Framed Garden Bicycle Take 2

Happy Tuesday, On The Great Impressions Blog today!

Still on Winter Break, but here is another one of my favorite Great Impressions creations.

I created this Easel card using the Great Impressions stamps F390 Framed Garden Bicycle and E878 Happy. 

 

Image colored with Copic Markers and accented with Sakura Glitter and Glaze Pens.  

 

Sentiment stamped in Riding Hood Red  Ink.  Designer Papers by My Mind's Eye, Quite Contrary, Jack And Jill.   Ribbon, ribbon tabs and enamel dots for accents.  Bracket Edge Border dies

 

 

Check out our Monthly Challenge and don't forget to upload your GI projects to our Customer Gallery.

 

May you always find something to do that makes you HAPPY! 

 

As this is my very last post, for Great Impressions, I just want to say that  I have loved being a part of the Design Team for the past six months, it has been a ball!  I want to thank everyone for such a great experience AND for such beautiful stamps to work with.  It has been my pleasure sharing my love of card making with you all.

 

THANK YOU!!!

 

Blessings to you all for a Happy, Healthy and Wonderful New Year!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 

Clothespin Ornament

Hello again! 

I made a few of these 3 years ago, and this year I got to make one for my own daughter, yippee!  Super simple, thank you Pinterest!

This will be entered into the Challenges at Stamp TV, Emboss Is Boss, Mod Squad, Anything Goes! and Simon Says Wednesday, Sparkle.

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp set, Lacy Borders.  The tag die is from MFT, Stitched Traditional Tags, which cuts and embosses that beautiful stitching--I use them quite a bit, probably one of the best dies around!  Spellbinders Hearts die, which was cut in White Glitter Paper.  A Clothespin, of course, some Adhesive Pearls, Silver Twine and some Craft Paint.  AND the veil is part of MY wedding veil.....love that little touch!

 

And now for the dip...................

Her dress is also covered in some pretty glitter.  :)

Thanks so much for coming by.....love it when you do!

Enjoy~~



Sending You My Love

Good Morning.....I trust you all survived?  Beautiful days.....kind of glad they're over.

Today's card will be entered into the following Challenges; MFT Sketch, MFT Color, Mod Squad, Anything Goes!, and Simon Says Wednesday, Sparkle.

 

 

 

Mo and Jo seemed to have taken a little walk....hope it's a short one.  I used the MFT stamp set, Pure Innocence, Will You Be Mine.  Images colored with Copic Markers.  Spellbinders Hearts dies as well as Penny Black, Heart Strings die.

 

I added a Clear Wink Of Stella Sparkle to her bow and heart card as well as the mailbox flag, it's subtle but they're there.

 

I need to get back in the groove.....Mo....Jo.....where ART though!  :)

 

Have a wonderful week, thanks for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 



Potted Puppy Revisited

Good Tuesday Morning, On The Great Impressions Blog Today!

As we head into our Winter Break we are sharing some of our favorite creations, this is one of mine.

This little Hello Card uses the fantastic Great Impressions Stamp F582 Potted Puppy. 

He is just the cutest!

Stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers.

 

Captivating Squares and Swoosh Hello dies used.  4 white corner tabs punched as well.  Flowers have a hint of Sakura Glitter Pens and Adhesive Rhinestones for accents.  

 

He's just adorable and reminds me of my daughter's little Hankie Doodle.  :)

 

 

Hank at 2.5 months old

 

Handsome Hank today, almost 2 years old

 

Don't forget to check out Our Monthly Challenge.  And please add your GI creations to the Customer Gallery. 

 

Thanks for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~ 





Polka Dots!

 



I am Hosting the Challenge over at Stamp TV, Polka Dots!

I've got a fun Challenge for today.....just use Polka Dots.....yup, that's it.  You may make any style card you would like, as long as we can see your Polka Dots.  Fun & Festive.  Aren't you happy I am not asking for another Holiday card?  lol

Here is my card using a couple of older stamps A Year Of Flowers 2 and Buds And Vases, both illustrated by the talented Melanie Muenchinger.

