More Than Words Card

Hi, everyone! I, seriously, have been trying to write this post for three days. What is it about summer that makes everything speed up to an unbelievable pace? The grandchildren all seem to be in hyper mode, while I'm somewhere in slow motion (at least it feels that way). We celebrated The Penmaker's birthday with the whole family in attendance except for SIL, JD, who had to work. In between that big event, we had three library screenings to attend and that ballgame that our son was to throw out the first pitch (which ended up being rained out and now switched to August). I feel the need for a vacation. LOL!

I haven't slowed down on the card making though. I did this one with Bo Bunny Juliet and some bits of fussy cut papers from my scrap pile on my desk.

My yellow flowers are from I Am Roses.

For something different, I added a Tim Holtz swivel clasp and a pretty antique bronze heart charm from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Thanks for stopping by!

Remember I Love You Pocket Card

I created this as a Valentine card, however looking at it here it certainly has a dark and moody appearance. That must have been how I was feeling when I made it... I have no other explanation. 

These papers are some of my favorite from Prima, Stationer's Desk.

This is another of those collections where I bought the entire package including the stamp set (which I will probably never use.) I love the colors and patterns, and since it has the writing theme, I'm sure The Penmaker was urging me on to splurge and buy it all. He's so supportive of my hobbies!

I used utee again on my Distress inked leaves (Spellbinders Foliage) and fern (Alterations Thinlits Holiday Greens.) The gray bloom is a Petaloo Botanica and the tiny burgundy ones were cut off my trim. 

Chipboard, tag, and ticket from the collection. The "I" and "YOU" are My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Antique Record It alpha and word stickers.

I finished it up with Ranger's Liquid Pearls in Pewter and Walnut Stain Distress ink, and added one of the 6"x4" ATC tags to the pocket.

Have a happy day!

Thanks for stopping by... I appreciate your visits!

Linda

I Love You in Inky Purples

Each year after CHA, I seem to get a renewed interest in using all my Ranger products, especially Distress inks. I have nearly every color, and am working on getting them all. I just ordered four of the newer ones... Carved Pumpkin, Lucky Clover, Blueprint Sketch, and Wilted Violet. I was really wishing I had Wilted Violet when did this card, but I'm still happy with the results of Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord, and Shaded Lilac.

The trim is one of Prima's older products that I've always loved. This is the last of what I had put away, except for about a tiny one inch piece.  The silver heart charm is from my stash.

The flowers and leaves are all by Petaloo. I applied some Twinklets Diamond Dust onto the purple Botanica bloom using Liquitex matte medium.

The rhinestones are from TPC Studio, the music paper scalloped heart is from my stash (bought online several years ago), my wood butterflies are from my favorite wood shop in Tennessee, some of the papers are Graphic 45, the ephemera pieces are by Idea-ology, and the lace heart is from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

The green pearl stems are by Petaloo.

I'm linking up my card at:
Allsorts Challenge - Girly and Sparkly
Crafting for All Seasons - Monochrome
Frilly and Funkie Challenge - Sing, Sing, Sing
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Have a fabulous weekend... we have some nasty weather heading our way. Hope yours will be better.

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

I Love You in Inky Distress Greens

I didn't realize while I was creating this card how Springy the colors are. Good night, it's snowing to beat the band here, and I must subconsciously be thinking of sunshine and warmth. 

I did a lot of inking with Distress green shades on this card... Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, and Lucky Clover.

I put ink on nearly every part of this card including this little scrap of crocheted doily. Next to blue (my very fav) I love green. It's such a fresh color... makes me think of running through a thick lawn of grass barefoot. 

My big pistachio bloom is from Petaloo, the natural burlap string is by May Arts, and the I Love You letter charm and corner pieces are from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Love was cut with Alterations Thinlits Celebrate. The flower image from the Idea-ology 12"x12" paper stash Wallflower, and the ephemera piece is Idea-ology as well. My little green velvet flowers and leaves are by Petaloo... a Christmas gift from our son, Seth.

Here you can see my tiny splatters made with my Lucky Clover Distress marker and Spritzer tool.

The yellow flowers are all from I Am Roses.

Wishing you all a warm and sunny day... in our thoughts anyway!

Thanks for stopping by... I so appreciate your visit!

Linda