Giving Thanks

I'm a little late to the party on this one, but it's still a beautiful card to give as a thank you to someone! This set was sent to anyone who placed an order from Crafter's Companion the week of Thanksgiving. I had to use it because it's simply gorgeous. And it was another chance to use my Colorista Pencils again. I'm telling you, they're amazing.

 

Aren't these flowers so pretty?? 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES USED:

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Sparkle Pens, Pink Champagne
Downton Abbey Pearls, White & Cream
12x12 Signature Collection, English Country Garden
Spectrum Noir Markers, BG1
Spectrum Noir Colorista Pencils - Set 1, 4, 5, and 6

Watercolor and Snowflakes

Merry, merry! It's getting festive around here on my blog! I hope you are enjoying the cards I've shared so far with you and that it's inspired you to create some of your own for giving.

My next card is one of my favorites this year. It's simple, vibrant and perfect for winter.

 

I love snowflakes...on paper! I'm not a huge fan of the snow unless I'm not going anywhere, then let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! But around here near Chicago, we usually get a LOT of snow and cold temps, so I'm fine with seeing grass out there on my lawn in December.  But it makes for beautiful backdrops on your projects.

 I embossed the watercolor cardstock and used my Spectrum Sparkle Pens to color in the lower portion of it. You can't tell, but in person it's so sparkly! I added some pearls to the centers of the snowflakes for some fun as well. Simple sentiment and a bow, and here you have a gorgeous card to send out.

Check out Crafter's Companion for even more inspiration!

SUPPLIES USED:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies Festive Wonder 5x7 Embossing Folder, Snow Flurry
Downton Abbey Pearls, White & Cream
Signature Collection Contemporary Christmas Festive Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Cardstock
Signature Collection by Sara Davies Festive Wonder 6x6 Paper Pad
Spectrum Sparkle Pens, Moonstone & Starry Sky
Versafine, Onyx Black

What Lies Beneath

There's a brand new release by none other than Sheena Douglass. She's seriously amazing. This set I chose is called What Lies Beneath. It's another "right-up-my-alley" set!!! SKULLS. I told you, I love my skulls.

This would be a great card for my boys since they think skulls are cool. Well, so do I! :)

I wish you could see the sparkle on the skulls. I used the Crystal Clear Spectrum Sparkle Pen, so it's very slightly shimmery. I used a very simple and basic color palette for this card. The pop of orange on the sentiment piece adds just enough color without overpowering it.

Here are a couple more photos showing some detail:

Thanks for joining me today for the release. Be sure to check out the Crafter's Companion website and Facebook page where they will be sharing other inspiration from the other stamp sets in this collection by the design team! Happy shopping. You'll want to get these right away!


PRODUCTS USED:

• Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy, What Lies Beneath
  
• Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy, Falling Feathers
  
• Downton Abbey Embossing Folder, Fleur De Lis
  
• Spectrum Sparkle Pens: Crystal Clear
  
• Spectrum Aqua Markers: Slate, Charcoal, Black, Desert, Boulder, Sepia
• Versafine, Onyx Black
  
• Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Dowton Abbey HSN Release

Good morning! I know that Downton Abbey has been a very popular show and there are now a LOT of beautiful products available from Crafter's Companion! Check out HSN and see Crafter's Companion's own Sara Davies debuting these products on Wednesday, March 16.

Here is a card that I created with various items from this release. The quote made me actually laugh out loud and I thought how perfect to give to an older friend or family member on their birthday or anniversary? It's so perfect and funny in such an elegant way.

 

Here are the products I used:

Downton Abbey Die Cut Toppers Set 1
Downton Abbey 6x6 Luxury Paper Pad
Downton Abbey Metal Dies, Half Doily
Downton Abbey, Paper Flowers
Downton Abbey, Pearls, White & Cream
Downton Abbey, Thistle Embossing Folder

Please be sure to tune in to the HSN show featuring Sara Davies and all these wonderful Downton Abbey products and more designs from the design team showcased! Stay connected to details on exact times from the Crafter's Companion Facebook page HERE!  There are also more details for the HSN show information at http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=0e113ea0c2c642690d9a63ea3&id=9385e5ef5d

Thanks for checking out my project and happy crafting!