Printworks Collection Fall Cards…

November 20, 2016December 7, 2016 Pam Sparks26 Comments

I’m back with two more cards using pieces from that full sheet of leaf watercoloring that I did a couple weeks ago. THIS post tells what I did.

Here I die cut a piece of card-stock with the Memory Box Pinpoint Circle Layers dies, stamped and embossed the new Printworks sentiment, ‘Let our Lives‘ in gold embossing powder and embellished with a poppystamps Oak Leaf Swirl die cut.

Inside I stamped and heat embossed in gold…the new ‘with warmest thoughts and Best Wishes‘ stamp.

and a close up photo…

For this next card, I cut the piece of leaf background down to fit behind this Avery Elle Pierced Rectangle dies frame that I was able to die cut easily because I haven’t clipped the dies apart yet.

Don’t shoot me. ugh. This poppystamps Maple Leaf isn’t showing up in the stores I usually link to! So sorry about that. I didn’t realize it was a bit older and didn’t check first. Bummer cuz the little leaf border really worked up fun like this I thought. Hopefully you already own it! hehe (or google it)

On the inside I stamped another new sentiment from Printworks ‘Thankful‘. I love it, there are places to add a little coloring!

The little 3mm gold pearls I used are HERE.

Both of these cards are A2 size.

I’m linking up to some challenges with these cards…

Scrapyland Challenge #54 – Give Thanks My first card is a winner! Thank you so much Scrapyland ladies!

The Card Concept #62 – Thanksgiving, Clean and Layered

Die Cuttin Divas #292 – Thanksgiving

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge – Thanks/Thanksgiving – my cards were in the spotlight this week! Thank you Cathie and Kath!

Happy Little Stampers – Anything Goes with dies

So fun to share some thanks with you today! I am thankful and appreciate you stopping by my blog! Talk to you again soon!

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Memory Box and poppystamps Christmas cards…

November 11, 2016November 13, 2016 Pam Sparks27 Comments

Cuz you can never have enough poinsettia dies in your stash! lol I do love this one…use the largest size for the leaves too.

Then add that pretty white contrast with the Scribble Snowflake Circle die and those striking pine twigs…lovin’ this card!

Linking my poinsettia card to the Jingle Belles Christmas Challenge – flowers, Happy Little Stampers Challenge – anything goes with dies

Then there’s the love of holly! This beautiful Holly Swirl Frame Oval die is so pretty done up so many ways! This one I embossed it through the Big Shot after cutting and then inked with Peeled Paint Distress Ink through the die. I used Tim Holtz card-stock and sanded the details on the Holly and the Stitched Oval.

This one is rather traditional! I stenciled after embossing with Versamark ink and used Judikins Sparkle Pine Embossing powder on the leaves. Any embossing powder would be pretty though! Some red Stampendous sticker dots, red with gold wired ribbon and the die cut Peace and it’s finished. (I kinda wish I’d put a contrasting oval under the Holly Swirl Center…hmmmm)

All about fast and flat today! lol

Thanks for stopping by! I know…I don’t think these count for coloring! and I didn’t get the Printworks Fall cards posted yesterday….I got sidetracked coloring and making these cards for Scrapmania, hehe…look at the IG photo in the sidebar. lol If you click you can see IG but you can’t post or comment unless you log in. Off to see what else I can get done today!

Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you to all who serve and have served the USA!

Shopping links to the products I used for these cards…

InLinkz.com

Card Sketch · cards · Christmas · Distress Ink coloring · Fall · Masculine · Printworks · rubber stamps · Watercolor

Printworks Collection and Day 6 Calling All Sentiment Stamps…

November 6, 2016November 14, 2016 Pam Sparks41 Comments

Hi everyone! Day 6 of the Daily Marker Coloring Challenge and Kathy is wanting to see sentiment stamps! Well… Printworks is all about the message!

I made a 9×12 piece of watercolor paper with Printworks leaves all over it, embossed in Ranger Queens Gold embossing powder and watercolored with Distress ink refills, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Crushed Olive and Broken China. Heidi Swapp Gold spray for the spatters. HERE‘s the stamp images I used…

Linking up to CAS(E) this Sketch… I followed their sketch!

Linking up to The Paper Players Challenge…Count Your blessings/Thankful – my card was the winner! Thank you ladies!

Linking up to the Double D Challenges…Give Thanks

I was hoping to have all 4 finished to post but it’s not looking good cuz the family is wanting to go fishing this afternoon cuz it’s so nice! Fishing in November in Iowa! Imagine! I’m not fishing but I can help, I hope! lol It’s always fun to watch the kids.

I used some of the new FALL stamps from Printworks on a couple cards last year too… HERE. Gorgeous sentiments and images for Autumn.

Printworks has a convention in CA next weekend if you’re anywhere close, go! Wish I could be there! hehe Anyway, here’s a couple sneaks of new images you’ll see there and online soon!

Once again… ALL about the sentiment! haha Don’t you just love this! I do, makes me happy! I think these two stamps would make adorable gift tags too! Memory Box ovals HERE and HERE.

