crazy 4 challenges guest - happy birthday

hi friends, I was asked by the sweet rebecca to be a guest for crazy 4 challenges this month and I could not be happier. This weeks challenge is to be inspired by windows, I have used vellum representing the window and of course flowers...because we all luv seeing ours flowers when we looked out the window. I have used several different flowers from different companies, they were all in my stash. I can't wait to see what you create...have fun! 

words with meaning - new beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.

                                                                                                      ~ lao tzu

crazy 4 challenges: c4c442/be inspired by windows

freshly made sketches/fms236 - thank you

hello friends! this is a super fun sketch this week designed by the amazing jen timko...I luv it! I have used the reverse confetti heart cover up die and then put b&w striped designer paper behind. A few ink splatters and some enamel dots to complete my card. I also played along with just add ink to use a "h", ofcourse I went with hearts...*grin*. I hope you all play along with us at freshly made sketches, can't wait to see what you create! 

words with meaning - when you focus on the good, the good gets better.

freshly made sketches: sketch/fms236
just add ink: "h"...hearts for me/397

Jennifer Brum

Linda Callahan
Narelle Farrugia

Cindy Hall
Karren Johnson

Jen Mitchell

Amy O'Neill

Cécile Ribon

Kim Singdahlsen

Jennifer Timko
Rita Wright
Teresa Kline - Guest Designer

simon says stamp.snow white - be joyful

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge it is a snow white week. We are challenging you to a mostly white card creation. The design team is using products from reverse confetti, be sure to check out all the adorable stamps and dies. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I had such fun with this weeks snow white challenge. I have used simon says stamp fog card stock for my base, I adore the look of white next to this light grayish color. I have used the sterling silver color from the finetec watercolors as a base, I then partially covered it with embossing paste using the reverse confetti pointed out stencil. This stencil is adorable, the print is so cute, hard to see with the white...but one I will reach for again! I added the holly cut from designer paper and then popped it up with foam dots. A few simon says stamp clear sequins to finish it off...I can't wait to see what you create!

words with meaning - happiness is itself a kind of gratitude. 

cas(e) this sketch: sketch/cts246

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reverse confetti holly confetti cuts die set	reverse confetti pointed out stencil	tim holtz idea-oilgy christmas remnant rubs	Simon Says Stamp 3 Shades of Gray Card Stock	tim holtz 8.5 xx 11 distress watercolor cardstock	finetec mica watercolor pearlescent paint	Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste In White
scrapbook adhesives 3d white foam squares	Scor-Tape 1/2 inch double sided tape	Ranger Glossy Accents Glue	lifestyle crafts quickstik precision pickup tool	quilled creations precision tip applicator bottle	Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher Stapler	Dahle Self Healing Cutting 9x12 Mat
Tim Holtz Idea-ology SANDING GRIP REFILL

sunday stamps - sending happy thoughts

A sweet little card for you to today using the sunday stamps sketch, the flower was in my little extra box as were the leaves. I watercolored the left portion and added some ink splatter and then stamped the sentiment several times using my mini misit. There is also some paste embossing on the right side and I sponged it with a bit of tim holtz distressed inks. I adore the polka dotted designer paper and the fun flower....just a happy card! hope you have a wonderful day and week!

words with meaning - she has fire in her soul and grace in her heart.

sunday stamps: sketch/ssc160

word art wednesday: anything uplifting goes

CardMaker Sneak Peek-Quick & Easy

hi friends, I am up on the cardmaker magazine blog today sharing a quick and easy card, be sure to stop by and read all about it!

Supplies: Simon Says Stamp Ranunculus Stamp Set, Reverse Confetti Bloom 'n Buds Stamp Set, MFT Stitched Tag Dies, Simon Says Stamp Medium Dots Stencil, Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste, Diamond Stickles, Illustrated Faith Stickers, Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry Ink, Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Ink, and Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Dots

choose to shine

Had to play along with a couple of challenges, I adore the inspiration photo from card concept, I was inspired by the colors and patterns. Went with a little watercolored background, using daniel smith watercolor paints. I aslo used a stencil to add embossing paste, the design reminds me of the pattern in the chairs. The stars are die cut from the awesome paper smooches star dies, this set of dies is one of my favorites, there are lots of layers and sizes. The chipboard sentiment is from a tim holtz quote sentiments, luv these too! I added a few eneamel dots and a twine bow...had a blast creating this card. I also used the fun layered sketch from freshly mades sketches.

