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May 21, 2013

Spring Window and Daisies

Good Tuesday morning. I have a clean and simple see thru window project to share with you today. I made a few of these open Christmas window cards this past holiday season and arranged them with holly, pine and poinsettias loaded with sugary glitter. I thought it would be pretty to make a spring design with a simple floral spray with vines and daisies. You can click on my Window Card catagory to see all of my more recent window projects.

My daises today are made using the Impression Obsession Spiral Daisy and Spiral Flowers. I cut the flowers and sponged on a little yellow ink around the inner petals. I turned the flowers over on my molding pad and used a tiny stylus to push in and turn the tips of each petal back. I formed the flowers by rolling around tweezers and gluing the base in place. I punched out several 1/8” circles and formed them with my tiny tipped stylus to create the seed pods. I filled in the center opening of the rolled flower by attaching a 1/4” circle with a glue dot. I applied glossy accents over top of it and placed the seed pods by picking them up with my paper piercer point.

I cut three pieces of the leafy branch 2 , lightly formed with my large stylus and arranged them around the window to create the vines. I attached the flowers and then added sprigs of the branch punch to soften the floral spray. Here are a couple closer views.

Now here is my dilemma and I could surely use your help. I made this for a friend who is retiring and my sentiment will go on the back of the card. I struggled with leaving the inside of the card yellow or inserting white or possibly a soft designer paper. What do you think would look best?

Thank you for stopping by. If you would like to know how I made my see thru window you can check out my tutorial.

Paper: So Saffron, White, Olive Accessories: Impression Obsession Spiral Daisy, Spiral Flowers, Leafy Branch 2, Poppystamps Grand Madison Arched Window, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Metal Adapter Plate, Glue Dots, Paper Piercer, ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Snips, Guillotine Paper Cutter,

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May 20, 2013

Mini Rose Wreath and Foliage

Good Monday morning. I have a mini wreath card to share with you today made using Susan’s Mini Petals and Leaves, Fern and Ivy sets along with the Branch Punch.

I cut a small circle using two circle dies to create a base for my wreath. I attached the branch pieces around the circle with glossy accents to form a foliage base. I added leaves and ivy around to fill in the wreath design.

I formed the tiny roses with three petals formed with the loop tool and attached together using crafter’s pick. I attached the roses around the wreath and then added a few more branch pieces to add softness. Here are a couple closer views.

I didn’t have ribbon that matched the roses so I cut a tiny strip of the cardstock, ran it across my paper piercer edge to soften the paper and formed a tiny bow. I thought the bow was the perfect finishing touch to add one more element of rose red to the wreath.

Check out my wreath tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of how I design my wreaths.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Paper: White, Spring Moss, Old Olive, Rose Red Accessories: Sizzix Mini Petals , Leaves, Fern and Ivy, Martha Stewart Branch Punch , Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Spellbinders Classic Circles, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit , Crafter's Pick , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 19, 2013

Watering Can and Mini Daisy

Good Sunday morning. I have another of Susan Tierney Cockburn’s beautiful embossing folders to share with you today. I love floral and garden themed projects and the Wheelbarrow and Watering Can set are right up my alley.

I embossed and attached the watering can layer to the card base. I stamped and cut the sentiment layer and popped it up on the card base with mounting tape to add dimension.

I sponged yellow on the petals, formed the petals and leaves using the tools in the accessory tool kit and assembled the mini daisy. I wanted the card to be all green and white with the exception of the sponged yellow petals so I punched out several 1/8” green circles and formed them with my mini stylus to create seed pods. I punched a 1/4” circle, rounded it in the center and attached it to the flower center with a rolled up and rounded 3/8” glue dot to create a mound for the seed pods. I applied glossy accents to the center and set the tiny pods in place by picking them up with the point of my paper piercer.

I cut the leafy branch 2 apart and attached to the sentiment layer to create a floral spray background. I attached the flower and finished by adding the leaves from the mini daisy set. Here are a couple closer views.

I love the embossed watering can and topiary images and how the vine goes all around the border.

Thank you for all the supportive comments regarding my projects using Susan’s new line of flower dies, and embossing folders. You can find her wonderful step by step instructional videos for each flower at Ellen’s. She shows how simple and easy it is to create such realistic flowers.

Have a wonderful Sunday. I appreciate you stopping by.

Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint

Stamps: Rubbernecker Grow With Love Paper: White, Olive Ink: Distress Ink Peeled Paint , Scattered Straw Accessories: Sizzix Wheelbarrow and Watering Can , Mini Daisy , Impression Obsession Leafy Branch 2 , Spellbinders Labels Twenty , Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit , Fiskars 1/8" Circle Punch , Fiskars 1/4” Circle Punch , Mini Stylus , Crafter's Pick , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 18, 2013

Thinking of You and Card Sale

Please feel free to check out my Cards for Sale.

Good Saturday morning. I have a clean and simple project to share with you today made with Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Cherry Blossoms and Tree set. The embossed trees and soft colors are a perfect background for the sentiment.

I brayered shabby shutters distress ink on the front side of the embossing folder, inserted the paper and ran through my Big Shot with the front side down,

I attached twill and to the embossed layer and mounted it to the card base using mounting tape for a dimension and interest. The sentiment was popped up with mounting tape.

You can see the complete line of Susan’s flower dies and embossing folders here. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Stamps: Impression Obsession Hydrangea Stamp Set , Paper: White, Spring Moss Ink: Distress Ink Shabby Shutters Accessories: Sizzix Cherry Blossoms and Tree set, Spellbinders Labels Thirteen, Brayer, Versa Gold Embossing Powder, Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 16, 2013

Impression Obsession “In the Air” Challenge

Good Thursday morning. Welcome to the Impression Obsession design team challenge. Our challenge today is “In the Air”.

For My project I used Heart Balloon and Clouds.

When I saw the challenge I knew I had to use either birds or balloons. I finally decided on lots of bright colorful heart balloons floating up in the clouds.

There is not much explanation needed for this project. I created a frame and mounted it to the card base with mounting tape. I cut all the balloons, cut off the cardstock die cut string and attached tied string the bottom of each with crafter’s pick glue.

I attached the clouds in the frame using a single layer of mounting tape. The balloons were attached with a double layer of mounting tape to float in front of the clouds. I tied the strings all together, attached them to the card base with a glue dot and finished with the tiny red bow. I think these balloons were brighten anyone’s day.

Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!

I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge.

Thanks for coming by today.

Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

Paper: White, Red, Yellow, Turquois, Lavender Accessories: Impression Obsession Heart Balloon, Clouds, Spellbinders Classic Rectangles, String, Crafter’s Pick, Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 14, 2013

Susan’s Rose

Good Tuesday morning. I have another gorgeous pink rose that is in full bloom to share with you today made using Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Rose set.

I cut the petals and leaves using white and olive cardstock. I applied worn lipstick ink to the petals using a stylus and foam tip to create depth of color and formed them using the loop tool. I used the leaf tool and leaf pad to add the veining to the leaves and then sponged on peeled paint ink. I assembled the flower by following Susan’s step by step video and using crafter’s pick glue.

I created a stem for the rosebud by cutting a strip of olive cardstock about 1/2” wide and 6” long. I distressed the paper using the loop tool and molding pad to soften and make more pliable. I folded one side of the strip in towards the center and pressed down. I folded the other side over and glued down. I worked the stem with my fingers while the glue was still damp to make sure the glued fold held and to remove the flat and make it look more rounded. I applied crafter’s pick to the leaves and stem and attached to the back of the rose. I attached a large white scalloped circle to the back of the rose to create a perfectly finished base.

My husband asked me if he could send this rose to his mother. She loves my flower cards and has kept everyone we have sent her.

I thought you might like to see the measurement of this flower. I think the rose bloom without the stem would be so beautiful on a gift box or in a small basket.

