You're Sweet!

Hi everyone.  Today is a reminder for the CAS Watercolour June Challenge - Summer.  What would summer be without ice cream??!! :)

I pressed both Worn Lipstick and Squeezed Lemonade onto my craft mat and spritzed with a little water.  Then I used a #8 round paint brush to pick up the colours one at a time and slosh some on to my card front (mixed media paper).

I then die-cut the ice cream and waffle cone from more mixed media paper and sloshed more paint to to them.  I layered the ice cream cone with foam and then popped up just the ice cream (top) for even more dimension.

A simple sentiment finishes the card.

I hope you'll come join us at CAS Watercolour June Challenge - Summer if you haven't already.  Check out the challenge to see the reminder cards from our Design Team and wonderful Guest Designers, LeAnne and Ksenija.  I know you'll be inspired!

There's still just over a week left to play before the challenge closes at midnight (PST) June 24th.  Hope to see you there!

Stamps:  Handwritten Greetings (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  Mixed media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Distress inks:  Worn Lipstick, Squeezed Lemonade, Antique Linen (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  #8 round paint brush, water mister, Sweet Treats die set (C.C. Designs - retired)

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour June Challenge - Summer

Daisy Smoosh

Hi everyone.  I've made another card for the CAS Mix Up March Challenge - Smooshing.

This month we are also celebrating our 1st Birthday and we have a few prizes to give away - check out the details HERE.

I used a small scrap of smooshed background that I had in my stash.  I made this a while ago, so I'm not positive, but I believe it is smooshing with Inka Gold and a few distress reinkers (ripe persimmon and picked raspberry).  The colours are so pretty and bright.  I added a white punched and layered daisy with a gold center, and two die-cut white leaf sprigs.  The sentiment was stamped in Delicata Gold ink which matches the colour of the Inka Gold used in the smooshed panel.

Since this bright and cheerful card reminds me of spring, I'm also sending this to the gallery at CAS Watercolour March Challenge - Spring.  I hope you'll join us there too! :)

I'm also entering this card into the Snippets Challenge - Week 271 & 272.  I used snippets for the smooshed panel, daisy and leaf sprigs (everything except the card base). :)

Stamps:  Fun Birthday Sentiments (Happy Little Stampers)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb. card stock), Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Distress Re-inkers:  Ripe Persimmon, Picked Raspberry; Delicata Gold
Accessories & Tools:  Inka Gold, water mister, Small Daisy punch (Punch Bunch), hole punch, glossy accents, Olive Branch dies (C.C. Designs)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up March Challenge - Smooshing
CAS Watercolour March Challenge - Spring
Snippets Playground - Week 271 & 272

CAS Mix Up June Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of the CAS Mix Up June Challenge - Die-cuts.    I'm so excited about this challenge ... I LOVE using die-cuts. :)  

I started this card by randomly adding some embossing paste through a mesh stencil.  The window was die-cut from white card stock and also from fun foam, then glued together for added dimension.

The leaves are die-cut in patterned paper, and the flowers from solid coloured card stock.  I used a small sponge dauber to sponge around the outside of all the flower petals, then used a stylus and mat to add shaping.  Check out my video on adding dimension to leaves (used same technique for adding dimension to the flowers).

I used a NBUS Pearl pen to add the flower centers.  The window, flower and leaf die-cuts were assembled together and attached over the embossing paste background.  A stamped sentiment finishes the card.

Here's a close up so you can see the shading and shaping ...

My CAS Mix Up card has stamping, die-cuts with sponging and shaping,  and stenciling with embossing paste ... and it's still a CAS card. :)

We are so excited to have Hazel Kinvig-Paul (My Card Attic) as our Featured Designer this month.  Welcome Hazel!

And we are also excited to have Barb Ghig (Barb's Studio Creations) as our Guest Designer for June.  Barb was the winner of the CAS Mix Up April Stenciling challenge with THIS AWESOME CARD.

Come join in the fun and make a CAS mixed media card using die-cuts.  Hope to see you in the gallery.