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  I stamped the jar and flowers and then fussy cut each out.  Chipboard accents, ribbon and twine.  Liquid Pearls in Flamingo for flower centers.



Bracket Edge Duo and Stitched Traditional Tag dies.  I made this card for my Daughter's Wedding Florist, she did an exceptional job, hope she feels the same.

I know it's a very busy week, but if you have the time I would love to see what you create, there is an awesome Grab Bag Prize in the offering!

 

Go ahead and check it out!

 

Thanks so much! 

 

Merry Merry!

 

 

 

 

Bless You

Good Morning! 

 

Heading into the home stretch.  Hope you are checking things off your list in a stress-free kind of way!  

 

I made this Sympathy card for a dear, sweet man. 

 

 

This card uses the Flourishes stamp sets Anemones and That's A Wrap.    It also has an embossed feature using a die.  I saw this idea at Couture Creations, Kerrie shows you how to use dies for embossing, really cool and it works!  I used the MFT die Vertical Greetings.     

 

I used my Minc and some Gold Foil on a thin strip of paper (the toner paper sheets that Heidi Swapp sells) and also on the Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader dies.  They make a lovely accent in gold.

 

 

Corner Rounder Punch and A Pinch Of White Wink Of Stella.  Images colored with Copic Markers.

 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges;

 

MFT Sketch  I 'Mirror Imaged' mine

Mod Squad, Anything But Christmas

Simon Says Monday, Just A Pinch

Simon Says Wednesday, Die Crazy

 

 

Thanks so much for coming by.....time to wrap.....and grocery shop.....and finish decorating....and wrap some more.

 

Merry Merry!



 

 

 

 

 

 







Thank You Note Card Set

Good Afternoon!

Another simple post, still lots to do ....right?

These will be entered into the Challenges at Stamp TV, Quick And Easy, Tag Or Thank You Note and Simon Says Monday, Just A Pinch.



I used the Nature's Greetings and Lots Of Thanks stamp sets from Gina K Designs.  Again, I know these leaves and dots were not meant to make Holly, but I love that they do!

 



Inks in Always Artichoke and Bravo Burgundy.  And just a pinch of Sakura White Glaze Pen and Clear Wink Of Stella on the berries.

 

Quick & Easy!  Like this post!

 

Merry Merry!



So Very Thankful

Good Morning!

A simple post this morning, lots to do ....right?

These will be entered into the Challenges at Stamp TV, Quick And Easy, Tag Or Thank You Note and Simon Says Monday, Just A Pinch.

 

 

I used the Nature's Greetings and Lots Of Thanks stamp sets from Gina K Designs.  I know these leaves and dots were not meant to make Holly, but I love that they do!

 

Inks in Real Red and Wild Wasabi.  And just a pinch of Sakura White Glaze Pen and Clear Wink Of Stella on the berries.

 

Quick & Easy!  Like this post!

 

Merry Merry!



Simply Joy

Good Afternoon!

Quick little tag full of JOY!

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  Gina K Designs stamp set, Wishing You Joy.  Sizzix Labels And Stitched Frames die.  A pinch of Sakura Glitter Pen.  Ribbon.

These will be entered into the following Challenges; Stamp TV, Quick & Easy, Tag or Thank You Note, Simon Says Monday, Just A Pinch, Simon Says Wednesday, Die Crazy.

 

Merry Merry!



House Tags

Good Morning!

 

Still more tags!

 

These use the Gina K Designs stamp set Wishing You Joy.  Images colored with Copic Markers.  Christmas lights accented with Sakura Star Glitter Pen.  

 

 

 

Gold and green ribbon.  And just a pinch of snowy glitter added to the ground. 

 

That's it.  The end.

 

These will be entered into the following Challenges; Stamp TV, Quick & Easy, Tag or Thank You Note, Simon Says Monday, Just A Pinch, Simon Says Wednesday, Die Crazy.

 

Merry Merry!



Elegant Berry Branch

Good Tuesday Morning!

