R U Beary Grumpy?

This little grumpy Gus comes from Beccy's Place.  I used an image that was already coloured for those who just love the creative process without the need to scribble or blending colors.  I used an A2 size card, also known as an A-Frame card.  If you need a tutorial on various types of cards that you can create please go to: http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/.  

 Beccy has a ton of photo tutorials highlighting the various methods to create cards....I am excited to try a few 

for sure!

I used scraps that were needing me use them up!  I believe the patterned paper is Close to My Heart.  The flower came from the dollar store...you know the big flowers you can buy...well take those home, tear them apart and Voila- instant flowers to alter, play with or just use.  I used Distress Ink around a Spellbinder die to get that framed in look.  That cute crocheted butterfly came from a friend!  Her sister creates those cuties (although I hear she may not have as much time on her hands as she is having a beautiful bundle of love- CONGRATS). When I use this card I hope it brightens someone's day....even though everyone has those kinda days!  Happy Scrappin folks!

Here's to a beautiful sunshiny day!

Cheers!

Precious and few are Friends like you

This card was created to do a challenge at All that Scraps. The challenge was to paper piece something new or an old favourite. There is not a stamp from All That Scraps that I have met that didn't become a favourite! Honey is standing under an umbrella and it made me think of some rough times a friend is going through. It's incredible when a friend gives you an unexpected gift such as a homemade card!

The color scheme followed the previous one (happy hippo birthday!) I worked on them at the same time and purple is such a nice spring color. I used glossy accents to make raindrops and a mud puddle. Doing this project made me remember how much I enjoyed paper piecing in the past.

Basic flower note card

I whipped up about 6 of these in no time....well hardly any time. I stamped and coloured the flower. After all the ink was dry I covered the flower with tombo mono and glitter that matched. Using scraps I matted some patterned paper and put a band of ribbon around the card....voila a quick set of retro cards ready for any occasion!

Watercolour fairies

These fairies were so fun! First I watercolored the wings using stampin up watercolored crayons. Once the wings were dry I used sticklers to bling them up a bit. I trimmed each image to approximately the same size. I used DCWV Once Upon a Time paper pack (it's an oldie but a goodie)! In truth I found odds and ends that matched each theme around the house (flowers, bling). The inside of the cards are plain with an embellishment from the front, such as a stamped swirl.

Happy scrapping and may you have all your wishes come true!
Cheers