Rich Razzleberry and So Saffron

I cased this card from Debra Currier over at ARTfelt Impressions.  I do love her cards as they are so clean and simple and very fresh looking.  I used my latest favourite colour combination of Rich Razzleberry and So Saffron.

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Flower Fest and Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set)
Ink:   Rich Razzleberry and Black StazonCardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron and Lucky Limeade

Ribbon:   1/4" (6.4 mm) Grosgrain Ribbon in Rich Razzleberry
Punches: Fancy Flower

DSP:  Pocketful of Posies

Bigshot:  Little Leaves Sizzlits Die

Embellishments:  Bitty Buttons



Free Standing Box Card

I have seen these cards during my blog surfing and I have wanted to make one for ages.  I didn't realise how easy they are to make.  I got the instructions over at Splitcoaststampers web site and the card was designed by Mary Jo Albright. 

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Flower Fest
Ink:   Early Espresso
Designer Series Paper:   Paisley Petals
Cardstock:   Early Espresso, Always Artichoke and Whisper White
Ribbon:  5/8" (1.6cm) Orangza Whisper White
Punches:  Butterfly, 1 3/4" (4.4cm) Scallop Circle and 1 3/8" (3.5cm) Circle

Bright and Cheerful Card

Here is a lovely bright and cheerful card created with the stunning new 2011-2013 In Colours and one of the new stamp sets in the latest catalogue.  They are gorgeous.

Technique Used:  Daubering.  Add ink to the dauber and then test on a piece of scrap paper to remove most of the ink.  Very lightly dauber in the centre of each flower.  If there in not enough ink then add a little more until you are happy with the colour effect.

 Supplies Used
Stamps:   Flower Fest and Word Play
Ink:   Lucky Limeade,  Calypso Coral,  Island Indigo
Ribbon:  3/8" (1cm) Ruffled Ribbon Lucky Limeade
Cardstock:   Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo and Whisper White
Punches:  Decoratve Label     
Other:  Dauber