I used snippets for all the die-cuts on this card (window, flowers, leaves) so I'm heading over for a visit to the Snippets Playground.

And CAS-ology is celebrating their 200th Challenge --- congrats to the team on this major milestone!!  The challenge is CAS for CAS-ology, so I'm going to enter there as well.

Stamps:  Cosmos - sentiment (Technique Tuesday)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Regal Rose, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz pattern (SU!)
Ink:  Regal Rose, Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Textured Mesh stencil (Memory Box), Embossing Paste (Dreamweaver), palette knife, Little Leaves die (Sizzix), 5 point flower die (C.C. Designs)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up June Challenge - Die-cuts
Snippets Playground - Week 231
CAS-ology #200 - CAS

Summer Colours

This is my final reminder for the Happy Little Stampers June CAS Challenge - Sprays / Mists.  We've had a lot of wonderful entries, so if you have a chance, check out the gallery --- you will be inspired!! :)

Today I made another card using the Ghosting Technique.  This time I used my favourite colour combo that is just perfect for summer time. :)  I used small, white die-cuts to embellish so that I didn't cover up very much of the pretty background.

The background was made with three watercolour sprays (yellow, orange and magenta).  Once dry, I place this beautiful flower stencil (from STAMPlorations), over top.  I did use masking tape to hold my watercoloured background flat, but the stencil is simply placed on top (I find this easiest for removing the stencil quickly).  I spritzed with lots of clear water and removed the stencil right away (this is important, otherwise the water will seep underneath the stencil and blur the design). I waited about 10-15 seconds for the water to work into the watercolour paper and then blotted with a paper towel, which removes some of the colour where the water was.  LOVE this technique!

There seems to be a lot of challenges right now looking for stencils :)  ... so I'm entering this into Less Is More - Week #229 - Stenciling, and also AAA Cards #42 - Paste and/or Stencils.  Also entering into Simon Says Wednesday where they are looking for your favourite technique (right now mine is Stenciling), and I used a few snippets for my flourish and flowers, so I'm heading over to join the fun at the Snippets Playground. :)

ETA:  Used STAMPlorations stencil for this card, so I'm linking up to their blog for the Anything Goes challenge. :)

Stamps:  Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)

Paper:  White card base and die-cuts (Neenah); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Early Espresso (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Watercolour sprays (yellow, orange and magenta), made with concentrate from Dick Blick, water mister, Bold Florals stencil (STAMPlorations), Flourish #6 die (Crafty Ann), Five Point Flower die (C.C. Designs), stylus and mat for shaping

Challenges:

HLS June CAS Challenge - Sprays / Mists
Less is More Week #229 - Stenciling
AAA Cards #42 - Paste and/or Stencils
Simon Says Wednesday - Favourite Technique
Snippets Playground Week #181 & 182
STAMPlorations Anything Goes

Through the Garden Gate

Hi everyone. This is my final reminder of the Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge - Die-cuts / Punches.  I've used both on my card above. :)

I had so much fun making this card!!  I combined an arched window die-cut with a picket fence die-cut to create this pretty arbour.  I wanted to have a spray of flowers tumbling over the fence.  I think it turned out pretty well. :)

There are four die-cut leaf sprigs at the back of the arbour, some with their tips poking through the fence boards and some coming over the top.

I punched small hydrangea flowers, shaded and shaped them and added them to the leafy sprigs.  By turning the flowers in different directions and making some of them more closed than the others (buds), it looks more realistic.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with our challenge at HLS.  Add a die-cut or punch to your CAS card, and then link up to the challenge. :)  There's still a few days left to join in.

I'm going to join in the fun at the Playground again this week, as I used lots of little snippets for my greenery and blooms. :)

There's also a DT call over at the Happy Little Stamper's blog.  Three calls in fact ... one for the Sketch challenge, and one for the CAS challenge ... and one for the new Christmas challenge that will be starting at HLS in July.  We hope to see lots of entries for these fun Design Teams ... come join in!  The calls close at the end of the month. :)


I hope you've enjoyed seeing all the lovely CAS die-cut cards in the gallery ... and ones done by Bonnie, Kylie and me.  Thanks again to Bonnie for being our Guest Designer this month!!  Looking forward to our next CAS Challenge which will be posted June 3  at 6am (AEST) ... that's 1pm June 2 my time (PDST). :)

Stamps:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (SU!)

