Muse #35 – You are loved

Hello. I am back with another card for the Muse Card Club.

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This week I had fun combining lots of different products from different companies – Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink and Simon Says Stamp. I coloured in the flower with a mix of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.

You are loved

Here are some of the guidelines if you are unfamiliar with how Muse works.

  • Use the Muse card as inspiration, explain your interpretation and link back to Muse.
  • Provide supportive comments to at least 3 of your fellow member’s submissions.
  • Vote for 3 of your fellow member’s submissions that you find inspiring, once voting opens.

For the full challenge guidelines go here.

Supplies

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Expressions of You stamp set, Hero Arts Etched Flowers Cling stamp, Hero Arts Envelope Pattern stamp, Papertrey Ink Life is Sweet Stamp set (Leaves)

Ink: Memento ink – Gray Flannel, Bamboo Leaves, Hero Arts Mid tone Ink – Field Greens, Raspberry Jam

Card: X-Press It Copic Blending Blending Card, Hero Arts folded Note cards – Snow and Grenadine

Other Supplies: Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils, PTI Tag Sake #3 die, PTI The Sweet Life dies, Cuttlebug, Simon Says Stamp You die, Foam Dimensionals, AnnaBelle Stamps 0.8mm Hemp twine – white, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Hope you can find some time to play along and thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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Friday Feature – Butterfly Sunshine

Yay, it’s Friday!

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It’s birthday week at AnnaBelle Stamps! For one week only, it is 20% off storewide to celebrate AnnaBelle Stamp’s 4th birthday.  The code is – 4years – with the clearance section as the only exclusion.

For this week’s Friday Feature, the Belles are using the newly released stamp set Butterfly Sunshine. It is such a lovely set.

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Happiest of Days

I must admit I don’t use a lot of kraft cardstock – to be honest I find it a bit ‘dirty’ looking, but I thought it worked OK here as it really let the focal image take centre stage. I couldn’t have spaced out the sun rays evenly if I hadn’t used my stamp-a-ma-jig. I have only acquired one recently, and I don’t know how I managed so long with out one! A must have tool in your stash, especially if you are working with rubber stamps like this set is.

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Supplies

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps Butterfly sunshine  stamp set

Ink: Hero Arts inks – Butter bar, VersaFine Onyx Black

Card: AnnaBelle Stamps smooth white cardstock, AnnaBelle Stamps Kraft cardstock

Other Supplies: PTI Mat Stack 3 die, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders circle die, Foam dimensionals, AnnaBelle Stamps Black current Sprinkles – 3mm, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Copic markers

Be sure to check out the rest of the Belles’ projects to see how they have used this set – their links are on my side bar.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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Sneak Peeks at AnnaBelle Stamps

Happy Friday Peeps!

Long time no blog! I have good reason for my absence – I have been sick! I am still not 100% and it is dragging into its third week, but this winter’s flu got me good and proper. But I think I am FINALLY on the mend, but no crafting has been done until yesterday.

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This week at AnnaBelle Stamps the Belles are teasing you with sneak peeks of some stamps that will be released into the store very soon. Make sure you visit all the Belles blogs to check out their awesome creations.

Last week I didn’t play along, but TWO news Belles were introduced to the AnnaBelle DT. Please stop by Tobi and Marcia’s blog to welcome them – even if it is a week late! Welcome ladies. I can’t wait to see what you guys create each week.

My card this week was inspired by Cristina Kowalczyk. I loved this card of hers and pinned it immediately – that girl comes up with the MOST clever ideas sometimes. Here is my humble version of hers.

Heart Sing

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Supplies

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps Cherry Blossom Stamp set (soon to be released)

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Card: AnnaBelle Stamps smooth white cardstock, Hero Arts Folded Notecards – Carnation

Other Supplies: Copic Markers, AnnaBelle Stamps white embossing powder, Heat tool, Anti-static pillow, Sakura Gelly Roll clear glitter pen, Foam dimensionals, WRMK Corner Chomper, Spellbinders dies – circles, Cuttlebug

Be sure to check out the rest of the Belles’ projects for some more sneak peaks – their links are on my side bar. Lots of fun is coming to the store soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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A winner and a little bit of sunshine

Hi there,
Popping in very quickly to announce the winner of the little giveaway I had on my blog last week.

Congratulations Paulette…I have emailed you 🙂

And before I head off, I made this card a while back but never shared it. It uses the Jane’s Doodle set “Doodle Flowers”. Hopefully it will brighten your day.

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Supplies

Stamps: Jane’s Doodles ‘Doodle Flowers’ stamp set

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, VersaFine – Onyx Black

Card: X-Press It Copic Blending Blending Card, Hero Arts note cards – Mandarin and Poppy

Other Supplies: Copic Markers, AnnaBelle Stamps metallic sprinkles, Tombow Mono Multi adhesive, Uniball white signo gel pen, Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Marion

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Video Tutorial – Monochromatic Copic Colouring

Hellooooo!

Today I have another Topical Tuesday video to share with you over on the AnnaBelle Stamps blog. Here is a look at the card I’ve created.

Monochromatic Copic colouring

Supplies

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps Whimsy Flowers Stamp set, AnnaBelle Stamps Fanciful Flowers Stamp set (sentiment)

Ink: Versamark watermark ink

Paper: Smooth white cardstock, Hero Arts folded note card – Tide and Pool

Other Supplies: AnnaBelle Stamps white embossing powder, heat tool, Embossing buddy, AnnaBelle Stamps pearls – 4mm and 3mm, Copic Markers – BG10, BG15, BG45, Tombow Mono Multi Adhesive

Head here to view the video.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marion

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Just for you – Muse #18

I am excited to be back with another card for the Muse Card Club.

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I have made a very cheerful and colourful card this week. I had fun colouring in a great stamp set from Jane’s Doodles called Doodle Flowers.

Just for you

I can’t wait to see how my card inspires you this week.

Here are some of the guidelines if you are unfamiliar with how Muse works.

  • Use the Muse card as inspiration, explain your interpretation and link back to Muse.
  • Provide supportive comments to at least 3 of your fellow member’s submissions.
  • Vote for 3 of your fellow member’s submissions that you find inspiring, once voting opens.

For the full challenge guidelines go here.

Supplies

Stamps: Jane’s Doodles Doodle Flowers stamp set, AnnaBelle Stamps BBD#7 stamp set (stripes)

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Card: X-Press It Copic Blending Blending Card, Hero Arts Folded Note card – Daffodil and Poppy

Other Supplies: Copic Markers, Uniball white signo gel pen, Ranger enamel accents

I am so glad that you stopped by today,

Marion

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