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Notice my new obsession? I am loving all things pink. I know, it is a shock even to me. I guess I am making up for all the years I hated it. Now a pink Vespa is just pure perfection.
For this card, I cut out the Vespa and used pop dots to make it stand out a bit more.
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Paper: Shell, Sugar, Bubblegum, Onyx
The 'kissing' stamp technique, that is! Don't know what I'm talking about? Well, watch this video and Julie will show you all the deets.
I used the butterfly from the 'marvelous marigolds' set with one of the stamps from 'mad for plaids'. Since it was a border stamp instead of the larger background stamp, I had to do things a bit differently. I inked the butterfly and then stamped the border on it, moving to a clean area as I 'kissed' each area of the butterfly. Clear as mud??
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Stamps: Mad for Plaid, Marvelous Marigolds, Essential Sentiments
A few twinkle stickers and pink satin ribbon add that extra touch to a simple design.
I love all the elaborate card designs that I've been seeing lately, but it just never seems to work for me. I am such a simple design gal, I guess.
I decided to go for a walk today. Probably should have chosen a better time, as it was horribly hot and humid. As I was walking, I was thinking of things that made me happy or that I am thankful for.
Today's list of 5 happy things
1. Dandelions~ The big puffy round ones just waiting to be picked.
2. Mocha Coconut Frappuccino
3. Getting the comfy chair at Starbucks
4. A good book- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
5. A great nap after a long day.
All products are from A Muse Studio and can be purchased in my webstore.
Who doesnt' love coffee? Ok, I realize there are some that don't, but I just can't wrap my brain around that.
What is your favorite coffee drink?
I am a Caramel Latte girl lately. Though, I did try the new Mocha Frappucino recently and love it for the occasional summer treat.
I absolutely love 'The perfect blend' set from A Muse Studio.
Seriously, you could make cards for any occasion using this one stamp set.
Who could resist this Moxie Fab Challenge? Not me!! You really shouldn't either!
I love the old Pyrex dishes from the 60's. I thought of the Clever Girls set as soon as I saw this trigger.
I kinda took a literal interpretation of the trigger. I colored the inside of the flowers with my Koh-I-Noor pencils and add a red twinkle sticker to the center.
This rocket and sentiment may be one of my favorite stamp combinations. What started as a simple 'I love you to the moon and back' to Connor when he was tiny, has turned into one of my favorite things. He started by just saying 'love, moon, back' and now we go through all the planets until we get to "I love you to infinity and beyond". He always seems to win and it cracks him up. Have I mentioned that I love that boy just a little bit?
Though this is from a Valentine's set, I think many of these stamps are versatile enough for everyday type cards. Why wait until Valentine's day??
I love how the clouds add just that little extra needed touch to the navy paper.
Who didn't love recess as a kid? Even now, I can't always resist a swing or a slide. Especially when you can find those old rickety ones~ ya' know the tall old metal slides where you either got third degree burns on the back of your legs or needed a tetanus shot afterward. And the swings that would let you go so high that you flew out of it and almost flipped over the bar. Ahhhhh...good times!! Playgrounds are just too sterile these days.
Ok, ok enough about that. If you haven't made a recessed window card, check out Julie's video.
Supplies and Materials are A Muse Studio
Just a quick post to share another card from my booth. Noticing a theme here? I had to make a lot of Paris inspired cards.
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend. I am trying to embrace the heat and not complain (too much).
This stamp set makes me want to learn French and go live in Paris. Wait, everything really makes me want to do that. Five months without traveling is starting to make me antsy.
I had many of my cards on a magnetic board for my booth. You wouldn't think one button would have such an effect, but every time it got a little windy this card went flying. Heavier magnetics are needed for my next outside booth.
Do you guys have any fun plans for the weekend?
I am looking forward to a girl's night filled with food, fun and stamping tomorrow!!
All products are A Muse Studio and can be purchased in my webstore.
I have been busy making lots of cards the past few weeks, so now I finally have time to share some of them.
This is a simple little card, but I think it is super cute. I used my Tombow markers for the first time...I know I've been living under a rock. I love how they gave the car a kinda textured effect. Everything is better with glitter, so I added just a touch to the heart.
Stamps, paper, and markers are from A Muse Studio and can be purchased at my webstore.
