Trends

Arrows may be one of the trends right now but I sure struggle trying to use them.  Thought it would be better to go simple.  Flags seem to work with most paper.  The rick rack was a little hard to keep adhered to the paper.   Some of the Glossy Accents squished around and dried before I could wipe it off and then looked too shiny and messy.  I forgot that about that glue. 

I added another layer of the rick rack with white glue and think that looks better.  I was happy that the teeny tiny brads matched the arrow colors.  I am using this card to wish Happy 4th Birthday to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Washi Tape is another trend I seem to have trouble with.  I really like it but it always seems like the patterns don't work with the rest of my design.  I have resisted buying any because "How could I decide which to get?" and "How could I not get some in every color?" 

How fortunate for me that a roll of washi tape has been in each of the Monthly Card Kits I have gotten from Simon Says Stamp.  I think this tape worked on this card because the sentiment is on such a large solid shape, the tape is black and not real busy and the patterned paper has a lot of white space.  I think this will make a great AnyHero card.

What do you think of Trends?  Which do you like or struggle with?

Supplies Used:
Daphne's Closet Patterned Paper ~Lawn Fawn
Park Bench Patterned Paper ~Fancy Pants
Blue Cardstock ~Bazzill Basics Juicy Pack
African Daisy Yellow Cardstock ~Bazzill Basics
Happy Every Day Stamp Set ~Simon Says Stamp
Rose Coral Chalk Ink ~Colorbox
Flower Friend Stamp Set ~Simon Says Stamp
White Rick Rack ~Bazzill Basics
Tiny Blue Brads ~My Stash
Tuxedo Black Dye Ink ~Memento
White Lattice Washi Tape ~Simon Says Stamp
 Vintage Stitched Label Die ~My Creative Time

Some Bunny

The Hambo Hoedown Challenge for this week is to use Bailey Easter -digital image by Hambo Stamps along with some sort of Weave.  Since I like embossing folders, I chose a new one that looks woven.

I colored some pearl embellishments with one of the Copic markers to match the paper and the grass Bailey is standing on.

Supplies Used:
Bailey Easter Digital Stamp ~Hambo Stamps
Yellow/Green Cardstock ~Bazzill Basics Juicy Pack
Matelasse Embossing Folder ~Cuttlebug
Stone Twine ~The Twinery
Oval Cutter ~Creative Memories
Pearls ~My Stash
BV25  E23  E29  G43  G46  R20  W00  W2  YG00 ~Sketch Copic Markers

Just Because

I am really enjoying the Simon Says Stamp Monthly Card Kits.  Heard the April Kit is already sold out...glad I have a subscription.  It is really nice to try new combinations of colors or brands and I just love the stamp sets that Kristina Werner designs for them. 

I thought this would be a good entry for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~Anything Goes. 

  

I liked the design of this card so well, I had to make another. It is the OWH Sketch Challenge #165.  I love the simple design.

I like the look of the small flowers with the solid scallop trim and a more toned down strip to stamp a sentiment.

Supplies Used:
Park Bench Patterned Paper ~Fancy Pants
Life of the Party Lime Twist Patterned Paper ~My Mind's Eye
Banana Split Cardstock ~Bazzill Basics
Sea Glass Cardstock ~Bazzill Basics
Flower Friend Stamp Set ~Simon Says Stamp
Tuxedo Black Dye Ink ~Memento
Scallop Punch ~EK Success
White Organdy Ribbon ~My Stash
Turquoise Organdy Ribbon ~My Stash

My Favorite Peep

The Hambo Hoedown Challenge for this week was to use Bunny Basket -digital image by Hambo Stamps and your favorite embellishment. Mine is embossing folders. I love how you can add design and texture without being too busy.

I kept in mind the Rule of Thirds from this month's OWH Design Bookcamp when designing this card.

What is your favorite embellishment?

Supplies Used:
Bunny Basket Digital Image ~Hambo Stamps
Baby Blue Dark Cardstock ~Bazzill
Foulard Embossing Folder ~Cuttlebug
Scallop Decorative Scissors ~Fiskars
Corner Rounder ~We R Memory Keepers
Yellow Ribbon ~My Stash
BG01  BV11  E23  E29  R20  Y13  Y19  YG06  YR68  W2 ~Sketch Copic Markers

you are the best

Excited to show this card for several reasons: I am proud of myself for using products from the March Simon Says Stamp Monthly Card Kit that I just had to have;  this is my first time using Lawn Fawn paper;  I have been wanting to try a vertical design with a large flag on it; my scallop cutting came out even; and this card meets a couple of the requirements for some challenges I like to participate in ~Delightful Inspiration and OWH Bootcamp - Color Monochromatic.

I wanted the banner look three dimensional so I popped up only the middle section with foam tape and adhered the tails down flat with Dot Roller adhesive.

Supplies Used:
Daphne's Closet Patterned Paper ~Lawn Fawn
Daphne's Closet 6x12 Stickers ~Lawn Fawn
Scallop Decorative Scissors ~Fiskars
Tiny Pearls ~My Stash

Yellow Birds

Love these beady eyed birds, don't you? I colored Silly Birds with Hats -digital image by Hambo Stamps for this week's Hambo Hoedown Challenge ~Scallops.

 
I added the scallops to the yellow paper the old-fashioned way, with scissors.  I also like that the background paper has a scallop look to it. I

Supplies Used:
Silly Birds with Hats Digital Image ~Hambo Stamps
Western Romance Patterned Paper ~Webster's Pages
Scallop Decorative Scissors ~Fiskars
Pink Brads ~My Stash
R20  R81  R85  Y32  W2 ~Sketch Copic Markers

Beary Special Day

 

I couldn't Bear to miss your Special Day! is one of the sentiments on Bear Cupcake, digital image by Hambo Stamps for this week's Hambo Hoedown Challenge. You had to incorporate a large and a small element in your design. I chose to use large and small dots.

Our Daily Bread Designs challenges OWHers to link up cards each month. The challenge for March is to include a scallop in the design. It is really nice of them to donate postage of up to two boxes when cards are linked to the post.

Supplies Used:
Bear Cupcake Digital Image ~Hambo Stamps
Life of the Party Patterned Paper ~Lime Twist by My Mind's Eye
Cherry Splash Cardstock ~Bazzill Paper
Seeing Spots Embossing Folder ~Cuttlebug
Scalloped Oval4~Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
0  BG01  BV25  E23*25*29  R24*29  W00*2*5  Y19 ~Sketch Copic Markers