TCP Sneak Peek Week: Day 2 Oh Christmas Tree!

Hello there inky friends!  It's DAY 2 of the TCP Sneaky Peek Week and I'm joining my fellow Cat Packers as we share inspirational peeks of the fun new set "Oh Christmas Tree" and the coordinating dies HERE!  It's also available in a STAMP/DIE BUNDLE HERE.  This set is so pretty and has a fun collection of florals and leafy elements to make collages great!

 To create my card (I made a collection of SIX perfectly using my Misti) I started out by stamping all of the floral elements using Wendy Vecchi blendable inks.  I also colored the berry stem with markers so that I could get the two toned look.  Next, I diecut the fun leaves in a few different greens, diecut the berry stem and the yellow floral bursts. I tied some black checkered grossgrain ribbon around the pane before attaching it to a piece of golden yellow cardstock and then mounting onto rich red card panel.  To finish things off, I fussy cut a scalloped strip of red cardstock and tucked it under the bottom edge of the ribbon.  I then added some Glossy Accents to give the finished card some texture and shine.

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New Digi Sets!!! Happy Mother's Day with Graciellie Designs

Hello there inky friends!  I'm hopping in today to say that my back is starting to feel a TON better and if I just keep myself from sitting for more than 10 minutes, I feel pretty good.  Lots of stretching and lots of mobility keeps things manageable.  

I was able to work through printing and coloring this gorgeous set of images yesterday.  I've been itching to work with them since their release but that wasn't possible so I kept the print-out on my work table until I was able to get to it!  

Happy Mother's Day Digi Bundle

I decided to combine two of the newest sets for this card design.  For the pretty florals in the cup (from the Happy Mother's Day digi set), I chose a selection of pastel Copics to bring the flowers to life.  

I love the woodplank set "Hang In There" so I decided to create a panel behind the flowers.  I used a variety of browns/creams and grays to make it somewhat realistic.  I really love it!!!  

Hang In There Mini Digi Bundle

Probably about 95% of the cards I make include some ribbon treatment so of course, this card was no exception.  I tried several different colored ribbons but finally decided on this sparkly golden ribbon...It looks so pretty and gives this card an elegant touch.  I also used some glittery pen to color over the little pink flowers to make them sparkle in the light.  I also came in with the white Jelly Roll pen to give a few touches of light here and there.

Thanks for hopping over today and I hope you are enjoying these new digi sets as much as I do!!!  Have a great weekend!!!

TCP Sneaky Peek Day 4: Spring it ON!

Hello again inky friends!  I'm back with another TCP Sneaky Peek!  Today, the Cat Pack is sharing sneaky peeks of the new set called Still Life!  It's a beautiful set that combines large sketchy floral clusters, simple single sketch floral elements, two vases and a few fun sentiments!  I decided to create a card that brings back all the spring gardening vibes...prepping the soil, gathering the pots and planting the seeds...Oh and waiting...lots of patient waiting.  HA HA.

Make sure to hop over to the TCP Blog to check out all the other inspiration and leave a comment on our blogs for a chance to win a $10 gift prize from TCP!!!  

This set also is available in bundle form (complete with stamp and coordinating die set) so I used the vase dies to cut out my colored vases.  I colored them lightly with an ombre effect from the side to help intensify the light/shadow effects.  After coloring, they were diecut and I added some pop dots.  I stamped the florals directly on the "tag" form so that I could lay the pots directly over them.  After finishing the tag, I punched a hole on the top and threaded some burlap ribbon and tied that off with some twine.  

This card called for a little crumpling because I wanted it to look like those bits of trash you compile on the ground when you are working on your gardening masterpiece.  You know what I mean, right?  Well, that crumpled layer was attached with that same twine to create that perfect finishing touch.  

Thanks so much for hopping over to check out my card today.  I hope you'll pop over tomorrow for another fun project featuring Sneaky Peek #5!  See you then!