DS136 ~ You Make Me Smile ~

And yes you do!  Your kind words, love and encouragement mean the world to me!  Crafters are a wonderful bunch and you always seem to know exactly what to say and when to say it!  Thank you to a wonderful heavenly Father who provides wonderful people who continue to pray for and encourage me!  Thank you so very much!

 

Today's card is for The Deconstructed Sketch.  I don't get to play along as often as I would like to these days.  I chose a stamp set from North Coast Creations called Floral Sentiments 3.  This time I colored my pansies a soft melon color. 

 

And here's the stamp set I used...

Floral Sentiments 3

 

and the sketch...

 

 

I created a kraft card stock base with a nice melon colored CS for accents.  The DP is all from Bo Bunny (Ambrosia).  I must admit the colors made me just a little nervous but I dove in anyway...  lol

I used a few Recollections blossoms and manipulated jet flourish to accent the sentiment panel.  All of the panels were distressed and inked with Frayed Burlap (Ranger Distress Ink.) 

 

I hope to have a bit more craft time this week so I can put together a Valentine Heart Treat Box (hanging).  And don't forget to stop back by on February 5th as we look back at North Coast Creations' January Release.  And that same day I will have a Word Art Wednesday project to share!  Whew!  Promises to be a busy week!  Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

 

Blessings...

 

Lori

 

Supplies

 

Paper - The Paper Studio, Bazzill, Bo Bunny Ambrosia Collection, Neenah Solar Crest

Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Distress Ink Frayed Burlap

Misc. - MS Punch, Recollections Blossoms and Flourish 

North Coast Creations January Release

Welcome to the North Coast Creations 

January New Releases! 

 

This month we have some LOVELY floral stamps to share!  I just know you will be in the mood to create all of those spring projects just a little bit early!  :-) 

 

And to make this hop even more fun, we will be choosing 2 winners who will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store for stamps just for commenting on our Design Team cards!

 

You have until January 17, 2014 at 10:00PM EST to leave a comment on each of our designers' blog posts.  Our 2 random winners will be announced on the North Coast Creations Blog on January 18, 2014!  Please be sure to check back there to see if you have won.

 

I have a couple of cards to share today.  The first showcases the Floral Sentiments 2 set...

 

 

I stamped the image on Neenah Solar Crest and colored the image with Copics.  After die cutting, I added a soft brown ink to the edges.  I found out after creating the image that it is actually the flower on a castor bean plant.  I thought it looked similar to pussy willow...  so I added white Flower Soft to each blossom...  I think it turned out nicely!  I stamped the sentiment with Rich Cocoa ink on white card stock and die cut it before placing.  Very feminine and airy...  perfect to add to my card stash for the ladies in my life...

 

And here's the image of the stamp set itself...

 

 

I decided to go a bit more dramatic on my second card.  I used the new set Floral Sentiments 3.

 

 

This time I colored the image in deep red tones (R24, R29 & R39) and the stems in rich greens (G24 & G28).  I double matted the image with red and black die cuts and chose a musical DP for my primary background.  I stamped the sentiment (Memento Tuxedo Black) on white CS and hand cut the banner, placing it strategically by the satin bow.  I just love this color combo!  I can't wait to see poppies in my yard this spring! 

 

And here's the stamp set image...

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a bit of your day!  Don't forget to stop by all of my fellow "Coasters'" blogs.  I promise  you will see some amazing projects!  Hugs and blessings...

 

NCC Blog

 

The Coasters

 

* Dawn * Julie * Lori (YOU ARE HERE) * Sabrina *

*  Amber * Sandee * Lisa

 

Supplies

 

Card 1

 

Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Desert Sand, Copics

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill

 

Card 2

 

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Paper - Bazzill, The Paper Studio, Teresa Collins Stationery Noted

Misc. - Offray Ribbon


Challenges


The Hobby House - Ribbon
Delicious Doodles - #70 - Flowers