Sending Warm Thoughts

Hello,
I am truly sending everyone Warm Thoughts today, as our beautiful Spring temperatures have drastically fallen and and given us a shock as we plummet back to frigid temps. While temporary I'm sure, it has been quite a shock to my system!

I felt like getting my Copic markers out today.  I love this image from  All Dressed Up.  Well I actually love ALL of her images.  If I had the time and money I would color them all!!

Today I'm using this image called Pretty Lashes.

This card works up really quick and was a real joy to color.

First I printed this image then cut it out with Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Oval die.  I colored this with the Copic markers listed below.

I also used a die from a card kit that I had gotten from Hero Arts a long time ago.  It was used to create the yellow rays behind the image.  It doesn't appear that this die is available any longer, which is a shame because it's really cute but any die or patterned paper could be used.  You could also just cut strips of yellow paper and get the same effect.

I used some craft foam to lift the image off of the back of the card and did the same with the sentiment.

To add a little detail and interest to the card, I put some shimmer on the yellow rays with a Spectrum Noir pen and then added some yellow and white pearl drops to the flowers in her hair.

I don't know why, but the images from All Dressed Up always make me happy.

I'll be entering this image in the All Dressed Up March Challenge.


colors used for this card:
Hair:  E31, E33, E50
Flowers: Y11, Y15, Y35, W3
Leaves:  G14, YG 91, YG 93
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, R01

Copic markers- I get mine here:  https://www.carpediemmarkers.com/
Tape Runner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AK7ESXI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
Neenah 80lb Solar White card stock for image and 110lb card stock for card base.
Sentiment from Hero Arts: Find Joy- no longer available.
Sparkle Pens: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Crafters-Companion-CLEAR-OVERLAY-Spectrum-Noir-Sparkle-Markers-SPECNSPACLE3-SPECNSPACLE3

Thank you for visiting my channel! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This video was NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies

Have an amazing day:

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Under the Sea Birthday Card

Hello,
Hope everyone is well and getting lots of crafts done during this self isolation thing we're going through.  I have been working really hard to get caught up on some of my card making.

Today I made a couple of cards by combining several stamp sets together to create a scene.

I think they turned out pretty cute and I was able to get a little more use from some these stamps by combining them with others to get a different look.

I used a stamp set by Simon Says Stamp called Under The Sea Creatures, to provide all of the cute sea critters on these cards; I used a stamp set from Lawn Fawn called Ahoy Matey to provide the treasure chest and I used a set from Flora & Fauna to use some of the greenery to look like seaweed, and I used a stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Party Like a Panda for all of the small sentiments on the front of the card.

If you want to watch how I pulled it all together, you can check out my video on YouTube by clicking  HERE, or by clicking on the video below:

Besides the stamps, which I have provided the links to above, here are some of the other items I used when making my cards today:

Copic markers- I get mine here:  https://www.carpediemmarkers.com
Ink:  https://www.ginakdesigns.com/product/gkd-amalgam-ink-pad-obsidian/
Glue: https://www.ginakdesigns.com/product/connect-glue/
Tape Runner:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AK7ESXI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sand Embossing Powder:  https://heroarts.com/products/pw125-sand-embossing-powder?_pos=1&_sid=d4228f5cc&_ss=r
Hero Arts Deep Ocean Dye Ink: https://heroarts.com/products/af340-deep-ocean?_pos=1&_sid=d7a3089e6&_ss=r
Hero Arts Summer Sky Dye Ink:
https://heroarts.com/products/af338-summer-sky?_pos=2&_sid=31705ca0c&_ss=r
Hero Arts Soft Sky Dye Ink: https://heroarts.com/products/af244-soft-sky-shadow-ink?_pos=1&_sid=017789268&_ss=r
Lawn Fawn Merman Dye Ink: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/RESERVE-Lawn-Fawn-MERMAN-Premium-Dye-Ink-Fawndamentals-LF1088-01LF1088?currency=USD
Distress Ink in  Peeled Paint:  https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Mini-Ink-Pad-PEELED-PAINT-Ranger-TDP40071-TDP40071RI?currency=USD
Stick It Adhesive: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Stick-It-Adhesive-HANDY-PACK-5-Sheets-SK155-SK155SI?currency=USD
Versamark: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Versamark-WATERMARK-Rubber-Stamp-Emboss-Chalk-Resist-INK-PAD-VM-001-10213?currency=USD
White Embossing Powder:  https://heroarts.com/products/pw122-white-detail-embossing-powder?_pos=2&_sid=83d97cd8c&_ss=r
Distress Ink: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Mini-Ink-Pad-VINTAGE-PHOTO-Ranger-TDP40262-TDP40262RI?currency=USD

Thank you for visiting my channel! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This video was NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies

Have an amazing day:

💗

Making an Easel Card

Today I want to re-visit an old technique, Easel Cards.  I hadn't made one for a really long time.  I was reminded of them when I was looking at some of my old blog posts. I used to make Easel Cards a lot when I first started making cards.  Back then, I was trying to gobble up any information on techniques and processes to learn how to do them (I guess I still do that!) anyway...... at some point I ran across a tutorial and was hooked on the Easel Card.  I know there are other methods of making them but I'm showing you the method I learned back then.
I had forgotten just how much fun they are to make and how much I love the end result. They make such a nice display piece, and after putting your time and effort into creating a beautiful card, why not  give the recipient a lovely way to display it?!
Once you get this technique down you will have it in your arsenal to use over and over again.

I made two easel cards. One is also a shaker card.  I did this because..... ONE,  I love shaker cards and... TWO, because I wanted to show you that you can make an easel card any way your little heart desires. I have the shaker card displayed above.

I said above that you can make these without a lot of fuss but once you get the basic method down,  you can get as elaborate as your imagination will take you.  There are some really cool ways to take this basic method and run with it. "The sky's the limit!" as they say.

I made another easel card for my mom but I am not showing it here on my blog, just on my YouTube channel.  I know my mom will see this first so...."Hey Mom, SPOILER ALERT!"

If you want to see how I made my cards in detail, you can watch my video below. And if for some reason that link doesn't come through you can click HERE

I found this really great step by step tutorial HERE 

Here are some of the supplies I used when making these cards:

Card Kit: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com My Blog: https://abushelandahug.blogspot.com Paper: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/produc... Window Die- https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/produc... Insert for Shake Card to use with above die - https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/produc... Tombow Adhesive-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Gina K liquid adhesive- https://www.ginakdesigns.com/product/... Score Tape- https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/produc... Hello Die- https://heroarts.com/products/dc151-h... Ranger embossing powder- Bridal. https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/produc... Prismacolor Pencils: Crimson Lake Pink Rose Process Red Magenta Deco Peach Pomegranate Chartreuse Apple Green Warm Grey 30% Music by : Bensound.com, songs featured : Ukelele

I have entered this card into the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. You can see all the great entries HERE Thank you for visiting my channel! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This video was NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies

Have an amazing day:

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