Snowy Trees

It's September first, so it's time for a new Fan Club Christmas Challenge! 

 Inspiration struck when I opened my box of goodies from Pajama Crafters Stamps! The cool triangular-shaped Tree called to me! I altered the patterned paper trees by brushing on pen-white ink. Next, I made snow banks with the Scalloped Border Die. The sentiment is Christmas Words with Shadows.  

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No Foolin' - Merry Christmas

It might be April 1st on the calendar, but I love creating Christmas cards all year! I belong to the Fan Club Christmas Challenge at SCS, and we have a new challenge. We would love for you to join us!   

The Sizzix Layered Christmas Tree was a little like a puzzle, but since I love puzzles, I enjoyed myself. I did minor surgery on the sentiment because I only wanted the Merry Christmas part and realized I always mask off the rest. So why not do the surgery and make it simpler Inside Quotes - Christmas is on clearance right now while supplies last!     

 

Did you trick anyone or get tricked this April Fool's Day?  

 

Peace On Earth - IO Holiday Project Hop & Giveaway Day 1

Hello and welcome to Impression Obsessions Project Hop & Giveaway!

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To celebrate our first day of the Hop, I chose one of my favorite sets, Trees in Winter.  The set includes three individual trees and five sentiments.  The three individual trees allow for numerous design possibilities making this a valuable set! I paired the trees with the Winter Greetings sentiment set.  Lastly, I stamped the cute little rabbits from the Mini Woodland Animals.  

IO Holiday Project Blog Hop Details:

On December 5th - 8th, the Impression Obsession Team is sharing Holiday projects! You can find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog every day of the event.

• We are giving away THREE Impression Obsession $25.00 gift certificates for the event; the more you comment through the Hop the more chances to win!
• All comments for the event days will be open until December 13th at 8 PM CT.
• Winners will be announced on December 14th on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Wishing you Joy during this busy season!  

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Laura Fulcher

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Anna Wight

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A Winter Sky

 Hello, creative friends! Today I am over at the My Sweet Petunia blog featuring a card that I think turned out beautifully!  I had so much fun creating a winter sky and stamping the new Trees in Winter IO Stamp.  I hope you will check out the full card on the My Sweet Petunia Blog.  

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The Trees in Winter stamp is a brand-new set for the November Release.  If you haven't hopped the IO Release you can stop by Day 1 HERE and Day 2 HERE. There is still plenty of time to comment for a chance to win!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look!

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Mini MISTI

Sticky Mat

Cut-Align Ruler

Impression Obsession Products:

Trees in Winter

Rounded Rectangle Layers

 

Trees and a Flower for Watercolor Wednesday

Hello! 

It's Wednesday so I am playing with Watercolor!

This week I am sharing last week's work and a card for the Art Nudge as well as this week's Watercolor Wednesday.  There was just too much happening last week to get in my post! 

First, this week's Watercolor Wednesday Challenge was chosen by Brenda.  This is SO much fun and I can't believe how easy it is.  I was worried when I saw the photo of the challenge but it's so easy. I also added a bit of dappled sky from Brenda's Watercolor Wednesday #13 Challenge.

The sentiment is Quiet Places.  

I found last week's Watercolor Wednesday a bit tricky.  It was all about perspective.  

This week's Art Nudge #92 is a beautiful field of flowers.  I have selected to highlight just one flower by stamping the Cactus Flower over a watercolor wash.  Next, I highlighted petals.  I added the Sweet Thoughts sentiment.  I created a border for the card with the fabulous Tiny Dots background stamp and added a Trim die-cut and some sequins.  

I hope you enjoyed my adventures with Watercolor!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  

 

Fall Fun with Picket Fence Studios October Release

 Hello!  Welcome to a look at the October Picket Fence Studios Release!  I had so much fun with this release!  It brought out my bright side.

First up is this amazing Tree that was inspired by this week's Watercolor Wednesday Challenge.  I watercolored the sky and ground then die-cut the tree and watercolored with watercolor powders.  The sentiment is from the super sweet Songbirds set and NOW the Songbirds Coordinating Dies are in!  Lastly, I added yummy Spiked Cider Sequins.

