Spooky Tree

Happy Monday To All!

I wanted to share this fun card with you. This stamp reminds me of the book I used to read to my children The Spooky Old Tree with the Berenstain Bears.

I used the watercolor paper from Stampin' Up!.  I really love this paper.  It is 140 lb. 100% cotton.  I used the "Rich Regals" classic inks in the following colors:  Night of Navy, Brocade Blue and  Elegant Eggplant.  I applied the colors with a watercolor technique blending from the top to the bottom.  I let it dry and then embossed this crazy spooky tree.  The image has a hidden face in the trunk so I used a Stampin' Write marker in Going Gray to subtly enhance the face.  I also used some silver brads in the corners and black glitter to accent the edges.

The inside is just sstamped with Basic Black classic ink and then I added clear rhinestone brads in the text for the look of eyes.

I'm going to send this card to my Aunt who lives in the lower part of Upper Michigan.  She lives alone and I'm sure she'd appreciate a fun card for Halloween.

Have a great day,

Darlene

A Father's Day Creation

Today's been a bit busy with grocery shopping, laundry etc. but I managed to finish this fun Father's Day card. I am really happy with the color combination. It looks very masculine but in a classy way. A great card for a corporate Dad!

I just love the patterned paper from DCWV Glitter Stack with the touch of silver glitter. I had to find a way to add some zip to this "guy" card without making it girlie so this is what I designed.


I added the silver metallic wax to the edge of the inner text circle to keep with the masculine look.

This is on the inside. Just simple but I just LOVE the mirror paper here!

Here's a closer look at the shimmer I was referring to.

TFL................Happy creating everyone!

Darlene

A Cupcake Birthday Card

I finally had the opportunity to sit down and make a card today. WooHoo!

I used some patterned paper from DCWV glitter line for the scalloped background and then embellished the cupcake design with ink, chalk, glitter (of course) and a nice felt flower for the top. I added a few clear rhinestones and used the white opague inkssentials pen for the dot work.

The cupcake is hand cut out and mounted on thin foam tape for dimension. I just love the designs from The Cutting Cafe'. They have an awesome choice for printable stamping.


I used my corner rounder on the bottom edges to compliment the round circles in the design.

This is a close up of the chalking and glitter.

I love using this pen. It flows so smoothly and never skips!

I just used embossing glitter for a simple "Happy Birthday" sentiment on the inside.

I'm going to try to finish a couple Father's Day cards and do a bit of gardening today.

Enjoy your Sunday and for all those Michigander's out there.....GO WINGS!!!!

Darlene