Happy Monday! It’s been a busy few weeks here at my house. I’m finally getting back into my normal routine after a bunch of travel and of course work work work. Today I have lots of inspiration to share! I will admit, it’s super easy to just upload my cards to Instagram, especially when factoring in time. Blogging is more to share HOW I created the card. But here is the question… is anyone reading? Do you like the “how to’s” when creating cards? I’m asking you because I want to know how this website can best serve those that read. So your honest feedback is HUGE for me.
I should add… I’m toying with doing some video… maybe live events on my YouTube channel that is WAY neglected. Would anyone be interested? Or maybe even doing a live on my Facebook Page. Would you like to see the process of using Copic Markers? Putting a card together? Please, do let me know. I SO appreciate your feedback. Okay… onward!
Fabulous Flamingos
I couldn’t wait to share this fun card using the Fabulous Flamingos from My Favorite Things. This set is from a recent release called Fabulous Flamingos and I wanted to create this card for this weeks sketch challenge at My Favorite Things. Here is a pic of the sketch I used:
Let’s Create!
To start this card, started by ink blending the background using the Perfect Pool Water Stencil from My Favorite Things onto Hammerhill 80lb cardstock 4 x 5 1/2″. I used Sno Cone and Summer Splash inks starting with the darkest color and letting the stenciled image fade towards the left of the card using the lighter color. Next, I used a basic circle die cut to create an opening for my stamped images.
Thirdly, the Sun Ray stencil (now retired but there are tons of this type of stencil out there) uses Lemon Drop ink onto a layer of Hammerhill 80lb cardstock measuring 4 x 5 1/2″ for the back drop of my flamingo scene.
Most importantly, the Fabulous Flamingos is the perfect addition for fun summer cards. I LOVE these adorable flamingos. I stamped all of my flamingo images onto X-Press It cardstock using Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink and started coloring away.
Copic Markers Used:
- Flamingos: RV29, RV14, RV13, RV21
- Beach Water: BG49, BG34, BG23, BG11
- Rock: T5, T3, T1
- Palm Tree: YG17, YG13, YG11
Finishing the Card:
To finish up my card, I placed my flamingo scene to the inside of the die cut circle. I added a small strip of pattern paper to the left side of the card for added interest and my sentiment was embossed using white embossing powder onto Black cardstock. I love how this little card turned out.
More Inspiration!
Although I haven’t had much time to blog, I am always sharing on Instagram. Over the last week I’ve shared some other fun cards from My Favorite Things I thought I would share here too. I hope these inspire you to create something fun this week. If you are on Instagram, make sure to check out my feed for lots of inspiration @stampinbythesea.
These first three cards use the Playful Pups stamp set from My Favorite Things. The last card is from the Friends Who Fiesta, another fantastic set from My Favorite Things. Can you tell I love their images. Oh my!!
I hope you enjoyed all of today’s inspiration! Let me know by leaving a comment. It always brings a smile to my face.
