Tu-Tu Cute - A Set of Cards

Rainbows are so fun, and pretty, and fun!  When I sat in front of a table full of little ballerina's in a variety of colors, what I quickly realized is that I had a rainbow of sorts.

So, I used that for inspiration and created a rainbow set of cards.

Each background is ink blended with Distress Oxide inks in coordinating colors with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers used to color the Waffle Flower Tu-tu Cute stamped and die cut images.

Green being my favorite color, I think this one is truly my favorite.  Lucky Clover Distress Oxide has such a rich color palette.  There is a ton of variety in that background.

In the end, I was able to use a variety of sequins that make it look like I have a ton of colors in my stash.  Not really, but they sparkle and shine on the card in a delightful way.

All lined up, this set of cards is so much fun I can't stop smiling!

Aqua Board Paintings

Brandy has been practicing her mad artistic skills again.  I had previously shared this post of a field of poppies that she painted with her Daniel Smith watercolor paints and an Aquabord.  Today I have two different paintings to share, each with a different look and style. This photo reminds me of the pond down the side of the mountaintop that my husband asked me to marry him on.  I love mountains and green and this scene is just mesmerizing.

This second scene was Brandy's attempt at a larger scale and practice for trees.  I love the watercolor feel of this one (in my favorite color, green!).  I think of Monet and impressionism and art.  I'm so very proud of Brandy and her willingness to practice and grow.  It is an artistic trait that I'm still developing while she's jumped off and is soaring...

Andie for 

A Little Girl's First Birthday

A sweet young lady recently celebrated her 1st birthday.  The entire family was on hand for the celebration so I couldn't resist using my Stamps of Life Two Peas stamp set.  Mom, Dad and the original "little pea" (big brother) were included in this celebration.

More Notecards Featuring the Concord and 9th Butterfly Love Turnabout Stamp and Die

I'm back today to share the last in the set of notecards Brandy made with her Butterfly Love turnabout stamp and die.  These are portrait orientation and I really can't say which I like better.

This patriotic colored card is definitively in the mix for favorite - such bold and bright colors make me happy.

Here's one example of a finished set of cards.  These are intended as gifts and I really couldn't think of a kinder and more thoughtful gift. 

Brandy shared this photo of cards "gone wrong".   I know she mentioned to me what the mistake was, but darn if I can figure it out.  They are all beautiful!

Andie for 

A Passel of Ocean Themed Cards

A while back I stamped a bunch of card fronts using my Hero Arts June 2018 Card Kit in various colors.  I selected the best card and made it into a Father's Day card for my husband.  Today, I'm sharing the cards that I made using those card fronts.

I had forgotten the excitement at the potential of the sand embossing powder from the kit.  It looks so much better in person.  Detailed and variegated, it really looks like wet sand on the cards.

I couldn't decide which colors to make the card fronts, so I used a variety of dye and pigment inks.  Each has it's own look and so I still couldn't say which I like best.

I might have to say that I like the contrast created by the deep brown frames.  I also am not convinced about the palm trees.  Proportion is a tricky thing and I'm thinking these don't exactly work as I've used them.  Nonetheless, I like the overall feel of these cards for sure.

A Very Beautiful Butterfly Card Set Featuring the Concord and 9th Butterfly Love Turnabout

Brandy has been busy making a set of notecards using her Concord and 9th Butterfly Love turnabout stamp and die set.  The turnabout stamps make the process easy when creating multiples.  The coordinating stamp and die for the big butterfly makes a great contrast to the background and a simple, but beautiful card.

Since green is my favorite color, I think this set is one of my favorites - the green stands out in the midst of those warm yellow, oranges and reds.

More butterflies are stamped and die cut, I'll be back in a day or so to share the remaining cards from the set once I've been able to edit and post the pictures.  Brandy knows what she is doing with a butterfly stamp, don't you think?!

Andie for 

A Birthday Girl Twirl

Totally inspired by Sandy Allnock and her card made using Waffle Flower's Tu-tu Cute stamp and die set, I created this scene card.  The grey A6 card came from the stash - a free gift at a crop years ago.  Not my standard choice, but using as a recital backdrop seemed to fit the bill.

I used colored pencils to create a hint of curtain and stage.  Definitely not up to the artistic capability of Ms. Allnock, but passable!

These little ballerinas are so adorable - I can't stop staring.  There as few more girls colored on Bristol cardstock with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers that will definitely find a home of their own on a card someday soon.