Happy Thursday!

This afternoon's post features a cute Whiff of Joy stamp. I also received this stamp from Phebe, The Town Scrapper. Matthew comes with the sentiment seen on the card, "Thinking of You!". I've been wanting to try to give some of my stamped images a darker skin tone, but wasn't sure of an appropriate color. I decided to try "warm sepia" Peerless Watercolours on Matthew and I think it wasn't a bad choice. I will continue to experiment with other shades.

Card Details:

• stamp-Whiff of Joy's Lying Matthew with Sentiment

Matthew was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Colors. I added a little shimmer to his wings with Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned dp-unknown
• cardstock-Turquoise(Bazzill Basics Paper, Crisscross, Light pkg), cream(Core'dinations ColorCore, The Chocolate Box collection)
• ribbon-Offray Grosgrain Black
• eyelets-We R Memory Keepers

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Tricia

Good Morning Everyone!

Today's card's focal image is Skater Ian of The Greeting Farm. Phebe, The Town Scrapper provided me with the stamp and patterned dp paper..I was TOTALLY STOKED! I think that's how Skater Ian would put his enthusiasm into words.

Card Details:

• stamps-Skater Ian from The Greeting Farm, sentiment from C.C. Designs

Ian was stamped using, you guessed it, StazOn Jet Black. He was coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color Sheets. I added some shine to his gold locks, star on his shirt and skateboard with Judykins Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFina Onyx Black.

• patterned dp-Palmer and Namath(Ian's hat) MVP(We R Memory Keepers)
• cardstock- teal card base, orange star and grey star all Core'dinations Black Magic collection
• die cuts-stars from Don Juan cartridge(Cricut)
• ink-star edges and card base edges inked with VersaMagic's Dew Drop Chalk Ink in Midnight Black
• ribbon-Offray 3097Grosgrain Black
• eyelet-We R Memory Keepers
• embossing-Swiss Dot embossing folder(Cuttlebug)

I used Judy Kins Diamond Glaze in the "cool" patterned dp die cut openings.

Have a good day(only 2 days until the weekend)!

Tricia

Good Afternoon!

I just finished-up this card a few minutes ago. It features another C.C. Designs' stamp, "Surfer Emma". Emma appears to be prepared for some SAND, SURF and SUN(lucky girl)!

Card Details:

• stamps-Emma is a Sugar Plums stamp(C.C. Designs), the sentiment is from the Beach Sentiments set by Amy R. Stamps(C.C. Designs)

Emma was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Reeves Watercolour Pencils. The flowers on the surfboard, sandals and swim cap were given some glitter with Diamond Stickles. Boy, do I love the Stickles! The board and Emma's hair was provided some shine using Judy Kins Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned design paper-Tiny Dancer "Chasse" Graceful Circles Paper by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
• dark pink cardstock-Bazzill Basics Paper, Crisscross Light pack
• cardstock die cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties Classic Scalloped Circles Large
• ribbon-Organdy B. Pink White Dot, Darice Inc
• brads-Glitter Brads, We R Memory Keepers

Many of the items used to create this card were obtained from Phebe, The Town Scrapper.

Hope your day is SUN-sational!

Tricia

Good SUNSHINEY Morning!

It is an absolutely beautiful morning in Southern Ontario! How do we ever survive those winters? Here is a little card to help celebrate the arrival of Spring and the fact that Summer is less than a month away. The card's focal image is a sweet butterfly from the Bugga-Boos set by C.C. Designs.

Card Details:

• stamps-butterfly is from Bugga-Boos' set(C.C. Designs), sentiment is Amy R. Stamps "Beach Sentiments"(C.C. Designs)

The butterfly was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color Sheets. I used Judy Kins Diamond Glaze on the butterfly's body and accented the wings, head and antennae with Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFina Onyx Black.

• patterned design paper-Maggie May "Sophie Anne" Summer Fields Paper by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
• cardstock-turquoise, green and purple all Core'dinations Core Color Black Magic collection
• cardstock die cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties Classic Scalloped Circles Large
• embossing-Cuttlebug's embossing folder "Stylized Flowers"
• rhinestones-Kaiserscrapbook
• brads-Glitter Brads, We R Memory Keepers

Phebe, The Town Scrapper carries the products used to create this card!

