"Snow Days"

Saturday, October 29, 2011


I had to get a start on my "Christmas Cards". I only have about twenty (20) made so far, so this one will make 21.
This card is from a "Close to My Heart" stamp set call
"Snow Days". It a cute stamp set as you can see from the link to my store. For this card I used the house. Here is the card I came up with;


"Snow Days"




And here is a better view of the house it's self.


"Close Up"


I cut out the image and the mat using Spellbinder Dies. The patterned paper used was from "Close to My Heart" called "Wonderland" part number X7146B. It has 3 sheets of double sided patterned paper (2 of each) and matching cardstock. Well worth the price of $9.95.

The image was colored with Copic markers.


The snow effect on the image was created with a "Marvy Snow Marker". I like this snow pen alot better than then "Liquid Applique", because the Marvy marker can be heat set after only 15 minutes. The Liquid Applique needs to dry over night.


The snowflakes I used a "Martha Stewart" punch that I cut out of silver paper that I ran through the Cuddlebug with the Swiss Dots embossing folder.


All and all, I am pretty satisfied with the card, but the important thing is what is your opinion?

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

Bob L.

"Beautiful Lily"

Monday,October 17, 2011

It seems like I have gotten off on a flower kick. At least coloring them with my Copic markers. As you all should realize by now Copics is my favorite coloring medium. It is so fast and easy to color with and the color selection is outstanding, over 300 colors.




Today's image is from "Close to My Heart" called "Enjoy Every Moment" CTMH# C1395. It has three (3) stamps in the set, Lilies, Morning Glories, and Daisies. Very versatile set.



And here is today's card;




"Beautiful Lily"








After coloring the image I cut out the mats using a Spellbinder die set "Labels Eight", in different sizes. The two bottom mats where embossed using a Sizzix embossing folder. They were then colored using direct to paper with an ink pad.


A little ink was stippled onto the body of the card. Then I added some "Liquid Pearls" as embelishment.


Hope you like todays card and will leave a comment. All comments are appreciated and posted.


Have a GREAT DAY!!!


Bob L.

"Wait for Me"

Monday, October 10,2011


It's been a little hectic with the move to the new company that I am now demonstrating for, but I think I have most everything figured out.

I have been making quit a few cards but mostly for gatherings. So, I have not been sitting idle all of this time.


The card that I am posting today is from a set from my old company. I called the card "Wait for Me". Here is the card;



"Wait for Me"




I used a "Stamp'n Up" embossing folder to embellish the main mat on the card. I then added "Liquid Pearls" to the inside edge of the pattern, for a little contrast. The sentiment was printed using my HP printer. Sometimes I wished that I had a bigger selection of sentiments. But, if I did have enough to satisfy me, I would have to buy a larger house to hold them all.


The embellishments in the top left and bottom right, were from my stash. I believe they are from "Prima".


The clouds, grass, and road were airbrushed in to finish the scene.

Well that's about it from here. I hope everyone is in good health and happy.


Have a GREAT DAY!!!


Bob L.