Poppies Projects, Day Three

Are you ready for more poppies?  I have 3 versions for you today.  Enjoy!

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Poppies Projects, Day Two

My shoulder has kept me MIA for a bit but I'm back today with more poppies.  I actually have 2 cards for you today.  I'd also like to thank all those who have sent me cards.  I so appreciate them.  Enjoy, stay home, stay well, stay safe.

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In my next posts, I'll be sharing more poppies projects.  Be sure to come back and check them out.

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NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN AND HAVE SOME INSTANT PROJECTS TO FILL YOUR TIME WITH CREATIVE MAGIC.

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Have a beautiful day!

You've Been Smooched!

Today, I'm going to give you a sneak peek at something that will be available for April only.  Can you guess how I made this?

Give up?  I used Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz and a stencil.   It was so easy...and fun!

Here's what the stencil looks like:  Oops!  I forgot, I can't show you until April.  You can also use the stencil for sponging or even using stencil paint.  Each method will achieve a unique look for your project.

As you can see, I ran the 'smooched' piece (allowing drying time first) through the Big Shot to achieve the little frame (Designer Frames embossing folder), then stamped the rabbit (from the Heaven Blessed stamp set) onto white CS and punched him out with our largest oval punch.

After attaching the pink layer to a little note card, I added a tied knot of ribbon.  And there you have it, a quick and cute card that's tons of fun to create.  I wish you could see better in the photo how much sparkle it has, but I just couldn't get it to show up well.  I guess you'll have to trust me and try it for yourself:)  Sparkle is almost impossible to capture in a photo.

Since these little note cards come in a set of 20 with envelopes included, I always add something to the envelope to make it coordinate with the card.  For this one, I stamped the little bunny in the bottom corner of the envelope.  It's a fun way to give the recipient a hint of the fun awaiting when they open the envelope.

So... now, you've been smooched!

Dad...Dad...Dad...

I still hear their little voices echoing in my head as my children called
"Dad, Dad, Dad..."
                   over and over until he would answer them.

Sometimes, it took a while to get his attention because they said it so much that he kind of became immune to hearing it:)  I can't help thinking of the memories when I see this 'Dad' stamp.  Don't you just love the argyle design?

Today, I wanted to make a big and masculine card, so I chose to create one that is a 5 1/4" square when closed.

When I think of a masculine card, I think of the rich colors in the Mocha Morning Specialty DSP and I think of lots of layers and texture --- a manly kind of thing.

My colors are Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Early Espresso and a touch of Very Vanilla.  After I took the photo below, I went back and slightly curled up the ends of the flags, using my bone folder, so it now has even more dimension.

Compare the photo above with the one below.  That's the difference you can make in layering, just by gently curling the 'flags' with your bone folder.

I certainly prefer the additional texture after the curling:)

I used the Scallop Edge Border Punch to create the edge on the left side of the Soft Suede layer.  The focal piece is created with the oval frame from the Designer Frames embossing folder set.  I used our distressing tool to rough up the edges and then sponged them lightly.  I also sponged lightly over the embossed oval, to make it stand out more and have even more texture.  I stamped 'Dad' with the stamp from the Loved Ones stamp set.  This is a darling set and covers all your relatives!  After I stamped the 'Dad' stamp, I punched it out with our large oval punch, lightly sponged the edges, and attached it inside the embossed oval.

I used the 1" square punch to create the v-shape at the ends of the 'flag' strips.  I added more texture by using the Square Lattice embossing folder on the Early Espresso layer.

After finishing it, I realized that it qualifies for two blog challenges --- a sketch challenge and creating a masculine card challenge.  I feel like I'm stretching my creativity by trying new challenges and coming up with how I will create them.  I hope you enjoyed today's post.  Now, go stamp something!

Vintage Layout with Soft Suede

Here's one of our scrapbook club layouts.  We used the Beau Chateau DSP,  the Designer Frames embossing folders, soft suede taffeta ribbon, 1 of the tags from the 2 Tags die, and stamped with the Creative Elements stamp set.  To make it look like a little picture frame hanging up, I used part of the stamped image on end and added the ribbon behind each of the embossed frames.  I highlighted the frames by sponging over them lightly with soft suede ink.  I plan to use these in my Heritage Album and possibly try some sepia toned photos for the layout.  I'll post again when I add the photos.  So many stamps, so little time!!!

Close-ups of left and right sides of layout:

Close-ups of stamping:

Close-up of tag:

Close-up of frames: