Welcome Parker-Jane

April 28, 2019 | Gayle Chrvala

Baby Girl cards for a new mom and dad, grandparents and the big sister! One of my dear friends shared the birth of her newest granddaughter this past weekend. I used a variety of stamps: The baby elephant and giraffe are a Lori Whitlock Sizzix framelits w/stamp set; my blocks on the Big Sister card is a Gina K Oh Baby! set by Rupa Shevde, and a variety of unknowns. These cards were a little bit of this and a little bit of that but I was happy on the way they turned out. Both the Cute and Cuddly as well as the Big Sister card are 5″x7″ cards….sometimes you just need a larger than A2 size card.

Progressive Card Making Day 1 Advanced

April 24, 2019 | Lisa K

This lesson was about watercoloring the image. I chose a Unity set called God is Love. I masked the flower image each time I stamped another flower. Ink colors used: SU Flirty Flamingo, Grapefruit Grove, Berry Burst, Tombow 451-Sky Blue, 055-Process Yellow. The final detail I was to add sparkle to the flowers using a Crafter’s Companion clear Sparkle pen.

Progressive Card Class Day 1 Intermediate

April 24, 2019 | Lisa K

This lesson was all about shadow stamping. I chose to use Seaglass and Peach Bellini ink colors. The stamp set is Wild Blossom from Gina K Designs.

Progressive Card Class Day 1 Beginner

April 24, 2019 | Lisa K

I am taking an Altenew Adademy class called Progressive Card Making, taught by Justine Hovey. Each day has three levels, beginner, intermediate, advanced. Following are Day 1 beginner photos.

This day is all about stamping. We lined the stamps up on half of the Misti, then rotated the paper and stamped again. I did add a few images to fill in the white spaces. I am enjoying this class. It is independent, so I do not have to hurry. My day 1 has lasted a few days.

I used Lawn Fawn Hippo ink for the flowers and Versafine Black ink for the greetings, embossed with clear embossing powder.

Something Cute

April 23, 2019 | lavenderhousecreations

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Thinking Of You

April 22, 2019 | Gayle Chrvala

One of my favorite GKD stamp sets is Bold & Blooming which is going out to someone special. I also used GKD’s Dazzling Dahlia for the sentiment. I think I could have used a larger sentiment to fill in more of the white space area. Card base is blue lagoon and layered with turquoise sea and white card stock. I stamped this with my favorite go VersaFine Onyx Black ink to which I added clear embossing powder and heat set ,added a few sequins and my Stampin up! colored pencils.

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Ombre Challenge

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 | Gayle Chrvala

The April Monthly Mix Challenge over at Gina K Designs is ombre ink blending. This is my third attempt but hopefully it fits the challenge. I used GKD’s Elegant Florals and Stippled Flowers for the sentiment, cardstock used was dusty rose, slate and pure white pure luxury.

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Easter 2019

April 22, 2019 | Gayle Chrvala

A selection of my Easter cards this year include a well used set from Pretty Pink Posh. I love the frame die which cut beautifully and the egg designs…whew a lot of coloring for me but they were fun to create. I also have a sweet little Easter Lucy from C.C. Designs and an old stand by from GKD’s Asela Hopkins Chocolate Bunnies. A peek-a-boo egg card for some little ones was also Pretty Pink Posh.

April Showers

April 21, 2019 | Gayle Chrvala

I’m finally getting around to posting some more cards and would like to begin with this one featuring my newest stencil thanks to our wonderful Stamping Buddies Bonnie. The image is from GKD’s Blooming with Blessings stamp set as well as the card stock and ink. I also used Hero Arts’s Happy Stamp and Cut set layering it and offsetting as well as coating the Happy with some glossy accents. My puddle is glue and glitter.

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