Countryside Bouquet

Hello Everyone!  Today's card is a fun one full of bright, bold colour and a fabulous arrangement of Californian Poppies, Cosmos and Hummingbird Sage!  This is a new set by Power Poppy called Countryside Bouquet and you can buy it HERE right now!

I've created the base using white card and Spellbinders Captivating Squares, covering the front with Wild Wasabi, also cut with the same die and layered with a piece of Summer Breeze DP.  I've printed the image from Countryside Bouquet onto X-press It Blending Card and coloured it with Copics (RV52, RV55, RV63, RV66, YR20, YR12, YR16, G40, G82, G85, G43, Y00, E42, E44, V22, V25, V28, B0000).  I've cut it out with Large Circle Nestabilities and matted it with pink cut with Lacey Circles Nestabilities and popped it up on foam tape.  To finish I've added rhinestones to each of the corners.

Stamps - Countryside Bouquet (Power Poppy)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Wild Wasabi, Pink, Kaisercraft Summer Breeze DP
Ink - Printer
Accessories - Copics, Spellbinders Large Circle Nestabilities, Lacey Circle Nestabilites, Captivating Squares, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, X-press It Foam Tape.

Want to see some amazing inspiration?  Pop on by the Bloom Brigade blogs and see what gorgeousness is waiting for you!

• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Dina Kowal
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker
• Marcella Hawley

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!  :)

Arranging Roses

Hello Everyone!  Today the Bloom Brigade are showcasing a new Power Poppy set called Arranging Roses!  This beautiful image of David Austin Roses and strawberries arranged in a pitcher is just lovely to colour and you can purchase it HERE right now!!  :)

I've used a base of Blushing Bride and layered with Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla and English Rose Collection paper.  Down one side I've added another strip of English Rose paper and then across all the layers I've attached some cream crochet lace and topped with pink satin ribbon.  The image from Arranging Roses has been printed on X-press It Blending Card and coloured with Copics (RV000, RV52, RV34, G40, G82, G85, R30, R32, R35, R37, YG91, E50, E51, E53, W0, W1, W3, W5, C1, C3, C5, B0000).  I've cut it out with Spellbinders Labels 28 and matted it with Pink Piroutte cut with Spellbinders Decorative Labels 28.  I've then popped it up on X-press It Foam Tape.  To finish I've added a bow to the ribbon and a couple of pearls to the top corner.

Stamps - Arranging Roses (Power Poppy)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Kaisercraft English Rose DP
Ink - Printer
Accessories - Copics, Spellbinders Labels 28 and Decorative Labels 28, Cream Crochet Lace, Pink Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, Kasiercraft Blush Pearls, X-press It Foam Tape.

Keep hopping around the Bloom Brigade blogs because they have some gorgeous creations waiting for you!!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker
• Marcella Hawley

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!

It's Nearly Sneak Peek Time!

Another month has whizzed on by and the Power Poppy sneak peeks are about to begin!!  We know that you are going to love this month's gorgeous images, so pop back tomorrow here and on the Power Poppy Blog to see what the Bloom Brigade have blooming for you!  If you haven't seen the news, Power Poppy has challenges happening all through June and you could WIN a stamp set of your choice!  Why not pop on over and play along - you could be our Peep of the Week!  :)

Watercolouring Peonies

Hello Everyone!  Today on the Copic Oz Blog, I have a tutorial on how to use Watercolour Pencils with your Copic Markers!  For all the details on how to colour this image, pop on over to Copic Oz!  For the card details, keep reading!  :)

I've used a base of pale purple Bazzill and layered with Very Vanilla and some FabScraps Marie Antoinette DP.  Across this I've added a piece of Bazzill that has been cut with Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One dies and topped it with a piece of ivory satin ribbon.  The peonies are from Power Poppy's Dynamic Duos: Peonies and Tulips photopolymer stamp set and have been stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black onto 300gsm Watercolour Paper.  (See the Copic Oz Blog for colouring details!)  I've cut the peonies out with Large Circle Nestabilities and matted it with a darker shade of Bazzill cut with Stately Circles Nestabilities.  I've then stamped the sentiment, also from Dynamic Duos: Peonies and Tulips, in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Watercolour Paper.  I've cut it out with Labels 28 Nestabilities and heat set it with my heat gun, then lightly added a watercolour wash around the sentiment and popped it up on X-press It Foam Tape.  To finish I've added a bow to the ribbon and a few pearls to the corner.

Stamps - Dynamic Duos: Peonies and Tulips (Power Poppy)
Paper - Watercolour Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, FabScraps Marie Antoinette DP
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories - Copics, Bruynzeel Watercolour Pencils, Spellbinders Large Circle, Stately Circles, Labels 28 and A2 Bracket Borders One, Ivory Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, X-press It Foam Tape.

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!

Choose Hope

Hello Everyone!  Today I've been inspired by pink - can you tell??  :)  I thought this 'Choose Hope' sentiment would work nicely with a happy stitched background and I also got to play with the new to me Romantic Rectangles Two dies - aren't they yummy!

I've created my base using firstly a panel of white and Romantic Rectangles Two.  Then I cut a piece of pink using the same die and glued the two together.  Next I've added a layer of Pistachio Pudding and a piece of white X-press It Blending Card.  I've stamped the Floral Stitched Background onto the blending card in Versamark and clear embossed, then coloured with Copics (RV00, RV52m RV55, G40, B0000) - make sure you have good light so you can see the embossing while you are colouring!  Around these layers I've attached a piece of white ribbon and topped with pink ribbon.  The sentiment is from Rose Bouquets Vintage Labels, stamped in black and cut with Vintage Filigree Layers Dies.  While still in the die, I've airbrushed it with Copic RV52.  Then I thought it needed just a little more and added 'stitched' lines around the edge with a 0.1 Black Mulitiliner.  To finish I've added a pink bow and pink Prima flower.

Stamps - Floral Stitched Background, Rose Bouquets Vintage Labels (JustRite)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, White, Pink, Pistachio Pudding
Ink - Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories - Copics, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Vintage Filigree Layers Dies, White and Pink Ribbons, Bow Easy, Pink Prima Flower, Black Mulitiliner

That's all from me today - hope you're having a pinkalious day and that you're inspired to stamp!  :)

Bucket of Lavender

Hello Everyone!  It's been a while since my last post, a lot has happened at home; a death in the family, visitors, the funeral, Copic Certification, the Brisbane Papercraft Expo and my daughter's birthday.  I'm exhausted!  Today I finally ventured back into my craftroom and made a new card and picked this soothing bucket of Lavender which I thought was appropriate don't you think?  I had started colouring this image some time ago, but only today managed to finish it off.

I've used a base of purple bazzill and layered with white and another piece of purple cut with Spellbinders A2 Divine Eloquence.  Around this I've attached a piece of white ribbon.  The image is from Power Poppy's Lavender stamp set and has been stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-press It Blending Card and coloured with Copics (V12, V17, G40, G82, G85, C1, C3, C5, E93, E95, W1, W3, YG91, YG93, B0000).  I've cut this with Spellbinders Floral Ovals and popped it up on X-press It Foam Tape.  Next I've stamped the sentiment from Lavender, cut it with Small Circle Nestabilities, airbrushed it with V22 Copic and popped it up on foam tape.  To finish I've added a white bow to the ribbon.

Stamps - Lavender (Power Poppy)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Purple Bazzill, White
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories - Copics, Spellbinders A2 Divine Eloquence, Floral Ovals, Small Circle Nestabilities, White Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, X-press It Foam Tape.

Have you bought any Power Poppy stamps yet??  If so, you could be the next Peep of the Week!!  Each Friday in June on the Power Poppy Hot Spot (the blog) there is a free for all, the Bloom Brigade make some new creations.....and you can play along!!  Link your creation to the Mr Linky on the Power Poppy Blog and you could win a free stamp set of your choice!  You can find all the details HERE!!!!  Can't wait to see what YOU make!!  :)

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!  :)

Applique Christmas

Hello Everyone!  Did you enjoy all the festive spirit yesterday?  Well, keep that peace and joy going with more fun and festive creations coming your way with Applique Christmas Labels One and Holly Stitched Background!

How CUTE are these!!  Don't you just love that Applique Christmas Labels One set where you have all those mix and match elements......want to build a snowman??? 

I've started with a base of Cherry Cobbler and layered with Pear Pizazz and white.  Next I've stamped the Holly Stitched Background in Memento Bamboo Leaves onto X-press It Blending Card and coloured the berries in R17 and some of the squares in Y11 and R00.  Across this I've added two notched tags in Pear Pizazz and white, stamping the sentiment from Applique Christmas Labels One on the white one.  I've used Spellbinders Elegant Ovals to cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler and slightly set it off the card.  Next I've stamped the top hat element, masked it and stamped the snowman underneath.  I've also stamped the stars and twig arms and coloured it all with Copics (BV0000, B0000, R14,R17, Y21, Y35, Y38, YR12, YR18, RV52, G40, G43, G46).  I've cut out all the elements and attached as shown.

There are SO many different combination options with this set, I think I'm going to have a lot of fun trying different things!  :)

Stamps - Applique Christmas Labels One, Stitched Holly Background (JustRite)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizazz, White
Ink - Memento Bamboo Leaves, Tuxedo Black
Accessories - Copics, Spellbinders Elegant Ovals, Scissors, X-press It Foam Tape.

Want to see some more fun and fabulous creations made with this set?  Pop by the JustRite Girls and see what they have in store for you!

JustRite Inspiration
Michele Kovack

Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Sheri Holt
Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse
Kathy Jones
Kristi Schurr

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!

Christmas Stiched With Love

Hello Everyone!  Today the JustRite Girls are showcasing a Christmas set and Christmas Background!  We know a lot of people start making their Christmas cards early, so why not have a peek at the latest releases for this Christmas!  This year their is a huge variety to suit all styles, however today we are focusing on this cute stitched set called Christmas Stitched With Love and the Holly Garlands Background.