Have a great day!

Tricia

Hello,

Tonight's post features C.C. Designs' Sugar Plums' Sea Shell Trevor. This cute little guy reminds me so much of my younger son. I must apologize, like many of my photos, the colours of the paper as well as the stamped images appear washed-out. I've attempted to adjust the photos with the software I have, but they haven't improved much. Maybe it's time for a photography course?

Cards Details:

• stamps-image is C.C. Designs' Sugar Plums' Sea Shell Trevor, sentiment is Amy R. Stamps' Beach Sentiments (manufactured by C.C. Designs)

Trevor was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Reeves Watercolour Pencils. The shells and his hair were accented with Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was stamped with VersaMagic's Dew Drop Jumbo Java Chalk Ink.

• patterned design paper is BellaBella "French Flea Market" A Bit O' Dots Paper by Carina Gardner(My Mind's Eye)
• embossing-Cuttlebug's Divine Swirl
• flower-Petaloo's Dahlia Box Blend Large
• snap(flower centre)-Making Memories
• eyelets-We R Memory Keepers

I'm uncertain how much posting I'll get done this weekend so, just in case, have a fantastic Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Tricia

Good Wednesday Evening!

I've spent quite a bit of time today working with my latest acquisitions. Phebe, owner of The Town Scrapper, provided me with a new High Hopes stamp and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Colors. I love to use watercolours to colour-in my stamped images, as does Phebe. She is thinking of carrying Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color Sheets in her store, but wanted to try them out prior to doing so. Phebe has given me the opportunity to give them a shot too! I have, therefore been a busy little painter today(in between making meals, playing outside, building Tinkertoy creations and breaking-up a few brotherly disagreements:o).

It is going to take me a little while to get accustomed to the watercolour sheets. I've been using watercolour pencils since I began card-making and feel, at this point, I have more control with them. I do find however, using the sheets far more like traditional watercolour painting, as I have done some watercolour painting in the past. I love the look achieved with the sheets, it creates a "true" watercolour appearance, in my opinion.

Now, to today's card...It's focal image is a High Hopes stamp. High Hopes Rubber Stamps is a great local stamp company. Is Catrina imagining herself as a contestant on American Idol or Britain's Got Talent?

Card Details:

• stamps-Catrina and sentiment are High Hopes

Catrina was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color. Diamond Stickles was used on her microphone to add a little shimmer. The sentiment was stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

• patterned design paper-Free Bird "Love" Desire Paper by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
• cardstock die cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties Classic Ovals Small
• brads-orange Glitter Brads by We R Memory Keepers, star by Marah Johnson

Stamps, Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Colors, design paper, brads from The Town Scrapper.

Tricia

Good Morning!

It is an absolutely beautiful morning. The boys and I will head outside for a bit after lunch. I wanted to post this card this morning. It features the Whiff of Joy stamp of which I spoke in my previous post. I tried to finish it last night, but struggled with the card layout. I still think the layout needs a little work, but none the less, here it is...

Card Details:

• stamps-main image is Whiff of Joy's Melinda with Bouquet(Guardian Angel Collection), sentiment is Whiff of Joy(fairy-themed set)

Melinda was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Reeves Watercolour Pencils. The watercolour paper I use is Fabriano, cold pressed, 140 lbs paper. Her polka dots were accented with Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze. I added a little sparkle to Melinda's wings using Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was stamped with VersaMagic's Dew Drop Chalk Ink in Jumbo Java.

• patterned and solid design paper-BellaBella by Carina Gardner "French Flea Market" line(My Mind's Eye)
• die cuts-Spellbinder's Nestabilities Labels Four
• ribbon-Offray Simply Sheer Medium Brown
• brads-Glitter Brads(We R Memory Keepers)

Phebe, The Town Scrapper carries the stamps, StazOn ink, brads, Stickles, watercolour paper and design paper used to create this card.

Have a super day!

Tricia