I created a deli paper gelli print background using paint, stencils and multi medium liquid to glue the pieces together.  I love the unique background paper, in fact I made a few prints and several background pieces.  Then I die cut a Memory Box Co tree and glued several pieces together for a sturdier base.  Using Versamark ink I coated the tree with ink and then heat set silver embossing powder, several times.  I added a word sentiment and tucked it behind the tree, die cut the background paper and added light gray paper behind it.  I love the muted colors with the pop of silver. Submitting this before the deadline for the #vervestamps August challenge.

After finishing my back to school cards, it was time to begin planning for my welcome Autumn cards.  I was inspired by a pin from Pintrest. I bought this die cut set last year and only played around with it but did not create anything. This year I watercolored paper and die cut the leaves.  I stamped the background with a large background stamp from My Favorite Things using gray ink on gray paper.  I die cut that as well.  I printed the word banner on my computer and then assembled all of the pieces together.  I folded the leaves in the middle to create some dimension and glued them to the card front. I like the simple layout and coordinating colors.

It was time to create some welcome back to school cards for some special teacher friends who are beginning a new school year.  After searching through my school related stamps I decided to create a new version of the one I used last year.  I bought some printed Stampin’Up paper  that was in a markdown box and it was just right for the background I needed.  This stamp is an old favorite, or vintage if you prefer.  I like the way it came out.  Hope my friends do, too!

Last year’s card

Newest version

Here is my first shadow box project.  I took a great class with Wendy Vecchi at Scrapbook Clubhouse using so many new techniques to learn new ideas for stamping and paper crafting.  It was overwhelming but so much fun!  Painting on canvas, mini-frames.  Of course, I finished my project at home. I added some embossing paste, stenciling and printed tissue paper.  Putting it all together in the frame finished the project.  I think it looks pretty good for a first time shadow box!  Time to hang it up.#sssmchallenge #timholtz #stampendous

I decided to research a card challenge as I had not submitted an entry in awhile.  I created a card for a color challenge from #Vervestamps.  The colors were pink, tangerine and a turquoise shade of blue. I stamped, painted and die cut the squiggle flowers and leaves.  The stamp set is from #simonsaysstamp.  I die cut a window and painted the inside with Twinkling H2Os.  I added a gold thread nest behind the large  flower and a  stamped sentiment finished the layout.   This layout was a little different for me and was inspired  by a post from #rightathomestamps.

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I have been on a search for a new set of flower stamps and found this awesome from Simon Says Stamp called Sketch Ranunculus.  I love these flowers and to find a set that was named this was awesome.  I stamped the images in Versamark and embossed with gold embossing powder on water color paper.  I then colored the flowers, stems and leaves using Peerless watercolor paint swatches.  I added the die cut word from Simon Says Stamp and word banner.  I added liquid pearl accents to complete the layout.  I then stamped and colored a few more in different color combinations.

Seems like I have been on a watercoloring technique focus.  I used the new flower set from My Favorite Things again.  I painted the flowers with Gelatos and Twinkling H2O’s.  I die cut the Happy word from Hero Arts and then added glossy accents when I attached it to the card.  I stamped the anniversary below the die cut.  A twine accent ribbon was tied to the bottom of the card.  Ready for the mail in a few days.

It has been awhile since I made a card for a new baby which of course is such a happy occasion.  I used this Magenta stamp for many different cards but wanted to create something a bit different since the last time I used it.  I used Tombow markers to color the individual images.  Then I added some glitter glue accents and glossy accents to make things pop.  I like to combine a variety of different patterned papers and is a great way to use up all those small pieces left from other paper projects.  After posting this card on Instagram, I got a request from  a follower to make one for  her as well!

I ordered a few new acrylic cling stamp sets last week.  I have wanted to try a bit more watercoloring with flowers and of course, I just had to buy a few more sets.  I added several different versions to my “board” on Pinterest.  Here is my first try and will continue to try different paints and layouts to create other card sketches.  A work in progress!

Nothing better than creating a card to celebrate the long awaited season of summer.  I used a Simon Says Stamp sailboat die cut to create the three sailboats.  I used nautical patterned paper for the boats and banners.  I printed out the word banner on my computer and die cut that as well.  I used navy card stock for the background paper that I die cut using a My Favorite Things stitched dot die.   Then I  put all the pieces together and added the dimensional stick on color coordinated dots for accents.  Simple card sketch that makes you want to go sailing!