Another Whimsy card

 Happy Monday crafters.  Today I am here to share another card made using a Whimsy stamp set..Gnomes Think Spring.  Yesterday I shared a card to show the versatility of the stamp set.  Summer, Spring, Fall, or Winter, you can use this set

I used the same dies from a Stampin' Up tree dies.  I also used Stampin' Up  Balmy Blue inks, card stock and Stampin Blends alcohol markers.  To make the clouds, I used a Stampin Up blender brush, ink and a cloud stencil from My Favorite Things.

The hills were made with a curvy die that came in the Stampin' Up Tree die set and to give it shimmer I ran a line of Art Glitter Glue and then sprinkled SU fine glitter over the glue and let it dry.

I really love making cards with gnome stamps..and the joy of coloring makes it even better.

I hope you enjoyed my post and will leave some crafty love.

Happy Crafting

Cathy

Whimsy gnome stamp cards

 Hello crafters, it has been a while since I posted.  Let's just say. life and covid got in the way.  but I am here today because I wanted to share a couple of cards I created using the Whimsy stamp Gnome Think Spring.  

What I love about this stamp is that you can make spring or winter cards with it.  And I am sure you could do Fall.  I will have to try that next.

Card #1 I used some Stampin Up!products such as dies to cut out the trees and for the card stock and sentiment.  I also used a cloud stencil from My Favorite Things, and for the inks, I used Stampin Up dye inks and Stampin' Blends alcohol markers to color the gnome.   The only other company I used was FSJ Glaze to give the butterfly his glossy shine.

 I love how it turned out....  Tune in tomorrow for card #2 where I will share how I made a winter card.

Have a safe labor day weekend

Happy Crafting..

Cathy

Ready for Springtime flowers

Hello fellow paper crafters and card makers I am writing to you from a rainy day in Maine.  Since it is so dreary out today I thought I would pop in and share a card with you.  I have not blogged in a while as you all probably noticed.  But my crafting has not stopped.  I still love card making and have also started making gnomes.  I find it relaxing and rewarding.

The card above was made using Altenew Peony Bouquet stamp and die combo, and Altenew inks. I love the layered floral stamps.. 

Here are some of the gnomes I have made recently...
                                                                                          

But my true love is card making, but the gnomes makes some moola to add goodies to my card making stash..win win.  

I also make gnome cards...

                                                                                

So now you know what I have been up to.  Hope to be back real soon .

Happy Crafting... Cathy

Prized Peony

Good morning and happy Saturday Stampers!!  Another week quickly gone by, but not before I got to paper craft again.  Todays cards was relaxing to put together,,  Here is how it went together... I did some watercoloring with my ink refills. I heat embossed with Versamark, and Su Gold embossing powder, then with a waterbrush and refill, I colored in the beautiful Peony from Prized Peony Bundle. I used Garden Green as the base, Forever Greenery DSP, Fluid 100 Watercolor paper, Basic Black CS, as well as White embossing powder. Basic Rhinestones. Garden green ink refill and Melon mambo refill ink. For the butterflies I used Butterfly Beauties die.

host a party??

who would like to Host a virtual Stampin' Up! party this month??? I do all the work...no need to get snacks or clean up in preparation of a gathering of ladies...everything is done online you invite your friends..I share the link and code for them to order on your party and if your party is $250.00 or more you get an EXTRA $25.00 in rewards!!! a No Brainer!!

If you are a paper crafter and are anything like me.. you have a huge wish list!!! Would you like to be able to save on all your purchases? Grab a starter kit before the end of June! For $99, you get to choose $125 in products PLUS a free bundle of your choice! With FREE shipping and other extras, the value of your kit exceeds $225. There is no further obligation beyond the purchase of the kit! Come on and join my team
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Stay cool and have a great weekend!!

