Hey there, here today sharing two cards that are sure to brighten the dullest day!
First up is the this card featuring the sweet Sun’s Out set.  Isn’t it the cutest?

I started with  a square card base and die cut the Sea Scene Elle-ments from some paper from the Spring Paper Collection pad die and added some silver glitter paper behind it where the wave shapes show through.  I kept the positive elements and added them to the card base for background texture.
Next I stamped and die cut some flowers and foliage from the Tropical Bouquet stamp set and added it to the card using it to frame the focal point for a bright and summery look.

To finish I used one of the speech bubble dies from the Peek-a-Boo Pals die set and stamped the cute sentiment in black ink and added some glaze to the shades!
My second card is a clean and simple idea using one of the cat images from the Whiskers stamp set.  I stamped the cat and coloured her using Copics.  Next I used the pink/blue pastel ombre paper from the Spring Paper Collection and die cut the frame using the Hearts Frame die.

I die cut and stamped a banner for my sentiment using Banner Bits and finished it all off with a few stamped hearts.

Supplies:
Suns Out Clear StampsSuns Out Elle-mentsSea Scene Elle-ments Tropical Bouquet Clear StampTropical Bouquet Elle-mentsPeek-a-Boo Pals Elle-ments
Whiskers Clear StampsWhiskers Elle-mentsHearts Frame Elle-mentsBanner Bits Clear StampsBanner Bits Elle-mentsSpring Paper Pad Collection

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Hello there, here today sharing two cards featuring some fabulous products from the latest Summer release.  
The first card features two new sets – Big Congrats and Poppies.  I thought it was high time I dusted off my Avery Elle Liquid Watercolours and the Poppy images in this set are perfect to show off the delicate colours and effects you can create. 
First I stamped the the poppy garland image in Versamark and heat embossed it in white.  I “coloured in” the image with plain water to begin with so I could drop tiny amounts of the liquid watercolour onto the design.  I love the way the two colours merge and mingle together creating an almost translucent appearance – just like a real poppy!  I used Cherry and Fizz liquid watercolours on the flowers and a combination of Lemongrass and Jungle  for the foliage.

I set the image aside to dry and then die cut the Congrats die from the Big Congrats set in white.  I was going to leave. it like that for a tone on tone effect but I decided it needed a bit “more” so added versamark to the bottom half and then heat embossed it in gold for a dipped effect.  I stamped and heat embossed the “So Happy For You” block also.

Finally I assembled my card.  I wanted the card to be a bit bigger than the standard A2 size so I created a custom size of 4′ x 7′.  This gave my design a much better look and allowed me no avoid the card looking crowded.  Sometimes we forget we can create a card ANY size we like, lol!  I added the die cut floral image using foam tape and the congrats sentiment die cuts using liquid adhesive.  For a final flourish I added some enamel dots to tie in the gold on the sentiment.

My second card today is a bit more childlike and features the fabulous Unicycle stamp set.  It would be great for a little boy and I happen to have a nephew with a birthday coming up soon so this should come in handy!

I cut a panel of the blue star paper from the Spring Collection paper pad and adhered it to the A2 white card base.  I then stamped the cute rhino and unicycle along with the wee birthday cake and coloured them using Copics.  

I die cut the images, adhered them to the card and stamped the sentiment.Whenever I see the chance to use a pom pom on a card I don’t waste it so his hat just had to have one!

Supplies used:

Card 1

Big Congrats Clear Stamps

Big Congrats Elle-ments

Poppies Clear Stamps

Poppies Elle-ments

Liquid Watercolours

Gold Embossing Powder

White Embossing Powder

Liquid Adhesive

Card 2

Unicycle Clear Stamps

Unicycle Elle-ments

New Moon Dye Ink

Spring Collection Paper Pad

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Hey there! Here today with some inspiration using some of the brand new products from the amazing Summer release.

My first card features the fabulous new Stay Cool stamp set along with my all time favourite die – the Waves background die. Not only does it create the most amazing die-cut, but it makes the BEST DIY stencil too! A wee tip when using this die as a stencil is to use a temporary adhesive spray as the “strands” are less likely to move around when you’re blending over it.

I blended some funky Summer colours over my stencil to create the backdrop for that seriously cool bear! I then stamped, coloured and die cut the bear and sentiment bubble and popped him on the card using an action wobble gizmo.

I finished off by stamping some stars in black and added some glossy accents to his shades!

The next card I’m sharing with you today features the new Camping Critters stamp set.  You can create adorable scenes using this cute set – that wee mouse is just so sweet!

I blended my night sky and added some splatters of white acrylic paint to add a starry effect.

Next I used the Custom Panels die set to create masks so I could add some hills.

With my background done  I stamped, coloured and die cut my elements and popped them onto the card to create a cute little camping scene.

Supplies:

Stay Cool Clear Stamps

Stay Cool Elle-ments

Waves Elle-ments

Camping Critters Clear Stamps

Camping Critters Elle-ments

Custom Panels Elle-ments

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