Translation of a Woof and Meow for Color Throwdown

Loved the color palette at Color Throwdown this week. So relaxing and calm, and I translated it to a translation of the bark.

I can't say that my dogs keep me calm 24/7. They get a little crazy. But I like to think they appreciate me as much as I appreciate them.

I hope you find some time to create.

Debbie

Supplies Used 

Stamps and Dies:  Critters in the Burb, Critter Chatter Pets and Speech Bubble Die (Lawn Fawn);

Ink: Flirty Fuchsia, Lime Rickey, All That Jazz, Black Jack, and Sand Castle (Catherine Pooler Inks); Blender Pen (Zig)

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); White Daisy Cardstock and Black Glitter Paper (Close To My Heart);

Big Thanks - Masculine

Masculine cards are the assignment at Alphabet Challenge Blog. I find I struggle with masculine cards, likely because I'm drawn to the bright rainbow hues. Although, what guy doesn't like a rainbow?

For my card today, I decided to try to stick to true masculine, and I found myself drawn to a not-so-cute pattern paper from an old Halloween paper pack. 

This was a Halloween pack from Authentique. The patterns were just perfect for masculine. In fact, any of these would make a great tie (just saying). 

The lettering from Catherine Pooler Designs also is great for a masculine card. 

Kept it simple . . . hope you find a way to keep it simple.

Cheers!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Big Thanks

Stamps and Dies:  Big Thanks Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); Black Cardstock (American Crafts); Pattern Paper (Authentique);

Other:  Cats and Bats Dots (Close To My Heart);

Color Throwdown - Hope Anchors the Soul

 As I get back into the challenge game, I was inspired by the color combination at Color Throwdown this week and pulled some older stamp sets from my shelf. 

I knew I had pattern paper in this color combination, I added some stamped images and dies to create a liquid shaker. 

I love the look, but I'm nervous about my "liquid" leaking or air getting in the bag.  I suppose time will tell.  

I hope you had the opportunity to get creative today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Hope Anchors the Soul

Stamps and Dies:  Refuse to Sink and Vitamin Sea Stamp Set and Dies, Circle Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Ink: Green Tea, Eucalyptus, All That Jazz, Twilight, Midnight, Sand Castle (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad (Wow); Sand Dunes Embossing Glitter (Wow);

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); Salt and Seaweed Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs); White Daisy (Close To My Heart);

Other:  Big Sur Sequins (Catherine Pooler Designs); Zip Lock Bag, Sookwang Double-sided Tape, and Anti-bacterial Gel for water element;

Taking the Positive with the Negativie - Take 2

 I'm big on negative and positive dies, and using both to create cards.  Several weeks back I had my first post showing an example of how I use pieces from both. I'm back today to show another example.  

 

I won't lie about this one.  Whether it's my water technique piece or just me being me, I like my negative die card better.  But here are both . . . 

 

I started with a watercolor panel and used a die to cut.  On my positive die piece, I put sentiments on the base of my card and then popped the die on top and created a shaker card.

Yep - it's o.k.  But the negative pieces.  Never throw them away!  I love my negative piece card even more! Entering this one below in Use Your Stuff.  The inspiration there was stripes!  STRIPES!

I encourage you all to show your negative/positive die pieces! Now go create.  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday Watercolor

Stamps and Dies:  Horizontal Stripe Cover Plate Die, Layered Greeting Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs); Big Scripty Words Stamp Set and Dies (Lawn Fawn)

Ink: Party Dress, Samba, Suede Shoes, Mardi Gras and Midnight (Catherine Pooler)

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Watercolor (Bee)

Other:  Motor City and Clear Sequins (Catherine Pooler Designs)

 

Supplies Used - Howdy

Stamps and Dies:  Horizontal Stripe Cover Plate Die, Ways to say Hey Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink: Party Dress, Samba, Suede Shoes, Mardi Gras (Catherine Pooler)

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Watercolor (Bee); Black Cardstock (Hero Arts);

 

To the Beach and Back

Took a stab at a CAS card for CAS Colours & Sketches.  This week they had a color challenge. 

CAS cards are not always easy for me, so I tried to keep some white space, and tried not to have too much layering of my elements, which is where the colors from the challenge came into play.  

I hope you have a chance to inky and sparkly today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - To the Beach

Stamps and Dies:  She Sells Sea Shells Stamp Set and Dies, Vitamin Sea Stamps and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink: Juniper Mist, Green Tea, Eucalyptis  (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad (Wow); Sand Dunes, Coastal and Zeus Embossing Glitters (Wow);

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Other:  Shell Parade Stencil (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Refuse to Sink - Cardz 4 Guyz Inspired

I created this card for Cardz 4 Guyz.  The challenge was to use a die as the main feature of the card. 

And so I created a nautical wheel using an awesome die from Catherine Poolder Designs and some crazy cool embossing powder from Wow.  It's a bit different for sure.  Love that powder.  

I hope you were able to find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Refuse to Sink

Stamps and Dies:  Ships Wheel Die and Refuse to Sink Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Ink: Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad (Wow); 101 Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper:  White Cardstock (Park Lane Paperie); The Bees Knees Pattern Paper (Honey Bee Stamp)

Other:  Big Sur Sequins (Catherine Pooler Designs);