back to the drawing board

here is a card i put together using a bunch of leftover die cuts from one of the classes i took during the c9 summer camp virtual event. the only thing i added that didn't come with the event kit was the birds stamp.

and these are the two cards i made during the class - the top two cards. the 'hello card' was also a scraps card -  a slide show of how i put it together is below. 

supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [aqua sky, buttercup, oceanside, parsley, peacock, poppy, wheat, black, white] concord and 9th
clear stamps: [sunflower field] hero arts
dye ink: [buttercup, grapefruit] concord and 9th
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
watermark ink: [clear versamark] tsukineko
embossing powder: [white detail] hero arts
craft dies: [stitched squares] taylored expressions

supplies from c9 summer camp kit
patterned paper: [aqua sky gingham, grapefruit polka dot] concord and 9th
embellishments: [dew drops]
clear stamps: [cardscapes, summer blossoms] concord and 9th
craft dies: [aqua sky cabin gift, cardscapes die set, patterns and posies, summer blossoms] concord and 9th
stencil: [sun rays] concord and 9th

at the beginning of summer i pulled out my stack of unframed cross stitch projects - there were 13 plus one that needs a new frame. so i've been framing & framing & framing. here are the first four i tackled. the top two will share a frame - i'll swap the birdhouse with the little schoolhouse looking dwelling this fall. the bottom left also shares a frame with an autumn themed project that's been residing in the frame for a few years. and the patriotic project i stitched way back in the late 90's i think - it was/is a free chart from lizzie kate that was just rereleased this year.

supplies
patterns: [bluebird cottage kit] bent creek, [july & september wool whimsy kits] heart in hand, [pop] lizzie kate

today i am sharing two cards i created for the taylored expressions june release that feature summer scenes. up first is my favorite card this month - a little early morning farm scene. i used several new little bits farm themed die sets to create the scene & the new build a scene - farm fence.


i built the background for my farm scene with the build a scene - rolling hills die & the little bits - sun & clouds die set. to create the blue sky off in the background i applied salt water taffy ink with a blending tool. and the new little bits - tractor - he's plowing a field i created with the corrugated embossing folder.

to create my 'sunshiny day' card i used the following supplies available in the te shop:

Sunshiny Day	Build a Scene - Farm Fence	Build a Scene - Rolling Hills	Little Bits - Barn	Little Bits - Silo
Little Bits - Tractor	Little Bits - Windmill	Little Bits - Sun & Clouds	Stitched Square Stacklets	Embossing Folder - Corrugated
TE 6x6 Paper Pack - Build a Scene Christmas	Premium Cardstock - Blue Corn	Premium Cardstock - Cherry Pop	Premium Cardstock - Earl Grey	Premium Cardstock - Lemon Meringue
Premium Cardstock - Oreo	Premium Cardstock - Peapod	Premium Cardstock - Red Pepper	Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube	Premium Cardstock - Toffee
Taylored Expressions Salt Water Taffy Mini Pad	Taylored Expressions Salt Water Taffy Full Pad	Taylored Expressions Oreo Mini Pad	Taylored Expressions Oreo Full Pad

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next up is a scene i created with little birds bathing off to the side of a house. the majority of the scene was built with the new door to door summer decor die set. the bird bath, bird house, bushes, pink flowers & the little bird bathing are all part of the die set.


to help create the scene i used the brick patterned paper from the build a scene 6x6 paper pack for the background. the two little birds off to the left are from the little bits - birds die set & the white flowers are from the door to door spring decor die set. one thing to remember when creating a scene with lots of little die cuts - be sure to use an adhesive sheet on the back of the cardstock before die cuttting!

to create my 'a summer hello' i used the following supplies available in the te shop:

