I skipped over this one orginally, really did not like the card (sorry Lizzie) but once I went out and looked at the Pinterest photos, I thought the mosaics were more subtle and soft.  So this is what I created.

I made the coin by embossing a paper circle several times to get a thick layer and then laid the stamp into the embossing power when it was still hot and melted.   I also made a silver one but stuck with the gold coin.

Supplies

papertrey Ink Anceint Rome Kit
Papertrey Ink Cream Rustic Paper
Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Stamp Set
Stampin Up! Beach Front Ribbon Sset
Clear Emobssing Powder Recollections
Hero Arts Mid Tone Cup O’ Joe Inkoad
1″ circle punch

Going back, back, back in time.  Back to the Roman era!!!!

I really liked this technique and thought the card was real pretty

Products used:

Papertrey Ink Ancient Roman Stamp Kit
Papertrey Ink Stamp Botantical Block
Papertrey Ink Stamp Ruby Reprise
Papertrey Ink New leaf Inkpad
Papertrey Ink Ripe Avocado Paper
Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Paper
Palete Knife
Ranger Mister Bottle

Time to WAKE Up!!!!  Coffee is brewing, thinking about a nice Mimosa to get the creative juices flowing!

ok, we get 20 minutes to get supplies and make a card using a color combination and a sketch

Easy Peasy and just made it up the deadline

Papertrey Ink Cardstock, Canyon Clay, Ripe Acacado, Enchanged Evening, Ocean Tides

Papertrey Ink Stamp Communique Curves Sentiments

It is that time of year!!!!  The Annual Papertrey Ink Stamp a Faire!!!!

The theme this year is Traveling through Time!!!!

This year my sister joined me as we stamped our hearts out and drank Champagne.   The schedule is brutal and I always think I will be able to do it, around half way thru I start to panic.  At least this year I ordered the kit.  SMART move on my behalf.  A must if you want to get thru this!!!   LOL

So to make it more special, I created a banner and special tote bags!!!!  AWESOME!!!!!

Please note that the table is clean… LOL, which after the first video all bets are off!!!!  It is a disaster!!!!!

Ok off to the first card!!!!

This was the final card I made!  This one I like.   The Creative Elixer (champage) was working well that night.   LOL

although it was hard to see, I kiss stamped some images.  But I think with the dark colors it is hard to see.

I took a matching Bazzill cardstock set that was on sale, sorry no colors were listed and used those Paper Smooches stamps that have been begging to be used from my stamp stash.   I used some ZING embossing powder, jewels and some glitter pens.   After I made the opening, I found that the stamp set from Papertrey called Meadow Green Stamp Set fit perfectly into the opening.   https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/meadow-greens-stamp-set/

Thanks for looking, I appreciate the comments and LOVE!!!

I made this one late at night….

I had too much champagne…

I forced myself to keep going even though I did not like it…

I blame the champagne…..   Sometimes it is the Creative Elixer…..sometimes is just booze!!!   This time is was booze!  LOL

This was on day 6 of more outline stamps.   So I stamped a cat and used watercolors to create the grey tabby look.

The paper and embellishments was from Michaels {Recollections)

I used zebra striped jewels to look like spiders.   they look like blobs of glass with black marks on it.   ok, I think you get that I dont like this card.   But I do like the paper.

The stamp set was from Michaels, I think the Hampton Art ones they sell.  Not sure….don’t care.   LOL

Thanks for checking my card out!

Here is my second card.  This is a direct copy of the wonderful Debbie Hughes card.   I love almost everything she does.  I think everyone does.  Such talent.

Again I used a Papertrey Ink stamp set.  This one is called Wet Paint 3.   https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/wet-paint-iii-stamp-set/

I am always taking the online card class from the very talented Jennifer McGuire/Kristina Werner and friends.  This month I took the Stretch Your Stamps 2 Class.

The premise of this class is to take one of your stamp sets and do different type of cards and techniques to really stretch your thinking!  I learned some new things which is awesome.  Hope you enjoy my cards!

My first card was  inspired from Day 7 and Julie Ebersole.  She always get me laughing!  She is contagious!

I was in the mood for those old 1970 kitchen colors of barfy brown, avocado Green, harvest gold and zesty ORANGE…what were they thinking, I hated it in the 70’s but now, not so much, today it feels retro.  LOL

Since I made my cards at my sisters house, I really did not keep track of the supplies I was using.  Please forgive me.  But I think the 2 people who look at my blog (bless both of you) will forgive me.

I also used the awesome stamps from Papertrey ink called Wet Paint Stamp Set

https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/wet-paint-stamp-set/

I also used some old American Craft woodgrain stamp set and misc Sequins.  There were some other ink pads but I just grabbed from a pile of inky goodness.  Sorry!!!!

In preparation for the newest Online Card Class – Watercolor for Cardmakers, we were challengered to create a portfolio of all our watercolors.  In the video Kristina kept the watercolors in the watercolor cases, I am not that kind of person.  I decided to create a small book to have all the colors at my finger tips.   I had a couple extra Tim Holtz worn covers and thought it would be perfect for the portfolio.  The nice thing about the sleeves is that there is a small space on the edge to slide a piece of paper inside, which is just perfect for putting the name of the watercolor kit!!!!

So instead of using my Tim Holtz watercolor paper, I used a pad I got on sale at Michaels and cut them to the size that would fit into the book.

I am still adding sheets into the book, but wanted to share my book before the class started!!  Thanks for looking

Supplies Used:

*PREORDER Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2013 WORN COVER TH93080

*PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Idea-ology TAGS Page Pockets TH93107

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Thought I would make one more card for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!!!….I actually made 5 cards for this challenge.   Whoo Hoo!!!!!  The theme is HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

For this card I took my learning from the Clean and Simple Card Class from Online Card Classes.  I LOVE these classes, and I love learning new techniques!!

Please feel free to leave comments!!!!

SUPPLIES:

*Copic Sketch Marker BV17 DEEP REDDISH BLUE	*Copic Sketch Marker RV66 RASPBERRY Red Violet Pink	*Copic Sketch Marker BG49 DUCK BLUE	*Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE Bright Bold
*Copic Sketch Marker YR16 APRICOT Orange Peach Nectarine Tangerine	*PRE-ORDER Lawn Fawn HELLO SUNSHINE Lawn Ornaments MIXED SEQUINS	*My Mind’s Eye CHALK STUDIO 2 Enamel Dots CS3020	*Bazzill WHITE 40 LB VELLUM 8.5″” x 11″” 25 Sheets
*Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE S142	*Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET SENTIMENTS OF YOU SetSY62	*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK	*Simon Says Stamp WOODGRAIN CARDSTOCK WHITE 111 LB
*Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Two Applicators 62191

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