On The Great Impressions Blog today!

Another delightful wintery card to share with you......sit back and grab a sweater.  lol

 

I have used the beautiful Great Impressions Stamp J120 Eelgant Berry Branch.  I stamped the branch on a Spellbinders Long Classic Rectangle die and layered that on some pretty red card stock.  Added a bright red and white gingham check ribbon and bow to the top of the branch.  Placed that all on a white piece of card stock embossed using a Snowflakes Swirl Folder.  I also added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter all over the embossed panel, it shimmers and shines so much, in real life.

 

After assembling my whole card I grabbed a bunch of Red Adhesive Rhinestones and decorated the larger berries I had colored with a Copic Marker.

 

This card really has an impact.  AND it is Clean And Simple which I really struggle with.  YAY!!!

 

Thanks so much for popping in.  Don't forget to check out our Monthly Challenge at Great Impressions and when you use some of our fabulous Great Impressions Stamps upload your creation to our Customer Gallery.  Who knows, maybe you'll be one of the lucky participants to win some FREE stamps at the year end drawing.  Good Luck!

 

Enjoy~~



Mistletoe Tags

Good Morning!

I must say, after the Cardinal ones, these may be my most favorite tags in this batch!

 

These use the Gina K Designs stamp set, Mistletoe Memories.  Stamped the mistletoe and then decorated it with stamped berries and then added seed beads to the centers.  A little sentiment tag topped with a large Adhesive Pearl for accent.

 

 

 

Added some Seam Binding Ribbon, which I colored with a Copic Marker.  I love the look of this ribbon, I find it romantic.  lol

 

These will be entered into the following Challenges:

 

Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping

Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It

Stamp TV, Bring On The Bling

 

Stay tuned I only have one more set of tags left to post.  Phew!

 

Thanks for popping in.

 

Merry Merry!

 



Joy Snowflake Ornament Tags

Back Again....yes I have a lot of little trinkets to add tags to.  Fa La La La La

 

This uses stamps from the Season's Greetings set by Gina K Designs.  The snowflake ornament stamp is so delicate and detailed.  These were heat embossed in a light blue sparkle powder, they are really pretty in real life.  The tag die cut is by MFT, Stitched Traditional Tag.

 

 

Just added a bit of rick rack ribbon in blue and silver and 3 teeny rhinestones.  Delicate.

 

These will be entered into the following Challenges:

 

CAS-ual Fridays, Snowflakes

Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping

Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It

Stamp TV, Bring On The Bling

 

Thanks so much for popping by.....just finished decorating the house! 

 

Merry Merry!

 



 

 

Tag Set 2

Back Again!

These tags will be entered into the Challenges at; Stamp TV, Bring On The Bling, Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping, Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It, Stamping Sensations, Anything Goes With A Stamp And Ribbon, and Mod Squad, All That Glitters.



I again used the Peace And Joy stamp set from Gina K Designs.  Images colored with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut out the little holly stamped images.

 

MFT Stitched Traditional Tags die, hole punch.  Sakura White Glaze Pen.  Adhesive Rhinestones and Ribbon for accents.  I then doused the whole (white portion) of the tag in sparkly Stickles, which you can actually see, the glitter in it just shines!

 

Thanks for popping in!

 

Merry Merry!



Tag Set 1

Hello!

I'm in a tag making mood.  These will be entered into the following Challenges; Stamp TV, Bring On The Bling, Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping, Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It, Stamping Sensation, Anything Goes With A Stamp And Ribbon, and Mod Squad, All That Glitters.

I used the Gina K Designs stamp set, Peace And Joy.  Love that pine cone!  Images colored with Copic Markers.  The Vine punch is by Martha Stewart.  Some Designer Paper and dies by MFT, Stitched Traditional Tags and Notched Border.  I also used a hole punch.

 

Snowy Glitter, Large Adhesive Rhinestone and Ribbon for accents.  Fun little creations to make.  You'll be seeing many more over the weekend.  :)

 

Thanks for coming by, I love it when you do!

