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Archives for July 2018

More from the Simon Says Stamp August Kit: Mandy’s Flowers

15 Jul
Simon Says Stamp August 2018 Card Kit

Good morning!  I'm back with another card using the August kit from Simon Says Stamp!  I put away the colored pencils and switched to watercolors today! One of the things I struggle with most is organically leaving white space when I use watercolors.  Generally I end up "cheating" by adding ... View Post

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mijello mission gold watercolor, simon says stamp

Simon Says Stamp August Kit: Mandy’s Flowers

14 Jul
Simon Says Stamp August 2018 Card Kit

Good morning!  The August Simon Says Stamp Card Kit: Mandy's Flowers is now available and it is SO beautiful!! Today I decided to play with a little no-line coloring with colored pencils.  I started by stamping the mason jar bouquet with Simon Says Stamp Barely Beige ink onto kraft ... View Post

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Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #32:

2 Jul
Have a Manatee-rific Day by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Lawn Fawnatics

Good morning!!  It’s time for a new Lawn Fawnatics challenge and we’re challenging you to use this gorgeous photo as the inspiration for your creations!!  As the graphic mentions you can use the colors, image, or both to inspire you! I decided to use the colors and the theme of the photo as ... View Post

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lawn fawn, lawn fawnatics

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Peruvian Lily Release (+GIVEAWAY!)

1 Jul

Good morning!  I’m excited to introduce you to the newest Altenew Build-A-Flower set (and my current all-time personal favorite floral set from Altenew!): Peruvian Lily!! A few nights ago I set up the corners of my MISTI with each layer and I just went to town creating flowers!  I used a ... View Post

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