"SMILE...Flowers On Canvas"

Friday, March 3, 2017

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Thank you so much for viewing this blog today and any day during this week.  We have been in my paper flower garden all week.  Every card that was posted this week had something to do with flowers.  If you missed any of the posting, just scroll through the "previous post" at the bottom to revisit what you missed or to just take another look.

Well, we are starting the great task of having a nice weekend.  The traditional winter weather is back along with coats, hats, boots and long sleeves.  It will not stop the fun.  We will just wrap up and enjoy this happy time.

Today's card started with a piece of canvas cut to card size.
I cut out a die from Sizzix "Garden Greens" and used the negative space as a stencil.
I used Ranger "peeled paint" and "twisted citron" to color in the greenery.
I also stamped the flower from Penny Black's "blooming garden" stamp onto the canvas and about four times on Neenah white cardstock.
To color the image, I used "abandoned coral" Distress Marker, "cherry" and "evergreen" American Crafts memory markers.
I cut out the four flowers  and de·cou·page them onto the canvas.
The die cuts from Sizzix "Garden Greens" were placed around the flowers.
The word "smile" was cut from Sizzix "friendship words: Script.
Nuvo "copper penny crystal drops were used.

I usually try to tie together something from the National Day Calendar.  What shall we celebrate today?
NATIONAL I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY DAY
National I Want You to be Happy Day is observed annually on March 3.  This day was created as a day encouraging us to do something to make others happy.  Putting a smile on someone’s face tends to put one on ours, too.

Here is the card to share with you today:

 

Views of the card.
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Supplies used from left to right:

• Sizzix Friendship Words:Script
• Sizzix Garden Greens
• Ranger peeled paint and twisted citron Distress Ink
• Nuvo crystal drops and Distress Ink Markers
• American Craft memory markers

Sizzix Big Shot Machine

Your presence here this week has been a blessing.  Thank you for viewing and leaving your comments and likes.  It takes people like you to keep me crafting along with those who receive my cards.

Enjoy your weekend either in the humid weather or in the cold weather...make it a great one!

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"Smile...You Are Awesome"

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
I must say that I didn't believe today was the middle of the week.   It seems that Monday and Tuesday went by in a blur and I missed the adventure of those two days.   Is time really "flying"  or I'm I just busy with having fun and enjoying life?

"Smile...You Are Awesome"  are two cards I made today.   I started off using an idea from "Gina K" (resist technique).  You use stamps, clear embossing powder and distress inks. Check out "StampTV" to find out more.  I took my cards one or two steps further:

On this card, I did the resist technique and then added a flower, vine and tulle.

The stamps I used came from Recollections.

The flower is a Sizzix poinsettia die cut by Tim Holtz and the vine is a Spellbinders "romantic vine" die cut.

The cardstock is Neenah white and Recollections burgundy and black .

On this card, I did the resist technique using Penny Black's "petal power" stamps.  On the right hand side I used a Sizzix "holiday knit" die to cut out an opening.  I adhered a piece of green Offray ribbon under the rose using a glue dot.  The stamped sentiment came from Recollections.

As always, I enjoy you visiting with me.  Your comments are always welcome. Please come again!

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois