Die Cuts Only

 I've got a quick and easy card today.  This one is for the Colour Throwdown and Just Us Girls (No stamping).  I used some layering butterflies from MFT to bring in the blues and then used the light grey for their bodies and the sentiment.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Smokey Slate) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Butterflies) My Favourite Things, (Thank You) Poppy Stamps

Other:  (Nuvo Navy Blue Crystal Drops) Tonic

Thank You Flower

I've got a card this evening for Freshly Made Sketches and Addicted to CAS (Code Word: Flower).  I found this gorgeous flower in a pile of bits and bobs waiting for their turn to shine on a card.  I made it ages ago using a smooshing technique I saw on Jennifer McGuire's blog.  I have a few others too but don't have any leaves which may be why they've sat unused for so long.  I'll either have to get off my butt and make some leaves or get more creative!  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Watercolor) Ranger, (Daffodil Delight, Basig Grey, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Flower from Hennah Elements) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Worn Lipstick & Fossilized Amber Distress Inks) Ranger

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Die:  (Thank You) Poppy Stamps

Other:  (Nuvo White & Ebony Black Crystal Drops) Tonic

Flowers & Birdie

Life has felt a little crazy this week so I was happy to grab some crafty time today and play along with some challenges.  First up is a card for the current Paper Smooches Spring challenge using the palette from The Colour Throwdown.  It's an all die cut card which I don't do very often.  The flowers are Paper Smooches and the Thank You is from Poppy Stamps.  I used Nuvo Crystal Drops for the flower centres.

    

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Mint Macaron, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Dainty Flowers 2) Paper Smooches, (Thank You) Poppy Stamps

Other:  (Ebony Black Nuvo Crystal Drops) Tonic

Next up is a card for Freshly Made Sketches using some ancient My Mind's Eye papers, another Poppy Stamps die and an Avery Elle sentiment.  I am chipping away at the patterned paper stash little by little but it could still probably last me another 10 years!  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper:  (Bloom & Grow 12x12) My Mind's Eye

Stamps:  (Sentiment from All Squared Up) Avery Elle

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Serene Bird) Poppy Stamps

Gems:  Recollections

Other:  (Ebony Black Nuvo Crystal Drops) Tonic

Flowers & Love

Hi there!  

I'm popping in with cards for a few challenges.  First up is for CAS Colours and Sketches and the CAS on Friday dies challenge.  The flower is an ancient My Favourite Things die and the Poppy Stamps thank you die was a gift from my lovely friend Hazel.  The flower comes in 3 sizes so I layered them up to create the cool striped look.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Blushing Bide, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Stem from Bold Blooms) Paper Smooches

Inks:  (Wild Wasabi) Stampin' Up

Dies:  (Flower & leaf trio) My Favourite Things, (Thank you) Poppy Stamps

Other:  (Nuvo Rhubarb Crumble Drops) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

Next up is a design inspired by Anita's card at Muse.  I focused on the flowers and the sentiment layered over them.  

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (So Saffron, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Flowers from Larger Than Life) Papertrey Ink, (Sentiment from Monkey Business) Reverse Confetti

Inks:  (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Pink Diamond, Frayed Leaf, Sea Glass, Soft Lilac) Altenew

Embossing Powder:  (Opaque Bright White Super Fine) Wow

Dies:  (Larger Than Life) Papertrey Ink

Twine:  Darice

Gems:  Recollections

Finally is a card for Colour Throwdown, AAA Cards and the Simon Says Wednesday challenge.  Lots of love themed challenges out there at the moment and this Paper Smooches love die is bold and fun.  I covered the letters in Aqua Shimmer Glitter which is my new favourite! Lots of sparkle in real life. 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (Textured White) Bazzill, (Regal Rose, Real Red, Basic Grey) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (You from Halftone Hello) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Love) Paper Smooches, (Heart) Taylored Expressions

Glitter:  (Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss) Tonic

Gems:  Recollections

  

Bubbles & Birdie

Hi there!  I'm popping in with a card for the current challenge over at The Cutting Edge.  Our inspiration is an adorable card by Jean Manis.  How cute are those kitties and their little ball of yarn?  Those dies have just jumped to the top of my wish list (and I hope they make some doggie ones too!).  Anyway for my card I took inspiration from the colours, the tag and a die cut with openings.  I christened my new Simon Says Bubble Parade die and thought it was the perfect place for a little birdie to sit.  Okay, off to 5K training now and then a walk for Atticus.  Hope you have a lovely day!    

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Kraft) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Basic Black) Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentimetn from Simple Salutations) Market Street Stamps

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Bubble Parade) Simon Says Stamp, (Nestled Bird) Poppy Stamps, (Flag Tags) Paper Smooches

Gem:  Recollections

Peace & Strength

Hello again!  My card this evening is far more subtle in the colour department than my last few cards.  I've used the palette from the Colour Me…! challenge for a sympathy card.  I really like these sentiments from Altenew's Ori Kami set - lovely words and beautiful fonts.  

I had a blissful few hours in the Craft Cave this afternoon.  The mojo was flowing pretty well and I was enjoying the music and coverage from Radio 1's Big Weekend.  (I realise I'm a tad outside their target demographic but what can I say?  When it comes to music I'm a total kid!).  Looking forward to a chill day with Luis and Atti tomorrow.  See you then with more cards! 

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill, (Primrose Petals, Soft Sky, Early Espresso)  Stampin' Up

Stamps:  (Sentiment from Ori Kami) Altenew

Inks:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko

Dies:  (Grove Branch, Grove Leaves) Memory Box, (Nestled Bird) Poppy Stamps