Critter Correspondence	Door to Door Spring Decor	Door to Door Summer Decor	Little Bits - Birds	Little Bits - Flag
Stitched Banner Stacklets	Stitched Rectangle Stacklets	TE 6x6 Paper Pack - Build a Scene	TE 6x6 Paper Pack - Build a Scene Christmas	Premium Cardstock - Candy Corn
Premium Cardstock - Chocolate Truffle	Premium Cardstock - Cookie Monster	Premium Cardstock - Earl Grey	Premium Cardstock - Granny Smith	Premium Cardstock - Lemon Meringue
Premium Cardstock - Peapod	Premium Cardstock - Potato Chip	Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube	Taylored Expressions Cookie Monster Mini Pad	Taylored Expressions Cookie Monster Full Pad

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sunshiny day supplies

cardstock: [blue corn, cherry pop, earl grey, lemon meringue, oreo, peapod, red pepper, sugar cube, toffee] taylored expressions
patterned paper: [build a scene christmas 6x6 paper pack] taylored expressions
rubber stamp: [sunshiny day] taylored expressions
dye ink: [salt water taffy] taylored expressions
hybrid ink: [oreo] taylored expressions
craft dies: [build a scene - farm fence, build a scene - rolling hills, little bits - barn, little bits - silo, little bits - sun & clouds, little bits - tractor, little bits - windmill, stitched square stacklets] taylored expressions

embossing folder: [corrugated] taylored expressions

 

a summer hello supplies
cardstock: [candy corn, chocolate truffle, cookie monster, earl grey, granny smith, lemon meringue, peapod, potato chip, sugar cube] taylored expressions
patterned paper: [build a scene & build a scene christmas 6x6 paper packs] taylored expressions
rubber stamp: [critter correspondence] taylored expressions
dye ink: [cookie monster] taylored expressions
craft dies: [door to door spring decor, door to door summer decor, little bits - birds, little bits - flag, stitched banner stacklets, stitched rectangle stacklets] taylored expressions

a couple of my projects were up on the echo park paper blog recently. this set of 'adventure' cards was up on the blog yesterday - the tutorial is here. i used the wild life collection & that bunny in the canoe is definitely one of my recent favorites.

and last week this 'message in a bottle' project was up on the blog - the tutorial is here. i used the pirate's life collection for this one. i've been holding on to that bottle for a while & this ended up being another recent favorite of mine.


adventure supplies
cardstock: [ultra white felt] carta bella
patterned paper: [the wild life collection, gray/neutral dots & stripes collection] echo park paper
accents: [back mini pearl]
fiber: [white thread] mettler
clear stamps: [adventure time set] echo park paper
distress ink: [fossilized amber] ranger
dye ink: [orange county] studio calico
pigment ink: onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft dies: [canoe set, into the woods set, happy campers set, wild life set] echo park paper

message in a bottle supplies
patterned paper: [pirate's life collection, pirate's life 6x6 paper pad] echo park paper
accents: [jack enamel dots] echo park paper, [jump rings, sand]
fiber: [twine]
clear stamp: [ahoy matey's set] echo park paper
distress ink: [old paper] ranger
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
watermark ink: [clear versamark] tsukineko
embossing powder: [black] a muse studio
craft dies: [sail away set, walk the plank set] echo park paper
digital shape: [x marks the spot - 80366] silhouette design store

i had a few cards up on the echo park paper blog this week - the first was this summer 'smile' card i created with the sweet summertime collection & the designer dies from the homegrown collection. there is a tutorial here that shows how i created the background & used a 'summertime' sentiment craft die to create the 'smile' sentiment on my card.

next up is a card set i created with the stars & stripes mini theme. along with this patriotic collection i pulled out the birthday celebration designer die and stamp set. the ‘celebrate’ sentiment from this stamp set makes these cards perfect for those upcoming 4th of july parties.