Paper:  White (Neenah); Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz (SU!)
Ink:  Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Small Madison Arched Window die (Poppy Stamps), Picket Fence die (Memory Box), Olive Branch die (C.C. Designs), Hydrangea punch (Martha Stewart), sponges, stylus and mat

Challenges:

HLS CAS Challenge - Die-cuts
Snippets Playground - Week #178 & #179

Stencil with Sponging

Hi everyone.  Back with a reminder of the April Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge - Stenciling.

This is the card I made for my hubby's birthday which was just a few days ago.  I used brushos (just the brown which has other colour pigments in it) to create the backdrop on mixed media paper.  This was my first time playing with this paper --- so fun, and it gives a different look than the brushos on watercolour paper.  Love it!!

I used my die from Cheery Lynn (Pair of Ferns), to die-cut a stencil from a piece of acetate.  I sponged over top with Vintage Photo distress ink, and then again down the center of the fern with a darker brown (Walnut Stain).  I then pressed the darker brown ink onto my craft mat, added a little bit of water, and used a paintbrush to splatter on top. So happy with how this turned out and hubby loved it too! :)

I'm entering this into the ATS&M #139 - CAS Challenge.

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I am sharing another card I made using a stencil with sponging ...

This time I was channeling my friend Deepti.  I love all her cards she's made with this awesome layout and wanted to give it a try.  I sponged over brown card stock with a basket weave stencil that I cut with my Silhouette Cameo.  I sponged the same colour ink as the card stock, so it gives more of a subtle design.

I cut the top piece from white with a stitched border die.  I then added sprigs of greenery, along with some hot pink flowers .  A large hello sentiment is stamped in the same brown ink.

This is a reminder for the current challenge at Mixed Media Card Challenge - April - Flowers with optional element of Basket.

I hope you'll join us and play along!

And I'm going to enter this into Virginia's View #14 - Layers and Dimensions Challenge.

And the challenge at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - April Showers.

Brusho Fern card:
Stamps:  A Little Sentimental (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  Mixed Media Card stock (Strathmore)
Ink:  Brusho colour crystals (Brown); Distress inks:  Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, paintbrush for splattering, Pair of Ferns die (Cheery Lynn), piece of acetate (Grafix), sponges


Hello Spring card:
Stamps:  The Big, The Bold and the Happy (Winnie & Walter)
Paper:  White (Neehan); Baked Brown Sugar, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz (SU!)
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Melon Mambo (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Basket weave stencil cut with my Silhoutte Cameo, plastic sheet (Grafix), Five Point Flower dies (C.C. Designs), Olive Branch dies (C.C. Designs), Stitched Borders die (Pretty Pink Posh), sponges, white gel pen, blender pen

Challenges:

HLS April CAS Challenge - Stenciling
ATS&M #139 - CAS
Mixed Media Card Challenge - Flowers
Virginia's View #14 - Layers and Dimension
Simon Says - Spring Flowers

Happy Belated Birthday, Peggy

Today's card is a CASE of a card done by my good friend, Kylie (Kylie's Addicted to Stamps).  She was the Guest Designer at Time Out last month with the challenge to CASE this gorgeous card made by her (see below).  Unfortunately, I was still recovering from my surgery, so I didn't get a chance to join in the wonderful challenge.  But once I was feeling better, I HAD to make one ... and I made this with a special friend in mind, Peggy.

Peggy is a very talented stamper who I met through SCS.  She is a master at layering intricate dies to make the most beautiful and elegant cards.  It was her birthday a little while ago, so I made the above card with her in mind.  Happy Belated Birthday, Peggy! :)

Here's Kylie's card that I CASE'd (copy and share everything)

I LOVE this design and basically copied it, just reversing the order of the background so the embossing is on the bottom, and adding die-cut tulips in place of Kylie's pretty flowers.

