Dress it up with Ribbon and Flowers!

Happy Wednesday!

Have been working on my stash of cards. I like to keep some nice ones to grab in a hurry. I can add the sentiment once I know what I need it for. 

When I'm doing this, I also pull out stamps that I don't use on a regular basis.

Anytime I'm making cards, I love to include ribbon and flowers! Really dresses the card up and gives you a WOW factor!

Today's card is no exception!

I've used a Unity Stamp -colored with Stampin UP markers.

The paper pad is Teresa Collins Travel. Using scissors I roughed the edges of the background pages and then inked them up with vintage photo.

I glue all the components down until I get to the ribbon and flowers.  Then I use my hot glue gun. 

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Entering in Really Reasonable Challenge #167 Anything goes with ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!  If you have any questions-please email me: kconner1961@yahoo.com

Christmas Tag /Rebecca Baer Stencil

I know it's October, but it's time to get started on Christmas tags!!! 

Here's my first one for the year!

 I started the base of the tag using my gelli plate and Rebecca Baer's 5.75x5.75 Cascade stencil . I used Naphtali red on top of the stencil, pulled stencil off and let the paint dry. Then added the butterscotch color and pulled the print on the tag.

I used Deco Art Americana acrylic paint-totally awesome for gelli prints!

 I embellished the tag with Wild Orchid flowers, Really Reasonable lace, Unity stamp image and sentiment.

Flight of Fancy Mixed Media

Happy Wednesday!

Karen here to inspire you to use your Rebecca Baer stencils!

 To start, I put a coat of gesso on the 8x10 canvas with a spatula (or you can use a credit card)
While it was still damp, I spritzed Delusions yellow and coffee. I rolled a paper towel roll over top-it creates a great texture.

 Then using Rebecca Baer stencil Flights of Fancy, I added Hansa Yellow Medium and Naphtol Red.
Once dry, I added some metal accents, pearls and wild orchid flowers.

 I love how it turned out! 

Mixed Media Birthday Cards

 I wanted to share how I created a mixed media card using 

Rebecca Baer and DecoArt Stencils, Stamping and embellishments.

Using Gelli Plate is one of my favorite ways to make my own deisgns. I laid the part of the stencil over the plate that I wanted to use. Rebecca Baer Dragonfly Fantasy stencil.

I applied two shades of Americana acrylic paint with my brayer. Pulled print number one.

Allow the design on the plate to dry.

Brayer white on top of dried design and pull print number two.

 On the first card I used watercolor pencils to add some dimension to the dragonfly.

I stamped the Prima girl and fussy cut her out. Added her with dimensions. Coloring was done with watercolor pencils.

 Heres a close up showing the glitter glue I added to the dragonfly.

 For the 2nd card I started with Heartfelt Creations designer paper. Heat embossed the doily using white embossing powder.

I wanted spring colors. The Close to the Heart Country Life stamp set from  was perfect! 

I stamped the cute lamp with the sentiment. The back circle was cut from the first gelli print.

Love the orange and purple colors!

 I'm entering Craft Stamper Magazine challenge
and Word Art Wednesday.

Cowboy Girl Birthday!

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Happy Saturday!

I've designed a custom birthday card.

The request was for a 17 year old girl using cowboy boots.

I hand drew the boot on tan SU cardstock. Ran it thru Big Shot using Sizzix Flourish embossing folder. I inked up one side with SU Bravo Burgundy which created this cool two toned look.

 I used Zig Artist Sketching Pen to outline the boot and draw the heel.

 Next, I applied Metallic Lustre -Fab Fushia with my finger.

Shiny highlights!

                     I knew I wanted to show both boots standing up. I designed a Z-Fold.

                   Started with 10x7 white cardstock. Scored at 2 3/4 and 5 inches.

             Covered with designer paper.

             folded and attached the boots with SU dimensionals.

This is did dots using Liquid Pearl White Opal

Then I decorated with Flourish with a Bling pearls and 

Wild Orchid flowers. 

The sentiments were stamped on tan cardstock and punched the edges with scallop punch.

Viola! LOVE how it turned out!!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a terrific weekend!

RRR Challenge with Unity Gal and WOF

Hope you are having a terrific Sunday.

I designed this birthday card today for a special young lady turning 12! 

I've combined my love of Wild Orchid flowers, Unity Stamp Girl and ribbon.