smile supplies
cardstock: [ultra white felt] carta bella, [black] bazzill
patterned paper: [sweet summertime collection, kraft/neutral dots & stripes collection] echo park paper
solid paper: [sweet summertime collection] echo park paper
accents: [jill enamel dots] echo park paper
fiber: [white thread] mettler
dye ink: [sunny day] studio calico
craft dies: [fruit stand, summertime scene] echo park paper

celebrate supplies
cardstock: [kraft, ultra white felt] carta bella
patterned paper & stickers: [stars & stripes mini theme] echo park paper
accents: [rhinestone stars]
fiber: [white thread] mettler
clear stamp: [birthday celebration set] echo park paper
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko

several new free project downloads went up over at the echo park paper website this weekend. i created two of the new card pdf downloads using the birthday wishes collection & the i love sunshine collection. you can download the 'it's your day' card pdf here & the 'sweet summer day' card pdf here.

today is sneak peek day 2 of the taylored expressions june release which will be available for purchase on thursday, june 4th at 7am pdt. also, don't forget that today you have another chance to win a giveaway over on the te blog.


up first today is a card created with the summer love stamp & die combo - this stamp set was a free promotional set a while ago. now it will be available for purchase & will come with a coordinating die set.


i borrowed this color combo from the packaging for this stamp & die combo. i paper pieced the ice cream truck & then used a couple of build a scene die sets to create the background scene.



next up is a card i created with the new on the line cutting plate & the on the line accessories die set. the little squirrel die & the sock die are both part of the accessories die set.


i inked up the background with some distress ink then built the scene with all of the die cuts. the tree that is die cut with the cutting plate has a couple of nice details - the trunk is embossed & the separate die that cuts the tree top cuts all the little leaves that can be popped up for a bit of dimension.

taylored expressions is celebrating release week with some fabulous giveaways! visit the te blog each sneak peek day this week for details on how you can enter to win.

if you'd like to see more taylored expressions projects and new product information then please head over to the te blog for a complete blog roll of participating designers.

 

celebrate! supplies
cardstock: [earl grey, granny smith, poppy seed, sugar cube, toffee] taylored expressions
patterned paper: [hocus pocus 6x6 paper pack] taylored expressions, [pinwheel afternoon/i love sunshine collection] echo park paper, [scraps]
accents: [silver candy buttons] basicgrey, [bundle of joy girl enamel dots] echo park paper
rubber stamp & die combo: [summer love] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft dies: [build a scene - on the road, build a scene - rolling clouds] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

Summer Love Stamp & Die Combo	Build a Scene - On the Road	Build a Scene - Rolling Clouds	Echo Park 6x6 Pad - I Love Sunshine	TE 6x6 Paper Pack - Hocus Pocus
Premium Cardstock - Earl Grey	Premium Cardstock - Granny Smith	Premium Cardstock - Poppy Seed	Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube

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loads of fun supplies
cardstock: [chocolate truffle, sugar cube, toffee] taylored expressions
patterned paper: [baby girl plaid & little guy/bundle of joy collection] echo park paper, [scraps]
fiber: [white thread]
rubber stamp: [sentiment/wash, dry, repeat] taylored expressions
distress ink: [broken china] ranger
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft dies: [on the line accessories, on the line cutting plate, wispy grass border] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

On the Line Accessories	On the Line Cutting Plate	Wispy Grass Border	Premium Cardstock - Chocolate Truffle
Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube	Premium Cardstock - Toffee	Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Mini Set 9	Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool

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and here is my first 12 tags of 2014 tag - well actually it's an atc. i followed tim's july tutorial pretty closely. but i didn't have any colored glitter to make the sand so i used alcohol ink to color some clear rock candy glitter a nice sandy color.

supplies
cardstock: [manila cardholder tag] 7 gypsies, [distress color core] core'dinations
other paper: [grunge paper/idea-ology] tim holtz/advantus
accents: [word band/idea-ology] tim holtz/advantus, [seashells] michael's
fiber: [linen ribbon/idea-ology] tim holtz/advantus
dye inks: [evergreen bough, mustard seed, picked raspberry, ripe persimmon, salty ocean, walnut stain & weathered wood distress] tim holtz/ranger
paints: [antique linen, broken china, mustard seed, picked raspberry & ripe persimmon distress; clear rock candy crackle] tim holtz/ranger
stain: [salty ocean distress] tim holtz/ranger
alcohol ink: [latte] ranger
dye ink marker: [black soot distress] tim holtz/ranger
embossing powders: [antique linen & black soot distress, utee] tim holtz/ranger
glitter: [clear rock candy dry glitter] tim holtz/ranger
liquid adhesive: [glossy accents] ranger
craft die: [flower box sprigs & flowers set] taylored expressions, [mini sand & sea set] tim holtz/sizzix
embossing folder: [waves & bubbles texture fades] tim holtz/sizzix
tool: [distress marker spritzer] tim holtz/advantus
other: [acetate folded card] hero arts
size: 2.5in x 3.5in
tutorial: http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2014-july/

