My May 2020 Paper Pumpkin just arrived, and I am so excited about the new in colors! I found this months project to be so fun and vibrant, that I couldn’t stop playing with the kit. Not only did I complete the projects from the instructions, I made my own Paper Pumpkin alternative cards. Continue on to learn more about my May 2020 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. The coordinating colors for May’s Paper Pumpkin consist of …
The new catalog is coming, and today’s card is showcasing one of the new products; Tasteful Touches. It is quickly becoming one of my favorites and makes for a beautiful birthday card. Read below for more information on the beautiful Tasteful Touches Birthday Wishes card. The color pallet for this card is one that I go to often. I believe that it is a striking color combination. The softness of the Petal Pink and Smoky …
It is still spring for a few more weeks, although you would never know it in Phoenix. Even though we have been in the triple digits lately, I couldn’t resist using the Fable Friends ducks for a cute Happy Spring card. I chose the duck family for my spring card because they are all adorned in their wet weather gear. Since spring time is known for raining, the ducks are dressed for the occasion. The …
Today’s card is featuring another favorite stamp set of mine; A Beautiful Day. This stamp set features a large butterfly, a large flower, and some great sentiments. The openness of the Beautiful Day butterfly just screams to be colored, and this time I did it with watercolor. Admittedly, this card is a little tricky, but with the help of the stamparatus, it can easily be done. The Details I started the process by positioning the …
Today’s card is featuring another adorable stamp set that will soon be retired. The Fable Friends stamp set consists of a spring theme which includes a rabbit, squirrel, and a family of ducks. I love them all, but the little squirrel holding a flower makes for a wonderful thank you card. This “squirrelly” Fable Friends thank you card will certainly bring a smile to whoever receives it. This little guy is pretty simple to make …
Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day, and what better way to thank her than sending a beautiful home-made card! This Painted Poppies Mother’s Day card color palette was inspired by the soon-to-be retired Painted Poppies Designer Series Paper. The colors; Balmy Blue, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, and Mossy Meadow make a beautiful combination. I colored the poppies with Poppy Parade and the leaves with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. The splattered background was done in Balmy …
Sadly, the Honey Bee stamp set is retiring. However, before it does, I want to show you my Honey Bee Meets Parisian Blossoms Hello Card. The Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper gives the card a nice pop of color and a glimmer of shine with it’s metallic details. Adding the Bee in Petal Pink vellum ties the color scheme together nicely. Honey Bee Hello card coordinating colors This beautiful color palette consists of Basic Gray, …