Embrace Life!

I think my favorite new set from Stampin' Up!'s new Spring-Summer Collection is Embrace Life!  This simple but elegant five stamp set has so much potential! I'm just in love with it! I also have a passion for the new Designer Series Paper that coordinates with it called Ginger Blossom.

I think my favorite coloring medium is watercoloring with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons and the Aqua Painter from Stampin' Up! Have you ever tried this? AWESOME combination for quick and easy watercoloring that turns ANYONE into an artist!

The Aqua Painter has a well in it that unscrews enabling it to be filled with H2O. The tips resemble a paint brush-when you squeeze the pen, the water moistens the brush tip-then you simply paint your image! I really like SU!'s watercolor paper because it has a nice texture to it and is thicker than cardstock so it doesn't buckle with moisture. If you want an image to be lighter, squeeze more water into the tip. If you want a darker area with more color, use less water. The best part is clean-up or switching to another color-just swoosh the tip on scrap paper until it runs clear, then it's ready for another cool color!

Another product that I really enjoy for an elegant look to a card is the Pretties Kit. The half pearls are great for instantly attaching to anything-with mini glue dots! Of course a little glitter is always very feminine and adds just a touch of sparkle to this card...and who was the recipient of this lovely creation? My mom! I needed a card for my mom's 84th birthday and this is what I came up with:

The photo makes the Ginger  Blossoms paper look pink, but it's actually more peachy (like the flower). I used the gel pen to slightly emphasize the flowers in the background. This truly is my NEW most favorite stamp set...so don't be surprised if you see alot of cards created with it from me in the future!

I'll post my cards when I get a few more made (which may be tomorrow). With the Nor'easter expected tonight, tomorrow will most likely be a day off and schools will be closed, but I love to stamp on "snow days"! I may even have a "snowstorm special", so come back and visit soon! PLease let me know what you think of this card! Dont' be shy...(I'm beginning to wonder what does a stamper have to do to get a few comments posted on a blog??????)

Here is the recipe for this card:

Stamps: Embrace Life

Cardstock: Whisper White, River Rock, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Stazon Black, River Rock

Accessories: Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Aqua Painter, WaterColor Wonder Crayons, White Signo Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Enjoy this sunny Sunday (the calm before the storm!),

Debbie