Introducing... Dynamic Duos

Introducing... Dynamic Duos: Peonies & Tulips!  This amazing stamp set is blooming with the gorgeous images of stunning Peonies and Tulips.  It also has a wide variety of fun sentiments for any card creator.

I  do not have a card to share with you today but some of my fellow Bloom Brigade do!  So check out these lovely ladies blogs today...

Danielle Kennedy
Katie Sims
Julie Koerber
Tosh Leyendekker
Marcella at the Power Poppy Blog


Happy hoping everyone!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Introducing… Sassy Succulents!

I’d have to say… this is my favourite set of our June sneak peeks and it’s called “Sassy Succulents”  and it’s super cute!  Not only does it have this stunning grouping of hens & chicks but it contains 6 MORE images of succulent plants and 7 fabulous sentiments!  It will surely be a stamp set you’ll grab time and time again!

For today, it was all about experimentation for me!  Not only did I experiment once… but I experimented TWICE!  So I have 2 fun cards to share today.

For my first one, I started by stamping my hens & chicks image onto a script paper I had.  Then I took some Ranger Distress Inks and dabbed them on my craft mat and used my water brush to paint my succulent plants.

For my second creation, I started by scoring out a panel on my light kraft cardstock and then stamped those pretty little hens & chicks once again inside the panel.  Then I used my pencil crayons to add colour.  My photo really doesn’t do this card justice… it’s very soft and subtle and actually quite layered with colours!

I played around with just a simple cross hatching of the back ground using my pencils and then added some glittery dots all around…

I truly had some fun with my inks and pencils with my cards today!  Thanks for stopping by!

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Come and check out what the Bloom Brigade did with this lush set of beauties…

Allison Cope -- you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Julie Koerber
Katie Sims
Tosha Leyendekker
Marcy on the Power Poppy Blog

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
So Glad We’re Friends:
stamps: Power Poppy (Sassy Succulents)
cardstock:  Bazzill
patterned paper:  My Mind’s Eye (Stella Rose)
edge punch: Fiskars
ribbon: Offray
ink: Memento, Ranger Distress Inks
tools: We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
other: thread, Glossy Accents.

We're All in this Together:
stamps: Power Poppy (Sassy Succulents)
cardstock:  Bazzill
ink: Memento
pencil crayons: eeBoo
tools: Scor-Pal
other:  Stickles.

Introducing... Play Ball!

It’s Day 2 of our June sneak peeks for Power Poppy’s latest stamp sets.  Introducing “Play Ball!” our latest fabulous stamp set for all those sport enthusiasts out there!  Both girls and boy alike will love the wonderful detailed images of this fabulous baseball inspired collection.  Images included in this stamp are a pennant, a ball cap and a base with bats and balls and there’s even some stitching lines just like on your baseballs!  Super cute and perfect for Father’s Day!

I decided to go all out on my card today and share a fun and more 3 dimensional card creation… a box card!

Here is my open card.  This card opens up to reveal a card filled with lots of sports lovin’ fun!  All of it’s sport’s equipment just pops right out at ya!

On the back of the card is a space to write your message.

Each flap of the card is different and unique and is paired with the fun mini sports cards from my patterned papers…

And since this card is super, duper… it even folds flat to fit in my cute little custom made envelope…

I made a stitched belly band to hold the flaps closed within the envelope.  Don't you just love that stitching detail?!?

I hope you have enjoyed my project today!  Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure to hop on to the next Bloom Brigade member and check out her fabulous creation today...

BLOOM BRIGADE: Unveil your sportsmans like creations ladies...

Allison Cope -- you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker
Marcy on the Power Poppy Blog

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy
 
Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Play Ball!)
cardstock:  Recollections, Bazzill
patterned paper:  Graphic45 (Good Ol’ Sports)
die cut shapes: Spellbinders
pennants: American Crafts
metal clip: BasicGrey
ink: Memento, Ranger Distress Inks, Copic Markers
tools: We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
pen: Sakura
jute: Darice
other: thread, clear cardstock, eyelets.

Introducing... Lavender!

We have the start of the newest release for Power Poppy today!  Our very first stamp set for June is the stunning new “Lavender”.  This beautiful stamp set is packed with four gorgeous images and 9 wonderful sentiments.   It’ll make you wanna go out and pick up some lavender for sure!  I just love that smell!

Here is my lovely lavender creation for you today…

I began by stamping the 3 stems of lavender with Memento “Elderberry” ink and then I coloured them in using Copic Markers.  For my sentiment, I stamped it using Versamark ink and heat embossed it with white powder.  Super simple!

 I even added a bit of sparkle to my lavender blooms!

Now… check out what my fellow Bloom Brigade members have instore using this beautiful stamp set…

Allison Cope ~ you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy 
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker
The Power Poppy Blog
 
Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy
 
Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Lavender)
cardstock:  Recollections
die cut shapes: Spellbinders
patterned paper:  Authentique (Remembrance)
ink: Memento, Versamark, Copic Markers
embossing powder: Stampendous!
other:  thread, Stickles.