I'm adding this to the Happy Little Stampers March CAS Challenge - Sponging.

The sponging I did on this card is with the tulips.  I sponged around the outside edges of all the tulip petals before shaping them with my stylus and mat.  The sponging gives them visual depth and I usually do that with most of my die-cuts.  It makes a big difference.

This is also a reminder for the Mixed Media Card Challenge #9 - Hints of Spring. These tulips definitely scream spring to me :)

Also entering it into the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Special Lady / Girly ... where they are looking for anything girly or feminine. :)  And into Virginia's View Challenge #13 - All Things Embossed.



And just noticed that the challenge for Addicted to Stamps & More is CAS (#134), so entering there as well. :)

Stamps:  Whimsical Words (SU!)
Paper:  White (Neenah);  Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Gumball Green (SU!)
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Regal Rose (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Tulip die (C.C. Designs), Stitched Tag Die (Paper Smooches), Striped Embossing Folder (Sizzix), sponges, Pink Sorbet Twine (The Twinery)


Challenges:
HLS March CAS Challenge - Sponging
Mixed Media Card Challenge #9 - Hints of Spring
Simon Says - Special Lady / Girly
Addicted to Stamps & More #134 - CAS
Virginia's View - Challenge #13 - All Things Embossed

Distressed Sunflower

Hi everyone.  Time for the next challenge at Addicted to CAS.  This time, the code word has been chosen by Kylie (Kylie's Addicted to Stamps).  And she chose this fun word ...

This challenge is sponsored by

There are several ways in which to interpret this word.  I used sponging and tearing to distress my text background ... and more brown sponging on the sunflower and leaves to tone down the colours and make them seem more aged.  Looking forward to seeing how you interpret the word.

We have the very talented Ellen Parker (In a World of Craft) joining us as Guest Designer this month.  Check out the link to the challenge HERE to see her beautiful Distress card, and the cards from the rest of our very talented group of designers.

I hope you'll play along and join in the fun ... see you in the gallery! :)

And, I'm adding this to the current Birthday Challenge at Uniko Studios! :)

Stamps:  Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Daffodil Delight, Kiwi Kiss, Early Espresso; Modern Medley DSP (SU!)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Burlap Ribbon, Distressing Tool (Making Memories), sponges, Sunflower die (C.C. Designs); Tender Leaves die (Memory Box), stylus and mat for shaping

Challenges:

ATCAS #58 - Distress
Uniko Studios Challenge #18 - Birthday

Holly Jolly Christmas

Hi everyone.  Today is the newest challenge at ATS&M (#118 - Holiday).  I focused on Christmas so I could get another card made for my stash :) ...

This challenge is being sponsored by

I had fun making this card ... I am loving my distress inks and started out by blending my favorite combination for the background (Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy).  I stamped over top with a new-to-me stamp from Penny Black, called Christmas Story.  Love it!!  I die-cut three holly leaves, sponged ink around the outside edges to add interest, coated them with green glitter glue, and then shaped them with my stylus and mat to give them some dimension.  Three red glitter balls were added for the berries and a simple sentiment banner finishes the card.

I hope you'll join at ATS&M for our "holiday" challenge.  Please click HERE to check out the challenge and to see the beautiful cards from the rest of the Design Team.  I hope you'll be inspired to play along with us! :)

Stamps:  Christmas Story (Penny Black); Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Old Olive (SU!)
Ink:  Distress inks:  Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy (Tim Holtz); Real Red (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Sponges, Holly die-cut (C.C. Designs), red glitter balls

For a Special Teacher

Hi everyone.  Today I'm excited to be the Guest Designer for the newest challenge at Time Out Challenges (#15).  Thank you Sandie and Nonni ... I'm so honored to be joining your team for this fun challenge!! :)

Here's the details about Time Out Challenge #15 ... the theme is Stamping with the optional twist of Apples.  The challenge is sponsored by Avocado Arts.