taylored expressions june release day is today - all the new products we've been sharing sneaks of this week are now available in the te shop. the card i'm sharing today features the new rubber stamp set hippo birdy & a new craft die from pockets & pages insta squares - a set of 6 dies.

i die cut the frame from the two different patterned papers then pieced them together. the next layer is the little birdy & the cloud that is keeping him company. lastly, i cut the frame from an orange patterned paper a few times layered the hello sentiment so that it would pop out of the frame a bit.

and my last project for the june release uses a frame i found at my local craft store - it's actually a frame that comes with a little 3x3 canvas inside of it. i used a new pockets & pages - fab frames summer to frame the little scene. the palm trees are paper pieced using a stamp from the new big kahuna stamp set & the little sun i featured earlier this week & is from the little bits - sun & clouds craft die set.

be sure to stop by the baker's dozen design team blogs for more projects featuring the taylored expressions june release.

• Charmaine Ikach
• Courtney Kelley - you are here
• Danielle Lounds
• Jami Sibley
• Jeanne Streiff
• Jen Shults
• Joan Ervin
• Kendra Wietstock
• Kerri Michaud
• Regina Mangum
• Sankari Wegman
• Shannon White
• Shelly Mercado
• Stephanie Kraft
• Taylor VanBruggen

hello supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper
patterned paper: [plus one by amy tangerine 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [style board by maggies holmes 6x6 paper pad] crate paper
accent: [orange sprinkle enamel dot] doodlebug designs, [striped washi tape]
rubber stamps: [hippo birdy set] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft dies: [pockets & pages - insta squares set] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

Hippo Birdy

Pockets & Pages - InstaSquares

*american crafts 6x6 pad - plus one

*choice snow white cardstock

*doodlebug sprinkles - tangerine

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i love summer supplies
patterned paper: [hip hip hooray 6x6 paper pad] we r memory keepers, [a charmed life 6x6 paper pad] simple stories, [diy shop 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [scraps]
accent: [enamel dots] my mind's eye, [enamel heart/daily flash pop drops] october afternoon
rubber stamps: [big kahuna set] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft dies: [pockets & pages - fab frames summer set, little bits - sun & clouds set] taylored expressions
frame: [3x3 mini framed canvas] artists loft/michael's

available in the taylored expressions store -

 

Big Kahuna Dies	Pockets & Pages - Fab Frames - Summer	Little Bits - Sun & Clouds	*we r memory 6x6 pad - hip hip hooray
*simple stories 6x6 pad - a charmed life	*american crafts 6x6 pad - diy shop

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this week is the taylored expressions june sneak peek & release week. the release for this month is a bit larger than usual with lots of new rubber stamp sets & craft die sets - everything will be available for purchase on thursday, june 5th at 7am pdt. and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for details on a giveaway.

my first card for this week features the new sentiment stamp big bold summer along with two new craft die sets which are part of a new die collection called little bits. the little bits  dies are perfectly sized for cards or project life spreads.

i used the large sentiment stamp as the focal point of my card then created a little scene with the little bits - umbrella & little bits - sun & clouds die sets. not only is this scene great for a card to send off to a friend after a summer adventure - but it would also make a great summer mini album cover or title page.

my second card for today was super quick & simple and again features a little bits die set - little bits - flowers & stems. the sentiment is also from a new set - the peeking in rubber stamp set.


the little flower was die cut from scraps of patterned paper i had in my scrap bin & i added an enamel dot for a bit of dimension. and that curved piece cut from kraft cardstock - it is a negative piece from a die cut that would normally be thrown out. i used a new pockets & pages craft die called pocket pages - 3x4 circle showcase - and the new little bits dies work perfectly with it.