Thanks for stopping by today. I sure hope you have been enjoying all of my floral projects made using Susan’s new line of dies.

Paper: White, Olive Ink: Distress Ink Worn Lipstick, Peeled Paint Accessories: Sizzix Rose Set, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Crafters Pick, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Color Box Stylus and Foam Tips

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May 13, 2013

Susan’s Rosebud

Good Monday morning. I have another floral project to share with you today using Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Rose Set. For those of you who visit my blog regularly you know I love roses. I am so thrilled with this fantast rose set. I would challenge anyone to decide without touching if this were a live rose or paper rose.

I started by cutting the all the pieces for the rose using white cardstock. I sponged worn lipstick ink on the petals, formed the petals and leaves and followed Susan’s step by step video to assemble the flower. This is so much easier than it looks.

I applied crafter’s pick to the end of the stem and inserted it into the small opening on the bottom of the bud.

I created a double matted frame using the floral oval to create a decorative base for the rose. I attached the rose and stem to the frame with glossy accents and finished by attaching an organza multi loop bow.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set, Flower, Rose by Susan Tierney-Cockburn, 8PK

Paper: White, Pink, Olive Ink: Distress Ink Worn Lipstick, Peeled Paint Accessories: Sizzix Rose Set, Spellbinders Floral Oval, Classic Oval, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Crafters Pick, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Color Box Stylus and Foam Tips

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May 12, 2013

Susan’s Birdhouse and Dogwood

Good Sunday morning and Happy Mother's Day! I have a fun project to share with you today made using Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Birdhouse and Dogwood along with some step by step photos showing how I assembled and painted the birdhouse.

I cut all the pieces for the birdhouse. I attached the two house sections together by adhering cut strips to the inside to secure them in place.

I cut an additional section of house, cut it in half and applied ATG adhesive,

I attached one side of the house to the center of the support piece.

I attached the other side of the house to the support piece to complete the closure.

For a test I painted a scrap strip of cardstock with antique linen crackle paint and allowed it to dry. I have to admit that I am so impatient that I heat dried it with my heat gun. The antique linen paint was the only color I had so I decided to try my hand at coloring it with Copic markers. I know….don’t laugh! I wanted my house to look like real wood. My test worked pretty good so I decided to try it out on the whole house.

I painted the house with crackle paint and allowed it to dry(with the help of my heat gun). LOL!

I colored the house with a medium brown marker.

I wasn’t totally satisfied so I colored again with a darker brown.

I attached the roof sections together with the same kind of support pieces that I used on the house.

I painted the roof with clear rock candy crackle paint. I colored over it with a dark red copic marker to add dimension and texture.

I created three dogwood and leaves and attached them to a branch cut with the bare branch die. I used my hot glue gun to attach the roof to the house.

I attached the flowers to the branch and hot glued them to the house. Here’s a closer view.

I love how the birdhouse turned out and will definitely make it again. Next time I will go for lighter colors.

Paper: Kraft Cardboard, Ruby Red, Olive, White Accessories: Sizzix Birdhouse, Dogwood, Impression Obsession Bare Branch, Distress Antique Linen Crackle Paint, Rock Candy Crackle Paint, Copic Markers E59 Walnut, E47 Dark Brown, R89 Dark Red, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit Hot Glue Gun, ATG, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

birdhouse

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May 11, 2013

Susan’s Embossed Door and Mini Petals

Good Saturday morning. I had a wonderful package of Susan Tierney Goodies in the mail today when I got home from work. I was especially excited to play with Susan’s Door and Wreath set .

Here’s what I came up with.

I applied ink to the inside of the embossing fold with my brayer and embossed the paper placing the top of the embossing folder face down on my Big Shot. I wanted the brick to be light and the mortar to be a little darker. I attached the brick embossed layer to the card base. I embossed the door and decided to cut it out so I could pop it up with mounting tape on the brick layer. I liked the door being offset and allowing more of the brick to show on one side.

I cut the petals to create my rose and assembled it following the steps in Susan’s rose video. I punched a few branches and cut some of the smallest ivy and attached to the door with glossy accents to create a floral spray for the door. I attached tails of pink ribbon to add another element of softness. Here’s a closer view.

I added a nob to the door using gold paper pen for the finishing touch. I love that stuff.

I have not heard from Fran Ferguson to claim her blog candy gift. I don’t have an email to contact her. If anyone knows how to contact Fran please let her know to contact me at kittie747@cfl.rr.com. If I haven’t heard from her by Sunday evening I will do another random drawing for a new winner and announce it at the beginning of the week.

I hope you have a great weekend. Take some time to create and get your fingers inky. Thanks for stopping by.

Paper: Cream, Spring Moss, Pink Ink: Distress Ink Antique Linen Accessories: Sizzix Door and Wreath Set, Mini Petals Set, Bricked and Wooden, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Leaves Fern and Ivy Set, Brayer, Viva Paper Pen Gold, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit ,Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 09, 2013

Blog Candy Winner

Good Thursday morning. I wasn’t able to make a project to share with you today but I wanted to post the winner of my Memory Box Flowering Vine Border die blog candy.

Fran Ferguson made the 100th comment.

Fran Ferguson said...

Every day you amaze me with your beautiful cards..just love this card..would love to win this die & add it to my collection..could make some very pretty cards with it..

Reply May 06, 2013 at 02:40 PM

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 115 Result: 100 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Congratulations, Fran! Please write me at kittie747@cfl.rr.com and send me your address and I will get your gift right in the mail.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

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May 08, 2013

Butterflies for Joan

Good Wednesday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Technique Lover’s Challenge. The challenge this week was to honor our friend and TLC host, Joan Ervin on her birthday. We could chose one of the challenges she hosted in the past or pick one of her cards as an inspiration piece. I was inspired by Joan’s beautiful Butterfly Sparkle card.

I love the soft butterfly designer paper and thought it would be a perfect background for the Pippi and Butterfly Delights butterflies and Lavish Branch. I used glossy accents and rolled glue dots to attach the branch and butterflies.

The Picket Fence seemed like a perfect addition to create a balanced scene. The fence was attached with mounting tape.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.

Paper: Prima Sun Kiss Collection, So Saffron, Vanilla Accessories: Memory Box Lavish Branch , Pippi Butterfly , Isabella Butterfly , Butterfly Delights , Poppystamps Picket Fence , Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit ,Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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May 07, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Forsythia and Window Scene

Good Tuesday morning. My project today was made using Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Forsythia set.

I love creating window scenes especially with outdoor elements like trees, fences and flower borders. The small blossoms and leaves in the forsythia set are the perfect size to pair not only with branches but also flower gardens.

I started by cutting two sets of blossoms and two sets of leaves and forming them with the stylus and loop tool from Susan’s tool kit. I cut two window pieces, a fence and both grass borders.

I attached the blossoms and leaves to the branches with glossy accents. I used one of the windows as a template to draw lines for cutting the opening in the card base, cut it out using my craft knife and attached the window to the opening with ATG adhesive. I cut a decorative border on the window shade, crimped with my crimper and attached it to the opening on the inside of the card. attached the second window on the inside opening to cover the hand cut opening for a clean finish.

I attached the fence to the card base with mounting tape and then attached the tree to the card base with rolled glue dots. The glue dots not only hold the branches in place but also pop up the branches for dimension.

I attached the blossoms to the Grass Border and attached it directly to the fence with ATG adhesive. I applied mounting tape to the Fresh Cut Grass and finished by attached it in front of the flower border.

Check out my see thru window tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of how I create my open window. You may also want to check out my blog candy post for a chance to win the Memory Box Flowering Vine Border.

I hope you have a great day and thank you for stopping by.

