December's Stamp of the Month set: Thoughtful Flowers

It's December! Can you believe it? The last month of 2016, where does the time go? I found a few moments to finish up some art for December's stamp of the month set, Thoughtful Flowers, in between all the holiday preparations. This set of 14 is filled with artistic, hand-drawn flowers and several coordinating sentiments - so pretty! It was a nice break from everything, hopefully I can find more time for crafty projects. :-) 

I started out pretty simple, random stamping the background with one color Cashmere. Then I stamped the sentiment on a mini banner in Cocoa, and added two Cocoa strips on top.



This next card is playing around with some bright colors for the background, finished off with a strip of Green Shimmer Trim.



Using Swan Lake papers, this card has a few paper pieced flowers with the polka dot ribbon from the Rustic Home Ribbon pack as accents along with Silver Sequins.



Then I decided it was time to play around with coloring in the flowers! I made some quick masks out of paper, so I could stamp a few flowers together in one cluster on Kraft cardstock. Then I carefully colored in the flowers and used papers from the Enchanted Fundamentals paper pack.



And, last but not least, keeping in the holiday spirit, I made a Christmas card. Using masks again, I created a cluster of poinsettas and carefully colored them in. Using another ribbon from the Rustic Home Ribbon pack with another paper from the Enchanted Fundamentals paper pack. For a pop of color, I put a small strip of Cranberry cardstock behind the ribbon and made a quick tag for the sentiment.



I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and may we all find time for some craftiness amidst all the holiday craziness.

Enjoy!
Dani
 

November's Stamp of the Month set: New Year's Cheer

As quickly as it seems October went by, it's easier to think that the New Year will be here before we know it. November's Stamp of the Month set, New Year's Cheer, is all ready to help you celebrate. The set has 13 stamps with delightful images and sentiments perfect for your end of the year festivities. Here are a few cards to share:

This first card is using a pattern from Rustic Home Fundamentals as the background.  The color scheme is using a few of the new colors: Blossom, Emerald, and Lemon with a little bit of Cocoa ink as well. The new colors pop off the page, so pretty against the background. I also used markers to color the Clear Sparkles to match (alcohol-based markers).



The new ink pads are so easy to use and open; I can't wait until you try them out. If you missed checking them out at the Open House or didn't notice them in the new Idea Book -- the new stamp pads come with improved magnetic closures. So easy to open and use! I know you will love them.



This next card is using a pattern from the Oh Deer! collection. The stamping was done with Slate and Sea Glass (our new Color of the Year). I love how those colors look together, so pretty. I even "rimmed" the glass with some salt or sugar by cutting a thin strip of our White Shimmer trim and added to the top of the glass. Too cute!



I love the new Color of the Year feature in our Idea Book. Sea Glass is our first new trendy color, available for this Idea Book only. It is a fabulous color, make sure to check it out and get it while you can.  It is available in stamp pads, re-inkers, cardstock, mini pigment pads, and glitter paper.



For the last card, I used yet another print from the Oh Deer collection going with a Raspberry, Whisper and Black color scheme. If you paid close attention, I even added some "beverages" inside the glasses with markers on all the cards. For this one, I had to be careful to adjust the liquid inside on the tilted glass.



I think I am always ready for the New Year. It means all the holiday hoopla and craziness associated with Christmas is done and over, and it is just time to play some games and have fun with family.

Enjoy!
Dani