Just Us Girls Challenge #831 - Word Week

I was going to create a musical card, but then I won these cuties from Not 2 Shabby, I had to use them instead.  I figure the ball image worked as play.

Aren't these images the sweetest!  They totally bring a smile to my face!  I used an older background technique, inking and water spritzing up an acrylic block, and laying it down on a card panel.  The Group of Cardmakers reminded me of this fun technique.  Thanks Ladies.

I think this background is rather perfect for these fun images - win-win in my book.

Your turn!  Come on over to JUGS #831 and show us your play card~

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STAMPlorations Day Featuring Card Fronts

It's time again for another fun STAMPlorations Day.  As stated, for today, I am focusing on card fronts and other paper products offered by STAMPlorations.

Junk Journal College

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When I looked at the package of card fronts I saw ATC's.

I have a basic step system that I follow when making these fun tiny works of art.  I start with 31/2 x21/2 size card - in this case, I cut one of the panels in half, then sized accordingly.  I adhered down a strip of self made stamped tissue paper, and lightly brushed on some acrylic paint.  I then use a stencil with some modeling paste, placing either 3 times around the card, or just stencil over the entire card.  I used the Patches Stencil for both of these cards.

Once all is dried, I ink up the edges of both the panel, and the ephemera images, and start layering some images; Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut Outs, and a sentiment from the Nostalgia #1 Clear Stickers.  The last step is punching a hole, and adding some ribbon.  Following these basic steps is helpful for me to be happy with the end result.  Have you ever made ATC's?

Shery is offering a fabulous Card Fronts VIP Subscription [click for more info]. As usual, I recommend since her prices are amazing, AND, you get a store wide discount of 25% off as long as you are a subscriber.

I'll be back next Wednesday sharing more of the STAMPlortions products.

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July Gorgeous Gift Tag Instagram Hop

I often wonder when this Christmas in July started.  Has it always been around or was it created by retailers?  Anyone know?  Meanwhile, let's get to my Christmas tag!

I used an ornament die and built from that.  This actually is pretty detailed, and a little time consuming to create.  I won't be making a set of these, just sayin.

 

You can see more Christmas tags over HERE on Instagram.  I'm off to check them out too~

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AAA Card Challenge #318 - Follow My Lead

We are following Marlies.

Following Marlies card, I went with the coffee theme, and then the sketch, using images from STAMPlorations All Things Coffee Ephemera Cut Outs, and The Coffee House Papers.

The sentiment is also from STAMPlortions; After Coffee stamp set.

Ok, your turn!  Come on over to AAA Card Challenge #318, and show us your follow of Marlies card.

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CutCardStock Day

Happy July 4th!!

I do love this time of year!  All about Summer and water!

I used the following CCS card stocks; 130# Heavy White [card base], Conservation White [I inked up panel and added some partial stenciling], Pearlized Textured Jet Stream Blue, Canvased Textured Caribbean Blue, Sand Castle Tan, Red Pepper, and Dark Teal.

I am totally happy with this fun beach card~

See you next Saturday~

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STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration - Last Day

We are on the last day of the birthday celebration.  Winners etc will be randomly chosen in a few days!  Meanwhile, you have a final day of being inspired by the Team's creations.

Can you stand it?!!  These images - I'm swooning I tell you!  I used these products: Wonky Stitched Grid Cover Plate, Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Outs, Party Time Stamp Set.

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For this last card I used these products: Curly Labels/Tags Nesting Dies, It's A Girl Thing: Kindness Stamp Set, Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs.

That wraps it up for me!  I'll be back to my regular Wednesday STAMPlorations Day next week.  Meanwhile, pop on over to STAMPlorations Blog and enter to win a potential prize!

Happy July 4th if you are in the states!!

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