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Friday, July 28, 2017

Birthday: Watercolor with 3D Embossing


This is the first time using Sizzix's geometric 3D embossing folder.  I love how it prints.

Colors:
Berry Burst
Blushing Bride
Sweet Sugarplum
Rose Red
Fresh Fig

Stamps:
Delicate Doilies
Mini Tags (ODBD)
Timeless Textures
Playful Backgrounds
Confetti
Vintage Vogue

Other:
3D Geometric embossing folder
Ribbon
Linen Thread
Punch

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Birthday: Wheat on Watercolor Background





I did the same card twice.  The first was VersaMark and black embossing powder, then the watercoloring.  The second was watercolored first and then stamped with black StazOn.  The cards certainly have a different look.

Colors:
Mossy Meadow
Old Olive
Coastal Cabana
Crushed Curry
Tangerine Tango
Black

Stamps:
Wheat (Hero Arts)
Tiny Greetings (Hero Arts)

Other:
StazOn
VersaMark

Monday, July 10, 2017

Sympathy: Orchids


I needed a sympathy card for a coworker.  The orchids from Remarkable You are perfect for a sympathy card.  I watercolored the orchids and the background. 

Colors:
Crisp Cantaloupe
Peekaboo Peach
Old Olive
White
Black (StazOn)

Stamps:
Remarkable You
Petite Pairs

Other:
Corner punch
Oval punches
Embossing folder

Birthday: Patchwork of Embossing!


I did some trial and error with the size of the colored rectangles.  I ended up with:

Upper left:  1.25" x 1.25"
Upper right:  2.25" x 3.5"
Lower left:  1.25" x 3.5"
Lower right:  1.25" x 2.25"

I used the smallest oval in the Stitched Shapes dies. 

Colors:
So Saffron
Pear Pizazz
Mossy Meadow
Crushed Curry
Early Espresso
Soft Suede
Crumb Cake


Stamps:
Thoughtful Banners

Other:
Embossing folders
Stitched Shapes dies
Stars

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Play in the Sun, Dance with the Moon





I used an old 2002 Stampin' Up set and updated it.  I stamped the three stamps in VersaMark, heat embossed with black embossing powder, and watercolored each side.  I used washi tape as a divider while I was watercoloring.

Colors:
So Saffron
Black
Hello Honey
More Mustard
Mellow Moss
Real Red
Not Quite Navy
Night of Navy

Stamps:
In the Sky
Paisleys & Posies

Other:
Watercolor paper
Black embossing powder
VersaMark


Saturday, July 8, 2017

Thank You: July 4th


My family had a pot luck gathering at the Rollwitz family cabin.  I sent this card to those that attended.  We had a wonderful time!

Colors:
Night of Navy
Real Red
White
Silver glitter

Stamps:
Thoughtful Phrases (Hero Arts)

Other:
Sunburst die
Star die
Star punch