Reflected Flamingos in Love

I've been having lots of fun getting extra-inky, especially since I organized my inks. Today I used my
Recollections flamingo stamps/die set & the foam stamp technique. The water effect was made with a wetwipe.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Less is More: Down Under + CAS (reflection)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes (3rd entry)

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Blissful Thanks

I'm attending a wedding this weekend and although I already made a card for the happy couple, I wanted to bring a few cards to thank our hosts.

I've been attempting to organize my craft stash, so I used some die cuts and a flower I've been hoarding for some time. The sentiment stamps are by Jennifer Ellory/Quick Cards & are stamped Quick Quotes & Veramark inks. I hand-shaped the petals of the pre-made rose, and made the decorative borders with a Martha Stewart punch I've had forever.

This card has a lot of dimension, so it will be good to give in person. Looking forward to seeing relatives, old & new!

Inspiration:
Latina Crafter #56: Color Combo
Share Joy Challenge: Sketch & CAS
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes (2nd entry)

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Purple Cow - Monochromatic at the Crafter's Cafe

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge theme is Monochromatic. We're sponsored by Kitty Bee and My Stitch Back in Twine. I used this adorable Cow by Kitty Bee along with the familiar verse by Gelett Burgess. 

I used a double-sided DP and Karen Burniston’s Rectangle Pull Card die set from Elizabeth Craft Designs to create this pop-up card.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Ruby's Rainbow: Animal Magic
Sassy Studio Designs: Monochromatic
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Speedy Fox and Friends: Anything goes

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Looking forward, looking back - February Challenge at UnstampaBelles

The UnstampaBelles February challenge is Looking forward, looking back with the twist of Window or mirror. You can make whatever you like, but without any stamps.

I was inspired to make a piece that celebrates my journey to changing my life for the better, and I put this on my mantle to remind me how far I've come. All my followers & friends, you have no idea how much you've helped me.

I've had this punched chipboard frame in my stash for years, and I simply inked it with Quick Quotes & Versamark chalk inks and strung some ombre ribbon through the holes. The background is a watercolor paper. I masked the edges before decorating it with spray inks. Then I inked the edges with a black Wink of Stella glitter pen. The phrases are rub-ons from Tim Holtz that I won from the Kraft Outlet, and the yellow silicon frame was handmade by a dear friend. The wings were cut from G45 papers & vellum on my silhouette; they're actually extras from an old project. I made the "mirror" with silver foil cardstock. As you can see, it does reflect!  

I hung it onto this necklace holder my mother-in-law gave me, and put it in my crafting space to inspire me.

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teamies and hope you'll join us this month at UnstampaBelles!

Inspiration/Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks #283: Anything BUT A Card
Creative Artiste Challenge: Anything Goes + use Chipboard
UnstampaBelles: Looking forward, looking back with the twist of Window or mirror

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Pilin' on the Black & White with a pop of color

The theme this fortnight at Pile It On is Black & White with a pop of color. I used stamps from Latina Crafter.

This card is inspired by my sweet dogs Allen & Walt. AWwww, ain't they cute!

Inspiration/Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More: Make Your Mark (ink)
CCEE Stampers: Opposites (black & white)
The Crazy Challenge: Ribbons
Moving along with the Times: Embossing (all stamps are also heat-embossed)
One Crazy Stamper: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Critters (2nd entry)

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