I used my Paper Smooches stitched tag die, cutting out from card stock which was printed with a soft gray alphabet on my computer.  I stamped the sentiment in black so it stood out from the other words.  The apple is die-cut, glued together and then covered in a thick coating of glossy accents.  A strip of washi tape is placed under the tag and red gingham ribbon tied at the top.  I added a few red sequins and clear rhinestones to finish.

I hope you'll check out the challenge and take a look at the amazing cards from the Design Team.  And I hope you'll play along!! :)

Stamps:  Autumn Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White (Neenah), Whisper White, Early Espresso, Gumball Green (SU!)
Ink:  Real Red, Daffodil Delight (SU!); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  Apple die (C.C. Designs), Stitched Tag die (Paper Smooches), Washi tape, glossy accents, red gingham ribbon, sequins and rhinestones

Birthday Blooms

Hi everyone.  Today's card is for my very good friend and fellow card maker, Bonnie (Stamping with Klass).  Happy Birthday Bonnie!  Have a wonderful day, my friend! :)

I wanted to send Bonnie a basket full of sunshine to brighten her day, so I filled this little basket with bright flowers and added some fun twine.

We met on-line and were also team members for about six months on the Merry Monday Challenge DT.  Bonnie makes beautiful CAS cards.  I admire her work and have learned lots from her as well as being inspired by her.

She has already received my card in the mail (actually over a week before her birthday) ... sometimes the postal service surprises me :) ... so now I'm sharing it here with you.

Stamps:  A Little Sentimental (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight (SU!)
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Woven Basket die (Memory Box), Leafy Branch die (C.C. Designs), Hydrangea Punch (Martha Stewart), Lattice cut file, Silhouette Cameo, Mandarin Twine (The Twinery), sponges, stylus and mat, white gel pen

CAS Thank You

Hi everyone.  Today I'm making a set of thank you cards for my hubby to send out.  I love the simplicity of this card! ... and the colors, coral and olive, they just pop against all the white space. :)  I cut my own stems and leaves after seeing it done by Bridget (Bridget's Paper Blessings).  She is so creatively talented, check out her blog ... you'll be glad you did!

The tulips are a four part die (three petals and a stem), but I didn't like the stem because it was too short, so cutting my own was much better.  I used all three petals on the large tulip and two on the other.  I added a little bit of shading around the petals for interest, and then shaped them with my stylus and mat to add dimension.  A simple 'thank you' stamp finishes this CAS card.  It's from a set that I've had for a while, but not inked yet ... actually there are several of those in my studio, with more in the mail, heading my way right now :)

This card works for a few challenges:  CAS-ology (#96 - Flower),  and ATS&M (#96 - Anything Goes),  and Paper Players (#196 - CAS Floral).  This is also my third entry into Less Is More (#172 - Flowers).  Looks like lots of challenges in blogland for floral cards right now :)

Stamps:  Lots of Thanks (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  110 lb. White (Neenah); Calypso Coral, Old Olive (SU!)
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Tulip die (C.C. Designs), sponges, stylus and mat, crystal effects, dimensionals, stamp press (Fiskars)

Challenges:
CAS-ology #96 - Flower
ATS&M #96 - Anything Goes
Paper Players #196 - CAS Floral
Less Is More #172 - Flowers

Splattered Tree

Hi everyone.  Today's lessons at the on-line watercoloring class I'm taking is all about hand painting.  I know, that's just crazy! :)

I love making cards, but I am no artist, so I was skeptical when I started with the first lesson of splattering a tree.  This is my fourth attempt and I'm really happy with how it turned out.  I learned a lot from the first ones I tried that didn't make it into this post. :)

For me, the most important thing was how much water to mist onto the paper (not too much) and how much water to add to my watercolor paints before splattering (lots!).  Learning to control where the splatters go (at least to a certain degree), was also helpful ... my first tree spread across the whole page :)

I have also learned to cut my watercolor paper into small pieces for experimenting and learning, and then switching to card front size when I'm comfortable enough to make a card ... saves lots of wasted watercolor paper. :)

I'll also pass along another great tip I learned from Debby Hughes ... watercolor paper tends to warp sometimes when it gets wet.  Once the piece is finished and dry, Debby recommends placing it between two sheets of paper (I used computer paper) and iron flat ... it works!  Rather than stacking heavy books and having to leave the card front overnight, this was a quick fix - LOVE IT!