Impression Obsession Dies, Border Duo 1 Fiskars Paper Crimper, Straight

Paper: White, Olive, Papertrey Paper Pack Accessories: Sizzix Flower Forsythia, Impression Obsession Bare Branch, Border Duo 1, Grass Border, Poppystamps Small Madison Window, Picket Fence, My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass, Crimper, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Craft Knife, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate, Paper Piercer, ATG , Refill Tape, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Snips, Guillotine Paper Cutter,

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May 06, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Mini Lily

Good Monday morning. My project today was made using Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Mini Lily Set. I pulled up lily photos on Google for inspiration and found this lovely stargazer lily to use as a guide.

I cut petals and leaves to make three flowers. I sponged the petals with shell pink ink and added markings using a rose red marker. I assembled the flowers by following instructional Susan’s video.

Here’s a closer view.

I cut a couple pieces of foliage from Susan’s Leaves, Fern and Ivy set. I wanted to create a foliage base to attach the lilies to. I attached them to the white border with glossy accents and then attached the flowers.

For the finishing touch I added three dots with Susan’s paper pen to create an embellishment on the white border.

Check out my blog candy post if you would like to have a chance to win the Memory Box Flowering Vine Border.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.

Paper: Retired Stampin' Up! Designer Paper, White, Spring Moss Ink: Adirondack Shell Pink, Stampin' Up! Rose Red Marker Accessories: Sizzix Flower Mini Lily, Sizzix Leaves Fern and Ivy, Impression Obsession Border Duo 1 , Viva Paper Pen Set Susan's Garden, Dauber Set , Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit ,Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Glue Dots , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Refill Tape , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter , Dauber Set ,

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May 05, 2013

Belleek Inspired Ornate Floral Frame and Blog Candy

Good Sunday morning. Before I start my post today I want to offer you an opportunity to win my blog candy gift of the Memory Box Flowering Vine Border die.

All you need to do to qualify is leave me a comment on this post , The deadline will be Wednesday, May 5th at 5:00 pm.

My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Queen for the Day challenge. Peggy aka jasonw1 was our queen this week and I was inspired by her gallery filled with beautiful creations. I finally settled on Peggy’s Framed Whimsical Flower because I loved the soft feminine design and elegance.

I love making the Belleek Inspired background using cream cardstock and adding just a touch of soft color. I thought it would be so lovely paired with the Sizzix Ornate Oval Frame and Memory Box Honeyblossom Sprig and Fancy Blossoms.

Here’s what Peggy’s card inspired me to make.

I started by applying ink on the top side of the embossing folder with my brayer, inserted the cardstock and ran through my big shot with the top face down. Check out this link on Splitcoaststampers for the full Belleek Inspired instructions.

I cut the frame and mounted it on the card base with mounting tape. I cut the sprig and attached it to the frame opening with tiny pieces of mounting tape. I cut out flower pieces for three flowers, sponged on shell pink ink, formed the flowers with tools and mat from the accessory tool kit. I assembled the flowers and attached them over the sprig flowers using glossy accents . Adding champagne pearls to the flower centers and frame.was the perfect finishing touch.

Click on this link if you would like to see more of my Belleek Inspired posts.

Have a wonderful Sunday. Thank you for stopping by and for all of your supportive and lovely compliments to my posts. I really appreciate it.

Paper: Vanilla Ink: Adirondack Shell Pink Accessories: Sizzix Ornate Oval Frame, Corners and Lattice Set Memory Box Honeyblossom Sprig Fancy Blossoms, Brayer, Glossy Accents, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Champagne Pearls, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate, Paper Piercer, ATG , Refill Tape, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Snips, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Dauber Set,

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May 04, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Sunflower

Good Saturday morning. Today my project is made with Susan Tierney Cockburn’s newly released Sunflower set. If you love making flowers as much as I do then you definitely need to check out Susan’s whole collection. I received my order from Ellen’s yesterday containing four more sets that I will be sharing with you over the next few days.

When I think of sunflowers I picture them bordering a large vegetable garden in the heat of summer. Here’s a link to one of Anna Wight’s Garden Posts with photos of her wonderful garden including her beautiful sunflowers. I couldn’t resist posing one of her photos here.

I started by viewing Susan’s Sunflower video and following all the steps she shows to create my flower. I sponged ink on the petals and the leaves to add depth.

I scored the leaves and petals with the leaf tool and leaf pad and added shape to the petals using the stylus and loop tool. I shaped the tiny seed pods with the small stylus and then began assembling the flower. Here a couple closer views.

I created a double matted frame using the Spellbinders Labels One and Grand Labels One. I used the Impression Obsession Gingham Cover a Card stamp inked with wild honey distress ink to create the country gingham background.

I attached the frame to the card base with mounting tape and then attached the sunflower and leaves. I don’t know about you but I think sunflowers and gingham are such a perfect combination.

I went back and forth a little trying to decide if I needed to purchase Susan’s Accessory Tool Kit since I already have so many flower tools. After watching several of her tutorial videos I saw tools that I didn’t have and definitely needed. I especially love the leaf tool, loop tool and leaf pad and the molding pad is a perfect replacement for my battered mouse pad. I thought I would give you my recommendation just in case you’re pondering the same question. Click on this link and scroll down to see Susan’s tool kit video.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Stamps: Impression Obsession Gingham Cover a Card Paper: White, Olive, Summer Sun Ink: Distress Ink Wild Honey, Peeled Paint Accessories: Sizzix Flower Sunflower, Spellbinders Labels One, Grand Labels One, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit , Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape ,Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Mega Mount

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May 02, 2013

Impression Obsession “I'm Thankful For” Challenge

Good Thursday morning. Welcome to the Impression Obsession design team challenge. Our challenge today is “I’m Thankful For”.

For my project I used the Garden Pots , Border Duo 1, Leafy Branch and Spiral Flowers

There are so many things that I am thankful for. All of the big stuff like a wonderful husband, family and a great work family as well. I am also really thankful for some of the smaller pleasures like my first cup off coffee in the morning, or getting whisker kisses from from one of my kitties. Today I am especially thankful that ten years ago my friend, Wendy Reid introduced me to paper crafting. Not only do I get great joy from the creative process of this craft but I have also been introduced to the most wonderful community of people and have made many lasting friendships.

My project today reflects my love of creating scenes with die cuts but also my first love of water coloring images.

I cut my my window using the label die set and attached thin strips to create the window panes. I used the die as a template to cut out the opening of my window and cut it out with my craft knife. I attached the window to the card opening with mounting tape. Check out my see thru window tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of how I cut my window. I attached the blind to the inside of the card and then attached the designer paper in behind it to cover the opening and to appear like wall paper.

I stamped the garden pot image twice with versafine onyx black , one for the pots and one of the tray to cut out and pop up for dimension. I heat set the ink and water colored using distress reinkers and a brush. I cut the images out and popped the tray up in front of the pots with mounting tape.

I cut several pieces of the leafy branch 2 and cut them apart to use as the bushes for the roses. I arranged and attached them to the back of the pots with glossy accents. I cut and rolled the roses using my needle nose pliers and attached them to the bushes with glossy accents.

Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!

I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge.

Thanks for coming by today.

Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Stamps: Impression Obsession Garden Pots Ink: Distress Ink Rusty Hinge, Pumice Stone, Stormy Sky, Versafine Onyx Black, Accessories: Impression Obsession Border Duo 1, Leafy Branch 2 , Spiral Flowers, Spellbinders Large Labels, Crimper, Brush, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Needle Nose Pliers, Craft Knife

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May 01, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn Pink Dogwood

Good Wednesday morning. I have another project Susan Tierney Cockburn to share with you today using her new Dogwood die set. I couldn’t resist trying my hand at pink. I Googled pink dogwood photos and found this gorgeous piece by Sharon Way-Howard for inspiration and as a guide.

Here’s what I came up with.

I sponged the petals using a small wood sponge dauber with spun sugar and worn lipstick distress ink and a touch of barely banana yellow ink. I used the worn lipstick distress marker to add darker color to the indented edges of the petals. I formed and assembled the flowers and leaves following the video instructions found here. Be sure and scroll down.

