Catching Up

This is my last week of classes for the semester and then I have finals! I can see the end.
Until then, I won't have much time for posting, so here is a last hurrah until May.

I've been doing some spring themed/colored cards lately. The first one has Papertrey Ink stamps - Button Boutique. The butterfly is die cut with a Spellbinders Butterflies 1 die and American Craft glitter cardstock. The background is from a Sizzix embossing folder and I detailed it with gold Liquid Pearls. The center die cut is made from Spellbinders Eyelet Squares and the sentiment rub-on is from Melissa Frances.
This card was made for a friend and neighbor's birthday. The flower was made by layering Spellbinders Nested Peony die cuts, spraying them with Tattered Angels mist and roughing up the edges.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Friends

OK, so I didn't get any extra spring break posts...

I did get some stuff done though! Here is a card I made for the store. I checked today and it's already gone - might have to make another similar one! I used the new May Arts Frayed Flowers trim - this stuff is GORGEOUS. I just cut one of the flowers out, but the whole trim is lovely as well.

Here is a card that shows off a piece of the trim itself - isn't it pretty? It also comes in white and cream. Thanks for taking a peek!

Spring Break

As you can see, classes have kept me busy this past month! I have hardly had time to make anything, but as of yesterday, I'm on break for a week! To kick it off, I've got a card to share. It's pretty simple, but I love the embossing! I picked up a pack of Sizzix folders at HL yesterday with my 40% off coupon - these were new to my HL and I fell in love with them. This one is my favorite.

I accented it with gems and added a little birthday banner. So easy! These would be fun to do in a variety of colors.

Well, I hate to post and run, but the weather outside is delightful! I don't think it's planning on sticking around, so I'd better go out and do yard work. Hopefully I'll have more posts this week. Thanks for taking a peek!

And More Colored Embossing Powder

I couldn't stop at just brown, so I had to try out my new blue powder on some pretty pale yellow. I used Papertrey Ink's "Lily of the Valley" stamp set with the American Crafts "Frost" opaque embossing powder and Versamark ink. Love the results!
Using a Q-tip, I applied PTI "Fresh Snow" ink to the individual flowers. I accented with flat-backed pearls and a Martha Stewart Crafts punch.

I used American Crafts "Weave" textured cardstock in White (71081), Powder (71064) and Butter (71040).

I used Beacon Adhesives "Zip Dry" and Glue Arts "Mini Adhesive Squares" as well. Thanks for taking a peek!

Colored Embossing Powder

I have enjoyed heat embossing for many years.

I don't know why it's taken me so long to get a colored opaque embossing powder! I love the effect it gives on dark paper. On this card, I used American Crafts Zing! embossing powder in Frost. I also used some clear for the smaller damask, but the blue is really what stands out. Isn't it striking against the deep brown cardstock (also American Crafts)? I also used it on the metallic finish die cut I made. While regular ink would just wipe off the slick surface, it heat embossed beautifully.
I'm going to have to try this out on different colors of cardstock for sure! Thanks for taking a peek :)

Supply List:

Cardstock: American Crafts

Adhesive: Beacon Adhesives "Zip Dry" and Glue Arts "Mini Adhesive Squares"

Ribbon: May Arts

Die cuts: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Labels Nine

Stamps: Papertrey Ink "Damask Designs" and "Up, Up and Away!"

Ink: Versamark

Misc: Gold paper, fancy button

Valentine Antiquities

I was lucky enough to win the Spellbinders Shapeabilities set called "Antiquities" when it first came out. I'm a little ashamed to say that I didn't open the package until now. I guess I didn't have the right vision for that set at the time. It's getting a workout now :) On this card, I used the key hole from the "Antiquities" set. I covered it with Beacon Adhesives Liquid Laminate and some fine glitter and attached it with metal brads. The heart is also by Spellbinders - "Nested Heart Pendants." I embossed it with the die and then inked over the raised embossing with Versamark. I applied UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) to the ink and heat embossed it. then I rubbed pink ink over it to make the embossing stand out even more.

The doily is from Papertrey Ink. The background paper is from an old paper pack and I'm not sure what brand it is because it was given to me as a single sheet.
Thanks for taking a peek!

Colorful Vintage Valentine

I love vintage style and I also love using bright colors. Some might say these two don't easily mix, but I tend to disagree :)
This card started out with handmade buttons. I used Papertrey Ink's Button Basics stamps and dies to make up several different styles. After that, I decided I needed a button card to put them on, so I made up one of those as well (using the Papertrey Ink stamps and Memento inks). Then the rest of the card layout just came tumbling out. I used a piece of old Cosmo Cricket Enchanted paper for the background and added a cute little banner made with a Spellbinders banner die. I used some The Paper Studio buttons for some variety as well - that's where the cameo and pretty scalloped heart came from.
And here's the inside. I used a Verve Stamps sentiment.

Thanks for taking a peek!