words with meaning - always trust your instincts, they are messages from your soul.

card concept: inspiration photo/#75
freshly made sketches: sketch/fm292

I must have flowers always & always

I had to play along with this weeks fusion challenge....so adore the colors; grey, aqua, and peach...that was the bases for my card. I have used the super cute flower set from reverse confetti bloom n' buds. I watercolored the background piece and then stamped and die cut the flowers and arranged them to my card. The sweet flower sentiment sticker is from dear lizzy. Of course I had to add some bakers twine and simon says stamp clear sequins. I hope you have a wonderful week.

words with meaning - wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.

fusion: sketch and photo

happy hello

a quick card using the adorable sketch from match this sketch...I luv it! I have paired it with reverse confetti stamps and dies. the happy die cut is pretty panel from reverse confetti and the flowers of course are my favorite blooms n' buds....so sweet and versatile! I created a watercolor splash background and then added my other elements. I have also put a little diamond stickles in the happy sentiment cut out...it is hard to see but super cute IRL. The clear droplets are pretty pink posh. I have used altenew inks, luvin the bright green, bamboo crisp. I finally had a weekend off and it has been cold and dreary so I brought the sunshine in by doing lots of creating! 

words with meaning - a beautiful heart can bring things into your life that all the money in the world couldn't obtain.

match this sketch: sketch/#175

sunday stamp make this moment count

good morning friends, this weeks sunday stamp sketch was created by me....I hope you like it and have fun! I have pulled together some more scraps to bring this card together...I am working way to much! The background is down with a watercolor smashing and then sponged with a lilac on the exposed white areas. The little flower and leaf is from reverse confetti, bloom n' buds....luv these flowers! I hope you have a wonderful day!

words with meaning - prayers should be the key in the morning and the lock at night.

color throwdown: colors/ctd441
sunday stamps: sketch/ssc152

Amy Koenders

Annette Elliott

Claire Broadwater

Heidi Baks

Leena Girsa

Lisa Johasen

Monika Reeck

Teresa Kline:ME

today is full of possibilities

This post has several photos, I hope you will scroll through and read all the info. I have been asked many times how I create my watercolor backgrounds, I have tried to show the process in the below pictures. I have used the AWESOME felt from taylored expressions for the sweet flower. I really, really, luv her felt! The sentiment is from a super sweet uplifting thoughts simon set, you can see it here. The challenges I played along with are listed below. I have also added these photo to my insagram, come check me out at 2klines.

words with meaning - it's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee. 


I have shown in the photo below, my papers and color combo. I am also showing a small piece of acetate, it is on the black card stock. I will use the acetate to create the background.

I take tim holtz distress ink and smash it into the acetate and then spritz with water, I usually use more water the first time for smearing.

I turn the acetate over on top of the watercolor paper and begin smearing it around, picking the acetate up and then moving it onto another piece of the paper. This is where I determine the design I want to achieve, sometimes unintentionally(*grin*)

I then will add more ink to the acetate with less water for a more vibrant ink color. If you are using two or more colors, you should allow the first color to dry completely before add the other colors.

Here is the look with another layer of ink used with less water so that the color is darker. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

atlantic hearts: sketch/#201

card concept: inspiration photo/#68

simon says stamp/color of love-birthday wishes

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Hello and welcome to this weeks simon says stamp wednesday challenge it is all about the "color of love." The design team is using the super fun products from reverse confetti...one of my favorite companies. Don't forgot every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...wooohooo....now that is worth playing for!

I have used the super, super sweet paper pad from reverse confetti called true love for the main focus of my card...these papers are soooo cute! I used the celebrations stamp set for the confetti falling on the bottom part of my card...I also added a little stickles to the confetti to make it a bit sparkly...sooo sweet! I layered the cute hearts with pink and green papers from the paper pad...luv the pink and green together. I can't wait to see what you create this week...my favorite holiday..I love, love...we need to spread it all around!

words with meaning - ordinary people who consistently do small and simple things that are right before God will bring forth extraordinary results.
                                                                                                                 ~ david a. bednar

as you see it: sketch/aysi142

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