Honey Gnome and Hello Window by Jami Steiger

Happy Watercolor Weekend! Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend.

 I have been working on a surprise book for my grandson and daughter-in-law featuring Winnie the Pooh, which makes me invested in all things honey and bees. Consequently, I had to create a card using the Gnomes Set 5785, transforming the flowerpot into a honey pot. I love how the card turned out. If you have honey, you have bees, and the swarm of bees comes from the Birds and Bugs set 5561. I decided to add a bee balloon using a bee from the Honey Bee set 5925. The sentiment also came from the Honey Bee set.

The Tombow markers used are the following: 025, 817, 515, 969, 565, 947, N75, N65, N55, 603, 177, 098

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For my second card, I used the Blooming Windows set 5408. 

It is such a beautiful stamp set. I love that the potted tulips have a separate die for added dimension. I used a press plate to add texture to the front piece of cardstock, aiming for a look reminiscent of textured wallpaper. I darkened the edges of the windowsill to create more depth. The green dotted paper came from the Classic Christmas paper 5962. The Art Impressions paper packs are very versatile. I added a die-cut of leaves to the inside of my card to enhance the texture and color. 

The Tombow markers used are the following: 177, N55, 992, 228, 025, 856, 969, 565, 761, 528, 837, 910, 947, 993, 526

 

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Hello Spring by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Spring!!

Well, almost.  We're not "out of the woods" yet where I live. Last April we received a foot of heavy, wet snow on the 19th which destroyed several of our trees. You just never know in the Northeast.

For now, I'm going to choose to believe that bluebirds and butterflies and flowers and bees will be here before you know it!

My card fits with the current Pop It Up challenge here on the blog.

I used several Art Impressions products on my card.

There are 3 stamp/die sets, 1 die set and a paper pack.

Links to everything are below.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and that your Spring will be filled with flowers and happiness. And for those of you who are now coming into the colder months. I'm sorry...lol!  We've done our time here though. Time for some warm weather!

Fabulous Flowers challenge with an all occasion card by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!!

Today I'm showing you an all occasion card that fits perfectly with the Fabulous Flowers Challenge that is going on right now! For my card, I used #5450 Blooming Window Set along with 5408 Shadowbox Window Die.  I love that Bonnie created this Shadowbox Window Die that works with every single Windows to the World stamp set (and there are lots!!) It really gives a wow factor to a card, but it's so easy and quick to use! And I do love dimension in a card, so this one is perfect! I stamped the images onto Cryogen White paper and colored them with Copic markers. Then simply cut them out with the dies and popped them inside the window frame! The Hello die is included in the Shadowbox Window Die Set! I just cut two of them and layered them to create a shadow look. 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and until next time - stay crafty!! 

Copic markers used:

G03, G43, G46

YG13, YG17

E07, E09, E33, E35, E51, E53, E70, E71

T1, T2

B000, B91, B93

Y13, Y17

R22, R24

Blooming Window with Birds, Bees, and Butterflies by Janet

Have you seen the new 5561-Birds and Bugs Set yet? It is so fun and adds the perfect touch to so many other sets. I think it adds the perfect touch to the Windows To The World Stamp Series. Here I used the new 5450-Blooming Windows Set. Don't you agree that the birds, butterflies and bees just compliment the window so well? This set also includes the cutest little ladybugs too!

To create the scene, I cut the window frame and window box from the 5408-ShadowBox Window Dies and popped them up on foam tape to give them a little lift over the window scene. I colored the scene with Copic markers and used pencils to add some additional shading. I layered two of the Hello sentiments from the WindowBox Die Set and popped that up on foam as well. Then I arranged the birds, butterflies and bees, popping some up on foam and leaving others flat. Then I added some green enamel dots and flat back pearls. 

Thank you so much for joining me today here at the blog. The 5561-Birds and Bugs Set is one you need to have whether you are into water coloring or traditional stamping. They are a must have and are waiting for you at the store!

Wishing you a very crafty day!

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