Hugs & Sunshine

Today's post is a cute card full of happy!  The yellow layer and the word "sunshine" were die cut using the WPlus9 die set, Sunshine Layers.  The sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp set which was designed by Hero Arts, Prayers.  After stamping the sentiment, I used a corner rounder on the white layer to mimic the corners on the yellow DSP.  To embellish the card,  a little yellow punched flower with a rhinestone center and a little black twine bow add to the happy.  Have a great weekend and find yourself a little stampin' time!

Color Wash Background

Today's card is quite simple and pretty, too.   I used Shimmery White cardstock, taping it to a board in order to create a border around the painted area.  I chose Pistachio Pudding card stock and ink (retired) for the card, using as little water as possible to create the background with a paint brush.  (When removing the painter's tape, pull it off at an angle to avoid tearing of cardstock.) To embellish the card, I punched a balloon and candle using retired dsp and SU punches.  The sentiment is from the Cottage Greetings stamp set (wise purchase).  The card front is shimmery although it is not showing up that well in the photo. I am pleased with the way it all came together.  I can see creating a set of cards using the Shimmery White card stock and a variety of colors and sentiments as a gift for someone.  Have a great day!

Drawing of Nipper

Today, rather than posting a card, I am sharing Sydney's latest art.  When she was here a couple of weeks ago, I took a photo(s) of her holding Nipper before he went to bed for the night.  Two of Syd's birthday gifts included a special sketch book and sketch pencils.  To my surprise, yesterday Syd sketched the photo of Nipper into her sketch book.  The one thing Syd excluded was the strawberry on Nipper's beak.  She did a great job and I am a proud Grandma.  And little Nipper is soo cute!  Have a great day!

Fruit Stand Thank You

I purchased two packs of DSP from the annual catalog.  The paper I used today is from one of those packs,  the Fruit Stand collection.  I really like the colors and most of the designs. Today I matched two of the DSP patterns with a Watermelon Wonder card base.  The middle section was adhered using dimensionals.  For that middle section I punched a few little flowers from leftover watercolored paper scraps and placed them over leaves stamped with Pear Pizazz ink.  The little black rhinestones were to mimic the centers of the flowers on the DSP.  The sentiment is from the Circle of Spring stamp set which does not get enough attention from me.  Look how pretty that font is in the center of the white space.  This is a cheerful thank you.  Have a great day and find yourself a little stampin' time.