My husband is on Spring Break - the weather is barely Spring-like, so we'll be sticking around home this year and I'll sneak into my studio when I can!
I had a little inky fun with a few more of those Penny Black cling stamps Marcia kindly gave me. If I don't play with them more, I can't imagine how I'll get better at using them! Jill's new PB&J videos have helped spur me on!
This one is called 'Peony' and is a cling/brushstroke stamp where water-based ink markers
and mini-ink cubes are used to apply color directly to the red rubber - spritzed with a fine mist
and stamped using a stamp positioner in case a second round will be needed.
I did add more, then a final stamping without water to get the awesome texture/print of the stamp to transfer to my paper. I trimmed my piece down with my MFT Wonky Stitched rectangle die and mounted it onto a card base made with Curry paper from The Stamp Market.
Then came PB's Light Touch - a beautiful 'geranium' in my view with a sweet
little visitor stopping by for a visit. The sentiment from Altenew's Wild Geranium stamped
on one those PFS Essential Labels. The oval is from two Spellbinders' die sets.
My last card was inspired by my friend Bonnie - these little critters wanted
to color eggs, too! Their 'dip-dyed' look comes from cutting MFT's Dip Dyed Ombre dsp [it also became the background panel debossed with that Lil' Inkers Woodgrain die] then these little PB Special Friends went to work with decorating with stamps from their set.
The Easter greeting is an oldie from Waffle Flower Crafts - stamped in chocolate ink naturally.
One of these will find their way to the Penny Black on Saturday Challenge where they are looking for Easter cards as their special sauce but it isn't necessary to play along.
Hope to see you again soon!
=] Michele
17 comments:
You're doing wonderful with the red rubber stamps Michele and both cards are beautiful!! The water color look is just so classy! And your Easter card is ADORABLE!! The sweet little bunnies and their dip dyed eggs totally make me smile!! A trio of fabulous cards my friend!! Enjoy your staycation with Tom!! Hugs. :0)
You've been busy, my friend! Your red flowers are so pretty and it looks to me like you have perfected inking these stamps! The peonies are gorgeous and the geraniums are bright and beautiful! Your little critters are doing a wonderful job of decorating Easter eggs. How fun! Thanks for the shout out, my friend!
Wow, you have been a busy lady. These cards are all lovely, especially the geranium, love it. The Easter card is darling. Thanks for sharing these great inspiration.
I have yet to try those brushtroke stamps, but you've made marvelous cards with them! Love your colors and designs, and then there's those adorable hedgies -- oh boy!
Looks like you've been having some fun in your crafty space. These are all fabulous! You make the best floral cards, IMHO. Your trio of friends coloring their Easter eggs is delightful!
Happy Spring Break. Sorry if our weather wandered your way this week. I'm sure you can still find a way to have fun! Your cards are wonderful. Looks like you are having a lot of fun with the techniques!
Lovely trio of cards Michele. I think you're rocking those PB florals for sure. Sweet bunnies with the dip dyes.
The brushstroke stamps are gorgeous once you figure them out, and it seems to me you're doing a good job of that. These two cards are gorgeous! Then you've followed up with the sweet Easter scene... love! The Ombre paper is a nice effect. The background gives the appearance of sand... and I'm thinking these guys have been coloring eggs in our front yard. Still waiting on the landscaper...
Looks to me as though you have mastered that technique. The first card is fabulous. Of course, they all are, but the first is my favourite. Sorry I have been missing for a while. Life got a bit busy. Enjoy your quiet spring break xx
That water-colory artsy look you've got going on with your floral cards is something special, Michele! Just like those pretty little eggs your trio of friends has decorated! Fabulous cards. Enjoy your spring break!
Oh those brushstroke blooms are gorgeously colored and the perfect colors, too! And that sweet trio of Easter pals couldn't be any cuter!
I love the look of your brush stroke stamping, Michele. I have a couple that I haven't used in years and you've inspired me to get them out. The red is gorgeous on both of them. Your little egg decorating friends are adorable.
Have fun on Spring Break. Too bad you couldn't do a trip this year.
I am so in love with those PB brush stroke florals. I just love the depth of color. Your dip dye eggs and little critters are so adorable. Love those papers...
Your creativity has no bounds! Love each and every one of them!
Michelle, this is so pretty. Brushstroke stamps are a bit of a challenge for me, but you have it mastered! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 💕 Sue Kment
Delightful trio! Love the splashy flowers and your adorable Easter card!
Great job with the Brushstroke stamps! Beautiful cards! Your little PB critters are so cute and creative! Thanks for playing again at PBSC:)
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