As I mentioned, the tree is "painted" using paint splatters.  I hand painted the tree trunk and then added a simple Paper Smooches sentiment from their "Many Thanks" stamp set.

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I'm sharing two more of my Dirty Dozen Design Team cards from last October that weren't published on my blog.  Again, the theme was "It's about Time".  Both cards are whimsical and fun ...

I LOVE Bugaboo digital images.  They are so fun and easy to work with.  The expression on the snail's face is what got me with this one :)  I was smiling the whole time I was making this card! :)

And, I had fun making this little scene about going on vacation.  I stamped the airplane, colored with Copics and used the matching die to cut.  I added crystal effects to the windshield and propeller.

So Sorry I'm Late card:
Stamps:  Polka-dot Snail (Bugaboo); Word Salad (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Snap Color Vibe and Snap Life DP (Simple Stories)
Ink:  Black, Real Red (SU!); Copics - Gray (W4)
Accessories & Tools:  Honeydew Twine (The Twinery), clear glitter

Fly Away with Me card:
Stamps:  Fly Away with Me (C.C. Designs)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Daffodil Delight (SU!); Copics
Ink:  Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight, Real Red
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Fly Away with Me dies (C.C. Designs), Puffy Clouds die (Memory Box), Small Sunshine die (Lil' Inkers)

Spring is here!

Hi everyone.  I had a little time to play today, so I made a card for the Paper Players Challenge (#187 - CAS - Spring) that is being hosted by my friend and fellow DT member, Jaydee.  I love CAS ... and I love Spring :)  Perfect, right??!! :)  Also adding this to the Crazy For CAS Challenge #40 (photo inspiration below).

I thought this would be a fun and whimsical card with the bright colors, fun flower die-cuts and the sentiment that is almost like a child's printing.  But once it was paired with the window die-cut ... it took on a little more of an elegant look.  Funny how that happens.  I am loving all this gorgeous white space ... yummy!! ... and it just makes the bright flowers pop off the page.  I sponged around all the edges of the leaf sprigs, and flowers with corresponding inks.  I shaped them all as well, using my stylus and mat ... and I added white dots to the centers of the flowers.  Oh, and I glued the leaves and flowers in place using Crystal Effects ... this helps to keep the shaped flowers from flattening.  This card was fun to make! :)

I had some left over flower die-cuts and decided to make another card, this time using a wood grain embossed circle in place of the window.  Another fun and easy card.  I'd like to enter both into the Paper Players challenge, but haven't figured out how to do that when they are both in the same post, so I'll just pick one and hope their DT reads this post and considers both cards.

I'll include the details for these cards at the end of the post, but I have something else I want to share with you before I go ....

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Here's a few more cards made by friends of mine, using copper.  It's amazing how each one is so unique and the colors are just amazing.

Copper Birds by Bonnie (Stamping with Klass)

Copper Leaf by Lee-Anne (Creatively LA)

Copper Flower by Lee-Anne (Creatively LA)

Both these card markers are so talented ... if you haven't yet visited their blogs, I recommend you check them out ... I know you will be inspired!

Thanks Bonnie and Lee-Anne for letting me share your cards - you are AWESOME!!

Spring cards:

Stamps:  Spring is here (Penny Black)

Paper:  White (Neenah); Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Regal Rose (SU!)
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Regal Rose (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Five Point Flower die (C.C. Designs), Little Leaves die (Sizzix), Fresh Foliage die (Memory Box), Circle Nestability (Spellbinders), Woodgrain embossing folder (Sizzix), Small Madison Arched Window die (Poppy Stamps), sponges, stylus and mat, white gel pen, crystal effects

Challenge:
Paper Players #187 - CAS Spring
Crazy for CAS #40 - photo inspiraton