I added the green paper pen to the tips of the flower center.

I arranged the flowers and leaves on the white oval frame and attached with glossy accents. I thought the flowers and foliage would really pop against the white. I created the bow loops and tail and attached under the flower using glue dots.

You will want to go to Ellen’s and check out the Susan’s other die sets and videos. Click here if you would like to see some of my other floral projects made using Susan’s mini daisy and mini petals sets.

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set, Flower, Dogwood by Susan Tierney-Cockburn, 5PK Distress Ink Pad, Spun Sugar

Paper: White, Olive, Pink Ink: Distress Ink Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Barely Banana, Worn Lipstick Marker Accessories: Sizzix Flower Dogwood, Spellbinders Floral Oval, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Dauber Set, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Viva Paper Pen Susan’s Garden

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April 29, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn's Dogwood

Good Monday morning. I have another Susan Tierney Cockburn flower to share with you today using the Dogwood. This flower made me homesick for the beautiful West Virginia mountains covered with dogwood in the spring. I can’t wait to try my hand making pink dogwood next time.

I cut the petals and sponged the centers lightly with squeezed lemonade distress ink. I formed the petals and scored the leaves by following the steps shown on Susan’s video found here. Here are a couple closer views.

I cut the frame and attached over the embossed background with mounting tape. I cut and sponged vintage photo ink on the Impression Obsession Bare Branch and attached inside the frame using tiny strips of mounting tape.

I attached the flowers and leaves to the branches using glossy accents and finished by adding a satin multi loop bow.

I hope you are enjoying seeing my projects using Susan’s flower dies. They really are wonderful. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set, Flower, Dogwood by Susan Tierney-Cockburn, 5PK

Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Dotted Squares Set by Stephanie Barnard, 2PK

Sizzix Accessory, Tool Kit inspired by Susan Tierney-Cockburn

Viva Decor Paper Pen, Susan's Garden 3pk

Paper: White, Olive Ink: Distress Ink Squeezed Lemonade, Vintage Photo Accessories: Sizzix Flower Dogwood, Dotted Squares Set, Memory Box Calozonia Frame, Impression Obsession Bare Branch, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape ,Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter , Viva Paper Pen Susan’s Garden, Copic Marker R89 Dark Red

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April 28, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Mini Daisy

Good Sunday morning. I have another Susan Tierney Cockburn flower to share with you today this time using the Mini Daisy. This is another precious mini flower that is sweet used alone or made into a beautiful bouquet or floral spray. Today I paired it with the new Memory Box Wonderful Watering Can.

I cut out the petals and leaves and formed them with the new Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit. I sponged each petal with with honey distress ink. I assembled the daisy following the step by step instructions found here and Susan’s video found here. I created tiny seed pods for the daisy using 1/8” punched circles, formed them with a stylus and placed in the flower center using glossy accents.

Here are a couple of closer views. Note the size of the mini daisy is one inch.

I cut the watering can and dry brushed several places with rusty hinge distress ink to add depth and make it look old and used. I cut butterflies, brushed on rusty hinge to deepen their color and used a black glaze pen to add markings to match the butterfly on the designer paper. I cut a frame, attached mounting tape on the back, added two sections of Impression Obsession grass border and attached to the card base.

I tucked the watering can in between the grass sections and attached with mounting tape. I hand cut a stem to place the leaves on placed it coming out of the watering can but it is pretty hard to see in the photos. I attached the daisy to the top of the stem with mounting tape for added dimension. I added the three tiny butterflies for the finishing touch.

Have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by.

Paper: White, Olive, More Mustard Ink: Distress Ink Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey Accessories: Sizzix Flower Mini Daisy, Memory Box Wonderful Watering Can, Butterfly Delights, Impression Obsession Grass Border, Spellbinders Classic Rectangles, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Brush, Black Glaze Pen, Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 27, 2013

Susan Tierney Cockburn’s Mini Petals

Good Saturday afternoon. I don’t know about you but I am so glad it’s the weekend. This past work week seemed longer than usual and I came home tired every night. I’m sure you all can relate.

Have you had a chance to check out the new Susan Tierney Cockburn floral and garden die sets by Sizzix? You know how much I love making flowers and especially roses. My project today was made using the Flowers Mini Petals set. I am in love!!!!!!!!

I cut out the petals and leaves and formed them using the new Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit. I assembled the rose following the step by step instructions found here. Here are a couple of close up views.

I thought this sweet rose was pretty enough to stand alone in a decorative double matted frame using the Accent and Label set and Classic Square Die set. If you would like to see step by step photos of how I create my frame you can check out my double matted frame tutorial.

I have several more of Susan’s flower die sets so keep an eye out for more projects over the next several days. If you are like me you are going to have a growing wish list.

Enjoy your weekend and take some time to do something special for yourself. Thanks for stopping by.

Paper: Pink, White, Spring Moss Accessories: Sizzix Flowers Mini Petals, Decorative Accent and Label, Spellbinders Large and Small Classic Square Die Set, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 25, 2013

Summer Kites

Good Thursday morning. My project today was made using the new Memory Box Summer Kites paired with the Grand Oak Tree , Puffy Clouds and Picket Fence. When I saw the kites I thought of designing them either flying above the tree tops or over an ocean view.

I cut the tree using white paper, colored with copic markers and cut off the bottom portion. I attached the clouds in the sky using mounting tape and then attached the tree trunk flat to the card base and attached the branches to the clouds using rolled up glue dots. I cut off a portion of the fence and attached to the base. I used only the top of the tree and fence to show off for my sky high kite scene.

I cut the kites in three colors of cardstock and with matching designer paper. I cut the tails off the designer paper kites and attached over the kite bases with glossy accents. I finished by attaching them in the sky with mounting tape.

I appreciate you stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Poppystamps Dies, Picket Fence

Paper: Blue White, Apricot, Green, Pink, Designer Papers Accessories: Memory Box Summer Kites, Grand Oak Tree, Puffy Clouds, Poppystamps Picket Fence, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Copic Markers

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April 24, 2013

Village House

Good Wednesday morning. My project today was made with the newly released Memory Box Village House. I knew it would be a fun card to create a pretty garden around.

I started by cutting the house out twice, once in blue and another in white. I cut the roof, windows and door off the white and attached over the blue with glossy accents. The door is cut so it will stay open but I secured it shut by adhering a small strip of white cardstock on the back. I attached small foliage pieces and tiny flowers to the windows and door with glossy accents to embellish.

I cut the frame and attached to the card base with mounting tape. I attached double layers of mounting tape to the back of the house and attached in the frame opening. I attached a tree from the Evergreen Landscape to both sides of the house. I cut sections of the Grass Border to use as flower stems, attached tiny flowers with glossy accents and attached them on both sides of the house. I attached a section of Fresh Cut Grass across the front of the scene with mounting tape so it would stand out a bit from the house and flower garden to add more dimension. I added three pink butterflies for the finishing touch.

I appreciate you looking in and I hope you have a great day.

Paper: Blue, White, Spring Moss, Pink, Retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Accessories: Memory Box Village House, Evergreen Landscape, Butterfly Delights, Impression Obsession Grass Border, My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass, Sizzix Frame Layers and Flowers, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Stylus

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April 23, 2013

Clean and Simple Sonora Rose

Good Tuesday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Clean and Simple Challenge. This challenge this week was a simple sketch. I just got the Memory Box Sonora Rose this week and thought it would be perfect to use as the main focus on my simple white layer.

Here’s what I came up with.

I cut the white layer using my Impression Obsession Border Duo 2 and attached to the card base with mounting tape. I cut the rose three times, one set of the large leaves and several of the small foliage pieces. I formed the leaves with my stylus.

