Oh So Happy

Simple & Pretty - it seems as though I'm always talking about how cards that are simple and pretty are my favorite.  A little texture, a little shine, and soft colors just make me oh so happy! 

Today's card started with a Whip Cream panel that was embossed with the Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder.  This folder is one of the few that live at the front of my storage - pretty much constantly.  I just love the flowing flowers.  I added a strip across the front of River Stone card stock.  Then I wrapped some of the gorgeous Rustic Rose ribbon around , and tied a bow.  I matted that on more River Stone card stock.

The sentiment was heat embossed onto Tin Pail card stock using Rose Gold (ummm....duh?  I seem to have forgotten other embossing powders exist!).  I die cut that out with one of the Treat Label dies, and then, using the same die, cut two Rustic Rose pieces.  I cut those piece in half - one vertically, and one horizontally, and adhered them to the back of the sentiment piece.  This creates a slightly smaller mat than the next size die would have.  The sentiment panel was then adhered using foam squares.

A few pearls, and a little fiddling with the bow to make sure it was in "just" the right spot, and the card was finished.  The white, grays, and pink tone are so pretty together!  And I love that the sentiment is versatile.  It can be used for so many thing.  Who, and why, would you send a card like this to? 

♥   ♥   ♥   ♥   ♥

It's nearly the first of the month!  You know what that means - a new Coach Collective tutorial is nearly here!  In September, we're all about Back to School - you're going to want this tutorial collection.

Be sure to check back on Wednesday for even more exciting news about this month's collection!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

Use this easy list to find the products I used in my projects. (Contains affiliate links - where I earn a commission from purchases made from my links, at no cost to you. Your support helps me keep this blog going, and continue to create - Thank you! Affiliates and disclosures can be found here.) 

Stamps: 

Spread Love Stamp Set SS-0558

Inks:

Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Rose Gold Embossing Powder IP-0147

Papers:

Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, River Stone 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0094, Tin Pail 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0147, Rustic Rose 8.5"x11" Card Stock CS-0148

Embellishments:
Rustic Rose Satin Ribbon AC-0408, Pearls AC-0024

Tools:
Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder EF-0019, Treat Label Die Set DI-0037, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083
Adhesives:
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

Make Me Smile

There are so many pretty things in the 2018-2019 Catalog, that I really had a hard time choosing some of the first things I wanted to make, when my purchases came in.  Some of the first things that FLUNG themselves into my shopping cart, were the copper and rose gold embossing powders.  (Seriously!  They leapt off the shelf screaming "BUY ME!").  Right behind them, was the pack of Good Life Prints.  So, of course I had to combine these three things in one card!

The die cut circles from the printed paper, are showcased against an embossed background.  A strip of coorigated stock, along with a bit of wrapped twine add a little rustic touch.

The sentiment was heat embossed onto Vellum, which was then angle cut as a wide banner.  Adhered with White Liner, the adhesive barely shows.  A few scattered pearls complete this pretty card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Supplies Used:

Use this easy list to find the products I used in my projects. (Contains affiliate links - where I earn a commission from purchases made from my links, at no cost to you. Your support helps me keep this blog going, and continue to create - Thank you! Affiliates and disclosures can be found here.) 

Stamps:
Cottage Bouquet SS-0606

Inks:
Clear Pigment Ink IP-0102, Copper Embossing Powder IP-0148

Papers:
Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Good Life Prints PP-0055, Corrugated Stock  ST-0124, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments:
Natural Twine AC-0005, Pearls AC-0024

Tools:
Journey Circles DI-0039, Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder EF-0019, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Heat Gun TO-0083

Adhesives:
Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, White Liner AD-0001

Watercolor Kindness

I recently, purchased the Color Splash pencils.  When they arrived, I could hardly wait to break into them, and start watercoloring.  The image used on this card was the first thing I worked on with these new pencils, and I adore how it turned out.  

To create the card front, I embossed the Oatmeal Cookie Card Stock with the Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder, and then rubbed the raised portions with the Whip Cream PanPastel.  Then I layered up a piece of vellum, and some Organza Ribbon.  I matted the watercolor panel with some of the corrugated stock, and attached that to my card front with foam squares.  A few scattered pearls, and a Whip Cream card base finished the card off.

There's a tip today as well.  Despite being "pencils", don't color your image with the actual pencil.  Use a blending brush to pick up some color from the tip of the pencil, and take it to the paper.  You'll get a softer, and more even blend this way.  And let your layers dry before adding more color, if you are trying to shade.  Your shading will show up better.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Your Kindness ATS AT-0287 (Bloom Benefit)

Inks: River Stone True Color Fusion Ink IP-0053

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0023, Corrugated Stock ST-0124, Journey Vellum PP-0044

Embellishments: Journey Color Splash Pencils JM-0078, Oatmeal Cookie Organza Ribbon AD-0246, Party Pop PanPastels JM-0081, Pearls AC-0024

Tools: Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder EF-0019, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Journey Blending Brush - Medium TO-0098

Adhesives: Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085

Pastel Rainbow Banners and Hugs

It wasn't until recently that I started getting into the whole rainbow color pallet trend.  But this time of year, I do prefer my rainbows to be a little softer.  The pastel rainbow of banners on this card is a good fit for spring.  I enjoy sending little "love notes" year round - just because Valentine's Day is over, doesn't mean that there are people in your life who don't need a little reminder that they are loved.  

Here's how I did it: 

• I dry embossed my card front.  
• I cut the colorful strips for my card front (they are 3/8" tall x 2" long - the Pool play strip is 3-1/4" long).  
• I stamped my sentiment on the shorter strips, then banner cut the right ends of all the strips.  
• I adhered them onto the card front. 
• I punched the hearts out one time.  I used the two smaller hearts from the punch, attaching one with a foam square.  
• I added a few rhinestones to finish off the card.

Who do you know, that could use a little reminder of how loved they are?  Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                                                                             

                                              

Fun Stampers Journey Supplies Used:

Stamps: Text Happy SS-0168

Inks: River Stone True Color Fusion Ink IP-0053

Papers: Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Oatmeal Cookie 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0023, Bubble Gum 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0099, Orange Creamsicle 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0024, Banana Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0087, Lemon Grass 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0019, Cool Pool 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0118, Pool Play 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0092, Pretty Amethyst 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0028, Sweet Berry 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0034

Embellishments: Cut Rhinestones AC-0023

Tools: Mystic Impressions Embossing Folder EF-0019, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090, Punch Handle To-0031, Love Is Punch Cartridge TO-0006, Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063

Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Small AD-0084