Life's short...live it with zest!

Wendy Vecchi/Studio 490 stencil

Stampin' Up:  Lemon Zest, coordinating punch

Ranger:  Fern Green archival ink; distress oxide inks (Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Crushed Olive, Shabby Shutters); distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint, Lucky Clover, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Tattered Rose); heavy duty mixed media cardstock; distress resist spray; Glue N' Seal; clear embossing ink/powder

Yellow ribbon

White cardstock

Rubber Stamp Tapestry Fresh Lemonade SFV10013

Raggedy Ann and Andy

Many years ago a friend made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls (several sizes) for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  The newest great-grandchildren (twin girls) have just turned 1 and are getting the last set.  The dolls are bigger than the girls but I'm sure they'll have a lot of fun with them.  My friend wanted special cards to mark the event and this special gift so we added a photo of her with the dolls. 

Cardstock: red, white, blue

Red checked ribbon

Sizzix Sizzlets Brushed Script dies (these are OLD!!!)

'Pitcher' perfect birthday

Cardstock:  white, watercolor, rust

Spellbinders dies (Oval, Scalloped Oval)

Art Impressions stamps (also followed along with a recent Watercolor Wednesday video)

Ranger:  Jet Black archival ink; distress inks (Wild Honey, Tea Dye); glitter duster/dust; Mustard Seed distress marker

Stampers Anonymous: Entomology CMS 328; Hex Gradient Stencil THS117

Sizzix: Entomology 663068

Messy stitches

Stampers Anonymous:  Theories CMS329, Stitches CMS365; stencils (gradient hex, gradient circles)

Ranger:  distress/oxide inks (Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen, Bundled Sage, Squeezed Lemonade); Jet Black archival ink

Cardstock:  watercolor, white

Distresser

30th birthday

My niece/god-daughter turns 30!  Gasp - that just doesn't seem possible.

Ranger:  distress oxide inks (Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed); distress inks (Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed); Wendy Vecchi blendable ink (Prickly Pear)

Hero Arts white pigment ink

Simon Says Stamp Abstract Triangles stamp SSS101638

Stacy Stamp 105B (corner clock)

Stampers Anonymous:  Mini Media Marks CMS364, Theories CMS329; Arrow Stencil THMS025, number stencil THMS001; Mini Bird & Crazy Things CMS250

Sizzix: Mini Bird & Crazy Things 660949

Black micron pen; orange marker

Schooners

I have a poem that was sent to me about saying goodbye to someone you loved and it referenced a sailing ship.  This older Stampin' Up Schooner set fits the poem so I like to use it for sympathy cards.

Two very different looks using the same stamp. 

Sizzix Handwritten Love 660218, Scribble & Splat 660222

Cardstock:  blue, white, watercolor

Ranger: Studio 490 circles stencil; Wendy Vecchi blendable inks (Cornflower blue); distress inks (Salty Ocean, Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky, Antique Linen), archival inks (Cornflower Blue, Jet Black, Potting Soil); distress crayons (Vintage Photo, Rusty Hinge, Tarnished Brass)

Elf atop a mushroom

One of my friends needed a bit of support so I made this tiny card to let him know I was thinking of him and had his back.

I used some of the latest Art Impressions stamps and Marvy markers.  I followed along with one of Bonnie Krebs' recent Watercolor Wednesday videos.

Cardstock: watercolor, light blue, white

1st time aunt

A young friend just became an aunt for the first time - another way to celebrate the new arrival in her family!

Ranger:  Wendy Vecchi enamel accents (Sunflower, Potting Soil); Jet Black archival ink; Wendy Vecchi blendable inks (Cornflower Blue, Sky Blue, Peat Moss, Fern Green)

Stampers Anonymous/Studio 490: Delightful Art SCS164, Plaid Flannel WVBG054, Flowers Say It All WVZ65975

White pigment innk

Cardstock: white, green

Oh hoppy day!

Two friends became 1st time grandmas - what a special event that definitely needs to be recognized!

Stampers Anonymous: Funny Farm CS361; gradient circle stencil
Oval and scalloped oval punches
Ranger:  Watering Can archival ink; unknown blue, green and pink distress inks
Studio 490 open circles stencil