Happiness blooms from within

 Hello all!  I had some leftover paper from my first submission, so decided to make another card for the:

Color Dare #657

I'll also enter this into the following challenges:

A Place To Start - Anything Goes/Optional Recycling

CAS on Friday #312 - Botanical

As You Like It - Fave 2 Color Combo and Why

(I love this combo of coral and bright green because it's so bold and stands out!)

Just Add Ink - Inspiration Photo (I used the plants!)

I created my background by blending Distress Oxide Inks on watercolor paper, spraying with water and blotting with a paper towel. I die cut the tag from Kraft cardstock and attached it with a very old flower brad from SU! I stamped the potted plants from the Bloom From Within set at Unity Stamp Co. with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder directly on the tag/background. Peace.

Take time to make your soul happy

 Beautiful day today! My daughter is taking the girls to the beach, she's the most patient and amazing little mommy ever. I couldn't be more proud of her. 

I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Path of Positivity #132

I am using the twist - I'm sending this to a local friend who absolutely loves dandelions!

Try it on Tuesday - Add Some Text

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - SUNSHINE

Inkspirational Challenge #344

Just Us Girls - Stencil Week

I created my background by using a reverse stencil technique on watercolor paper with my Gear Mask stencil from A Colorful Life Designs June release (use code JennFan10 for 10% off at the store!).  I love the watercolor look of the background!  I printed out Dandelion Pixie from Tiddly Inks, colored with Copics and fussy cut before attaching with foam dimensional tape. I stamped the sentiment directly on the background. Peace.

Be Amazing, Be You

 I love this mood board from the choices at the Art Nudge challenge this month:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges as well:

AllSorts #826 - Anything Goes/Optional Seaside

Cut it Up #333 - Critters (must use die cuts)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Time Out #291

I used Lindy's Magicals to create my background on watercolor paper. I painted the entire piece of 6x9 paper, then cut it in half and used half to die cut the mermaid scales cover plate. I stamped the adorable mermaid and turtle from the set Let's Make Waves (new release at Pink & Main) with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored it by painting with the same color of Lindy's Magicals then used a deckled edge die cut and attached it with foam dimensional tape. I used a die cut banner for the sentiment and added a die cut seashell and some pearl stickers. Peace.

Tiddly Inks - Friend

 Hello all! I would like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

AllSorts #826 - Anything Goes/Optional Seaside

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Tic Tac Toe #273 (I used square, stripes, and button)

I used some fun designer papers from Authentique, I have about 5 of their pads in my stash and I use them very sparingly. I won't let myself buy new paper because I have so much of it, but most of it is from Doodlebug Designs and very cutesy. I printed out Bee Mine Love Bug from Tiddly Inks directly on the DP and colored her with Copics. I fussy cut her and attached her to my die cut tags with foam dimensional tape. I added the die cut "friend" sentiment and a little wooden button to finish it off. Peace.

Every Move Must Have a Purpose

 I joined the Design Team for A Colorful Life Designs last Fall. I have since fallen in love with stencils - Mary Kay comes up with the coolest ideas for stencils and the DT members always create the most fabulous projects. And I get to offer a 10% discount to all of my friends and blog followers - JennFan10 will get you 10% off at the shop here. My fellow DT members totally inspire me and I love that I've gotten so much more comfortable using stencils in my cards. Check out the FB page here for even more inspiration. I'd like to enter this first card below into the following challenges:

Inkspirational - Use Stencils

Krafty Chicks #774 - Masculine

Wednesday's Creative Inspiration - One for the Boys

Just Us Girls - Stencil Week

Addicted to Stamps - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

I created the background with Lindy's Magicals on watercolor paper.  I used Versafine Black, applied through the Chess Pieces stencil, then embossed the chess pieces with Sparkly Clear Embossing Powder. I printed out the sentiment and sponged the edges before attaching to the card. 

Here's one more using the same stencil on a 5x7 card:

For this one, I combined the Chess Pieces stencil with the Square Cut Out stencil. Stamped the sentiment directly on the card, keeping it a one layer card. Peace.

Wishing You a Magical Day

Happy Saturday! I would like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Color Dare Challenge #657

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

I Love ProMarkers - Anything Goes/Optional Magical

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Try a Sketch on Tuesday #673

I created my background by blending Distress Inks on watercolor paper and spraying with water, then dabbing with a paper towel. I die cut the circles from each piece and layered them on opposite sides. I printed my digi stamps from Digi Stamp Boutique (no longer in business unfortunately!), and die cut the sentiment with a larger circle, then sponged the edges. I colored the sweet dragons with Copics and fussy cut before attaching to each circle with foam dimensional tape. Added some gemstone stickers to finish it off (my favorite embellishment!). Peace. 

Swear Word Background - Ink Road Stamps

 Happy Friday! I've got no plans at all this weekend and I'm actually excited about that. LOL I tend to pack my weekends with stuff, especially in the Summer, so it's nice to have a leisurely weekend planned!

WARNING: Swear words. If you are easily offended, leave now. ;)  LOL

I'd like to enter my card below into the following challenges:

Inkspirational - Use Stencils

Craft Rocket - No Designer Paper

Try it on Tuesday - Add Some Text

Addicted to Stamps & More - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Color Throwdown #835

I created my background by blending Distress Oxide Inks through my Deco Fans stencil from A Colorful Life Designs *use code JennFan10 for 10% off at the shop*. I then stamped the swear word background stamps from Ink Road Stamps in Versafine Dazzle and then embossed with white embossing powder. Peace.