I attached the leaves to the white layer with glossy accents. I added dimension to the embossed rose layers by rolling up edges with my fingers. I attached the layers together with mounting tape and then attached it over the leaves with mounting tape. I finished by attaching the small foliage pieces around the rose with glossy accents.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Paper: Pink, White, Olive Accessories: Memory Box Sonora Rose, Impression Obsession Border Duo 2, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter ,

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April 22, 2013

Wonderful Whale

Good Monday morning. I have fun beach scene to share with you today featuring the new Memory Box Wonderful Whale die. The minute I saw this fun whale die I knew it would be perfect paired with the wave and palm tree dies.

I cut the waves and applied a fine layer of the Viva Ice White Pearl Pen to give a shimmery look to the water and set aside to dry. I applied versa to the whale and sun and embossed with clear embossing powder. I cut two strips of kraft paper with deckle scissors to create the sandy beach.

I attached the first wave directly to the card base with ATG adhesive. I attached the second wave with mounting tape to add dimension and then attached the two layers of beach with ATG adhesive.

I tucked the whale in behind the wave and attached with rolled up glue dots, I attached the largest cloud and sun flat to the card base with ATG adhesive and attached the smaller ones with rolled up glue dots. I used a double layer of mounting tape on the back of the palm trees to attach to the scene. I wanted them to stand out against the sky area. I think this is such a happy scene.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

Ranger - Super Fine 1oz. Embossing Powder, Clear

Paper: Soft Sky, Olive, White, Kraft, Baja Blue, Yellow Accessories: Memory Box Wonderful Whale, Swaying Palm, Oceana Border, Puffy Clouds, 1 Inch Circle Punch, Viva Ice White Pearl Pen, Versa, Clear Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Deckle Scissors

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April 21, 2013

Spring Window and Birdhouse

Good Sunday morning. I have a fun spring window and birdhouse scene to share with you today that I made for the Splitcoaststampers Featured Stamper Challenge. The featured artist is Robin aka Missro and I was inspired by her lovely Madison Window card found here.

I started by cutting several 1/2 inch strips of white cardstock and attached to the base to create siding. I cut two windows, one for the outside and one to finish off the inside cut opening. I used the window as a template to draw cutting lines on the card front with a pencil and cut the opening with my craft knife.

I attached the front window to the card base with mounting tape. I cut designer paper and used my crimper to create the folds for hanging drapes. I attached the valance portion to the inside of the window first with ATG adhesive and then attached the side panels. I attached the second window over the drapes to finish the inside. Here is a closer look at the inside window.

I cut branches using kraft cardstock and colored them with Copic markers and attached to the top of the window with glossy accents.. I cut a grass border, attached red flowers with glossy accents and attached to the bottom of the card. I cut a fresh cut grass section and attached it with mounting tape.

I cut the birdhouse once using kraft and again using red. I cut the roof and bottom off the red birdhouse and attached using glossy accents.I added foliage to the base of the birdhouse for embellishment and placed attached one red bird. I attached a second red bird in the tree branches to add one more element of red to the scene for the finishing touch.

Check out my See Thru Window tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of how I create my opening window. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

Paper: White, Red, Olive, Papertrey Pattern Pack Accessories: Poppystamps Grand Madison French Doors, Savvy Stamps Birdhouse, Impression Obsession Leafy Branch 2, Grass Border, My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass, Memory Box Resting Birds, Flower Mound, Copic Markers, Fiskars Scalloped Decorative Scissors, Crimper, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter , Craft Knife,

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April 20, 2013

Gold Palace Oval Framed Affection

Good Saturday afternoon. I am excited to be able to post today from my new computer but it hasn’t been an easy transition. I have said in my posts many times that I am a technically challenged person. Windows 8 is so different and foreign to me that I almost cried when I first opened it. Little by little I am getting used to it though. Can you tell that I am set in my ways and that I “hate” change. LOL!

My project today was made using the new Memory Box Palace Oval Frame. I paired it with the beautiful Affection sentiment by Impression Obsession and the Spiral Flowers and Leaf Cluster.

I cut the frames, applied versa directly to them and then embossed with gold embossing powder. I applied versa to the edges of the ovals with a versa marker and embossed with gold powder. I attached the large frame to the card base with glossy accents. I applied versa to the tiny leaves with the versa marker and embossed with gold powder.

KC Memory Box Palace Oval Frame 1 center

I attached sentiment layer inside the frame opening on the card base with mounting tape. The smaller frame was applied over the sentiment layer with glossy accents. I arranged the leaves and roses and attached them to the framed sentiment with glossy accents. This card is really so much prettier in person than can be seen in the pictures. I always have a hard time getting good photos of gold embossing.

I hope you are having a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Impression Obsession Dies, Leaf Cluster

Stamp: Impression Obsession Affection Paper: Vanilla Accessories: Memory Box Palace Oval Frame, Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers, Leaf Cluster, Gold Embossing Powder Versa , Embossing Magic, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Needle Nose Pliers, Versa Marker

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April 18, 2013

Impression Obsession “Flowers For You” Challenge

Good Thursday morning. Welcome to the Impression Obsession design team challenge. Our challenge today is Flowers For You.

For my project I used the Floral Lace Heart, Spiral Flowers, Leaf Cluster, Leafy Branch 2, Border Duo 1

I really love the Floral Lace Heart and thought it would be perfect designed with small floral sprays.

I cut the decorative border and rectangle and attached to the card base. I rolled the spiral flowers and cut the leaf clusters and leafy branches.

I attached the lace heart to the rectangle with glossy accents. I formed the leaves with my stylus and mat. I attached each rose to a leaf cluster and then attached two of them at the top and three at the bottom. I cut the branches apart and tucked the pieces around the flowers and attached with glossy accents. Here’s a closer view.

I really love how the red and green pop against the white background.

I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge.

Thanks for coming by today.

Kittie Caracciolo (that’s me)

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Paper: White, Rose Red, Olive Accessories: Floral Lace Heart, Spiral Flowers, Leaf Cluster, Leafy Branch 2, Border Duo 1, Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Needle Nose Pliers

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April 15, 2013

Thanks For All You Do

Good Monday morning. I have a fun thank you card to share with you today with lots of different patterns and embellishments. I made this for the Splitcoaststampers Featured Stampers Challenge. Lin aka “bearpaw” was our featured artist. Lin created the sweetest thank you card and I was intrigued by her fun strips of pattern paper with uneven cut ends. Click here to check out Lin’s card.

The most difficult part of making this card was cutting my strips of patterned paper evenly and getting them lined up correctly. LOL! I had to put a butterfly along the very bottom of the card to detract from the fact that my strips were all going a little up hill. Oh brother!

I cut and attached all the strips to the card base with my ATG adhesive. I created the rolled rose and tiny tendril, tiny rolled roses, button, butterfly and bow for my embellishment elements.

I laid out my design and attached all the elements with glossy accents. I love the fun look of this card with all the eclectic elements. My favorite thing is the three tiny roses along the top. I think they are so precious.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a great week.

Stamps: Impression Obsession Spring Medley Ink: Distress Ink Black Soot Paper: Cosmo Cricket Tea for Two, Vanilla, Rose Red Accessories: My Favorite Things Rolled Rose , Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers , Buttons, Butterfly Set, Memory Box Tiny Tendril, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Pierce r , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat , Guillotine Paper Cutter , Needle Nose Pliers , Grosgrain

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April 14, 2013

Grand Oak and Garden Pots

Good Sunday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge and Windsor was our inspiration site. . I was inspired by all the colorful flowers in the sundress shown below. They looked like a flower garden to me.

Here’s what I came up with. I cut the tree using white cardstock and colored it with a few green and brown Copic markers. For those of you who have known me a long while you know that I always favor watercoloring and that I am absolutely Copic challenged. LOL! A lovely friend gave me the Copic 25th Anniversary Set as a gift recently and I decided I’d better start using them. I cut the garden pots using rust cardstock and shaded them with a dark brown marker and the blender pen.

