Punch Bunny Cards

I stumbled across a tutorial for creating a rabbit from punched shapes.  Since I didn't have all the punches they used I modified it using what I have.  I thought this little guy was so adorable that I ended up making 3 cards with him. 



I'm creating a tutorial of my own and will post the instructions soon.

Here is the first card.  (Excuse the photos, my camera is giving me trouble)



I created a shaving cream background to go with the green that I wanted to use.  My friend's favorite color is green so this turned out perfect.  UPDATED PIC!  My friend took a good photo of the card.  Much better! 



I made this card for my neighbor.  He is an older gent and doesn't get out much.  I thought a cute little bunny might brighten up his day.  It's not really as green as the picture shows.



This last card is for my Grandaughter.  I love pink & purple together.  Try creating one of the cuties yourself.  They are easy and fun.    Happy Easter!

Emboss Resist

I have been playing around with the Emboss Resist technique lately.  This really is a ton of fun!

For this card I started by stamping the flowers with Stazon Black ink.  The flowers were colored in with Prismascolor pencils.  Then I went over the flowers with a Versamark pen and heat set clear EP.

Now the fun begins... Using one of my script background stamps I stamped using Stazon Dove Gray over the entire piece of cardstock.  Take a soft cloth and wipe the ink off of the flowers. 

Next using any colors you choose sponge your background.  When you finish that wipe off the flowers one last time.

Isn't that cool?  I added some white dots using a gel pen to the flowers.  It dries just fine on top of the EP.

Mat your image and you have a truly one of a kind card.  Give it a try!

Shaving Cream Background Revisited

Ok, so I got so hooked on the Shaving Cream Backgrounds that I had to try it again.  Here is another Thank You Card that uses this technique plus a technique that creates "bricks" out of your image.



Once again I used Groovy Guava reinker but also used River Rock.  Since River Rock is green based it came out a shade of green close to Old Olive and Mellow Moss.  Swirling the shaving cream is such fun.  Reminds me of finger painting as a child!

To create the look of bricks stamp your image then cut it into 1/2" wide strips.  Cut each strip into 1" lengths.  Alternate your cuts to create the brick look.  This technique is illustrated on Splitcoast Stampers if you want to give it a try.

The edges of each "brick" was inked with Distress Ink in Old Paper.  By inking the edges you define the bricks so they stand out when your image is reassembled.



This will be a nice card to give when I want to say thanks.

Shaving Cream Backgrounds

I read about a technique using shaving cream and reinkers to create stunning backgrounds.  It is very simple (messy, but simple) to do and you can really create a background in exactly the right color and design you are looking for.  The background on this card used Marigold Morning & Groovy Guave reinkers.  I used generic white paper, nothing fancy.  The swirl of color is just right for a sunset sky background.

I used a stamp that was purchased at an expo several years ago from Lost Coast Designs.  They have great stamps!  After the background dried I inked the stamp with Versamark and heat set black embossing powder.  The effect is truly amazing. 

For the inside I reinked the stamp with Versamark and stamped onto Marigold Morning cardstock.  Hit it with my heat gun to quick dry the ink and it gives a great subtle background for the inside.



A simple to create but good looking thank you card.

Viva Las Vegas Stamps

I'm back....  Had a terrific time in Vegas!  One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to Viva Las Vegas Stamps.  Meeting Wayne was great... and the stamps......OMG all the stamps!!!!!!

Getting to the store is a little tricky.  Fortunately I had printed out the directions from the website.  We ended up telling the cab driver how to get there. 

When you finally find the store you need to ring a bell to get buzzed in!  The magic begins as you walk through the entry hall.  Once you open the main door......be prepared to be amazed!  Stamps, stamps, and more stamps!  There is even a hugh poker table loaded with unmounted rubber for you to dig through.

Here are a couple of pictures to tease you.  If you get to Vegas be sure to visit Viva Las Vegas Stamps.







I also made a short video for my friend Tracy.



Enjoy!