 

taylored expressions is celebrating release week with some fabulous giveaways! visit the te blog each sneak peek day this week for details on how you can enter to win.

be sure to stop by the baker's dozen design team blogs for more june release sneak peeks.

 

• Charmaine Ikach
• Courtney Kelley - you are here
• Jami Sibley
• Jeanne Streiff
• Jen Shults
• Joan Ervin
• Kendra Wietstock
• Kerri Michaud
• Sankari Wegman
• Shannon White
• Shelly Mercado
• Stephanie Kraft
• Taylor VanBruggen

every summer... supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [caribbean breeze, kraft, electric green & electric pink] bazzill basics
patterned paper: [hip hip hooray] we r memory keepers, [gingham] paislee press/studio calico
accents: [enamel accents] my mind's eye
fiber: [black thread] ikea
rubber stamps: [big bold summer set] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft die: [little bits- beach umbrella set, little bits - sun & clouds set] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*we r memory 6x6 pad - hip hip hooray

*bazzill basics 6x6 cardstock multipack - electric

*choice snow white cardstock

*choice kraft cardstock

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hello friend supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [kraft] bazzill basics paper
patterned paper: [plus one by amy tangerine 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [hip hip hooray 6x6 paper pad] we r memory keepers, [bowties 6x6 paper pad] basicgrey
accents: [yellow enamel dot] my mind's eye
fiber: [black thread] ikea
rubber stamps: [sentiment/peeking in set] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft die: [little bits - flowers & stems, pockets & pages - 3x4 circle showcase] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*choice kraft cardstock

*choice snow white cardstock

*american crafts 6x6 pad - plus one

*we r memory 6x6 pad - hip hip hooray

*basic grey 6x6 pad - bowties

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today i have another card to share using the may taylored expressions stamp of the month bloom & grow & the coordinating craft die set hello blooms. lots of scraps were used in the making of this card - i hang on to them as the little pieces are perfect for die cuts.



i used the die cut watering can to shower some hearts upon the sentiment. the hearts are little rhiestones i've had in a drawer for a while. the striped watering can seemed a bit plain at first - so i used the tiniest heart die from the the heart stacklets set to cut a yellow heart from a scrap of paper.

supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [kraft] bazzill basics
patterned paper: [happy go lucky 6x6 paper pad] fancy pants designs, [daily grind 6x6 paper pad] simple stories
accents: [red heart rhinestones] a muse studio
fiber: [black thread] ikea
stamps: [bloom & grow may 2014 stamp of the month] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
craft die: [watering can/hello blooms set, heart stacklets set & grass border] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*stamp of the month subscription - united states	*hello blooms	*heart stacklets	*grass border
*fancy pants 6x6 pad - happy go lucky	*simple stories 6x6 pad - daily grind	*choice snow white cardstock	*choice kraft cardstock

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this week is the taylored expressions may release week. this month there are new patriotic & father's day rubber stamps/craft dies & some dinosaurs and robots make an appearance too - everything will be available for purchase on thursday, may 8th at 7am pdt. and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for details on a giveaway.


my first card for today features the new sentiment stamp patriotic prose - proud along with the new craft die set star stacklets. the entire sentiment stamp actually say 'so very proud of you' - but it was easy to just ink up the top for a shorter sentiment.

there are 3 patriotic prose sentiment stamps this month - this one could easily be used year round though. just change up the color combo and you will have a general 'proud of you' card.

my second card - and my favorite for this month - features the new rubber stamp set mischief maker - americana & the new flag cutting plate.

i spent a lot of time learning how to color her with markers & many, many stamped images later i am pretty happy with the results. i paper pieced her outfit with a couple of patterned paper scraps & added a flag strip i created with the flag cutting plate.

