For this months Color Challenge of pink, orange and brown,  I decided to use the beautiful  Hot Air Balloon die set from Darice. I made 3 different cards using 3 different techniques.

-This first one was done by dragging Versamark ink on the  embossed balloon then I sprinkled pink embossing powder all over it. Then heat set the powder. 

Card #1 Supplies;

Kraft A2 Card base-for all

White 4" x 5 1/4" Card front -for all

Canson XL Watercolor Paper-for all

Darice Hot Air Balloon Clouds Die Set- for all

Clouds embossing Folder by Love Nicole-for all

Art Glitter Glue - for all

MMI Wings Stamp Set 

Distress Ink- Spiced Marmalade kit #1

Versamark Ink

Pink Embossing Powder by Recollections

Heat Tool

- For the  next card I used distress inks and a blending tool to Ink the embossed pattern on the Balloon.

Card #2 Supplies;

MMI My Refuge Stamp Set 

MMI Memory Lane Stamp Set 

Wink of Stella

Distress Inks- Spiced Marmalade kit #1

                      -Picked Rasberry kit #1

                      -Vintage Photo

-For the last card I used Nuvo Watercolor Pencils and a Nuvo Aqua Brush to create the pattern on the balloon.

Card #3 Supplies;

MMI The Name of Jesus Stamp SetNuvo Watercolor Pencils- Brilliantly Vibrant

Nuvo Water Brush

Mini Ink Blending Tool 

This is such a fun die set, hope you give it a try.  Thanks so much for watching and stopping by!!

Paper Pieced Snowman Card

We as crafters find inspiration all around us and often in strange places. This card was inspired by a Christmas Sweatshirt that I purchased at a Salvation Army. The shape of the snowmen on the shirt was the same as the Angel in the stamp set "Sweet Angel"  so.... the card was born!!! I had such a blast going thru my Maymay Made It stamp collection and finding elements to "Dress" these snow people to make them come alive!!

Supply List:

Sweet Angel Stamp Set

Snow Dought Stamp Set

G's Teddy Bear Lane Stamp Set

Taters Stamp Set 

Happy Tree Stamp Set

Brewtiful Stamp Set

Versafine Ink

Distress Oxide Ink-Broken China

Art Glitter Glue

Versamark Ink

Nuvo embossing Powder- Glacer White

Nuvo Watercolor Pencils 

Cutter Bee Scissors

Souffle gel Pen - orange

Fiscars stamp block

Wink of Stella 

3D Foam Squares

Heat Tool 

MFT - Stitched Snow Drifts Die Set

water brush, Vellum

After I put this card together I brushed on some Wink of Stella on the snowflakes, girls scarf, eyes, and the edges of the hills. You can't see it in the photos but it is sooo pretty in person and makes such a difference. Hope you try this out with your own stamp collection. 

Thanks for watching - till next time,

~Trace

I want to hang onto Summer as long as I can, so for "Christmas in July" I came up with this beach themed Christmas Card. This card would also work great for folks that live in a warm climate all year. 

Supply List:

Sea-Lestial Stamp Set

Baubles & Bling Stamp Set

Banner Day Stamp Set 

G's Teddy Bear Lane Stamp Set 

Distress Inks- Mustard Seed kit #1

                       Fossilized Amber kit #13

Versafine Ink

Color Box- Chalk Ink - Popcorn

Ranger Mini Blending tool

Art Glitter Glue

Cutter Bee Scissors

Tombow Dual Brush Markers

Waterbrush

Fiscars Stamp Block

Washi tape

1 1/2" Scallop Circle Punch

3D Foam Squares

A2 size card base & 4" X 5 1/4" Card Front

65lb Cardstock in white, med blue & Lt blue, Dk Tan & Lt Tan

I really had so much fun making this card. I felt like I was on the beach!! 

Thanks for watching and Enjoy your Summer!!

~Trace