How did I ever make a card before I had a Big Shot?  It is baffling.  I think my Big Shot is probably the tool I use the most in my stamp room.   

Supplies I used to make this card.

Stamps: Sweetly Said
Ink: Concord Crush
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight. In Color Patterns DSP stack, Brights Patterns DSP stack
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF (probab;y the folder I  use the most), Latttice Bigz die
Punches:   3/4" Circle, 1 " Circle, Blossom, Boho Blossoms

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to stamp something cute and tell me about it!



 

Sorry it is not a better picture. Here's a close up of the frame.

Here's what I used to make this card.

Stamps: Bordering on Romance, Tiny Tags
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Shimmery White, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Big Shot: Designer Frames TIEF, Elegant Bouquet TIEF
Extras: Marina Mist Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter 

Did you know that you can get the Designer Frames TIEF for free?  It is one of the products you can choose from and receive free when you place a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration.  You can also choose the Stripes TIEF  and combine it with the Designer Frames TIEF.  Click here to see what the two Textured Impressions Embossing Folders(TIEF)  look like combined.   If you do not have a Sale-A-Bration brochure feel free to contact me and I will get one sent to you.  Have a fabulous day!

Here's what I used to make this card.

Stamps: Bordering on Romance , Elementary Elegance
Ink: White Craft ink, Stazon Black 
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue
Big Shot: Labels Collection Framelits Die
Ribbon: White Organza
Extras: Watercolor Crayons, White Embossing  Powder, Embossing Buddy, Basic Rhinestones, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Heat Gun

Have a wonderful day and let me know if you have any questions or if you need to order any stamping supplies.   

Here's the first card I made.

Pretty simple layout and I thought it would work but how about if I moved around the flowers and grouped them together?  Something like this.

I liked this one too, maybe even a little more than the first layout.  Hmmm, I made another card using a similar layout to the first card and I am posting it on my Facebook  page.  You see another item on my 12 in 12 list for February is to post to my As the Ink Dries Facebook page.  Now I can cross off another item on my list!    How am I doing on my 12 in 12 for February?  I only have 3 more items left, prettty good huh?  The problem is that the 3 items are pretty BIG items which could be why they are still on the list. 

Have a wonderful day!  

I used one of my favorite color combinations; Island Indigo, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade.  Here are the supplies I used.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Whisper WHite, Island Indigo, In Color Patterns DSP stack
Punches:  5 Petal, 1/2" circle, Scallop Edge Border
Big Shot:  Elegant Bouquet
Extras: Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" White Organza ribbon

A closeup look at how the punches layer.   The large flower can be cut out with the Fancy Flower punch.  In this sample I just layered the 2 other punches on the stamped image.    I have another sample to show you tomorrow using the same supplies.  It is always fun to see the different looks you can get using the same supplies and stamps.   Hope to stamp with you soon!


 

I embossed the flower on Cardstock Vellum and then colored the flowers with reinkers and an Aqua Painter.    

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Whisper White Craft ink, Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink,  Rose Red
Paper: Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Cardstock Vellum
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF,  Adorning Accents Edgelit die , Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Punches:   Bird Builder punch
Extras: Basic Pearls 

If you would like to see more ideas using the Fabulous Florets stamp set you can check out this post,  this one,   and this one.    Have a happy day and remember if you need any supplies be sure to go to my online store.   See ya tomorrow!

Here's a quick and easy card using the Creative Elements stamp set.  This is one of those sets that I purchased and  haven't inked up very much.  I hate when I do that so I am determined to use it. 

Hope you like it!  

Stamps: Creative Elements and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Black Stazon, Pretty in Pink and Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Black, White
Big Shot: Sqaure Lattice TIEF, Labels Collections Framelits 
Extras: Black Satin Ribbon and Dazzling Details 

So here is the Elegant Bird decked out in the flowers from the Bordering on Romance stamp set.   I wish I could think of a clever name for her.

Stamps: Bordering on Bordering Romance,  Thank You Kindly
Ink: Black Stazon, Blushing Bride, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Paper: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, 2011-2013  In Color DSP stack, 20120-2012  In Color DSP stack
Big Shot: Elegant Bird die
Extras: Aqua Painter,  Neutrals Brads, Sewing Machine 

If you have some ideas for the Elegant Bird die let me know.  I have a few bird cards that will be showing up soon.   Remember tomorrow is Valentine's Day!  

Isn't it just yummy with the Fresh Vintage stamp set?  I also used the Labels Collection Framelits for the big label and also the little label.  

I usually use the Round Tab punch but the little label framelit is so cute and now all the labels coordinate.

This is the what the inside card looks like.  I thought this sentiment from the Word Play set really worked well with the Dream from the Loving Thoughts set.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Loving Thoughts, Word Play
Ink: Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzaz, Everyday Enchantment DSP 
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Labels Collection Framelits
Punch: 2 1/2" Circle
Extras:  Basic Rhinestones, Blender pen

Are you wondering where I used the Blender pen?  I inked up the  image in Pear Pizzaz ink and then used the blender pen to take off the ink from the flowers.   I then use the markers to color in the flowers.   It is a little fussy but I find it easier to do this then to use markers to color in the whole image.  

In a little bit some of the women from my group will be coming over to do a Shoebox swap.  This means everyone brings a project for everyone else to make.  I cannot wait to see what everybody brings for us to make.  It is always so fun to spend time together stamping, sharing and this time a salad bar too!  Have a fabulous Saturday!

 

Don't ya just love those Brights Flower brads?  I do but do I use them?  I have decided to stop just collecting all the cuteness and start using them.   I know what a concept!?!  After all I do know where I can get more!  

Stamps:  You're My Type 
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot, Tasteful Trim. Labels Collection Framelits die
Extra Cuteness: Brights Flower Brads, Basic Rhinestones 

I have much love for this stamp set.  It is an easy to use set and at a great price!  You get the fabulous bold typewriter image and 6 sentiments.  In the Clear it is only $13.95 and in the Wood $17.95.    You know how it works if you want this set just click here and go to my online store.  Remember with a $50 order you also get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item.   You can also contact me and I would be happy to help you.