Thoughtful Expressions

Love hummingbirds? I started to enjoy them about the time we started camping in the mountains years ago as they weren’t something I saw often growing up. My mother in law had a feeder on her porch and we’d sit on the swing watching them. I was amazed at just how close they would come to us. As we moved into our new home, I made sure to have one up in front of my dining room window so I could enjoy them. So when I saw the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set (1628915)

It was one I thought would make some beautiful cards and it includes some sentiments that aren’t typical ones we find in sets. So today’s card uses this wonderful little hummingbird image to create a card I’m afraid we need more often than we’d like.

This card uses a watercolor wash for the hummingbird and then a layer of VersaMark Pad (102283/102193) and clear embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679) to really make the little guy pop and give him depth.

The Thoughtful Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper (163317) adds a bit more shine to the project and a lovely shimmer and the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) have been used to cut out both the paper and sentiment panels.

So what do you think? Can you see creating those cards you need using this stamp set like I can?

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Seasonal Bells

This was one of the first sets I purchased from the Holiday Catalog – I love the images, sentiments and the fact it has a coordinating punch too! It’s a great set since it can also be used for weddings.

Here are is a card I designed using the Seasonal Bells Bundle.

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I love the way it turned out with the Real Red and Emerald Envy Stampin’ Emboss Powder – it really feels like Christmas!

And how about this one using the Pine Bough Embossing Folder (141831) also on sale for 30% Off.

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And here is another card that I received during a swap from Susan.

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Did you know that the Bell Punch is part of our 24 Hour Flash Sale on Monday, November 28th? Not only can you get this wonderful punch, but when you purchase it on Monday you’ll get it for 40% OFF!!!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Seasonal Bells (142104/142107)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283) and Real Red Classic Ink (126949)

Paper: Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper (141986), Real Red (102482) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Bell Punch (141846), Real Red Glitter Embossing Powder (142635) and Emerald Envy Glitter Embossing Powder (142668), Baker’s Twine Trio Pack  (141999), Embossing Buddy (103083), Heat Tool (129053), and Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

 

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