How's It Goin', Gnomie card

 

This adorable watermelon eating gnome is perfect to send to a friend to catch up with.  I decided against coloring in his beard.  I loved the white lines in his outfit with the white beard.  It was a bonus that I had the grass left over from another project.  Sometimes it pays to save odds and ends.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Cloud paper - Hot Off The Press Clouds stock

Simon Says Stamp - Chillin' Gnome stamps and dies

Rubbenecker Stamps - Deckle Hills die

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B93, B95, E00, E50, E51, R02, R05, R08, R32, R35, YG21, YG23 and YR00

Howling Wolf card

I am a wolf fan...I have a tat on my ankle, photos and a painting in my home, plus other wolf items.  I've always been a fan of Lavinia Stamps.  I just really purchased some and to my delight, discovered they have papers now too.  Perfect.  I'm still unsure about trying to make backgrounds like the beautiful ones they create.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

Lavinia Stamps - Scene-Scapes card stock

Aqua paper - Paper Accents Aqua Stash Pack card stock

Lavinia Stamps - Maka stamp

Simon Says Stamp - Intense Black ink

There's An Oil For That card

I bought this stamp for a wonderful friend who is into oils (more than me).  If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend them.  I've been using Melaleuca products for many, many years and have added Young Living oils into my household over the last couple of years.  This stamp represents the tranquility that I feel from using Peace & Calming oil.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Pink paper - Recollections Dreamy card stock
Stamping Bella - Curvy Girl Loves Essential Oils stamp
Stamping Bella - Good Vibes Sentiment stamp
Newtons Nook Designs - Frames & Flags die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B0000, B00, BG10, BG11, BV000, BV00, BV01, C4, C7, E000, E000, E00, E13, E15, E18, E41, E81, E84, E97, G43, R01, R20, R22, R81, R83, RV000, RV00, RV13, RV14, RV83, V22, W2, Y11, YG11, YG63, YG67, YR0000, YR00, YR21 and YR61

Sending Cheer Sunflowers card

When isn't there a day that someone could use a little cheer?  I love this new sunflower set from Avery Elle and decided to use a darker blue paper so they truly pop on the card.  I double stamped the wreath using 2 colors of ink.

Supplies ~

Kraft card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Dark blue paper - Recollections Earth card stock

Avery Elle - Sunflowers stamps 
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Simon Says Stamp - Kraft ink
Ranger Distress Oxice - Vintage Photo ink
Copic Markers - E15, E17, Y15, Y18, Y19, YG63 and YG67

Bunny Love card

I love these sweet bunnies.  I used this stamp to make a Mother's day card for my mom years ago.  She kept the card and showed it to one of her friends and sold 6 cards.  I wonder if she wants a commission?  hehehehe I doubt it but I do think it's great that she loves my cards so much.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.5 card size
Green background paper - Colorbok Green Promenade Cardstock
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Wild Rose Studio - Spring Bunnies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stax
Copic Markers - B0000, BV01, BV02, E93, R01, R32, R85, W00, W0, W1, W2, W3, Y08m Y11, YG0000, YG1 and YR02

Our Friendship Is Picture Perfect card

I love this new set from My Favorite Things.  I'm not a selfie person by any means but these cats are just too cute.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Blue & Orange papers - Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock

My Favorite Things - Picture Perfect stamps

My Favorite Things - Polaroid Shaker Frame die

Newton's Nook Designs - Framework die set

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B00, B28, C8, E51, E53, E70, E71, E93, T0, T1, T2, Y17 and YR07 

Happiness Is A Big Fish card

I fell in love with the new releases from Stamping Bella.  My checkbook not as much as me but life is short...buy the cute stamps.  I had this paper pack sitting in a drawer for over a year and I was pleasantly surprised how well everything went together.  I colored first and looked for the paper when it was done.  Not the first time nor the last I'm sure.  

Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Background paper - Doodlebug Design Baby Boy card stock

Stamping Bella - Fishing Squidgy stamps

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
Dainayw Bronze Metallic Pen
Copic Markers - B0000, B28, B93, B95, C1, E00, E13, E15, E21, E23, E25, G07, G09, R01, R17, Y17, Y21, RG18, W0, W2, YR00 and YR21

Hedgehugs & Kisses cards

I think this is one of the most versatile cards I've ever done.  It can be used as a birthday card, get well card, love card or just to cheer someone up.  This cute little hedgehog from Avery Elle was fun to color - I just used my Copics and mimicked the pattern of his back.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 6.5 x 5 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Pink paper - Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock

Avery Elle -  Hudgehugs stamps

Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop Borders 2 die

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B12, B23, C7, E43, E50,, E51, E53, RV04 and RV21

Life Is Better Pool Side card

In my mind, there's a shot of vodka in that lemonade and all is quiet in the neighborhood and I have a book in the other hand.  The only problem is that I don't have a pool.  Oh well...I still love this unmounted stamp from Whippersnapper Designs.  I like the unmounted ones since they take up so little space.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue & Yellow paper - Recollections Pearl Brights card stock
Whipper Snapper Designs - Pool Side stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B0000, B00, B02, B23, E15, E33, E34, RV10, RV23, V01, V04, Y0000, Y00, Y02, Y06, Y11 and Y15

Pansy card

Pansies are my favorite flower. I made this card into a birthday card for my boss.  I had to wait a little while for the stamp to be back in stock at Simon Says Stamp but it was worth the wait.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Pattern paper - Doodlebug Design Inc Boos & Brews card stock
Green paper - Recollections Soda Pop card stock
Clearly Besotted - Pretty Pansies stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
Copic Markers - BV08, V01, V04, V17, V25, Y06, Y08, YG17 and YG61

Sending Lots of Love card

I know I've mentioned my love of versatile cards and this little kitten can be used for lots of occasions - happy or sad.  I haven't done many brown kittens so this was a fun change of pace.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock
Background paper - The Paper Studio A Beautiful World card stock
Pretty Pink Posh - Everyday Greetings stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C8, E18, E23, E39, E50 and R46