I attached lots of punched branch foliage to each of the pots and added different colored tiny flowers. I cut the garden tools and applied versa and gold embossing powder and heated. I scuffed up the gold powder when it was hot to give the tools an aged look. I cut grasses to create the border of the scene.

I attached the clouds and the oak to the card base with mounting tape. I applied two layers of grass to the card base using ATG adhesive and tucked a few taller grass sprigs in behind for interest. I attached the individual flower pots and tools in place behind the grass with mounting tape. Here’s a closer look. I think they are so cute. I wish my yard was this pretty.

I finished by adding a few butterflies to the scene for another element of color and softness.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend.

Paper: White, Blue, Pink, Coral, Green, Rust, Apricot Accessories: Memory Box Garden Pots, Garden Tools , Butterfly Delights , Grand Oak Tree , Puffy Clouds , Impression Obsession Grass Border , My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass , Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Fiskars 1/8" Circle Punch , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Copic Markers- G43, YG06, G46, E42, E47

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April 13, 2013

Findlay Frame and Roses

Good Saturday morning. I have a white on white project to share with you today using the new Memory Box Findlay Frame and My Favorite Things Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses.

I started by cutting the Spellbinders Labels Twenty layer and attaching it to the card base with mounting tape. I cut two of the frame dies, attached them together with thin strips of mounting tape and attached them to the labels layer with another layer of mounting tape strips.

I cut and rolled the roses and foliage and arranged in the center of the frame and attached with glossy accents. It is so hard for me to get good pictures of all white cards but I so love to make them.

Have a great Saturday and I appreciate you stopping by.

Paper: White Accessories: Memory Box Findlay Frame, Tiny Tendril, Spellbinders Labels Twenty, My Favorite Things Rolled Rose, Mini Rolled Roses, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 12, 2013

Windows Three

Good Friday morning. I had so much fun making my two clean and simple projects with triple images for my post yesterday that I decided to make another. This time I chose to play with the window and flower box in the Poppystamps Madison House set.

I started by cutting and scoring my white card base. I cut the windows and flower boxes, placed them on the card base and marked where to cut my window openings. I cut the window openings with my craft knife and attached the windows to the opening with glossy accents. Check out my see thru window tutorial if you would like to see some step by step photos of how I cut my window openings.

I cut window shades with postage decorative scissors and attached them to the inside of the card opening. I layered another piece of blue cardstock inside the card and mounted it with double layers of mounting tape. I added foliage and tiny flowers to the flower box and finished by adding grass and flowers along the ground area.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great Friday.

Paper: Blue, White, Green, Pink Accessories: Poppystamps Madison House Set, Impression Obsession Grass Border , My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass , Scor-Pal, Memory Box Flower Mound , Crimper, Postage Decorative Scissors, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter , Craft Knife

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April 11, 2013

Clean and Simple Fun in Threes

Good Thursday morning. I have two clean and simple projects to share with you today and both have three identical focal images done in different colors that pop against the white background and add fun and interest to the simple design.

The first was made using the Impression Obsession Umbrella.

I cut two bright yellow strips of cardstock and attached to the top and bottom of the card base using my ATG adhesive. I cut the three umbrellas and hand cut the handle off of each one of them. Using my fingers I rounded each umbrella and added rolled glue dots to the sides and top of each and mounted to the white card base. I tucked the handles in under the popped up umbrella and attached with tiny dots of glossy accents.

I applied several dots of clear glass effect gel to create the appearance of rain drops and sprinkled with clear glitter. I finished by adding tiny little white bows to each handle. I think this would cheer up anyone’s day.

My second project was made using the Impression Obsession Sunglasses die set. These bright colors made me think of the beach.

I’ve got a few pictures to show the steps I used to make my shiny sunglasses.

Apply glossy accents to the back of the glasses and attach to black cardstock.

Cut around the outline of the glasses with sharp snips.

Smash the glasses face down in the versa pad.

Apply clear embossing powder and heat.

I like how they all turned out.

I attached a few tiny colorful flowers to each pair of glasses for a fun retro look. I created matching scalloped layers to pop the glasses up on to add one more element of dimension and interest. Don’t they look like perfect miniature glasses.

I sure hope seeing these simple cards done in “threes” has given you some ideas of how to create fun and fast cards. Thanks for stopping by.

Paper: White, Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow Accessories: Impression Obsession Umbrella, Sunglasses, Spellbinders Classic Long Rectangles and Long Scalloped Rectangles, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch, Versa, Clear Embossing Powder, Viva Clear Glass Effect Gel, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glitter, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 09, 2013

Calozonia Frame and Roses

Good Tuesday morning. My project today was made using one the newly released Memory Box frames called the Calozonia Frame. I paired it with the Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses and a lovely piece of New Beginnings designer paper. I guess it is no secret that I love making framed flower creations and I have definitely been on a rolled rose kick lately. LOL!

I started by cutting the frame using blush blossom cardstock and attached it to the card base with mounting tape. I cut, rolled and formed several roses and cut three pieces of foliage and formed with my stylus.

I laid the foliage out in the center of the frame to see where I wanted to attach it for the design and attached it with glossy accents. I attached the rose in place in the foliage with glossy accents and added a few tiny flowers clumps around for the finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

Paper: Webster's Pages New Beginnings, Blush Blossom, Artichoke Accessories: Memory Box Calozonia Frame, My Favorite Things Rolled Rose , Mini Rolled Roses , Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers , Spellbinders Foliage, Fiskars 1/8" Circle Punch , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter , Needle Nose Pliers

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April 08, 2013

Cottage in the Woods and Evergreen Landscape

Good Monday morning. I have a fun scene project with you today made with the new coordinating Memory Box Cottage in the Woods and Evergreen Landscape dies. These dies scream Christmas and winter projects to me but I couldn’t resist making a wonderful springtime scene with them. I would love to live there. LOL!

I started by die cutting both dies in green and cut the house again in blue and attached it over the green. I used the die to trace the house roof on white cardstock and cut it out with my snips. I used my decorative postage scissors to cut across the roof line and then attached to the house with rolled glue dots. I attached the evergreen layer flat at the bottom with ATG adhesive and used rolled glue dots behind each tree to stand away from the base. I mounted the cottage layer with mounting tape at the bottom and double layers of mounting tape behind each tree to secure in place and give another layer of dimension.

I punched out several branches and cut them in small sections and attached to the scene with glossy accents. I punched out several 1/8” circles in pink, apricot and amethyst, formed with my tiny tipped stylus and attached to the foliage to create the flower borders. I added a tiny bough to the roof top for cuteness and another touch of color. I love how soft and sweet the flowers look against the green and white. Here’s a little closer view.

I die cut the clouds and punched out a circle for the sun and attached to the sky area with rolled glue dots. I die cut the fence border and then cut about 1/3rd of the bottom off to make it small enough for the scene. I cut a thin strip of white cardstock and attached to the bottom to cover the posts and finish the fence. I attached the fence to the base of the card with tiny strip of mounting tape. I love how this turned out.

I was so excited to see these dies in a larger version than the Country Landscape. But, with that said there is also a new set called Tiny Village that coordinates with that die. I just had to have the village dies as well. I couldn’t resist showing you’re the village set even though I didn’t use it today.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful week.

EK Paper Shapers Punch, 3/4 Circle

Paper: White, Spring Moss, Regal Rose, Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Almost Amethyst Accessories: Memory Box Cottage in the Woods, Evergreen Landscape, Puffy Clouds, Impression Obsession Fence Border, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch, EK Success 3/4” Circle Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 07, 2013

Damask and Decorative Accents

Good Sunday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge. The inspiration site was Patina and I was inspired by an aqua and white locker bin.

I loved the aqua and white pattern with the white trim. I instantly thought of my Impression Obsession Damask Cover a Card stamp. I really like the pattern of my Sizzix Decorative Accent and Label set and thought it would be a lovely accent with the damask.

