The Dandelion

Don't underestimate the power of the dandelion!  Not the annoying weed that grows in our lawns but this dandelion stamp from Hero Arts.

I decided to use this stamp in A Blog Named Hero: Stre-e-e-e-tch Your Stamp Challenge.

My first card is using the dandelion as a focal image.

I masked off an area using a Spellbinders die, added some Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers, inked up a background text stamp in that same colour and stamped the dandelion ontop in black.

For the second card I used the dandelion to add colour and texture by "kissing" all my die cuts.

I used three different colours of ink on each die cut to add depth and texture.  Here's a close-up.

I'm also taking the Stretch Your Stamps online card class and I think both of these projects are good examples of how to make the most of your stamps.

The class started yesterday, so there's still time to join in on the fun here!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Ten Minutes Once Again

Hi everyone, I'm back with one more 10 minute card, I promise it's my last one! You still have time to enter the Flourishes Challenge here.

I'm using the same Sunflower stamp set I used on my other cards but today I went with simple black embossing on kraft cardstock. I just love how the fine details on the sunflower image came out, it's kind of striking. I added a punched border, a stamped sentiment and a few gems for some sparkle. Super quick!

There's still time to enter a card over at Julie's blog to help her celebrate her 5th blogoversary!

Also, don't forget to try out the InLinkz Manager to showcase the products you used on your card. It's fast, easy and free!

Have a great day!

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Another Ten Minute Card

I think I may be addicted to making cards in ten minutes, that's the challenge over at Flourishes. Overall I would consider myself to be a fairly slow card maker but this has me creating at warp speed!

All I can say is thank goodness for dies and embossing folders, they are a quick way to add interest to a card without taking up a lot of precious time.

I stamped the sunflower and quickly coloured it with Memento and Distress Markers, I die cut all my elements, added the sentiment and used a PTI Impression Plate to emboss the yellow piece.  Another card done!

Julie is celebrating her 5th blogoversary, head on over to see her beautiful cards and join in the fun!

Also don't forget to visit Vicky's blog for info and videos on how to use the Inlinkz Link Manager to list the supplies you use on your projects. It's really easy and quick.

Wishing you an inky day!

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10 Minute Creation

Can you make a card in ten minutes? Well, I decided to play along in Flourishes Gimme Ten Challenge and see what I could come up with.

I used Distress Markers to colour directly on the sunflower stamp, sprayed it once with water and stamped it on some watercolour paper. I die cut a Memory Box border and added the sentiment and that's it. Nothing fancy on this card!

I'm entering this over at Julie's blog where she is celebrating her fifth blogoversary! Congrats Julie!

I've also taken the leap and started using the Inlinkz Manager to show what products I've used on my projects. It's so fun and easy to use and Vicky is having a giveaway you can enter if you start using the Inlinkz Manager. Check it out here.

Thanks for stopping by!

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