 

taylored expressions is celebrating release week with some fabulous giveaways! visit the te blog each sneak peek day this week for details on how you can enter to win.

be sure to stop by the baker's dozen design team blogs for more may release sneak peeks.

 

• Charmaine Ikach
• Courtney Kelley - you are here
• Danielle Lounds
• Jeanne Streiff
• Jen Shults
• Joan Ervin
• Kendra Wietstock
• Kerri Michaud
• Sankari Wegman
• Shannon White
• Shelly Mercado
• Stephanie Kraft
• Taylor VanBruggen
  

so very proud supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper
patterned paper: [diy shop 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [4x6 vertical journaling card/a charmed life collection] simple stories
accents: [beetle black mini jewels] doodlebug design inc.
fiber: [black thread] ikea
rubber stamps: [patriotic prose - proud] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [rocket red brilliance] tsukineko
craft dies: [star stacklets set] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*choice snow white cardstock

*american crafts 6x6 pad - diy

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red, white, & blue supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [red & blue] bazzill basics paper
patterned paper: [diy shop 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [happy go lucky 6x6 paper pad] fancy pants designs, [daily grind 6x6 paper pad] simple stories
accents: brushed pewter distress stickles] tim holtz/ranger
rubber stamps: [mischief maker americana set] taylored expressions
dye ink: [tuxedo black memento] tsukineko
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
markers: [skin: e000, e00, e02, e11 - hair: y000, y11, y15, e13, b02, b04 - flag: b18, r29] copic, [eyes: eb7] spectrum noir
craft dies: [american flag cutting plate & grass border] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*crate paper 6x6 pad - diy shop	*fancy pants 6x6 pad - happy go lucky	*simple stories 6x6 pad - daily grind	*choice snow white cardstock	*memento tuxedo black full pad
*copic markers

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as my summer crafting time comes to an end i have a beach themed project to share. i received a box from bazzill basics paper last week and in it was the 6x6 mini prints of their beach house collection. not only is this collection perfect for beach themed cards or project life documenting - but all the red, white/neutral & blue papers also make this collection perfect for patriotic cards which you can send off to operation write home.

most of my crafty time this summer has been spent creating cards, so i went with a 3-d project for this week. the mini birdhouse comes together quickly - the trickiest part is cutting the paper for the front. after glueing down the paper i highlighted the edges of the birdhouse and toned down the paper a bit with distress ink. and then what took the longest time - deciding which shells to use!

now for a giveaway - bazzill generously sent along an extra set of the beach house 6x6 mini prints & a package of card shoppe cardstock. i will send these off to one of my blog visitors next week - if you would like to be entered into the drawing for these bazzill products leave a comment on this post and i'll choose a winner after labor day.

updated with giveaway winner:

supplies
patterned paper: [beach house collectoin 6x6 mini prints] bazzill basics
rubber stamps: [checkerboard/ultimate grunge set from tim holtz collection] stampers anonymous
ink: [pumice stone distress ink] ranger
accents: [sea shells]
other: [mini bird house] michael's
finished size: 4.5" tall

a few weeks ago i discovered that i own very few spring decorations - so i bought a cheap chunky wood flower at michael's and made it pretty. i took this photo to use in my project life album - i've been using the camera+ app and instagram for about 99.9% of the photos that are going into the album.


supplies
patterned paper: [pretty party 6x6 paper pad] crate paper, [on the bright side 6x6 paper pad] my mind's eye
clear stamps: [enjoy the journey/tim holtz] stamper's anonymous
ink: [pumice stone distress ink] ranger
accents: [chipboard flower/restoration collection, fabric brad/pretty party collection] crate paper, [butterfly] studio calico
stickers: [butterfly, scallop border/anthology collection] studio calico
fiber: [baker's twine] the twinery
tool: [tiny attacher/tim holtz idea-ology] advantus
other: [wood flower] michael's

supplies
cardstock: [white] neenah, [hillary] bazzill basics
paper: [restoration collection 6x6 paper pad] crate paper, [mabel 6x6 paper pad/stella & rose collection] my mind's eye
stamps: [butterfly/love bugs set, sentiment/homegrown sentiments] purple onion designs
ink: [tuxedo black memento ink] tsukineko
fiber: [yellow embroidery floss] dmc, [black thread] mettler
steel die: [large scallops] a muse studio

one last summer themed card that i made for purple onion designs - and just one last day of summer before i have to head back to work.