Here’s what I came up with.

I attached the stamp on my mega mount and stamped the image using tumbled glass ink. I attached it to the white card base using my ATG adhesive.

I cut the cut the solid label piece and then cut a frame opening with a square die and cut another square frame to create a double matted frame. I attached the frame pieces together with mounting tape to create the double mat and then attached it to the card base with another layer of mounting tape. I wanted to create lots of dimension. I attached the accent to the frame opening with a triple layer of mounting tape to secure and keep from bending in. I attached the sides of the accent to the frame with a single layer of mounting tape. I love how the damask pattern and frame and accent look together.

Have I share with you that I use waxed paper between my die and paper when using light colored or white cardstock?

The waxed paper keeps the cardstock perfectly clean with no dirty marks from the metal die. It also helps helps removing the cardstock when using very delicate or intricate dies.

I hope you are having a fun weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Stamp: Impression Obsession Damask Cover a Card Paper: Papertrey White Ink: Distress Ink Tumbled Glass Accessories: Sizzix Decorative Accent and Label, Spellbinders Classic Squares Large and Small, Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Mega Mount

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April 06, 2013

Clean and Simple Romantic Rolled Roses

Good Saturday morning. I have a clean and simple project to share with you today. I love cards with a white on white base and a pop of color. I have been using lots of pink and light green lately as I love the combination for making springtime cards.

I cut a 6” x 5” piece of cardstock, folded in half and attached the larger romantic rectangle using my ATG adhesive. I attached the smaller rectangle and attached it to the larger one with mounting tape.

I had these three rolled roses that I made and didn’t use last week and thought they would be lovely with the delicate design of the card base. I cut a few pieces of the leafy flourish, attached to the base with glossy accents and then attached the roses over top with glossy accents. This is definitely a simple card yet I think it would be perfect for several occasions.

I often have people write to say they have looked and looked for a particular project from one of my past posts and have not been able to find it. I finally pushed past my technical inadequacies and figured out how to put a search button on my blog. I am so pitiful. LOL! It works great. I have searched by company, product name, category, color, and had good luck.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful and restful Saturday.

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Leafy Flourish

Paper: White, Pink Spring Moss Accessories: My Favorite Things Mini Rolled Roses, Leafy Flourish, Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter , Needle Nose Pliers

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April 05, 2013

Jolly Bumblebees and Honey Bee Skep Blog Candy Winner

Good Friday morning. I don’t have a project to share with you today but I wanted to announce the winner of my blog candy. Congratulations to Corky for being the winner of my Jolly Bumblebees and Honey Bee Skep.

I was so happy when I scanned to the winning comment and saw that Corky was preparing for a baby shower with a bumblebee theme. These will definitely be a cute addition to her projects.

Corky, please write me at kittie747@cfl.rr.com and give me your mailing address and I will get your gift right in the mail to you.

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34 Corky said...

Well, it might sound like I'm making this up, but my favorite new dies just might be the bee and skep! A friend of mine at work is throwing a baby shower for another friend. The theme is Bumble Bees. Naturally, she asked me to help make the invitations. I came up with a sample I found from the internet of a cute baby bee punch art, and used a honeycomb background. Adorable! But, she wants to carry the theme onto everything. The bee and skep dies would be the perfect touch! If I'm lucky enough to win the comment lottery, I'll have use for them immediately!

April 01, 2013 at 10:55 AM

I hope you have a great day. I hope to have a project to share tomorrow.

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April 04, 2013

Impression Obsession “Springtime Fun” Challenge

Good Thursday morning. Welcome to the Impression Obsession design team challenge. Our challenge today is Springtime Fun.

For my project I used the Bare Branch, Leafy Branch 2, Border Duo 1, Bunny Set, Butterfly Set, Leaf Cluster, Grass Tall, Layered Floral Set, and Cloud Set

There was no way I could create a “springtime fun” card for this challenge without using a bunny, butterflies and flowers. I decided to go with an extra touch of sweetness by creating a fence with a decorative border.

I cut the bare branch and leaf clusters (I love the leaf clusters), formed the leaves with my stylus and attached them the the branches with glossy accents. I punched lots of tiny circles, formed them into flower using my tiny tipped stylus and attached them with glossy accents.

I attached the tree to the card base lightly using rolled up glue dots and tucked the clouds in behind the branches and attaching them with rolled glue dots as well. I like to wait until my tree is in place so I know where I want to place the clouds. When I have them in place I push more firmly on the branches and glue dots to attach them to the clouds. Did that make sense?

I attached the fence to the card base using mounting tape and then tucked the grasses and leafy branches in behind the fence attaching with glossy accents. I use my paper piercer to secure the stems to the card base. I know it may seem backward to put the fence on first and stick the foliage in behind it afterwards. But it is the only way I seem to be able to know where I want to place the pieces in a creative way. I attached a few flowers and soft butterflies to the scene with glossy accents and finished by tucking one loan bunny in the grass for the final finishing touch.

I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge.

Thanks for coming by today.

Kittie Caracciolo (that’s me)

Laura Fulcher

Paper: Blue, White, Green, Yellow, Pink, Kraft Accessories: Impression Obsession Bare Branch, Leafy Branch 2, Border Duo 1, Bunny Set, Butterfly Set, Leaf Cluster, Grass Tall, Layered Floral Set, Cloud Set, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 02, 2013

Grand Oak and Lattice Fence Scene

Good Tuesday morning. I have been in a scene making mood lately so you may see another one or two coming up this week. My scene today was made using my new My Favorite Things Lattice Fence and paired it with the Memory Box Grand Oak Tree.

I cut the tree using olive cardstock, colored the trunk and limbs with a brown marker and attached to the card base with rolled glue dots. I cut the fence and attached mounting tape to the back and mounted to the card base in front of the tree.

I added a thin strip of mounting tape to the bottom of the card base and attached the grass die. I cut two leafy branch 2 and cut into small sections to use a flower stems. I punched lots of tiny 1/8th inch circles, formed with my tiny stylus and attached to the stems with glossy accents. I attached the flower stems along the border of the fence with glossy accents.

I added the clouds in the background (an afterthought) and attached with rolled glue dots. I finished by adding three small pink butterflies to add one more touch of pink to the scene and draw the eye up to the tree and clouds. I love the new fence and how crisp it looks against the blue background and olive green.

Check out my blog candy offer if you haven’t already left a comment for a chance to win the Memory Box Jolly Bumblebees and Bee Skep.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Impression Obsession Dies, Leafy Branch

Paper: Water, Olive, White, Regal Rose Accessories: My Favorite Things Lattice Fence, Fresh Cut Grass, Memory Box Grand Oak Tree, Puffy Clouds, Butterfly Delights, Impression Obsession Leafy Branch 2, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch (tiny flowers), Distress Marker Vintage Photo, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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April 01, 2013

Vintage Bicycle Scene and Blog Candy

Good Monday morning. I am offering you an opportunity to win my blog candy gift of the Memory Box Jolly Bumblebees and Honey Bee Skep. All you need to do to qualify is leave me a comment on this post telling me what about your favorite new die/dies. You will have until Thursday, April 4th at 5:00 p.m. to leave your comment. You can check out my Honey Bee Skep blog post to see how I used these two precious dies together.

I have a fun scene project to share with you today using my new Memory Box Vintage Bicycle. I’ve had it a while but haven’t had the chance to play with it. I thought it would pop done in red and placed on an all white background.

I started by mounting the scene border on the card base with mounting tape to add dimension. I cut the bicycle using red cardstock and colored the wheels, seat and handlebars using a black distress marker.

I cut one fresh cut grass and one grass border and attached them to the card base using mounting tape. I tucked the bike in behind the grass and attached it with rolled up glue dots.

