chaos hasn't ended, so trying to make the crafting, challenges and posting more of a habit. 

Decided to do the Just Choose Two challenge at Just Add InkJust Add Ink. I went with Balloons and Birthday, but you could argue some of the colors here are a bit bright.

I stamped my images from one of my favorite stamp sets, and I have to say this is one of my favorite paper packs and color combinations. It definitely sends a party vibe!

I hope you find some to create.

Supplies Used - Here's To An Extra Special Birthday

Stamps and Dies:  Doxie Birthday Party Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Over Coffee, Catching Rays, Cummerbund, Drive-in (Catherine Pooler Inks) Izink Titanium Argent Pigment;

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and By the Yard Paper Pack (Catherine Pooler);

Other: Onyx Liquid Pearl and Unicorn Stickles (Ranger); Crater Lake Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Gettin' Sketchy for Just Add Ink

I had uncovered some stamps,dies and stencil from The Stamp Market, and along with it was scraps of cardstock left over from one of the classes from Crop & Create Delivered.

Then bring in the sketch from Just Add Ink.  

 

 Admittedly, in the end, I realized I didn't use a lot of ink.  I do love how the colors come through those letters in the heart sentiment. 

Who doesn't love a good sketch. I hope you can find some time to get sketchy!

Debbie

 

Supplies Used - Thank You So Very Much

Stamps and Dies:  A Bit of Everything Stamps and Dies (The Stamp Market)

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler)

Paper: White Cardstock (Scrapbook & Cards Today); Tropical Teal, Emerald Isle, Cheeky, Bubble Gum, Citrine, Orange, Cobalt (The Stamp Market);

Other: Sparkling Clear Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh);

It's Nearly Spring - But Fall is in the Air

Just Choose Two for Just Add Ink challenge!   Blending, embossing and white were the choices.  I went with embossing and white for my card.  

And yes, I have my seasons wrong.  But I have a back-up of fall stamps on my desk just waiting for me to play.  And this fall stamp was on my list.  Hard to see the shine of the embossing . . . so a bit of tilt in the right light . . .

Adding to my fall stash!  I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

 

 

Supplies Used - Fall is in the Air

Stamps and Dies:  Blowing Leaves Background Stamp and Fall Calls for Lattes Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Embossing Pad and MetallicGold Rich Super Fine Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and Harvest Festival Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs); Vellum (Close To My Heart);

Other: Celebrations Confetti Mix (Pretty Pink Posh);

Cry. Laugh. Remember. - Inspired by Just Add Ink

Lots of stamping on this card - both backgrounds and images.  This one was inspired by Just Add Ink where there was an inspiration photo that I've included below with my supply list.  

I pulled out an old stamp set for this one.  I think this was one of my first "Club Sursee" sets from Catherine Pooler Designs.  I love that it had the three background panels.  

 

I decided to go with a sympathy card, and I love the sentiment that is stamped on this.  Three words that say it all!

 The inspiration for my card was the window pains from a layout perspective and of course, the color combination.  

Enjoy some crafty time today!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hugs

Stamps and Dies:  Background Textures Stamp Set, Thoughtful Greetings Dies and Life In Full Bloom Stamp Set and Dies(Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Rockin' Red and Icing on the Cake (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper:  Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler) and Early Espresso Cardstock (Stampin' Up);

Birds of a Feather

 I've been so lax in creating and posting . . . work gets in the way yet again.  I decided to get crafty with a challenge, and here's a little something with wings for the Just Add Ink Challenge.   

 For this one I used a mix of products, including one of my favorite stamp sets.  Come on!  Birds with scarves!   

After coloring the scarves, I heat embossed with some embossing glitter.  A combo of stencils and stamps were used for my background pieces.  

 I hope you are able to create today!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Birds of a Feather

Stamps and Dies:  Flock of Friends Stamps and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Jet Black (Lawn Fawn); Wow Embossing Pad, Clear Gloss Regular Embossing Powder and Uptown Embossing Glitter (Wow); Glam, Uptown, Martini and Twilight Ink (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Ocean Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Solar White (Neenah);

Other: Card Front Stencil Bundle 3 (Close To My Heart); Paisley Park Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Black Glaze Pen and Quickie Glue Pen (Sakura); Prisma Glitter (Lawn Fawn);

Birthday Floral for Just Add Ink Challenge

I added some ink on this one, for the Just Add Ink Challenge.  They had this floral inspiration photo (further below) that inspired the photo.  

This one is a combo of stamp, stencil and dies.  Well, and ink.  OK, and paper!  

Ok, some sequins and glitter in the form of Stickles too!. 

 I had so much fun pulling this set back out and playing. Pull something out of your stash and get busy!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday

Stamps and Dies:  Hello Happy Floral Stamp Set, Dies and Stencil (Gina K Designs for Scrapbook & Cards Today);

Ink & Embossing:  Party Dress, Tiara, Lime Rickey, Grass Skirt, Twilight, Midnight (Catherine Pooler inks);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Black Cardstock (American Crafts); Unicorn Stickles (Ranger);

Other:  Sofia Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Clouds and Stitching for Just Add Ink

Just Just Add Ink challenge this week was Just Add Two . . . 

 

 I chose the clouds and the stitching.  Who can resist some stitching!

 

I went to Lawn Fawn for this one.  I had some owl images that were begging to be colored.  

 

 

 Just add clouds and a shaker window or two, for Just Add Two! 

 

I love my Lawn Fawn.  I hope you find some time to create today!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy

Stamps and Dies:  Special Delivery Stamp Set and Dies, Special Delivery Add-on Stamp Set; Scallop Slimline with Hearts Portrait Die, Big Scripty Word Die, All the Clouds Stamp Set and Die (Lawn Fawn);

Ink & Embossing:  Tuxedo Black Ink (Memento); Midnight Ink (Catherine Pooler) Various Copic Markers; White Gel Pen (Uchida)

Paper: Solar White and Desert Storm Cardstock (Neenah); Be Mine Pattern Paper (Pebbles);

Other: Pierre Sequin Mix, Crater Lake Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Sherbet Shimmer Glitter Drops, Simply White Crystal Drops, Pink Orchid Crystal Drops (Nuvo); Diamond Stickles (Ranger);