Saturday, October 1, 2016

World Card Making Day!

Hey everyone!!

Over on my Facebook Page, I'm sharing sketch, and color combination ideas.  

The card I am sharing with you right now uses one of each. 

Here is the card sketch I'm using:  (Found on Pinterest.)

This is the color combo I shared:

The In Color Cardstock Packs are on sale for the next couple days!  


Here is the card I came up with:


This fast and simple card was easy to put together, and would brighten anyone's day!

Did you make a card with these colors?  Or the sketch?  I would love to see your card!  You can share on my Facebook Page!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Nichole





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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

#SSInkTCC37 - Tiled Effect

Today, I'm playing along with the challenge posted over at SSInk.  This week they have a technique challenge. I love this technique!

Here's my card:

I did a 1/2" grid for my Whisper White, and then stamped the large flower from Birthday Blooms in Basic Black on top.  I water-colored the image using my aquapainter and some reinkers.  


Just for fun, when my image was dry, I highlighted some of the flower, and all of the words with my clear Wink of Stella pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Nichole



Here are the products I used on this card:

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

ICS Blog Hop - Introducing the 2016 - 2018 In Colors


Welcome to the July Hop!  This month we are all sharing the brand new In Colors with you.  I am *in love* with these new colors!  Each year, Stampin' Up! introduces 5 new In Colors that stay with us for 2 years.  These colors are meant to follow current trends.  You are probably coming here from Joni's blog.  Wasn't her project great?!  I love her work!

This year's new In Colors are:

So far, I seem to use the Sweet Sugarplum, and Flirty Flamingo the most.  But, I really do love them all!

Today I'm sharing a card I made in each of the five new colors.  


I made these cards using the You've Got This stamp set.  The crosshatch background was stamped in each color, then the flower was simply stamped in Basic Black on top.  I love the nice, simple look of these cards.  I think this set would make a nice give to anyone you would like to thank, for just about anything.

Up next on the hop is Tina, I am sure she has something fun in store for you - she always does!!


Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Nichole


Here is a list of products I used to make these cards:

Monday, June 27, 2016

Moroccan Nights Shadow Frame

Oh my goodness!  We've made it!  This is the last Monday in June!  Summer has officially started, and Relay is over for another year!

Relay was just as amazing as I had hoped.  There were ups, and downs, things that didn't go as planned, and forgotten things - but over all, the event was spectacular, and I was honored to be a part of it!


This week starts my Anniversary Week!  On Wednesday, I will celebrate 12 years with this amazing company!  I joined Stampin' Up! originally just to get my products at a discount.  I never would've thought that I would be able to say that stamping pays me to create!

To celebrate my anniversary - I'd like to give something back to you!  Yes, you - sitting there reading this.  You are the reason I have lasted 12 years in this, and you are the reason that my business is growing!  And to thank you for that - I am having an Anniversary Week Special.




Today, I am sharing a 3-d project with you.  I made this Shadow Box Frame using some Kraft Cardstock, and the Moroccan Nights stamp set.  


This is the very first shadow box frame I have ever made.  It isn't perfect -but I love it!  I was able to decorate the sides, and top with the long border stamp from the stamp set.  

The centerpiece was made by stamping the medallion looking image four times onto vellum cardstock.  I then cut each one into a circle.  I folded the circle in half, twice to get these puffy quarter circles.  I covered my center with a petite petals punch, and a metal rimmed pearl.

That is all I have for today! 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Nichole