Bloom Where You are Planted

Sometimes to create a stunning card it really is best to keep it simple. The script for "Bloom" is one of my favorites. I like the size of the word too. I really wanted to create a card that could showcase that one word -- Bloom.

 To create this card stamp the sentiment with Catherine Pooper Coral Cabana Ink pad. Next line the stem of the Bountiful Floral up under the sentiment making sure there is enough room for the flower. Color the stem in with the green brush tip marker. On a separate piece of white card stock, stamp the flower image and color with blue brush tip marker. Using a pop dot adhere the flower to the stem and add a little glitter glue to the center. Stamp "Where you are Planted" along the bottom. Adhere card stock with images to a mat and place on card front. Finish off with a few Nuvo Dew Drops.

I usually am not a clean and simple crafter, but I love this card! Sometimes getting out of your usual style is fun!

Until next time ~ Happy Crafting! 

Friendly Spooks!

I am committed to only using my stash this year to create Fall cards. I was tickled when I ran across one of my favorite stamp set by Brutus Monroe for Halloween! I adore this set because there are a few different characters that are the perfect size to color in with sentiments. The best part is they resemble Halloween, but are not so spooky that could be given to a child. I made three cards with the set.

The first one is a black and white card:

 I added a little red just for some personality.

 Once I colored in my character I used my Scan n Cut to fussy cut him for me. I left a border on him and used pop dots to adhere to my card.

 The spider I found on clearance last year (after Halloween) at my local craft store. He came in a set of nine!

Isn't this the friendlies Frankenstein you have ever seen? I just love this little guy!

 I used Nuvo Dew Drops on all of these cards including this one! I can't believe how often I pull them out to add that little extra something to a card.

 I used my copic markers to color him in. I did not care so much about sticking to color families because I wanted him to look a little dingy.

 I saved my favorite for last! This is hands down my favorite character from the stamp set! I also love him with that sentiment.

 Every time I see him I smile.

What Halloween character is your favorite? Even if you don't have an image of that character in your stash you can use it as inspiration to create something spooky this Halloween!

Until next time ~ Happy Crafting!