Happy Birthday and Thinking of You Cards

Here are three cards I made this last week.   Each uses a different technique, but all were easy to create.

 The first card was made using an embossing folder and a stamp set that were included in the Tonic Cardmaking Magazine.   The magazine is now sold out.  I covered the embossed image with:
Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum (color) - Nuvo.   The stained glass stamped image was colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens

 I stamped random flower pots to create this background.   This did a stripe of copper/bronze to accent each one.   The card base also had bronze silks to tie in the colors.   Hello is a die from FSJ.

The last card is layers of matching pink card stock and ribbon.    I used my Altenew Watercolor Half Pans to color the flowers and leaves.   Then covered the flower and leaves with FSJ Journey Glaze to give it shine.   Stamp set is from FSJ also.

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Mary

Anniversary Cards

Life got a bit hectic this last week, so I am a little behind on posting here to my blog.   Even though I Haven't posted, I have been creating numerous styles of cards.    Today I will share the two anniversary cards I made. 

Tonic Cardmaking Magazine (Tulips)
Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

FSJ Yummy Dots Embossing Folder

FSJ Rainbow Drops

FSJ Heart Strip Die Set

I used the die cut hearts (the pieces that were cut out) as accents on the inside and back of both cards.   Felt it added an extra touch to both of them.

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Mary

A Wizard Stamp Set - Penny Black Stamp Set

Penny Black has some of the most amazing red rubber stamps.  As I mentioned my wonderful husband gave me my birthday present early, so I am trying some of them out now.   Can't wait to share all the items with all of you.

I love the quality of these stamps.   It is red rubber and has the design on the cling side.  In my opinion, rubber stamps are the best.   No odor, easy to clean, and the best stamped images!!!

 Penny Black Stamp Set
A Wizard

I stamped out the design on white card stock.   The image was colored in with Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils, then was fussy cut out.   The cut out image was adhered to brushed silver card stock which I also fussy cut around to mimic the same outline as the stamped image.   The card base is a navy blue.   I did use FSJ  Gold Silk for the stars on the blanket and the spots on the card base.   The stars were hand painted with a brush to keep the FSJ Silk within the lines.

Penny Black Stamp Set

A Wizard

Penny Black Stamp Set
Wiz

I'm definitely going to have to see if there are other stamp sets of wizards from Penny Black.   I see many "magical" cards in my future.

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Mary

Three Cards I Made This Weekend

My challenge this weekend was to be creative with a product I had previously purchased and not used.   I did have a few items to choose from (smiling).   I came across these pencils the other day that I had purchased from FSJ ages ago.   I actually thought they were embellishments and was surprised to realize they were post-it notes.

Each pencil had its own stack of post-its, but after removing the top one of each color I discovered the glue/adhesive had also gotten on the ones beneath.   May have been because of the heat here, don't really know.   At least I got one cute card out of the set.    The sentiment was from a grab bag set of stickers I had purchased.   Thought it was perfect to go with the pencils.

FSJ Little House Stamp Set  AT-0298

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils

Always fun to send a card to a friend who just moved into a new home.   This stamp was just what I needed for this card.

FSJ Cottage Bouquet SS-0606

FSJ Silk Flower (don't know the item number)

I took one of the flower stamps and randomly stamped it 3 times on the page.   Then colored in with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.   The center of each flower has a bit of Journey Glaze on it to make it shine.   I accented it with the silk flower.   

Whew ... I was busy this weekend.   Fun to try different mediums and ideas for cards.

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Mary

Christmas Cards Using Snowy Path Background Stamp - LOVE IT!

The minute I saw this stamp I knew I had to have it!!!  It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!.   I was so excited to find it at Scrapbook.com

Scrapbook.com is here locally for me which is wonderful.   They only sell on-line, but now allow local pickup of orders.  If I choose local pickup, there is no charge for shipping!!!   That saves me so much money AND my dear husband never minds driving over there.   They carry so many different brands of products, it truly is a one stop shopping store for the crafter.

Here's the stamp ... Snowy Path made by Deep Red.   It is a cling, red rubber stamp so the details are amazing.

It is a large red rubber stamp which works beautifully on an A2 (5 1/2 x 4 1/4) size card.

I did 4 different versions using this stamp.   Each stamped image was done with a darker gray (not black) ink pad.   I did use FSJ River Stone for these images and it worked well.  All card stock, ribbon, ink, Journey Glaze, and Sparkle Dust (glitter) are from FSJ.

Unfortunately you can't see the glitter or Journey Glaze accents in my photos but the both add a WOW factor to the cards.

This cute little Scotty is from the Fiskars Stamp Set:  Barking Mad that I showed yesterday on my blog.   I accented the edges of the card with NUVO Embellishments Mousse which gives it a shiny, metallic edge.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

 This stamped image was set behind a cutout to make it look like a framed photo.  Added a ribbon and bow at the base.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

For this card, I added ribbon to the top and bottom then layered on the stamped image which had been accented with Journey Glaze.

This is a more simple card HOWEVER it is loaded with sparkles.   I put drops of Journey Glaze all over the cards, added Sparkle Dust and let dry.   Shook off excess.   No matter what angle you are looking, the card sparkles and shines.   

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Mary

Images From Wonderful Day Stamp Set Colored with Zig Real Brush Pens

Although the Wonderful Day Stamp Set (FSJ) has retired, it is still one of my favorites to stamp and color in.   I used my Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils to do the coloring of these flowers.   I probably will fussy cut these out and use on a card.  Although, I do like them like this too ... maybe just add in a sentiment.

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Mary