Feels Like Fall

Our weather here in Oklahoma has been weird. It's windy, then it's hot. Back to windy and blowing all the leaves. So, I made a card by the way of our weather. I was playing around to see how this technique called Bleached Out Images would look on the MS leaf. I like the way it turned out, so I turned it into challenge SC95 for SCS. I stamped the leaf with Versamark onto black brazzill c/s. I then embossed it with black embossing powder and used my heat gun. I used my water brush and dipped it into bleach to color the leaf. After it dried and had the look I was looking for, I decided to add some color with my mustard marker lightly. I used some misc cracked dp and ran it through my CB Script folder and mounted it to black c/s. I finished the layout by adding ribbon. I really enjoyed making this card, even though it took me a couple of times to get it right. TFL!
Have a great day!
Bonnie

Sunflower

I wanted to make a card today without using patterned paper. I saw this sunflower stamp and I thought I would try the watercoloring with markers technique. This fits the challenge of SC13 over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. I stamped the flower randomly from Watercolor Garden onto garden green c/s with the same ink. I cut a piece of golden yellow c/s and used my CB Swiss Dots folder. I stamped the sunflower image with black stazon onto watercolor paper (140lb wt). I outlined the image using my colored markers and shaded areas. I used 2 different color greens for the leaves. I used my waterbrush to blend in the color. I added the seeds with my gold gel pen. I scraped the edges with my scissors and sponged around with green ink. I used my small corner punch for the black and ran it through my Swiss Dots folder as well. I added gingham ribbon and rhinestones to complete the card. The sentiment is from a Studio G clear stamp from Michaels. I'm looking forward to making more like these.
Have a wonderful day!
Bonnie

Polka Dot Bikini

I was playing around with my misc. stamps that seem to be overcrowding my drawer. I found this cute little bikini stamp made by Stampandeous. This works perfect for another challenge that requires you to use any types of circles on your card. It is challenge SC83 over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. I started out by stamping yoyo yellow ink with the Little Shapes (circle). I used my Creative Memories cutting system to get 2 sizes of the window punch. I ran the c/s through my CB Swiss Dots folder. I stamped the image with black stazon onto whisper white c/s. It is colored using a red sharpie and a yellow marker. I typed the sentiment using the font Bradley Baltic from microsoft word. I also used my window punch twice and glued. I finished the card using brads. This was really fun to make. I hope the person who receives it, gets a kick out it. If only I can wear one of these, yeah right!
I'm sorry if you can't see it up close, but you can click on the picture to enlarge.
Enjoy your day!
Bonnie

Ooh-la-la!

This was a very simple and fun card to make. I've had this sentiment stamp from Stampabilities for awhile now, and I wanted to use it for this challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. Well, I hope it fits the challenge for SC125 because my measurements are a little off. I used my Cuttlebug Swirl folder on eggplant c/s. The sentiment is stamped using black stazon. I colored the hat using colored markers. I added mini rhinestones on the swoosh part of the hat. I also added Aleene's Paper Glaze to the red part of the hat. I also added medium rhinestones to the center of the prima flowers. I mounted the image to complete the card.
Thanks for dropping by!
Bonnie

Know Too Much

This is a card I made for a friend of mine who knows too much. This layout is from the SC105 challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. I started out by stamping the image onto watercolor paper. I used my primascolor pencils, mineral spirits, and my blending stumps. The background dp is from DCWV glitter pack. I also used my flower punch from this paper as well, making sure the glitter was centered for the flower. I used the CB Floral Fantasy folder for the rust dp. (I believe they made an error when making this folder...it's upside down. When you use this folder, make sure the Cuttlebug wording is upside down so you get the pop out look). If you don't, the flowers won't pop out. Try it and see. I also used some sandpaper to get the white effect on the rust dp. This was a great challenge for me. I used SU Eggplant for the base of the card. I hope my friend likes it.
Have a great day!
Bonnie

Bad Patient Award

Ok, so I can't stay off my feet. What am I to do? I have 2 kids that keep me active and a husband who works. You tell me! I'm up for suggestions. I can't do the things I enjoy doing such as working out, playing with my kids, and helping out with coaching their sports. No pressure on my foot per my doctor. Every once in a while I would get this weird hot feeling in my foot and it sends me to tears, it hurts so bad. I hate the fact that my doctor suggested I lay down, elevate my foot, and watch tv. BORING! I rather stamp a little at a time, because I stamp standing up. My friends at Splitcoaststampers on Kota Kuties game me this award. Things take time to heal, give it time. Just wanted to share with you my pain.
Thanks for dropping by and have a great day!
Bonnie

Thank U

I know its been awhile since I last posted something. I just had foot surgery and wasnt able to do anything. Today, I thought of making a card for all the people I know that said prayers for me while in surgery. Thanks ladies!
This is SC169 layout challenge over on www.splitcoaststampers.com. I started out by using my CB Stylized folder on the MME DP. I attached the DP to bravo burgundy c/s for the base of the card. I cut one piece of old olive and 1 piece of bravo burgundy c/s and used my CB Swiss Dots folder on them. I attached a small piece of blue ribbon underneath the burgundy c/s and tied in a bow. I stamped the image from the Changito (Stampendous) stamp with black stazon onto watercolor paper. I colored with my primascolor pencils and mineral spirits. The image is matted and attached using pop dot squares. I enjoyed making this as a challenge card.
Thanks for dropping by!
Bonnie