Craft with Cathy

Cathy Derouche

host a party??

who would like to Host a virtual Stampin' Up! party this month??? I do all the work...no need to get snacks or clean up in preparation of a gathering of ladies...everything is done online you invite your friends..I share the link and code for them to order on your party and if your party is $250.00 or more you get an EXTRA $25.00 in rewards!!! a No Brainer!!

If you are a paper crafter and are anything like me.. you have a huge wish list!!! Would you like to be able to save on all your purchases? Grab a starter kit before the end of June! For $99, you get to choose $125 in products PLUS a free bundle of your choice! With FREE shipping and other extras, the value of your kit exceeds $225. There is no further obligation beyond the purchase of the kit! Come on and join my team
http://craftwithcath.stampinup.net

Happy Crafting   Cathy

Celebrate Sunflowers

Hello paper crafters. I hope today is a good day for you.  I am here to share some cards made with Stampin'  Up's new stampin' Bundle... Celebrate Sunflowers #154065.  I is such a beautiful collection!!  It is great for coloring with Stampin' Write markers. Stampin' Blends, Water color pencils. or just use ink pads and your blocks with a waterbrush.

 Todays' shares area collection made with ink blocks, stamp pads and water brush pens.  I stamped the sunflower with Versamark ink and then heat embossed with Stampin' up's White embossing powder.

I also used Gold embossing powder on one of the cards..and I love the effect. I also swapped off  stamp sets and used Tasteful Touches #152562.

All of these beautiful stamps and more can be found on my website..

http://craftwithcath.stampinup.net

Have you seen Stampin' Up's new in Colors???

Guess what is coming soon!!??

If you are a paper crafter and are anything like me.. you have a huge wish list!!! Would you like to be able to save on all your purchases? Grab a starter kit before the end of June! For $99, you get to choose $125 in products PLUS a free bundle of your choice! With FREE shipping and other extras, the value of your kit exceeds $225. There is no further obligation beyond the purchase of the kit! Come on and join my team.

http://craftwithcath.stampinup.net

happy Crafting

Cathy Derouche

Jar of Flowers

Hello crafters, hope today finds you happy and crafty.  I have been totally enjoying the new Annual Stampin' Up! 2020/2021.  there are so many beautiful stamps and dies and Designer Series papers.. If you do not have a catalog and would love to see one...place an order of $35.00 or more and I will send one right out..!!

Today I am sharing some cards that I was inspired by fellow Stampin' Up Demonstrator form Australia, Alisa Tilsner..her cards were beautiful, I just had to give it a go.  the jar is a punch from the Jar of flowers Bundle #154064..I inked the stamp with Whisper White Pigment ink and let it dry and then punched it out with the Punch from the Bundle..it gives it the chalked look of the painted canning jars you see all over lately.

The flowers were colored with assorted ink colors using the stmp pad, a block and a waterbrush..all of which can be purchased on my website~
http://craftwithcath.stampinup.net

Products used were:

cards stock: Petal Pink, Seaside Spray, Shimmery white, Basic Black. Calypso Coral

Inks: Staz On Black, Versamark, Seaside Spray, Petal Pink, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce , Highland Heather, Whisper white, Berry Burst Mint macaron, and Roccoco Rose.

DSP: In Good Taste

embellishments: Holiday Rhinestones, Champagne rhinestones, pearl basics

Ribbon: Forever Greenery trim bundle, and Flowers Forever combo

Stamp set: Beautiful Friendship,Lovely you

Bundles:Jar of Flowers

tools: Acrylic blocks, paper trimmer, waterbrushes

Have you seen Stampin' Up's new in Colors???

Guess what is coming soon!!??

If you are a paper crafter and are anything like me.. you have a huge wish list!!! Would you like to be able to save on all your purchases? Grab a starter kit before the end of June! For $99, you get to choose $125 in products PLUS a free bundle of your choice! With FREE shipping and other extras, the value of your kit exceeds $225. There is no further obligation beyond the purchase of the kit! Come on and join my team.

http://craftwithcath.stampinup.net

happy Crafting

Cathy Derouche