Thanks... For Being You!

Hi!
I've got a card to share that made me go out of my comfort zone.  I went with colors I don't normally use and I mixed patterns together!

I am just loving that Tiny Build A Banner set.  I use it on almost everything these days.  I also added into the background Chevron Chase using some Versamark watermark ink.

I stamped and cut out the notepad from Winter Pocket Fillers and added a flower from Poppy Field Summer and sentiment from For Every Woman.  I finished it all off with some patterned paper and washi tape.

Stamps: SP & Company
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories
Washi: Hambly
Ink: Memento, VersaMagic, VersaMark

Doggie Sympathy Card

I just wanted to pop in quickly and share the supplies I used for the Sympathy card that is being shared today over at the Scrapmaster's Paradise Blog.

Please stop on over there to see all of the cards that the SP Design Team made espeically for Sami to help her feel better.

Thanks for stopping by today.

SP & Co Stamps:
Baby Bella
Chevron Chase
Poppy Field Summer

Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Memento, VersaMagic
Markers: Spectrum Noir
Bling: Kaiser Craft

Poppy Field FALL!

Yep, you read that title right.  Poppy Field SUMMER is becoming Poppy Field FALL in this post! I'm here today to show you a pretty Fall card I created with a simple Post It Note mask.

I stamped the Lovely Labels frame onto a Post It Note and I punched out the center circle.  Then I stamped it again onto my patterned paper.  I lined up the punched/open area on the Post It to the stamped image and then I stamped the image from Poppy Field Summer onto it.  By using the Post It, it 'masked' out the part of the image I didn't want and only the partial image showed up inside the framed.  Cool, huh? That extra step of creating the mask on the Post It is totally worth it! And if you want to see more samples of masking, HERE is a picture tutorial on Sami's site that shows how to mask, step by step!

After I stamped the image, I outlined the poppy with a gray marker, just to make it stand out a little bit.  Then, I simply added some twine and stamped the cute sentiment from Stitchery Doo Banners down at the bottom to complete the card.

I think the masked image along with the light outline really gives that poppy some pop!!! Thanks for stopping by today!!!

P.S. Don't forget to apply for the SP Design Team! The calls ends on the 30th of this month! Deets HERE!

Fall is Here (Kind of)!!!!

Hi!
Today I have a Halloween Project! Did you know that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays? Fall is my favorite time of year!!! In fact, this blog is titled Harvest Moon Papiere because Harvest Moons happen in the Fall.  Oh, and my birthday is in October, so that helps me like the season, too!!! :-)

OK, enough about me, time for the card!

I used my Silhouette to cut out the card base and then I stamped each pumpkin piece with Poppy Field Summer in watercolor ink.  Then I went back in and used Large Polka Dot Background in orange and I inked up all of the edges.  I adhered the pieces to the base using foam adhesive.  For the stem, I used alcohol markers to create the shaded look.

My original idea was to also add in a Jack O Lantern face to make it more Halloween-ish and less Fall-ish, but it was so pretty without it, I couldn't bear to add it in.  I just love the subtle look of the poppie silhouettes in the background.  LOVE.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Poppy Field Summer Stamp Set

Large Polka Dot Background (SP and Company)

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Getting More Out of Clear Stamps!

Hi!
It's the last day of August - where did the time go?!??! The Poppy Field Summer set is so versatile and I'm thinking Fall already, so I wanted to make a fun, CAS card using that set!

I used Distress Inks so the images would have a more worn-look, not solid.  I just love the way they came out! And here's a hint: remember with clear stamps, you can curve your stamps at your will! So, for this card, I curved the poppies to the way I wanted them!!!

Just one more reason why I love clear stamps!!!

I finished the card off with a bow and a sentiment from Even Bolder Sentiments: Happy Day.  The background paper is So Happy Together.

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Poppy Field Summer Stamp Set

Even Bolder Sentiments: Happy Day

So Happy Together Collection Kit

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A Watercolor Thank You Card!

Hi there! Today I have a beautiful watercolor-type card for you!!! I used my ink pads instead of watercolors.  All you need are some ink pads, a cup of water, a cheapie paintbrush and some plastic or acetate to stamp on and use as your pallette.  I was using a acetate sheet for a long time until I saw someone use an old CD case a few weeks ago.  I happened to have one, sitting in my scrap studio, collecting dust, so I inked it up!

Just stamp onto the plastic.  This will be your ink pallette.  I have a cup of water (the Yankees cup is my husband's - I like the Yankees, but I'm a White Sox girl!!!), a paintbrush and some stock that was cut to size.  I also inked up the Poppy Field Summer set with VersaMark and heat embossed some images in white embossing powder.

Dip your brush in the water and then into the first ink color you want.  I just added the ink to the image in a circular pattern.  I started out with the lightest color at the top and worked my way down.  The embossed images magically appear as you paint on the stock!

You can see my little work in progress above.  The best part is that it is really easy to clean up afterwards! I also took a tissue and wiped away the excess ink on the white embossed images.

I die cut a window and placed the 'watercolor' piece behind it.  I finished the card off with the "Thank You" sentiment from Lovely Labels.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Stamp Kissing

Hi!
Today I have a beautiful card to share with you!  I used Poppy Field Summer (which is brand spankin' NEW) and I used the stamp kissing technique (Bold Houndstooth).

What's the stamp kissing technique? IT IS SO EASY! All you do is ink up one stamp (preferably one that is fairly solid).  Then choose another stamp and ink it up in a different color (preferably a patterned stamp).   Now, gently press that inked up patterned stamp onto the first solid stamp.  Then stamp your image onto your stock.  The pattern should show up onto your stamped image.  Cool, huh? That's how I got the houndstooth pattern onto the poppy.  L-O-V-E!

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to particpate in the Yellow Challenge - check out the details on Sami's Blog.  You could be a Guest Designer with SP!!!!!

SP & Company August Blog Hop!

Welcome to the SP & Company Monthly Blog Hop!!!
This month's color is Yellow! After you're done hopping around today, make sure you play along with this month's Yellow challenge (click here for details) for a chance to win some amazing SP and Company prizes!

Have you ever wanted to be a Guest Designer on the SP & Company Design Team? Well, this month is your chance to show us what you've got! Play along with our Yellow Challenge and link up your project.  We will pick a Guest Designer that will work with us for an ENTIRE month! For specific details, check out Sami's blog and Good Luck!!!

Now, onto my cards!

The new release this month is called Poppy Field Summer.  It is beautiful!!!

I stamped the image in VersaMark and then heat embossed it with clear powder.  I went it with a sponge and added some distress ink to create a sunset look, and added some white ink towards the bottom.  I also distressed the edges and inked them, too!

A few close ups:

I have another card, too!!!

This time, I chose to heat emboss Poppy Field Summer in yellow and I stamped Wooden It Be Nice in the background.  I also stamped the sentiment onto some vellum and wrapped it around the front.  I used my heat gun to help it dry a little faster so it wouldn't smear!

Make sure you check out the SP Blog to see what Samantha did with the new stamps! And don't forget to hop around to each Design Team Member's blog - there are brand new projects with the stamps that came out TODAY to inspire you!

Stamps: SP & Company
Papers: Recollections
Ink: Ranger Distress Inks, Memento (black), VersaMark
Embossing Powder: ZING