Next up is this darling Honey Dear. Weeks ago, I created this bright background with pink and yellow Distress Ink and Life-Changing Blender Brushes. It didn't work for that project so I set it aside.  When I saw the new Honeycomb Stencil I layered it on top of the previously made background out and I just love how it turned out!  I colored the adorable Honey Dear stamp and then die-cut it with the Coordinating Die. Next, I stamped directly on the background a sentiment from the spooky Franken Cute set. Lastly, I used Pink Lady Sequins Mix.

My absolute favorite way to embellish my cards is with Picket Fence Studios Sequins Mixes.  You can ask any of my teammates!  I am always saying "this ____ mix is my favorite".  I tend to think whichever mix I am using is my fave!  :)  So I am going to add this card to today's Ways To Use It Challenge at SCS.

For my final card, I die cut the new Oak Leaves from watercolor paper blended with Distress Ink. (Also new this month are Ash Leaves and Oak Leaves)I added more color to the leaves with Life-Changing Blender Brushes.  Lastly, I stamped Thank You directly on a watercolor paper background.  I think this Thank You stamp is going to become a favorite!  I finished off the card with a sprinkle of Spiked Ocean Water Sequins and  Spiked Cider Sequins.

 

I hope you enjoyed seeing a selection of the new Picket Fence Studios Stamps and Dies.  For a look at the entire Release Click HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

           

  

         

        

          

              

Magic of Watercolor

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Hello, everyone!  I am playing along with this week's Watercolor Wednesday Challenge.  This card is a testament to never giving up!  I tried four different flowers and about seven attempts before the magic of watercolor happened! 

I painted a watercolor sky then dried it.  Next, I wet the background again and stamped the painted tree from Most Wonderful Time of the Year on the wet background.   I painted the tree again and stamped it a second time.  Next, I masked part of the Believe sentiment from Believe in Magic and heat embossed it.  Lastly, I added yummy Martini Mix Sequins! I just love these sequins with their gorgeous shade of blue!

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Christmas Magic

It's the first day of the month and that means it is time for a new Fan Club Christmas Challenge.  I had not used my new Evergreens Stencil from Picket Fence Studios yet so I secured it to the cardstock then blended ink with my Life Changing Blender Brushes. over the stencil.  I wanted an impression of snowy clouds so instead of going for a smooth blend, I added ink randomly.  Next, I spritzed the scene with water and dabbed it dry with a cloth.  The magical sentiment is from Inside Quotes Christmas and I couldn't resist tossing a few Gin & Tonic Sequins onto the scene!   For a look at the entire PFS Collection Click Here!

One last thing,  Picket Fence Studios has a fabulous Summer Cardmaking Kit offered at a bundled price!  Isn't this gorgeous?

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Impression Obsession Day 3 Fall/Winter Release & Giveaway

Welcome to Day 3 of the IO Fall/Winter Release!  For this last day of the release, I am featuring all winter projects.  I don't know why I get such pleasure from creating winter and Christmas cards but I do!  First up are this adorable truck and pine!  I used the truck for Christmas but it certainly is not limited to a Christmas project! 

With this card, I am creating along with this week's Free 4 All Challenge to make a "country-themed" card.  

Cute Truck

Large Pine

Merry Christmas

Next up is this darling Rainbow Snowman.  I created the snowy background by stamping the Slant Background on black cardstock with white ink.  I love how this turned out and I plan to create more cards that feature winter night with this background!  The sentiment is Warm My Heart.

I don't know about you, but I am done with 2020!  I am ready to ring in a New Year with Goals and Plans!  Winter Girl is also thinking ahead with dreams and plans of a bright future with the help of the Stitched Speech Borders.

And my final project are these absolutely adorable Suit Tags!  These are absolutely the cutest tags and so much fun to make!  I made them into a Christmas Suit but change the colors and they can be used for any occasion!  These are the easiest tags I have ever made!

The Impression Obsession Fall/Winter Celebration starts today! Each day (July 15th - July 17th ) you can find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am. Every single blog will have a $25 gift certificate to give away for the event - so the more you comment through our Release Celebration the more chances to win! All comments for all of the event days will be open until Sunday, July 19th at midnight CT. All winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 21st.

The best part is that you don't have to wait for the last day of the Release to shop, All of the new stamps and dies are available now! You can find them HERE!

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Ilina Crouse

Giovana Smith

Laura Fulcher

Jeanne Streiff

Susan Wymer

Laura Williams

Lynda Pleckan

Vicki Garrett

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have loved reading your comments!

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