supplies
cardstock: [white] neenah, [kraft] bazzill basics, [vanilla] a muse studio
stamps: [bbq set] purple onion designs
ink: [tuxedo black memento ink] tsukineko
markers: [r22, r24, r29, yg00, yg11, yg13, yg17, 100] copic
tool: [corner chomper] we r memory keepers

this weekend purple onion designs is participating in the last days of summer bloghop hosted by psa essentials. all manufacturers participating in the bloghop have contributed to a prize - to be eligible for the prize you must leave a comment on all 11 blogs participating in the hop. to get started on the hop head on over to the pod last days of summer blog post.


supplies
cardstock: [white] neenah, [leapfrog] bazzill basics
paper: [nook & pantry 6x6 paper pad] basicgrey
stamps: [popsicles/what's the scoop? set, summer/date me seasons set] purple onion designs
ink: [tuxedo black memento ink, lime versacolor] tsukineko
markers: [v01, v15, v20, r30, r32, r35, yr21, yr30, y38, e34, e81] copic
fiber: [white thread] mettler
tool: [corner chomper] we r memory keepers, [sewing machine] janome
liquid accent: [glossy accents] ranger

i have a bit of purple onion designs catching up to do:

• pod summer release is now up - new stamps include a bbq set (which i used above), a beach set, some bugs, a branch, as well as some baby bears
• pod's 8th anniversary sale lasts thru wednesday - all stamps 25% off with coupon code sum2011

supplies
cardstock: [white] neenah
paper: [toy box colleciton 6x6 paper pad] crate paper
stamps: [bbq set] purple onion designs
ink: [tuxedo black memento ink] tsukineko
markers: [r27, y15, g07, b04] copic
tool: [scallop diamond edger punch] ek success

one of my purple onion designs projects from last month. this one is pretty straight forward - the flowers were colored with copics and the fence was painted with white crackle paint as well as a bit of distress ink on top.


supplies
cardstock: [kraft] bazzill basics, core'dinations [green & blue/roy. g biv assortment], [white] neenah paper
stamp: [flowers/bouquet & containers set, sentiment/flower quotes set] purple onion designs
ink: [black tuxedo memento ink] tsukineo, [pumice stone distress ink] ranger
markers: [y11, y13] copic
accents: [chipboard fence] maya road, [orange brads] queen & company
paint: [pickett fence distress crackle paint] ranger
steel die: [scallops] a muse studio

i found this tonite - a video featuring one of my projects.

  

havin' a good time card - paper: dcwv [songbird 12x12 paper stack]; cardstock: bazzill basics [kraft], dcwv [green]; embroidery floss: the gentle art [onyx/simply shaker sampler threads]; other: [buttons].

you're sweet card - patterned paper: basicgrey [licorice/sugar rush collection]; cardstock: bazzill [kraft &espresso/orange peel texture]; stamps: purple onion designs [what's the scoop? set]; ink: tsukineko [rich cocoa/memento dye ink]; felt embellishment: sassafras lass [cupcake/delicious felties]; brads: queen & company [white, pink & orange]; embroidery floss: dmc [pink & orange]; punches: fiskars [threading water/border punch].

autumn card - paper: basicgrey; cardstock: bazzill; stamps: purple onion designs [autumn fallings, thanksgiving feast sentiment set]; ink & embossing powder: ranger/tim holtz [walnut stain/distress ink]; metal: queen & company [yellow mini brad]; other: embroidery floss.