I've started with a base of So Saffron and layered with white, pale green bazzill and some Kaisercraft December 25th DP.  Around these layers on opposite corners I've attached some gold ribbon.  Next I stamped the Holly Garlands Background Stamp in Memento Desert Sand and coloured the leaves in three shades of green (Copic G20, G40, G12) for an ombre look, and matted with So Saffron.  Where the dots in the background are, I've dotted on some Gold Spica Pen for a bit of sparkle and although you can't really see it in the picture, I've used it around the edge of the Holly Garland Background panel as well. I've stamped the stocking from Christmas Stitched With Love in Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-press It Blending Card and coloured with Copics (G40, G42, G46, R32, R35, R37, Y21, Y35, Y38) and cut it out and popped it up on foam tape.  To finish I've stamped the sentiment, also from Christmas Stitched With Love, in black across the holly panel and attached a gold bow as shown.

Stamps - Christmas Stitched With Love, Holly Garland Background (JustRite)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, So Saffron, White, Green Bazzill, Kasiercraft December 25th DP
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand
Accessories - Copics, Gold Spica Pen, Gold Ribbon, Bow Easy, X-press It Foam Tape.

The girls have some amazing creations waiting for you today, so pop on by and leave some love!

JustRite Inspiration
Sheri Holt
Marisa Job
Michele Kovack
Darsie Bruno
Kristi Schurr
Kathy Jones
Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!!  :)

Beautiful Vintage Roses

Hello Everyone!  Today is the first day of the JustRite Papercraft June release and today it's all about Roses!  Say hello to the Northern Hemisphere Summer with vintage roses, beautiful sentiments and a fabulous vintage rose background!  For those of us starting Winter, we can take a leaf from James Matthew Barrie.....God gave us memories so that we might have roses in Winter.  Even better....we can go buy one of these stamp sets and make ourselves a rose garden that will last all year 'round!  :)

I was inspired by the vintage theme and created my card in soft vintage pinks and pale greens.  I've used a base of petalsoft bazzill and layered with white, Pear Pizazz and some FabScraps Shabilicious DP.  Next I stamped the Vintage Rose Frame Background in Victorian Velvet Distress ink and then airbrushed Copic RV91 over the top and fussy cut it with a pair of scissors.  Around these layers I've attached a piece of May Arts White Crochet Lace and some dusty pink ribbon.  I've stamped the background again, inking only the middle and airbrushing again - this time fussy cutting the middle panel out and popping it up on X-press It Foam Tape.  I've then stamped the rose frame from Rose Bouquets Vintage Labels Seven in Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-press It Blending Card and coloured it with Copics (RV91, RV95, RV99, G40, G82, G85).  I've then stamped the sentiment in the middle and cut it out with JustRite's Vintage Labels Three Dies, also popping it up on foam tape.  To finish I've added a couple of pearl flourishes.

Stamps - Rose Bouquets Vintage Labels, Vintage Rose Frame Background (JustRite)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Petalsoft Bazzill, Pear Pizazz, White, FabScraps Shabbilicious DP
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Pink Distress Ink
Accessories - Copics, JustRite Vintage Labels Three Dies, May Arts Crochet Lace, Dusty Pink Satin Ribbon, Pearl Flourishes, X-press It Foam Tape.

The JustRite Girls have some amazing samples to show you today, so make sure you pop by!!

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson
Becca Feeken
Kristi Schurr
Darsie Bruno
Marisa Job
Eva Dobilas
Kazan Clark
Sheri Holt
Angela Barkhouse
Kathy Jones

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!  :)

June Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!  Did you enjoy all the sneak peeks over the last few days - including the Dynamic Duos Peonies and Tulips??  We had such a huge response to this gorgeous flowers that they are now available in photopolymer, not to mention with a whole lot of beautiful new sentiments to go with them!!  All these photopolymer stamps are available in the Power Poppy Store and ready to buy right now!!  :)

Today I've used Sassy Succulents!  Don't you just love how different and cool these are!  Love the sentiments in this set too - so many possibilities!!  :)

I've started with a base of Baked Brown Sugar and layered with Very Vanilla, Pear Pizazz and some MME Mabel DP.  Down one side I've added a strip of Mabel DP matted with Baked Brown Sugar and then across the card I've used another piece of Mabel, also matted with Baked Brown Sugar.  I stamped two small succulents from Sassy Succulents and cut one out to use as a mask, then stamped the larger succulent over the top.  I've coloured them with Copics (see below), stamped the sentiment and cut it into a square and matted it with Pear Pizazz cut with Spellbinders Captivating Squares and popped it up on foam tape.  To finish I've added a couple of Chocolate Pearls as shown.

Copics used - W0, W1, W3, E15, E19, E93, E95, E97, E99, E81, E84, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97, G82, G85, G99, B0000, B32, B34

Stamps - Sassy Succulents (Power Poppy)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizazz, MME Mabel DP
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories - Copics, Spellbinders Captivating Squares, Chocolate Pearls, X-press It Foam Tape.

The Bloom Brigade have so many gorgeous cards just waiting for you so make sure you pop by and leave a little love!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Kathy Jones
• Katie Sims
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

That's all from me today, thanks for visiting and hope you are inspired to stamp!  :)