Create It...because you can!: 2016

Saturday, 3 December 2016

vertical greetings

On an earlier post I wrote how some stamps and dies leap off the pages of Stampin' Up's catalogue. They jump straight onto the order form and out of my bank account and zoom into my craft room. Well, there are others that twinkle up at me, silently quietly beckoning. They take a bit more thought, but every time I go through the catty there they sit, smiling at me! Vertical Greetings is one of those friendly sort. I ordered it quite recently and have fallen in love.

some more die cutting!

flourishing phrases again!

Stampin' Up comes up with the best product! There are always a few that almost LEAP out of the catalogue and Flourishing Phrases is one of those items. I like the Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder as well. The interesting thing about this type of embossing on a background is that you don't notice it right away, but if you were to create a card without it, it would look flat. Pun intended! It's all about texture! And steppin' it up!

watercolor peonies

Water coloring is so...so......so NEAT! SPECIAL! I don't know HOW to say it I guess! Water color has a mystique to it that other techniques don't. OK! I know that's just MY take on it, but since this is my spot to air my opinions, that's what you'll get! I used my aqua painter and re-inkers dropped onto a clear block as my palette. That's right! A clear block makes the perfect palette! It's washable and smooth enough to mix colors to perfection.

Thursday, 27 October 2016

computer generated (mostly love stuff)

Kraft Kristmas

I want to get these posted today and am a squeak short on time, so if there's any particular one of these cards you want a description or how-to on, just speak up! I challenged myself to make as big a variety as I could out of brown kraft cardstock. As you can see, they are all nature themed. I can't seem to help myself when I get kraft paper out! It's gotta be nature-ish!

Monday, 10 October 2016

two ways to use paper strips by Karly

While you may wonder why I posted these two cards of Karly's on the same page, it's cuz they showcase two different ways you can piece your paper colors to create two completely different looks. (I've studied and studied these cards, Kar!! Keep them coming!)

striking stripes by Karly

Two more cards by Karly, my niece! Check out the similarity, but also the detailed differences in these two cards here. Did you notice that sponged edge again? That's always a favorite of mine. It softens and adds finishing touch. See the sparkled background on the Christmas card (below)?
Oh AND!!! I picked up a tip from Kar! Use nail polish to color (or sparkle) your pearls! I'm certainly gonna use THAT idea!
Thanks, K!!

primary colors by Karly

My niece, Karly, gave me permission to post several cards she's made lately. I could have gotten lots more from her and would have gladly, but time was limited:(
Here you see what she created using the same style but totally different themes. Don't you love that when you can do that? Use the same idea for several different occasions?!
What really grabs me is the mix of precise clean shapes and clear primary colors with the unexpected grunge of the background and inked up edges.
Nice work and Thanks, Kar-with-a-K!!!

Merry Christmas watercolor

A simply tree silhouette with watercolor sunset (or is it a sunrise?!) and a few diecuts comes together quickly and easily for a delightful Christmas card.

for you flourish (effortless)

I'm simply addicted to the diecuts from the Flourishing Phrases bundle from Stampin' Up. This is a simple card, easily put together in a few minutes.

Thursday, 6 October 2016

ombre teacups

hello sunshine

While not my usual color choice, I was happy with how this card turned out. After all, a cheerful Hello needs to be happy colors! Nothing muted, oh no!

peaceful branches (Christmas)

I see so many different variations of cards you could make with this set if you managed to snag it in August when it was available. I try to move away from blues and whites but for Christmas I always gravitate right back to the pristine winter colors. This card made up easily enough I did a cluster of 6 right away.