HAPPY MARCH!

I already have my Mother's Day cards done.  They were simple and easy to make and I picked colors of flowers that I thought they would like.  

IN THE GARDEN

Another round of the Taylored Expressions Triple Slim In the Garden stencils.  These are so fun to make & even better you get 3 card fronts when you finish the ink blending!  I used sentiments from various companies for these cards.  

INK COLORS are all Taylored Expressions:  Lime Zest, Pineapple, Peaches n' Cream, Candy Corn, Guava, Fruit Punch

INK COLORS:  TE Inks - Lime Zest, Lollipop, Spearmint, Eggplant

IN THE GARDEN

Taylored Expressions Triple Slim Layering In the Garden stencils are just beautiful! I bought the bundle when it came out & I was able to watch the free class that Taylor did to create these colorful florals.  It's really a cool concept that was designed by Taylor.  You use the 4 stencils and then when you have completed the ink blending you have 3 mini slim card fronts ready to put together.  I'm using the new Signature Sentiments to add the perfect sentiment.  

INK COLORS used for blending are all Taylored Expressions.

Peapod

Pineapple

Peaches n' Cream, Candy Corn

Guava, Fruit Punch

MOTHER'S DAY CARDS

Happy May!  I used a combination of Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers and a few Copic markers for my coloring on these Mother's Day cards.

I added a few clear drops, one in the center of the pink flower and the others are random around the card.

This is such a pretty floral 🌺 and perfect for this years Mother's Day cards. 

Products Used:  

Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Spring Spray, Amuse Studio Essential Sentiments

Card stock:  Neenah 110# Solar White, black, Card base Taylored Expressions Guava

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Taylored Expressions Diagonal Stitch Rectangle Stacklets, Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers Pale Pink Shades, Hydrangea Blend, Pale Pink Shades, Copic Markers YG01 YG23 Y17

BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS!

I got this Beautiful Blossoms stamp set for my birthday with a lovely gift card from Shari for shopping at Taylored Expressions!  TE wasn't able to ship the dies at the same time so I stamped & colored the images & they were ready to die cut when the dies arrived!  Such a pretty floral - I wonder how many florals I need...but they keep coming up with more that are too pretty to pass up!  

I also bought the Just Vine Background stamp from Taylored Expressions. I made cards for a variety of occasions.   

PRETTY FLORAL

Zig Markers that I used on my cards for today!  I'm really into the Zigs lately, huh?  

This pretty floral is from Flora & Fauna called Floral Bear.  

Various sentiments - Happy Birthday & Thanks from Waffle Flower Big Dots Sentiment.  The Best Mom Ever stamp is from an old wood mount Hero Art stamp.  

Mother's Day Cards

I am ready with my Mother's Day cards!  These cards were both in my stash from a while ago.  I added a sentiment to the mason jar card because it reminded of my Mother-in-Law.  She likes to can vegetables from her garden!  

Happy Mother's Day

I hope all the Mom's had a Happy Mother's Day weekend!  Also wanted to let you know that Amuse Studio is offering FREE Shipping on orders over $30.00 thru the end of May.  

Products Used:   www.amusestudio.com

Stamps: Label Maker, Crazy Friends

Card stock:  Habanero 4bar card base, Sky, Sugar 

Ink:  Onyx Versafine, Papaya, Habanero

Other:  Stitched Circle Windows, Stitched Circles, Tag You're It Die Set, Crazy Friends die set, Copic Markers, Eucalyptus Organdy Ribbon

Pretty Floral

A pretty floral card for Mother's Day.  I used the Wink of Stella on the largest flower for a little bit of sparkle.

Stamps:  Avery Elle Happy Mother's Day

Card stock:  Grapefruit Petite Pinstripe A2 Card base, Grapefruit, Sugar, (Amuse Studio) MFT Black & White Basics 6x6 Paper

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Clear Wink of Stella Pen, Copic Markers, White Signo Pen

Hibiscus Border

I made this card in May and I thought I would share.  You could easily change the sentiment for your occasion.  I used my Misti tool to ink up the floral border and when I wanted to add color I just inked up the image again and applied another layer of color.  I just love using the MISTI and it really is the Most Incredible Stamping Tool Invented.  If you haven't checked it out yet, but sure to watch this video.  

10 Ways to Use the MISTI Stamping Tool

Amuse Studio Products:    SHOP AMUSE STUDIO

Stamps:  Hibiscus Border, Essential Sentiments Too, Be Yourself (dot)

Card stock:  Berry card base, Papaya Petite Pinstripe, Vellum

Ink:  Versamark, Fern, Grass, Berry, Marigold, Habanero

Other:  Onyx Embossing Powder, Sponge daubers

You're the best MOM!

This is a teaser blog post!  I received the Amuse Studio June Collection stamps in the mail last week and couldn't help but play with this beautiful Hibiscus Border!  I thought it was perfect for a Mother's Day card.   Happy Mother's Day!  

Amuse Studio Products:  

Stamps:  Hibiscus Border (coming in June), Essential Sentiments Too

Card stock:  Apple Card base, Melon, Papaya Pinstripe, Onyx

Ink:  Onyx Versafine

Other:  Tall Alphabet Die Set, Circle Stitched Dies, White Signo Uni-ball Gel Pen

Label Maker Stamp Set

Here is a fun card using the Label Maker stamp set - new in the May Collection.  The label maker words offer so many combinations and are a great addition to your sentiments!  The florals are from the Love and Thanks stamp set.  

Label Maker

Item #SHMG093  $17.99

Vintage Bird

Such a pretty color combination for the Vintage Bird stamp set - new in the April Collection!

Vintage Blossom Straws!

Amuse Studio's beautiful Vintage Blossom Paper Straws are so pretty.  Look at the darling gift idea by talented Kristine Vicente, fellow Amuse Studio Consultant.  I love how she stamped just a portion of the image from Wonderful Windows for a perfect little scene on the tag.  

Vintage Blossom Paper Straws Item #AAPSFLR $4.00 (Pack of 20)

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's! 

I made this card using amuse studio's Marvelous Marigolds for a simple but elegant look.  This time I used Brillance Ink in Coral - it really shimmers in person :)  The sentiment is from amuse studio Say It With Style stamp set.  This lovely card along with a gift card will be perfect for Mom!

Happy Mother's Day!

I was inspired by this card that Shari sent us for Easter.  I absolutely love the Cherry Blossom Branch that she used.  She bought it at Joann's so I high tailed it to my local Joann's to purchase this stamp!  The technique of running the stamped image thru with the embossing folder is so beautiful.  Thank you Shari for sharing this great idea!  I love this look - so I copied her design & made my Mother's Day cards! 

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's today!!