The colors are wonderful!!

 Entering RRR Challenge #135

RRR and Mojo Monday Challenge

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Grandparents Day is Sunday.  Here are some cards I made for orders.

This first one features Really Reasonable ribbon.  I love this material-it makes into bows really nicely and it's a great width. Their challenge is something with wings and ribbon/trim.

I followed the sketch at Mojo Monday challenge # 414

 I've used Wild Orchid Flowers on all three cards and Heartfelt Creations designer paper.

Unity FWF Linkup with DecoArt

Happy Friday!

I'm so excited to share what I've made today. 

                                            I love to recycle -anything!

I've been using frames with my 5x7 canvas.  I have the left over backs.  

What could I do??

I still have some stamp sets from my last Unity order I haven't played with.

Unmmm.....what's a girl to do? 

Since it's FWF Unity day....

I decided to treat it as a canvas!  I painted it with DecoArt gesso first. Then collaged this beautiful napkin I've been saving from a baby shower using Deco-Page Matte medium.
Using my finger and some Americana acrylic paint, I went around the edges to blend them into my "canvas".  The edge is rubbed with black gelato and smeared with my finger.

 

I colored my survivor girls with watercolor pencils after stamping them with black archival ink.  The sentiment was stamped and cut out. Added some Wild Orchid flowers to finish it off.  I LOVE how it turned out!  

Unity Friends with Flair Friday!

Friday's here and you know what that means! 

Unity Stamp's Friends With Flair Linkup!! 

I'm still loving this image of Jesus walking on the beach with the little girl.

I used one of my gelli prints that had some blue and grey paint and stamped right on top.

 Then I took my distress markers (by Ranger) and did a little highlighting.  

I LOVE how it turned out and thought it would be perfect in a frame!

To the frame I added some DecoArt metallic gold around the outside edge.  I stamped Unity Cross from the Faith set and fussy cut it.  layered it with some Wild orchid Flowers.

 I'll be linking up!  Hope you love it as much as me!!

ALERT!!!!!  I am joining in a special production on YouTube starting today.  If you want to be WOWED by artist of all types-simply go to YouTube and type in #lovesummerart

See you there!

 

Pretty Bow Theme at RRR

Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge #121 is

Pretty Bow Theme

Let me just say-if you've never gotten ribbon from RRR-you need to!

Very high quality. You get excellent prices.   

 My card today was made for someone that likes leopard print. I didn't have any pattern paper that fit, so I made my own!  Out came my gelli plate!  I used DecoArt supplies-their Media Fluid Acrylics in Titan Buff, Gold Metallic, Paynes Grey and Transparent Red Iron Oxide.  Used their Snake Skin stencil-closest thing I had to "leopard" looking.  I think it turned out pretty reasonable!
Of course, I did several different variations using different colors and different DecoArt products, but liked this one the best.  Added my PRETTY BOW for RRR, some Wild Orchid Flowers and viola'-I beautiful birthday card.

Hope you like it! Have a super blessed day!
 

Altered Box using Unity Stamp sentiment

Friday is Friends With Flair with Unity Stamps.

I LOVE Unity Stamps.  They can be used in so many ways!

The quality is superb.  

This altered box is for a special little girl turning 8 next week.  Her Mom wanted something special to give her.  I was so glad to be a part of making it more special.

 Wild orchid Flowers are always my go to item.  The Black Pearl flourishes are beautiful.

 The designer paper has fun bright colors for an 8 year old girl.  I cut her first inital out with my silhouette.  Boxes are fun to collect and alter.  I encourage you to try it!

 I'm linking up with:

Simon Wednesday Challenge: Using your favorite technique/product:  love altering boxes and love Wild Orchid Flowers and Unity Stamps.

Unity Stamps: Friends with Flair

Mother's Day with Really Reasonable Ribbon

Really Reasonable Ribbon has an inspiration photo for their challenge.

I was immediately drawn to the vibrant color of the flowers.

I had this beautiful purple ribbon from RRR to use!

The background is a gelli plate creation of mine.  As you know-I'm addicted and make multiples every time I get my gelli plate out!

I always use DecoArt acrylic paint.  There are so many shades to choose from!

 The flowers are from Wild Orchid Flowers.  They have the best mulberry flowers!
The hummingbird is from Doodle Pantry.  I love how it turned out!