Sending Hugs and Happy Thoughts

Had some fun again with putting this card together and using some NBUS (Never-Been-Used-Schtuff) I've had stashed away to join with Darnell over at djkardkreations challenge #6.  Also, one more card for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge with "touchy feeling". 

It always feels good to pull out something you've had for awhile and actually use or even play with it. Here, I pulled out the Shutter Cover Die from Altenew to create my background and instead of die cutting, I used it to emboss my background.  

Next, I added some splatter using a water brush and Picked Raspberry distress ink to finish the background as the cover die is amazing as is. Also, added some fun foam underneath the panel before adding it to the card base. 

For the flower and leaves, I pulled out the Beautiful Day stamp from Altenew and used my prisma colored pencils to add in more details on top of the flower. From there, I couldn't resist but to use the new Scallop Circle from Pretty Pink Posh using Tropical Teal card stock.

Before putting the circle shaker together, I first blended in some color into the background. Here I used Mango Smoothie from Altenew for the yellow and than some Teeny Bikini from Simon Says Stamp for the pink. 

As you know, I love sequins and when looking at all of the colors I have, I found this beautiful shade of green, 6mm Peridot Mist from Pretty Pink Posh iridescent collection that I never used before and mixed in some 6mm Sparkling Clear sequins as well. 

To finish off the card, I couldn't resist but to use these clear droplets in both small and large size from Pretty Pink Posh. As always, if you haven't checked out the challenge, please stop over to check out the amazing inspiration over there. 

SUPPLIES:

Scallop Circles Dies	6MM Sparkling Clear Sequins	6mm Peridot Mist Sequins	6mm Clear Droplets (medium)	4mm Clear Droplets (small)
Altenew BEAUTIFUL DAY Clear Stamp Set	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink TEENY BIKINI ink053 Splash of Color	Altenew MANGO SMOOTHIE Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN193	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	Crafter's Companion HEAT RESISTANT ACETATE Pack CC-HRA-5PK
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock	Prismacolor 150 PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 1799879

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Mojo Monday 390 - Celebrate

Joining the Mojo Monday with this cute sketch Wanda Cullen designed, MOJO390 and using a NBUS (Never Before Used Stuff) that I've had for awhile and have wanting to color this adorable image to join Darnell with her NBUS#4. Also joining, Simon Says Wednesday challenge and Seize the Birthday.

Here is my card:

I just love this peacock feather bird by Verve from the stamp set called: Moments Remembered which I colored using my Copic Markers again and than applied Wink of Stella over the entire image to add a little glitter. For the strip behind, I used Blu Raspberry card stock along with Stitched Fishtail Flags (modified at the end).  

Added a little rose using Pink Lemonade card stock and Mini Royal Roses along with some leaves from Sunny Days Stamp set. Circle is from the Stitched Circle Stax along with Kraft card stock. Last but not least added foam mount underneath and some Pretty Pink Posh sequins.

As always, if you haven't stopped over these challenge sites, please make sure to check them out to see all the wonderful creations they have.

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set: Moments Remembered (Verve), Sunny Days (Verve)
Cardstock: Smooth White, Blu Raspberry, Kraft, Gumdrop Green, Pink Lemonade, X Press It Blending Paper (copic coloring)

Inks: Black Licorice Hybird (MFT), Black (Hero Arts), Copic Markers,

Accessories: Blueprints 13 (MFT), Stitched Circle Stax (MFT), Stitched Fishtail Flags (MFT), Mini Royal Roses (MFT), Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Foam Mount

MFTWSC211 & NBUS - Thank-you for School with Class Act

Another weekly sketch over at MFT Card Challenges MFTWSC211 which was so fun to work with plus another chance for me to use up some NBUS (Never Before Used Stuff) that I've had in my stash but just now pulled out which is this cute stamp set called: Class Act along with this stencil.

Here is my card:

This is such a cute stamp set and perfect for a school theme with pencils, school bus, and cute sentiments. Here I started with the Jumbled Letters stencil and used some texture paste on black card stock and set it aside to dry. Cut out two oval circles and stamped the white card stock with the Writing Tablet background set using Sno Cone ink.

For the top and bottom strips, I used Wild Cherry card stock along with Fine Check background stamp. Colored this cute little girl and pencils with my Copic markers and used a Fishtail Flag in Berrylicious across underneath her. Lastly popped her up along with the pencils using foam mount and added some enamel dots.

Again, don't forget to stop over at the challenge sites and see all the wonderful inspiration.

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set: Class Act (MFT), Writing Tablet Background Stamp (MFT), Fine Check Background Stamp (MFT)
Cardstock: Smooth White, Black, Banana Split, Berrylicious, Wild Cherry (MFT), X Press It Blending Paper (copic coloring)

Inks: MFT Hybird Ink Black Licorice, Copic Markers, Sno Cone, Wild Cherry (MFT)

Accessories: Oval Stax Dies (MFT), Sitched Oval Stax Dies (MFT), Jumbled Letters Stencil (MFT), Texture Paste (Ranger), Enamel Dots, Foam Mount

SPDSS17 & NBUS#3 - Hello Sunshine

I've been wanting to do this sketch and when I saw the NBUS challenge over at Darnell Knauss I was inspired to use a "Never before used stuff" which is this cute image from the stamp set: Hello Sunshine . I have several NBUS and this year's goal is to use them.

This is for the Sugar Pea Design Challenge SPDSS17, SPD12 challenge of "Anything Goes" and of course NBUS#3 challenge.

Here is my card:

Started with Blueprints 15 and Kraft card stock as my base and added some patterned paper from MME called: Lost and Found which is so adorable. Next, I cut a stitched circle from the patterned paper, but wanted to add some color, so picked up Blu Raspberry as a mat behind it. Added a strip of Banana Split card stock using a horizontal die from Blueprints 1.

I cut a Traditional Tag and stamped the image right in the center, but since I wanted the tag smaller, I put the die tag over the image again of where I wanted to re-cut. By doing this, I got a smaller tag and perfect to place on this sketch. 

Added some foam mount underneath the tag to add some dimension and added a few sequin to finish it off along with some Wink of Stella on the cuffs and bottom jacket to add some sparkle.

Please make sure to stop over at the challenge sites as they have talented design teams plus make sure to stop over at the NBUS website as it gives you inspiration to use your never before used stuff. Again, this is one of my goals for this year.

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set: Hello Sunshine (Sugar Pea)

Paper: Lost & Found (MME)
Cardstock: White, Kraft, Blu Rasberry, X Press It Blending Paper (copic coloring)

Inks: Black Licorice Hybird Ink (MFT), Copic Markers

Accessories:  Blueprints 15 (MFT), Blueprints 1 (MFT), Sequins (Verve), Circle Stax (MFT), Stitched Circle Stax (MFT), Stitched Traditional Tags (MFT), Wink of Stella clear, Foam Mount