Post 336: Floral Thanks Card

Hi folks!

I'd like to share a Floral Thanks Card. I stamped the floral image on the A2 sized card front and then with the help of a stamp repositioner stamped the same image onto the rectangle die cut of watercolor paper. Then did watercoloring using zig markers and a water brush. Stamped the sentiment and then foam mounted the rectangle die cut on the card base. 

List of Supplies:

Stamplorations Blossom Sprays 2 Stamp- Dee's Artsy Impressions
Happy Little Stampers Stamp- Doodled Flowers
Gina Marie Stitched Rectangle Die
Canson Watercolor Paper
Versafine Onyx Black Mini Inkpad
White Cardstock
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers
Water Brush
3d Foam Tape

Here are a couple of photos of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Stamplorations Giving Thanks Blog Hop & Linky Party

My Stamplorations Wishlist

CIC432

TIME Out Challenges #96- I was inspired by Michele's card and made a floral thanks card. 

Penny Black and More November Challenge- Flower Power

Fusion Card Challenge- Grateful (I was inspired by the right side photo with the words and leafy image)

Stamplorations Anything Goes Challenge

HLS Nov Watercolor Challenge

Stamplorations Nov CAS Card Challenge (Skipped the optional twist)

PCM Nov Challenge- Thanks

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed!

Post 317: Artist Trading Card (Travel)

Hi friends :)

I'd like to share a simple ATC/Artist Trading Card I made recently. This was part of a set. I made these for a Guest Design post for Madras Bazaar. All the details can be found here.

Artist Trading Cards or ATCs are miniature pieces of art. These are 2.5 by 3.5 inches in size and they are swapped between artists & crafters. These can be created in a set around a certain theme. For example, in the set of ATCs I have made, there are 3 in it and they are all made using the same colors and style. I wanted these to be simple, flat & easy to re-create.

Supplies used:

Happy Little Stampers Stamp- Especially For You
Tim Holtz Dot Fade Stencil
Zig Clean Color Real brush Markers
White acrylic paint
Tim Holtz Chit-Chat Stickers
Madras Bazaar Pearl Ink Sprays- Vibrant Green, Charcoal Black and Shock Blue
Ranger's Archival Inkpad- Jet Black

Here is a photo of the ATC:

This is the set the ATC is part of:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

HLS October ATC Challenge (travel)

HLS AG with HLS Stamps

SSS Wednesday Anything Goes challenge

Artplorations October Mixed Media Challenge

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed. 

Post 201: Mixed Media ATC (flowers)

Hi Friends :)

Here is wishing you a happy monday and a great week ahead. 
I'd like to share a set of 2 mixed media ATCs (artist trading cards) on the theme of flowers.
These are 2.5 by 3.5 inches in size and a great way to make some small sized art. 

I did watercoloring of the stamped images using zigs and an aqua brush . Added some light stenciling in the background with distress oxides. For added interest, did some doodling with a pen. I wanted the colors to be bright, happy and with a summer feel.

List of Supplies:

Happy Little Stampers stamp- Doodled Flowers

Happy Little Stampers stamp- Especially for you 

Artplorations Stencil- Bloom Boldly

Artplorations Stencil- Retro Circles 

Versafine Onyx Black Mini Inkpad 

Canson watercolor paper 

Black cardstock 250 gsm

Zig clean color real brush markers

Aqua brush

Distress Oxides- fossilized amber and broken china

Here are a few photographs of the ATCs :

I am playing along with the following challenges:

HLS June ATC challenge (flowers)

HLS Watercolor Challenge

Stamplorations June Mixed Media Challenge (used 2 artploration stencils here)

Stamplorations Anything Goes Challenge 

Thanks for your time!

Love reading your precious comments :)

Stay Blessed.

Post 189- CAS card: For you

Hi Friends :)

How are you doing ? The weekend is here and I have a Clean and Simple Card to share with you today. This is a top folding A2 sized card. I used the ink smooshing technique to color the butterfly and the leaves, to control the dispersion of color I used an acrylic block and zig markers to smoosh the colors instead of a piece of acetate. Stamped the leaves and flowers in grey ink and then fussy cut the butterfly and adhered it to the card panel. Also did ink smooshing with the lightest of yellow on the watercolor paper panel. Finished off with some splatters of ink and a few silver sequins.

List of Supplies:

Happy Little Stampers Stamp- Especially for you (butterfly)

Happy Little Stampers Stamp-Doodled Flowers (sentiment)

Winnie & Walter Stamp- In Bloom: Lola's Bouquet with Joni Andaya (leaves & flowers)

Cutplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die 

Ranger's Archival Ink- Shadow Grey and Jet Black

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens 

Silver sequins

Tombow Mono Multi Glue

Canson Watercolor Paper 

Blue Cardstock 250 gsm

Here is a photograph of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Winnie & Walter May Color Combo with Heather H.

Happy Little Stampers June CAS Challenge

CASology #252: Insect

CAS(e) this sketch #225

TIME OUT challenges #85 (was inspired by the green and blue colors in the picture)

Stamplorations Anything Goes Challenge (Used a cutplorations die here)


Stamplorations Theme & Sketch Challenge (went with the theme, this would make a great card to give to my mom or sisters since they all love butterflies and flowers; used a cutplorations rectangle die here)


Calling All Sistahs CAS01 May Challenge (was inspired by the blues and whites)


Power Poppy June Bug Challenge

Thanks for your time!

Love reading your precious comments :)

Stay Blessed. 

Post 185 - CAS card: Sending Hugs

Hi folks!

I'd like to share a Clean and Simple card today. This is a 5 by 7 inch card. I used the Ink Smooshing Technique on this using distress oxides and dye inks. I usually mix and match the inks I have to get the colors I need. I must say I love the organic and artsy look it gives. Stamped the flower image and sentiment in dark blue ink. The card base is navy blue and I finished it off with a few enamel dots. 

List of Supplies:

Happy Little Stampers Stamp- Especially For You (flower)
Happy Little Stampers Stamp- Doodled Flowers (sentiment)
Cutplorations Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die
Distress Oxide Inkpads- Wilted Violet and Broken China
Lawn Fawn Dye Ink Cubes- Mermaid and Fresh Lavendar
Ranger's Dye Inkpad- Blue Ribbon
Canson Watercolor Paper
Navy Blue Cardstock 270 gsm
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Enamel Dots

Here are a couple of pictures of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

1. Happy Little Stampers June CAS Challenge


2. The Flower Challenge#9- Anything Goes


3. Calling All Sistahs CAS01 May Challenge (was inspired by the colors and also the flowers)


4. Stamplorations Anything Goes Challenge 


5. Stamplorations June CAS Challenge (twisted with blues)


6. Addicted to Stamps & More #244- CAS


7. Watercooler Challenge- Anything Goes


Thanks for your time :)
Love reading your precious comments.
Stay Blessed!