Hi all :-) I have just returned home after a fabulous river cruise along the Seine, from Paris to Normandy and back. We visited several towns along the way and I was so lucky to get to visit Claude Monet's house and gardens, which were his inspiration for his water lilies paintings. Absolutely stunning and well worth a visit if you're in the vicinity ;-)
Anyhoos, because I was on vacation I was unable to join in with the latest Simon Says Stamp Always There Release Blog Hop, but I did make a few cards using some of the new release.
For this first card I used a gorgeous Dewpierce Butterfly Die Set and a Blooming Beauties Embossing Folder and Cutting Die Set
I used a Storm Grey Ink to add some text onto the background paper and then used the Embossing Folder to add the texture before splattering with various colors of ink. I colored the Butterflies with Copic Markers and adhered with 3D foam. I added some Cottontail Embellishment Mix Sequins and Iridescent String for a little sparkle and finished with a EZ Strips Happy Birthday sentiment
For this next one I used a Gorgeous Hydrangea Embossing Folder and Cutting Die Set
I stamped some text onto Watercolor Paper and distressed the edges. I colored the Hydrangea with Distress Inks and White Paint and added Star Dust Stickles for sparkle. I finished with EZ Strips Reverse Thanks sentiments, Cottontail Embellishment Mix Sequins and Natural String.
For this last one I used a Simon Says Stamp Clear Acetate Card Base along with an Elongated Hexagon Die Set and a Sunblush Flowers Die Set. I love how this one has turned out!
I also used the Blooming Beauties Embossing Folder to add a little texture to the background, keeping the pressure in the machine very light so it only has a slight texture
Thanks for looking!! Please leave me a comment so I know you popped by ;-)
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Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner. Anything Goes + option of Flowers for Mum
CYHTP. Embossing Folder + option of Embellishments
Make My Monday Add Texture Dry/Heat Embossing
As You Like It Favorite Sentiment : that just has to be 'Happy Birthday'! time for cake!! :-)
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 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS |
 Zig Wink Of Stella 3 Brush Clear Glitter Markers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Clear Acetate A7 Cards Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Elongated Hexagons Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sunblush Flowers Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 May Arts Ivory Twine Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Premium Cut Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 EZ Strips Birthday Sentiment Strips Shop at: SSS |
 EZ Strips Banner Die Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cottontail Embellishment Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Simon's Exclusive Cornflower Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS |
 Simon's Exclusive Green Leaf Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black and White 3D Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Royal Purple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Paper Distresser Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
 EZ Strips Reverse Thanks Sentiment Strips Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Irridescent White Cord Shop at: SSS |
 Dylusions Black Marble Ink Spray Shop at: SSS |
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x
