Hap-Bee Anniversary

 Who does not love playing with paper, and who doesn't love summer or love? The Paper Players challenge installed a tune from Grease in my head for a bit. It also inspired me to create an anniversary card. 

Yellow is one of those colors that screams summer to me. It's sunshine and brightness. It has a sense of warm summer heat. As for the bees, they are adorable on paper. I actually admire their color as they buzz around my patio . . . but my dog tries to hunt them down. She's not been stung yet . . . it my be my resounding "No!" (the neighbors must love me). 

I love how this card came out. I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hap-Bee Anniversary

Stamps and Dies:  Henry's Jr.'s ABC's, Henry's Build-a-Sentiment Stamp Set, Scalloped Fringe Border Die (Lawn Fawn); Large Sentiment Strip Dies and Sweeter Than Honey Stamp Set and Dies (Pink & Main);

Ink & Embossing:  Jet Black (Lawn Fawn) Copic Markers; Versafine Black Onyx Ink;

Paper:  White Cardstock (Scrapbook & Cards Today); Pint-Sized Patters Summertime (Lawn Fawn);

Other: Star Dust Stickles (Ranger);

Thinking of You for Cupcake Inspiration Anything Goes Challenge

I had some great supplies on my desk and decided they were perfect for an "Anything Goes" challenge at Cupcake Inspirations. 

This pattern paper from My Mind's Eye was not only the perfect backdrop for my card, but I used the leftover piece of 6 x 6 paper to create my die cut sentiment. 

Mostly Catherine Pooler products used in this design, including one of my favorite dues (Snug Hugs).

I'm all about the anything goes . . . but no frosting on the cupcakes makes me a little sad. 

Cheers!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Thinking of You - Hugs

Stamps and Dies: Inside Out Sympathy Stamp Set and Snug Hug Word Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing: Juniper Mist (Catherine Pooler Ink);

Paper: Ivory, and Burnished Rose Mirrored Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp); Decorate Double-sided Pattern Paper (My Mind's Eye Blush);

Other: Mazatlan Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Mixed it Up for Alphabet Challenge

I wish I could say I could decide between wet or dry embossing for the The Alphabet Challenge, but clearly I couldn't. I mixed up a lot of products and techniques for this creation. 

There are a few techniques displayed on this card. I used the floral embossing folder with an ink brayer for my focal image. I love the technique is rarely perfect and gives a distress feel. 

And then on the sentiment, I used white embossing powder for my "happy" throughts. 

The strip at the bottom was created using some re-inkers and shaving cream. 

A mix of products from many companies. I love a good mix. Mix it up where you are!

Cheers. 

Debbie

Stamps and Dies:  Henry's Build a Sentiment Stamp Set and Scripty Sentiments Stamp Set and Dies (Lawn Fawn); Infinity Circle Dies (Hero Arts);

Ink & Embossing:  Machiatto, Coral Cabana, Martini (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Paste and Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper: White Cardstock (Scrapbook and Cards Today); Solar White (Neenah); Chocolate Cardstock (The Stamps of Life);

Other: Basket Weave Stencil (Newton's Nook); Barbasol Shaving Cream; Oak City Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Baroque Bouquet Embossing Folder (Taylored Expressions);

Snug Hugs Die . . . an Old Fave

Trying to keep my creative streak going, so I got a bit crafty over the weekend. Today's card was inspired by the Just Us Girls Challenge to create with a forgotten die. 

I don't remember how old this die is, but I went digging for it. I love this die because it lives up to it's name - snug hug. Because it's snug, it has such a unique outline. 

I had an old kit with these gorgeous papers from a Simon Says Stamp kit. I used the lined paper with some rose mirror cardstock. I saved the letters for another project, and I used the shadow portion of the die that was left behind. 

No stamping . . . just die cutting and designing for this one. 

Create something magical! Cheers. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hugs - Thinking of You

Stamps and Dies: Snug Hug Word Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Paper: Ivory, Soft Navy Cardstock and Burnished Rose Mirrored Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp); Decorate Double-sided Pattern Paper (My Mind's Eye Blush);