Take care floral butterfly card ~ Stamp In Color

 Hey there.  Thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing a way to stamp in color and use colored pencils on kraft cardstock, for Unity Stamp Co.  This provides a subtle look by combining the two techniques.

Sentiment:  Take care.

Stamping different ink colors with a touch of colored pencils works beautifully on kraft.

Gnome garden buddies card from all of us

Today, I am sharing a festive gnome-themed card that is sure to bring a smile.  I am featuring products by Spellbinders.  They have graciously sent me this fun die set to use and share with you.  The supplies are noted below.

Sentiment:  From all of us.

Monochromatic Sympathy Card + Gold Stamping

 Hello and welcome.  Today,  I am sharing a monochromatic sympathy card with gold metallic stamping.  The colors are blue on blue with a hint of shine from the gold stamping.

Sentiment:  With sympathy.

Condolences are some of the most difficult greetings to make and send.  But, making them subtle yet pretty helps.

Soften the look of cards with vellum.

 Hey there.  One of my favorite things to add to cards is vellum.  This is a quick way to soften the look of your cards with or without added coloring.

Sentiment:  We cannot thank you enough.

Hydrangea Love dimension and watercolor ~ June 2024 Whit Kit

 For today, I want to share a way to add flower dimension using the hydrangea floral stamp by the Unity Stamp Co. Whit Kit.  The kit includes a couple of greetings and I chose the love you miss you sentiment.

Layered bunny garden card

Here is a sweet layered bunny garden card with an uplifting message.  This card incorporates a touch of watercolor, patterned paper and dry embossing.

Sentiment:  You make the world a little brighter.

I was going for a garden theme.  I used floral paper and stamping along with embossed leaves for the background.

Layered watercolor flowers and bees card

 Take a look at this layered watercolor flowers and bees card.  I used watercolor layers and paper frame layers to build this up.

Sentiment:  You're the bee's knees.

Let the water do the work for you.

Magnolia flower stamping and watercolor pens

 For a feminine floral card, try using magnolia stamping with watercolor pens.  These flowers are perfect all by themselves on this card.

Sentiment:
You hold a special place in my heart.

This card can be for love, appreciation, thank you, family, friendship or just because.

Stencil paste tulips ~ Support card

Today, I am sharing heartfelt greetings with a stencil paste tulip card, to lend support.  This was made using stamping, ink blending and stenciling with glitter paste.

Sentiment:
When no words will do... this card is my hug to you.

This works for condolences, illness, life challenges, support and more.

Motherhood ~ April 2024 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome to the April 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The hop inspiration is "Mother's Day".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

Pansy flowers thank you appreciation card

For those times when you want to say words of appreciation, this is a pretty card to send.  I made it simple with touches of color plus frame cuts.

Sentiment:

You are so appreciated.

Uplifting daisy card ~ circles for color

 This is a super fun and easy way to add color to your stamping.  Use circles!

Sentiment:

There is only one choice when you are down and that is to rise back up.

Sweet girl greeting card scene with Copic markers

  Hi everyone.  Today's project is a sweet girl greeting card scene.  I used Copic markers for coloring plus patterned paper for the background.

Sentiment:

Be still for a moment, the world will wait.

I think this is good advice.  This Unity stamp was created by artist Phyllis Harris.

Watercolor pencils ~ cotton plant hugs card

 Hello friends.  For today, I am sharing a pretty watercolor cotton plant card.  This was fun to color using watercolor pencils. 

Sentiment:  Hugs.  You are the best.

To bring out the colors, I added a dry embossed purple background layer.

Found In Nature ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop March 2024

 It is March already.  I hope you are ready for Spring.  I know that I am.

The March 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Found In Nature".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made three different cards with the inspiration this month.

Support or Sympathy Rose Tag Card

   Hello friends.  Today, I am sharing a vintage style support or sympathy rose tag card.  

Sentiment:
I am here for you.
You are held in love.
You are thought of in love.
My door is open.

The greeting card is perfect to show you care for many reasons including condolences, support, get well, thinking of you and more.

Watercolor bouquet inspirational card

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  Today, I am sharing a watercolor bouquet inspirational card.

I decided to use watercolor brushes for this bouquet and for the background.

Poinsettia Vellum Coloring Holiday Card

  Today, I am sharing vellum coloring for this poinsettia layered holiday greeting card.  This is way to add softness along with muted color against background shades.

Sentiment:
Season's Greetings.
Peace is the beauty of life.

I used Copic markers for coloring in two ways.

Easy Vintage Style Greeting Cards 2 Ways

  Today for Unity Stamp Company, I share two ways to create easy vintage style greeting cards.

These cards were made using simple mixed media, stamping, a touch of color and patterned paper.  The papers simplified it all for easy card making.

Cozy Hello Floral Circle Frame Greeting Card

  Today for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing a cozy floral circle frame greeting card with simple layers.  No coloring was involved.

Sentiment:  A cozy hello.

The patterned paper was used for the florals and for the background circle frame.