Matters of the Heart

Hey everyone!  It’s Hump Day!  It’s time for a brand new sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers and this week I am your sketch designer.  I got a little banner happy with this week’s sketch…

And this is the card I created with it…

 Copics: BG10, BG11, E50, E51, E55, E57, R05, R11, YG91, YR02, YR07

I could help but use the simple adorable little birdie in the heart shaped wreath called “Folk Heart” from Power Poppy.  Isn’t he the cutest little fella you’ve ever seen?!?


To check out what the rest of the Sketch Design team created this week, click here.

With it being Wednesday, it’s also time to check out StampNation’s newest challenge.  This week it’s about back grounds!  Here’s a little peek at my card…

And check out what the Dream Team and our guest designers created… Wowsers!!!

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Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoy the creative journey today!

~ Ally ~

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Folk Heart)
cardstock:  Neenah (Solar White), SU! (Pool Party)
patterned paper: Fancy Pants Designs (Wish Season 6x6)
ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa), Copic Markers, Sakura (White Gel Pen, Glaze Pen).

Swing to My Lou!

Today I’m sharing a fun and EASY card making tutorial over on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog.  I’m a huge fan of interactive cards so I thought I’d share a fun tutorial on how to make a SWING CARD (or Flip card) with just some simple tools you might have in your crafty stash.  You can go directly to the tutorial HERE.

Here’s a little sneak peek of my card…

If you haven't already taken a gander at the latest issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine... well you should!

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Join me on the magazine blog and learn just how easy it is!  See you over there!

~ Ally ~

Happy Pink Painted Geraniums

Howdy all!  TGIF… I’m sure glad that it’s Friday! It’s already been a busy week with school starting up and again and trying to work on tutorials and projects – it seems like this week just flew by!

Typically Power Poppy would have already shown sneak peeks of the latest and greatest new release but this this month, we’re holding off so we can bring you an even BIGGER, more fabulous release.  Trust me… you’ll wanna save some dough for this one!

Since it’s Friday, we have our newest Peep of the Week challenge on and all you have to do to participate is create and link up a project that contains a Power Poppy image of any kind!  If you want some instant gratification, you can purchase some of our glorious digital stamps right here.   Join us and you could win some more Power Poppy stamps to add to your stamp collection.

Lately I’ve been dabbling in some water colouring and I am really enjoying it.  My Aunt is a water colour artist (or used to be) and I just loved all the cool effects she would get with this subtle, beautiful medium. So today, I’m sharing a simple water coloured card…

I used the delightful "Geraniums Take Two" stamp set for my card today.  There is just something so happy about Geraniums!  These remind me of the ones that my Mom has in her little deck garden at home in Ontario!

You can join me on Monday on the Power Poppy Blog and find out exactly how I achieved this colouring using water colours and maybe even give it a try yourself!  It took a lot of patience but I just adore the end result.  

Here’s a simple close up for you.  You can kind of see the slight embossed details that frame out the Geraniums.

Come and check out what my fellow Bloom Brigaders have to share with you today…

Allison Cope – you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Julie Koerber

Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Have a great time checking out everyone's creations this week!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Geraniums Take Two)
watercolour paper: Strathmore (400 series)
patterned papers:  Fancy Pants Designs (Beloved), Marion Smith (Motley)
embossing die:  Spellbinders (Gold Rectangle 1)
cardstock:  Bazzill, Recollections
watercolours: Yarka
doily die:  Cheery Lynn Designs (Polynesian Sails Mini)
pens:  Sakura (White, Glitter)
ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa), Ranger Distress (Antique Linen)
other:  thread, gold string.

Fun with Folds!!!

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* fresh ideas for summer layouts
* celebration inspiration
* trend watch: wood veneer
* card cafe: fun with folds  <== check out MY article!!!!
* part 2: pocket scrapbooking
* bonus cutting files

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Happy viewing!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Fancy Pants Designs, Taylored Expressions