Watercolor wings over-sized card

After playing a little with these gorgeous butterflies I thought they would be best served on a  larger canvas than normal, so opted for a 5.5 x 8.5 (A7) card. This size really allows for great flow without the card seeming too overcrowded.

I used different shades of purple for these butterflies. To be honest I tried several different combinations to see which blended the best, this is why the butterflies are different colours. Still nto sure which I like best.
The top one consists of Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss and Elegant Eggplant. The Bottom butterfly is Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum and Blackberry Bliss. Each butterfly is trimmed with a row of 5 rhinestones that I coloured with alcohol markers to match.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Recollections - white
Stamps: Watercolor Wings - SU, Watercolor Wash background - SU, Gorgeous Grunge - SU, Tin of Cards (sentiment) - SU
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Delightful Dijon - SU, Tuxedo Black - Memento
Alcohol markers: Copic - RV34, V17
Misc.: foam mounting tape, purple and pink sequins, rhinestones

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I'm here for you

I have one more "You've got this" stamp set card to share for now. Truth be told, this is my favourite of the three.
I again opted for the white outline by embossing in clear powder.

I kept the card very simple so the focus would remain on the flower. Again I added a shadow with markers. I think this one is my best colouring job so far. And let me say, it is definitely addictive.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Recollections white, Bazzill

Stamp: You've got This - SU

Ink: Versamark, Sahara Sand - SU

Alcohol markers; Copic - R11, R22, R24, Y11, Y21, W1, W3, W5,SU Blendabilities - Old Olive

Misc.: Foam mounting squares

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You've got this blossoms

For this card I decided to emboss the image in clear embossing powered. The white outline results in a much softer, almost watercolour like look compared to the usual bold black outline.

I opted to use just the blossom this time. The top and right one where stamped on my card layer, the left one was stamped on a scrap piece, hand cut and then popped onto the card with foam.

I also added shadows under all the blossoms with my Copic markers. I'm still practising, but am slowly getting the hang of it; although sometimes I notice after I've coloured a certain area that I didn't quite get the lighting correct, but I suppose practice makes perfect.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Recollections white, Bazzill
Stamp: You've Got This - SU
Ink: Versamark, Sahara Sand - SU
Alcohol markers: Copic - RV10, RV17, RV34, Y21, Y32, W1, W3. W5
Misc.: foam mounting squares, clear embossing powder

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You've Got This

Not wishing to delay my much anticipated playtime with some of SU's new 2015-2016 catty products I of course placed an orders on June 2nd for my most wanted items. Wednesday I stalked my UPS man (he was late; arrived at 7:30 PM).
Having finally received these wonderful new goodies I had a tough time picking what to use first.

Thank goodness Michael's came to the rescue. They had another 30% off entire purchase coupon on Friday and Saturday, as well as a one item at 40% off coupon. I had no choice, I needed to go and buy some more Copic markers.
This narrowed by choice of projects down to outline stamps and You've Got this moved up to first spot.

My first colour choice was a mix of peach and green tones. I opted for black ink for the outline.

After colouring my image I also added a subtle shadow on the right side (my first try at this). Then masked my flower and stamped the background.

As I have many colours of organza ribbon on hand, it was easy to match the peach tone. Not so for the pearls. I therefore used my Copic marker to colour them in the darkest matching shade.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Recollections white

Stamp: You've Got This - SU

Ink: Mint Macaron - SU, Tuxedo black - Memento

Alcohol markers: Old Olive - SU Blendabilities, Copic: E000, E11, E13, Y23, Y32, W1

Die: Labels Framelits - SU

Embossing folder: Crackle - Darivce

Misc.: 5/8" peach organza ribbon, 1/1" pearls, foam mounting squares

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Bride & groom favours

With summer fast approaching (we've actually had some record high temperatures here, hitting 33°C) the wedding season is upon us. The youngest daughter of close friends of ours is getting married this summer so I have been playing with various ideas in my head.
I came up with these cute little bride & groom favours. They would be great for shower gifts, or even place markers. I however will be using them as a gift topper. We have 2 gifts that will be stacked like a cake and this adorable little couple will be on the top.

As you may have guessed, these were made with the curvy keepsake die.
I added a little ribbon (5 strips, knotted at the top, attached to the back of the head, side by side) to create the veil and added a ribbon the bow, but you could easily skip the bow (or use a paper bow) and use a doily for the veil. I also added some pearls to the head piece and the dress, but rhinestones would work really well too.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill and Recollections
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler - SU
Die: Curvy Keepsake - SU
Punches: see instruction sheets posted below
Embossing folder: Delicate Designs - SU
Misc.: 5/8" white organza ribbon, white gel pen, black marker, rose/red chalk, pearls

The basic instructions on how to make the little 3-d rose my bride is holding can be found here I just substituted the petite petals SU flower punch .

Punch art instructions:

Bride:

 

Groom:

 

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