 

Merry Merry!



Wine Tag #2

Hello again!

This tag will be entered into the following Challenges; Power Poppy, Time To Rewind (this falls under: Cut It Out, Gifts From The Heart, Bits & Pieces, Embellish This! ), Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It, Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping, Penny Black, Anything Goes With A Stamp, Mod Squad, All That Glitters, and Stamping Sensations, Anything Goes With Stamp And Ribbon.

 

I used the Power Poppy stamp set, Short Stacks.  I cut the packages off of the stamped image and used the perfect sentiment to top a bottle of wine. 

 

Decorating in Designer Paper, MFT Dotted Scallop die, Spellbinder Classic and Scallop Circle die, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  

 

Baker's Twine, Ribbon, Button, and small Enamel Brad for accents.  Sizzix Snowflake die cut in White Glitter Paper. Images colored with Copic Markers. 

 

Wine tag base; white card stock measuring 7.5" x 2.75 ", scored at 2.5", circle die cut in small portion.  Really super easy to make.  :)

 

Thanks for coming by.

 

Merry Merry!



Wine Tags.....Who Knew?

Hello!  Getting down to crunch time.  Here's hoping all of your crafts are turning out well!

You know my looooove of tags, right?  Why have I never made Wine Bottle Tags?  Talk about love of crafting.....here we go!

This tag will be entered into the following Challenges; Power Poppy, Time To Rewind (this falls under: Gifts From The Heart , 3 Designer Papers and Embellish This!),  Simon Says Wednesday, Tag It, Simon Says Monday, Holly Jolly Stamping, Penny Black, Anything Goes With A Stamp, and Mod Squad, All That Glitters.

 

I used the Flourishes stamp sets, Home For The Holidays and Star Of Bethlehem (thanks for the reminder, Barb!).  I made a template for the wine tag, it's white card stock that measures 7.5" x 2.75", scored at 2.5" and a circle die cut on the small end.  Simple!

 

I started decorating the white card stock with Designer Papers, including that pretty Green Glitter Paper.  Spellbinders Classic and Scallop Circle dies.  I also used the negative die cut from MFT's Western Star Border and Stitched Traditional Tags.   

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  Sakura White Glaze Pen and Adhesive Pearls, and Baker's Twine for accents.  I think the sentiment works perfectly for wine....yippee!   

 

So fun....so festive....so practical!

 

Thanks for popping in!

 

Merry Merry!



Winter Chickadee Ornament Tag

Good Tuesday Morning!

On The Great Impressions Blog today!

I made a sweet little Tag.

 

Using the most precious Great Impressions Stamp, G28 Winter Chickadee I created an Ornament shaped tag.  Using the Sizzix Ornament # 4 die I created my base, then I stamped that plump little Chickadee on top, coloring with Copic Markers.  

 

Grabbed some wide Christmas Ribbon and tied on a pretty metal Joy Star shaped charm, topped off with Gold Twine and Adhesive Rhinestone.

 

I can picture my Nana Amy mixing up a batch of suet and filling those little cages to feed the Chickadees all winter long.  She would have LOVED this sweet little birdie!

 

Don't forget to join in our Monthly Challenge and to upload all of your creations that use Great Impressions Stamps in to our Customer Gallery.  At the end of the year, we will do some giveaways to say "THANK YOU" to some of our lucky participants! 

 

Thanks so much for popping in.  Don't forget to feed our feathery friends, especially in winter!

 

Enjoy~~



JOY

To The World!

Good afternoon, hope this finds you well and knee deep in tinsel!  Ho Ho Ho

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at MFT, Sketch,  Dies R Us, Christmas, and Penny Black, Anything Goes With A Stamp.

 

 

I used the MFT products, Inspired By Christmas stamp set, and the Vertical Greetings die.  Holiday Designer Papers.  Spellbinders Classic and Scallop Circle dies.

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  And a bunch of red sequins.

 

Simple card.  Easy to mail.

 

Thanks so much for coming by......fa la la la la......

 

Merry Merry!