I popped the clouds up on the background with rolled glue dots and added a few butterflies to the scene for adding color, dimension and finishing touch.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by. I’ll look forward to hearing about and checking out all your favorite fun new dies.

Paper: White, Red, Olive Accessories: Memory Box Vintage Bicycle, Butterfly Delights, Puffy Clouds, Impression Obsession Grass Border, My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate, Glue Dots, Paper Piercer, ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Snips, Stylus, Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Distress Marker Black Soot

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March 31, 2013

Vintage Shabby Roses

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Good Sunday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge. The inspiration site this week was Eglantyne Shop and I was inspired by the gorgeous vintage rose pictured below.

Here’s what I came up with.

I created the roses with the Layered Rose set forming with my stylus, mat and lots of glossy accents to hold the curled petals in place. I curled each petal tightly with my stylus until they were all curled in. I used the needle nose pliers to curl some of the petals in more. I used several layers of the same size flower on the largest rose and two on the smaller roses. I used one layer of the smallest flower die to create the two little buds at the bottom of the arrangement.

I attached the frame to the card base with mounting tape. I attached the foliage to the inner frame and then attached the roses in the center. I added several pieces of the punched branch to soften the spray. Here’s a closer look.

I really love how these roses turned out. I will definitely be making them again. I think cream would make the prettiest.

I hope you have a blessed Easter Sunday. Thanks for stopping by and for your interest in my Accessory Sale.

Paper: Basicgrey Sugared (retired), Cream Accessories: My Favorite Things Layered Rose , Spellbinders Foliage, Long Rectangles, Sizzix Fancy Label and Flowers , Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter , Needle Nose Pliers

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March 30, 2013

Clean and Simple Cream Rose and Accessory Sale

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Good Saturday morning. I have a fast clean and simple rolled rose project to share with you today. I pulled out my Floral Embossing Folders Set and paired it with a lovely rose and two leaves to match the embossed background. I thought the elegant decorative border was perfect to add dimension and interest.

I attached the embossed background on to the card base and applied the decorative border with mounting tape.

I rolled the rose and formed with my needle nose pliers and attached to the border with glossy accents. I formed the two leaves with my stylus and mat and attached them under the rose with glossy accents. I added a pearl to the rose center for an extra elegant touch.

Check out my rolled rose petal tutorial if you would like to see a few photos showing how I form my rose. I hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend.

Paper: Vanilla Cream Accessories: My Favorite Things Rolled Rose , Lifestyle Crafts Floral Embossing Folders Set, Memory Box Tender Leaves , Impression Obsession Border Duo 1, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape, Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter, Needle Nose Pliers, Champagne Pearls,

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March 29, 2013

Blooming Gingham Posies

Good Friday morning. My project today was made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Ways To Use It Challenge to use gingham. I love gingham and this gave me the perfect opportunity to pull out my Gingham Cover a Card background stamp.

I stamped the gingham pattern for my my frame base using pink ink and my mega mount. I created a double matted frame using classic oval dies and mounted the frame the frame on the card base with mounting tape.

I cut the flowers from the leftover pink gingham oval cut out to create gingham posies to match the frame. Who wouldn’t want to grow gingham posies. LOL!

I formed both the flowers and stems with my stylus and mat, arranged them in the oval opening and attached with glossy accents. I created white pearl centers by using my new Viva Ice White Pearl Pen. It is the first time I used it and I really love how it will allow you to create any size pearl you need for your project. Here’s a closer view.

I added a small multi loop bow made from pink gingham ribbon for the perfect finishing touch. I like this card because it is soft, sweet and fairly simple. It’s perfect for almost any occasion and didn’t take very long to make.

I love using my mega mount for my large background stamps and I wanted to draw your attention to the new mini mount.

This is a 4 x 5 slightly curved acrylic block with a handle that works great for your larger unmounted rubber and clear stamps.

If you are enjoying a day off work today like me I hope you have a wonderful three day weekend. I hope you have a blessed Easter.

Paper: White, Spring Moss, Ink: Pretty In Pink Accessories: Impression Obsession Gingham Cover a Card , Poppystamps Blooming Posie , Curvy Stem , Spellbinders Classic Ovals , Pink Gingham Ribbon, Viva Ice White Pearl Pen, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter, Mega Mount

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March 28, 2013

Pink Polka Dot Bunnies

Good Thursday morning. I usually try not to use the same images or dies two days in a row but I just couldn’t help myself today. I am having so much fun playing with the Impression Obsession Bunny Set and making Easter/Spring cards that I just had to make another. Really……have you ever seen bunny dies any cuter than these???This was made for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch for the challenge.

Here’s what I came up with.

I cut and attached the cross sections to the card base with mounting tape. I attached the oval to the the base with another layer of mounting tape. I love creating dimension.

I cut two partial ovals in green with an oval die to fit and create the grass layers. I cut them across the top with deckle scissors and attached grass border sections to the back. I attached these to the oval frame with mounting tape and created another element of dimension so the bunnies would be on three different layers. Did that make sense?

I tucked the bunnies into the grass and attached with glue dots and mounting tape. I created tiny flowers from 1/8” circles formed with my tiny tipped stylus, punched foliage and attached to the neck of each bunny. I cut a section of leafy branch 2, cut them apart, attached tiny flowers, tucked in behind the bunnies and attached with glossy accents. Here’s a closer view.

I thought pink butterflies would be the perfect finishing touch. I love how this turned out. I also love that the bunnies look like they are nestled in an egg shaped grassy scene.

I am so happy you stopped by and I hope you have a great day. Today is my last day of work this week and I will be off for a three day holiday weekend. Whee!

Paper: Papertrey Pattern Pack, White, Spring Moss Accessories: Impression Obsession Bunny Set , Grass Border , My Favorite Things Oval Dainty Doily Duo , Memory Box Butterfly Delights , Spellbinder Classic Ovals , Stampin' Up! Scalloped Eyelet Border Punch (retired), 1/8" Circle Punch, Martha Stewart Branch Punch , Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter

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March 27, 2013

Monochromatic Bunny Basket

Good Wednesday morning. My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Technique Lovers Challenge to make a monochromatic card.

I thought the Papertrey Hawaiian Shores pattern pack papers would be perfect for a fun Easter basket card. I used both the polka dot and stripes. I cut the frame base and attached it to the card base with mounting tape. I cut the basket and several sections of the grass tall and grass border. I inserted grass in between the basket opening as well as in behind it and attached with ATG adhesive. I placed a piece of mounting tape on the back and attached it to the frame base.

I cut a small strip of paper with deckles scissors and attached two sections of grass border, applied mounting tape to the back and mounted it on the bottom of the frame. I cut the three bunnies, rolled tiny spiral flowers to attach to their neck and attached a couple pieces of the punched branch to finish.

I finished by tucking the bunnies into the grass and attached with mounting tape. Here’s a little closer view even though it isn’t perfectly clear. Aren’t those bunnies adorable!!!

Thanks for stopping by today. I really appreciate all of your warm and supportive comments. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Paper: Papertrey White, Hawaiian Shores Pattern Pack Accessories: Impression Obsession Bunny Set , Spiral Flowers , Grass Border , Grass Tall , Spellbinders Labels Twenty Three, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Guillotine Paper Cutter , Needle Nose Pliers

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March 26, 2013

Mini Roses and Ornate Frame

Good Tuesday morning. I have another ornate frame card to share with you today with a delicate mini rolled rose floral spray.

I started by embossing the background and attaching to the card base. I cut the frame, attached tiny strips of mounting tape and attached to the card base.

I cut the lavish branch and formed with my stylus and mate. I cut several mini rolled roses, formed with my needle nose pliers and attached to the branch die with glossy accents. I applied glossy accents to the back of each rose and attached the designed branch to the frame and card base.

I applied tiny pieces of punched branch to each rose with glossy accents to soften and give a more natural look. I applied a multi loop bow for the final finishing touch.