Feathers, Sunflowers, and a bit of Courage

🐓  Hello friends!

I’m having such a delightful time creating with SweetMissDaisy Designs this month!

For today’s project, I made a top-fold card using a piece of patterned paper from the Sunflower Fields paper pack for the background. The Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die is one of my favorites—it offers so many possibilities for unique designs!

I die-cut a layer with the Postage Collage Die, then cut a large square to fill the bottom portion of the design. Onto that square, I stamped the rooster from the Rooster and Sunflowers stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs + Serendipity Stamps. On the die-cut frame itself, I added sunflowers in the upper rectangle and a few vintage-style numbers from the same set in the small right corner. I also stamped Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in the corresponding spaces for a fun scientific-illustration look.

To complete the design, I stamped the word “courage” from the same set. The rooster is colored in warm, vivid shades of yellow, orange, and red, while his body and tail feathers are rich blues—a striking contrast to the ochre sunflowers in the background.

#ArtNudge 1025A inspired this card 1025A. Be sure to check out the link party on the Art Nudge blog for a chance to win!

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It's Spring with SweetMissDaisy Designs!

I’m so excited to share this month’s SweetMissDaisy Designs release—it’s packed with cuteness! This collection includes four adorable stamp sets, three beautiful paper packs, and a charming paper pad—all available now at SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy Shop!

I’m featuring two sweet new stamp sets for today’s projects!

🐰 Potted Bunny: I couldn’t resist using this darling little bunny nestled in a flower pot! I also added one of the two whimsical butterflies included in the set—they add a playful touch to a spring scene! The soft, Spring Mini Gingham paper adds the perfect backdrop for this sweet spring image. My inspiration comes from an upcoming challenge, so stay tuned for more details!

I am also participating in the Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoaststampers!

🐔 Henny & Penny: Next, I created a heartfelt thank you/friendship card featuring the Henny & Penny stamp set. Isn’t Penny just the cutest holding her content little Henny?  I built a matching background layer by repeatedly stamping the delicate rose image. A bit of grounding, a cute extra chicken, and a heartfelt sentiment completed this charming design.

This release overflows with spring possibilities! I can’t wait to see what you create! If you haven't stopped by the store yet, check out all the new goodies at SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy Shop!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Tag You are It! A New IO Challenge!

Tag, you're it!  The new Impression Obsession Challenge is to use a tag!  You can add it to your card like I did on my first project or it can be a stand-alone tag like my second project!

I am not sure why some cards are so easy to create but I sure am happy when it comes together like this one!  Even now it makes me smile!  The background was created by first inking the Bloom Everywhere Solid stamp and spritzing it with water.  Next, I created a tag with Stitched Tag #4.  I stamped the adorable Chickie Tutu and Hey Chick.  So bright and cheerful, sure to bring a smile!

I am also playing along with this week's LOVE word game for the WT780 Challenge at SCS.

Next, up is this super yummy Stitched Tag created by first stamping the Mini Gingham pattern then die-cutting.  I added the Small Love Pie and did you know there is also a Large Love Pie for larger projects! Next, I added the fancy script To and From (Greeting Set) so I can address the tag and give it away with a treat!

Now it's your turn!    Everyone is welcome to play, simply use your Impression Obsession dies and stamps!  You can find all the details on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

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Picket Fence Release Day & a Giveaway!

It's release day at Picket Fence Studios and I can't wait to show you the new items in the store!  First up is the very chic Claire.  For the background, I inked the new diamond patterned stencil with distress inks, and spritzed with water then placed it on cardstock.  Lastly, I added a sentiment from a fun little set of six sentiments all with the word "because".  

I can't get enough of the coordinating dies.  The dies make it so easy to create cards with colorful backgrounds.  Create the background, color a BFF Girl and die cut, no tricky fussy cutting needed!

         

   

              

For my next card, I created a fun outdoor scene with a simple watercolor background.  

I colored the hen house then die cut it with the coordinating die.  I also colored one of the chickens and die cut it.  I took an Exacto knife and made a slice in the doorway just big enough to slide the chicken in so that it's peeping out the doorway.

     

(This card is for the F4A486 Challenge at SCS)

Not only does the June release have a cute chicken coop set but there is also this fun chicken set with eggs and coordinating dies too!

                   

My last project is bright and cheerful.  First I used a stencil to add brushstrokes then I added the lovely two-piece word die cut.  Easy and fun!

    

You can check out the entire new release HERE!

As promised I have a giveaway!  I have beautiful Jordan Girl to give away!   You have two chances to win.  Simply tell me your favorite way to create backgrounds then come back tomorrow to view more projects and leave a comment on tomorrow's post.  Commenting will be open until the 20th and the winner will be announced June 22nd.

Have a fabulous day!