Watercolor Thanks

I took a little "blog break" and now I'm back with lots of inspiration from the Online Card Class Watercolors for Card Makers.  As soon as I read the description for this class, I knew it was perfect for me, since I love to use watercolors and distress inks on my projects.  The colored background for this card was made by stamping distress ink on an acrylic block and then misting and applying to watercolor paper.  It was one of the first techniques taught in the Online Card Class, and I love it!  I placed a Simon Says Stamp diecut with fancy handwriting over it.  It is quite large, and a perfect fit for the color blocked area.

This fits in with the Handwriting Challenge over at the Moxie Fab World. 

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Easter Blessings

Made this Easter card for the challenge over at Less is More, where they are looking for 3 of something. 
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Heart Strings

I have one last Valentine to share with you before I pack away my Valentine stamps.  This is a cute stamp from a Unity kit of the month.  Don't you love banners?  This one layer card has some sparkly hearts, too.  I'm joining in the fun with Unity Friends with Flair today, and with CAS(E) this Sketch.

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Love You More

It seems like I've had my Valentine stamps out since New Years!  I sell quite a few Valentines cards at local shops, so I came up several different designs that I could easily duplicate.  I'm enjoying creating one layer cards, and made this for the Less is More One Layer Challenge.  After I stamped the heart, I made a mask in the shape of the heart and the tiny flower.  I masked off the card and the flower and sponged the heart shape with distress inks.  When I was finished, I unmasked the flower and colored it in with a marker.  I am also entering in this week's challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch-

We received about a foot of snow today, and our new dog, Rio, loves to romp in it.  Even though he is a Southern boy, he's adapted well to the frigid temps here.

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I "heart" you

I found this cute little stamp online, and have been having lots of fun making Valentines and Congratulations cards with it.  This is a one layer card, with lots of Stickles added to the heart.  I joining in the fun at Less is More, where it is one layer week, and the theme is Hearts.  I used this sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch! for inspiration-

They have some beautiful cards with feathers on them over at CAS(E) this Sketch!, be sure to check them out.

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Sweet Snowflakes

Wow, I've had a bit of a blog break, and it feels so good to be creating again!

 I love the intricate design of these snowflakes, and this cute little reindeer with his knit scarf and sweater from Stampin Up.  I'm participating in a new challenge for me, Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge, and this is their  photo.  Love it!

 I'm also popping this in CASEology Cue Card, Knit.

This is one of the reasons I've been slacking on my blog posts- meet the newest member of our family, Rio.  He is a purebred Golden Retriever who was found running loose in Louisiana.  He was pulled from a high kill shelter by the group Labs 4 Rescue on his last day there after not being claimed by his owners.   We adopted him about 2 months ago, and it has been a whirl wind ever since!  He's a great dog, though, worth the work. 

Happy Holidays!

Enjoying the Simple Things

 

I can't think of a better way to enjoy a fall day than to go off to the orchard and go apple picking.  I thought this stamp went perfectly with that bushel of apples.   I hope you've had a chance to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures this weekend.

 

 

I made this for Tag Tuesday, a blog I contribute to regularly, and I am also adding it to Crazy for Challenges- Let's Frame It, since I made a little hand stitched frame around the edge, and to Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House, and Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy.

 

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