I’ve Been Taking a Break

Hello Everyone!

Well, I’ve had a busy summer as I’m sure most of you have.  I took a break since I have been traveling and also working in my garden.  This summer I've  taken classes from Gina and Rina K, traveled to Junkiefest 2018 and Stampaway 2018 then started my canning. 
Pickles, Salsa and Pesto are my three main items that keeps me busy.
My husband has started helping me with the process which has been very nice.  The prep work takes the longest and its always great to have those extra hands to lift the heavy canners.

Just the beginning 

Today I'm back in my craftroom and I want to share a couple of cards I made for special occasions. The first one was for our pastors daughter who got married a few weeks ago.  While attending Junkiefest I had the opportunity to play with the new Brutus Monroe Foilmates and luscious Tide Pool Deco Foil from Thermoweb.

This card was so very hard to photograph.

Here’s a closer look at the foil.  I used Tide Pool foil on the marble foilmates paper.

The next card I made for my sister's birthday.

I used the same foilmates and Tide Pool foil then added a copper accent strip along with highlighting the purple and teal colors that pop out of the foil.  

I also added the Fresh Picked Flowers diecut from Memory Box, along with some Lucy's Gems for accent.

Thanks for stopping by today and check back later this week for the August Altenew release.  

I'm excited to be a part of the blog hop this month.

Nancy 

Copic Butterflies

After taking a break from my blog,  I've got a couple of cards to share with you today.  I've chosen to feature an older stamp from my stash.  This is a rubber stamp from Memory Box.  

Lately I've looked at my inventory of stamps and images and have decided to really start using what I have instead of purchasing so many new things.  It's been refreshing to look at my images and re-invent them into new designs.  

I like trying new techniques and also it's fun to just color with no purpose other than enjoyment.

I've used the same basic techniques with these two cards by coloring the background and then using a texture technique with Copic Colorless Blender and a piece of terry cloth.

I hope these two cards inspire you to show those old stamps some love and create something just for fun.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings, Nancy

Happy, Happy, Happy

Yesterday I received a present in the mail from my FABULOUS husband.

So here's what I got....

Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

I was so excited to start playing with these markers that I quickly put together this little card.  I must say that the photograph doesn't do it justice, as it is much more vibrate than the picture.

 (I will put my photo booth back up and see if I can get a better picture)

 These markers are so quick and easy to use, this took about 5 mins to color.

Below is the better picture that I promised

better color representation

The stamp set I used is Stampers Anonymous-Tim Holtz, Flower Garden CMS215.

You will definitely be seeing this stamp set many more times, so be prepared!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Nancy