Country Livin' Father's Day card....

Hi All
Today I just want to say Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband. He has been a great dad to both of our sons as well as to all our fur babies. For today's card I broke out Stampin' Up's watercolor paper, Tranquil Tide new 2017-2019 In Color ink and Stampin' Up's Country Livin' stamp set. I also used Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set for the sentiment. I used Crumb Cake and Pear Pizzazz inks on the card as well as a bit of glue from the fine tip glue pen to make the windows look like glass that may not show up in the picture. I distressed the edge of the watercolor paper with Crumb Cake ink on a sponge.  I chose burlap ribbon tied up with a tiny bit of the new copper trim. That copper trim is like ribbon but it can be shaped it's awesome. To finish the card I took two of the white perfect accent enamel dots and with a copper sharpie I colored them to match the copper ribbon. I have a confession the card base was to be just plain Tranquil Tide card stock but I accidentally set the corner of it in the Early Espresso ink pad I used for the sentiment so I just sent the rest of the edges in the ink pad and then I added a mat of Early Espresso cardstock to tie it all together.  I think it came out great and my husband love it too. I'll have a list at the end of this update so all you have to do is click on the picture of the item you like and it will take you right to my online 24/7 webstore. I'd love to earn your business so please let me know if you have any questions or problems or just want a new 2017 catalog that just came out on June 1st. Just leave me a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

 I am entering this card in the "Let's Hear it for the boys" the TGIF C112 challenge.  I love that group of designers. To see the others you can go to www. tgifchallenges.blogspot.com. I can't lie I don't enter the challenges always but when I do I hope that I win.

Well that's it for today. If your dad is still around give him a hug or a call and let him know that you love him. Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the web. Take care and until next time Happy Stampin'.

                                                 ****Product List****

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

[144085]

$6.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

Clear Block G

[118489]

$4.50

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144246]

$8.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119686]

$8.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

[141487]

$7.00

1/4" Copper Trim

[144179]

$6.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Country Livin' Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141925]

$15.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$8.50

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[131180]

$6.50

White Perfect Accents

[138416]

$5.00

Swirly Bird Boat....

Hi All,
Today I'm sharing the card I made for my awesome husband for our 41st wedding anniversary.  I used Stampin' Up's Swirly Bird stamp set to make the sail boat and High Tide stamp set for the water & birds. I stamped the water in one of the new 2017-2019 In Colors of Tranquil Tide and I only inked up the stamp once and let it fade out as it went up to give the card the look of distance from the front of the card. I then put Tranquil Tide ink on a sponge dauber and lightly rub it across the water marks. I then used scrap cardstock to make a mask for the mountains and with another sponge dauber I used Dapper Denim ink. I used the wet dauber  so that it would be darker at the top of the mask going lighter the closer I got to the top of the card.This made both the mountains & the sky.  I then used the 1 3/8' circle punch in another piece of scrap cardstock and with a third sponge dauber in So Saffron I sponged the sun into the sky & with almost dry dauber I put a bit of the So Saffron into the water as a reflection. I stamped the boat base, the greeting, which is from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, & birds in Early Espresso. I stamped the sails on another scrap of cardstock in Lemon Lime Twist (another 2017-2019 In Color) & Dapper Denim. I then drew a mast using the Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker & a ruler. I fussy cut the sails & put a dimensional to pop them up. I finished the card with a bit of Wink of Stella to the water so that it sparkled & shimmer when the card was moved. All this was done on Whisper White cardstock. Once I completed the picture I attached it to a Dapper Denim card base to complete the card. As an "Artist at Heart" I love how thanks to Stampin' Up  stamps & just a bit of ink I'm able to basically paint a picture. I've added a list of products at the end of this post so that if my artwork inspires you to create a picture too you'll be able to get all the supplies at my online webstore. All you have to do is click on a picture to get to my webstore.  I'd love to earn your business so please leave me a comment if you have a question or just want a catalog & I'll get back to you right away.

Well that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the web. Take care & until next time Happy Stampin'!

                                                 **** Product List****

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143006]

$26.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

[144085]

$6.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141749]

$25.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[131261]

$23.00

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[126957]

$6.50

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.00

Clear Block G

[118489]

$4.50

Surprise Eastern Palace Suite....

 Hi All,
Well here it is my first card using the Eastern Palace Suite dies and stamp set, finally. I love how this card came out and I can't wait to get time to play with these products again I've seen some amazing ideas on Pintrest and I am itching to give them a try. This card  was sent to United Kingdom as part of a RAK (random act of kindness) group. If I make it again I would add a rhinestone or glitter enamel to the center. However if you have a bump on international mail the cost goes up sky high to mail it hence the lack of bling on this one. Sure hope the gal it's going to likes it. I choose to keep my color scheme to just 1 color and white so glad I did that as this card looks great even if I do say so myself.  I choose one of the new  2017-2019 In Colors of Tranquil Tide as the only color for this card it is a great color as it changes a bit depending on what you pair it with. I mean near green it looks forest green near blue it looks like a peacock blue. It coordinates with Dapper Denim so well but it also looks great next to all the the other new In Colors which are Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink and Berry Burst. If you like this card please consider ordering through me.  I'd love to earn your business. You will find all the information and details about each of the bundles for the Eastern Palace Suite at my online web store. Just click the "Shop Now" button on the right or you can just use this link:  www.skybowcreations.stampinup.net.    Stampin' Up is offering 2 different bundle specials for the month of May. There is a starter bundle and a premier bundle. Both bundles have free goodies with them.  Both bundles are only going to be in these bundles through the end of May so don't wait order your Eastern Palace Suite today!!!!

Well that's it for today. Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the web.  Take care and until next time Happy Stampin'!