Linking my ‘Cool Yule’ card to the Stamping Sensations Challenge – Christmas Greetings and Christmas Card Challenges – Christmas card

and The Heart Desires Challenge – Mad For Plaid

Linking up to Muse Christmas Visions Challenge…inspiration card (the deer head)

This is Bailey! Isn’t he the cutest ‘dog elf’ ever?! The sentiment!!! Isn’t it fabulous! Printworks has thee funnest elf sentiments ever! and so much more! Keep watching the site for the release and GO sign up for the newsletter, HERE, so you’ll get the email with info and specials! The tree was new last year. I used it on a card HERE.

Colored with Zig Clean Color Brush markers and water-brush pen on watercolor paper.

Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers HERE.

Linking my Bailey card to the Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge – watercolor and Addicted To Stamps Challenge – Holiday

Happy coloring/card making everyone! Thanks for stopping by and holler if you have a question and I love your comments! I’ll be back soon!

cards · Christmas · copics · Die Piecing · Distress Ink coloring · Memory Box · Poppystamps

poppystamps Purr-fect Christmas and Day 1 of 30 days of coloring challenge…

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 Pam Sparks16 Comments

Hi everyone! These cute kitties are all festive, toasty and warm! So cute and fun to color and embellish with all the little extras in the stamp and die sets, the holly, the santa hats, the bow, the gift and so much more! I used the poppystamps Purr-fect Holidays stamp set and matching die set, Cat Friends stamp set and die set and Kitty Cat Gift stamps and die set.

The dies I used are the poppystamps Classic Brick Fireplace, Stocking Garland, Warm and Cozy Fire, Fireplace Logs and Pine Garland.

The fireplace inside wall is ink blended with Distress ink pads and ink blending tools, Squeezed Lemonade and Wild Honey. The fire and logs are die cut in white card-stock and then colored. The fire with Distress ink pads and ink blending tools, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey and Fired Brick. The logs with Copics.

I stamped with the MISTI, Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic Sketch markers, W3, 5, 7 walking kitty, YG17, 25 holly and gift, R46, 27, 89 stocking and hats, Y23, 26, 28 yellow kitties, E 33, 35, 37 brown kitty, E43, 44, 47, 49 logs.

I ink blended the walls and floor of the card-base with Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen and Pumice Stone Distress inks.

The white on the stocking and hats is Nuvo White Crystal Drops.

This is an A-2 size card. I know my grandchildren are kitty lovers and they will enjoy this card. hehe

I’m going to give the 30 Day Coloring Challenge a try this month! eek! Today is Day #1 and I am actually ready with a card! I hope I can keep up! I have plenty of stamps and dies I can color for sure! Wish me luck! lol

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy coloring…if you’re taking the challenge I want to see what you’re coloring!

Thanks again for all your lovely comments. The friendship and encouragement I receive here keeps me creating! I appreciate it so much!

Here’s hoping I’m back tomorrow! hehe

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Memory Box Poinsettia Pillar and Radiant Frame cards…

September 20, 2016 Pam Sparks24 Comments

Hi everyone! I’ve been making cards…just not doing a good job of getting them posted! I finish one and get excited about something else laying there and have to make! lol Then my camera setting got changed and I didn’t realize it and couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my pictures! Finally saw the problem this a.m.! SCREAM!

I have posted a couple videos on instagram though…click the link in my side bar and you can see them even if you don’t have an account. Be sure to click the like button while you’re there! It’s amazing how much that encourages a gal! I love hearing from you if you can comment too!

My cards today are using the Memory Box Poinsettia Pillar, Radiant Frame dies and the poppystamps cottage platform and Swirled Love dies. I cut the platform twice in one 4.25 x 5.5 piece of card-stock. This was not what I intended to do with it at all! lol I’ll still have to do the other soon! That’s what happens when you leave a piece laying around not finished!

American Crafts Glitter card-stock and Bazzill Gold Foil card-stock from Starlitstudio

I die cut everything for this card from white card-stock and inked with Distress Ink pads and the ink blending tools. Festive Berries, Candied Apple, Peeled Paint, Tumbled Glass, Broken China and Fossilized Amber.

Wishing Script is a poppystamps die that coordinates with the poppystamps Christmas Greetings clear stamp set. I die cut Wishing three times and glued them together with Tombow Mono Multi glue.

OHHHHH – don’t forget the enamel dots I made myself with the NEW Nuvo Drops and Ranger Enamel Accents! Move over sequins! lol (I make the dots on scrap release paper from scor-tape, then glue them to my card when they’re dry, cuz I could easy mess up my card I’m sure!)

This last picture is of three cards I started and never finished with these same dies. I thought I’d go ahead and show them so you could see more color schemes…the sky is the limit!

Thanks for stopping by again! I’ll be back real soon because I have more and will be showing the ‘even more’ NEW Memory Box and poppystamps release! So many beautiful dies! TFL! and TTUL!