Single Layer Valentine!

Surprise - this is the second post for the day!  I wanted to get another idea out for you!

This was another very quick card, yet I have to say it looks very pretty in real life since it sparkles  oh so much. 

Again, I used one of the latest dies from Impression Obsession and added several flowers to the flourishes, stamped the saying and added stickles to the center of the heart and along the flourishes.  The stickles really makes it pop and you forget that it is all on one layer.  Quick and easy and you get your card done in a reasonable amount of time (the little flowers slow you up a bit!)

Supplies:
Dies:  Impression Obsession heart flourish,  Impression Obsession hydrangea die set (for the little flowers)
Stamp:  Hero Arts
Other:  Stickles (diamond), Viva Decor pearl pen

Thanks for "stamping" by,
       ~Anna

Clean and Simple Valentine!

Good Friday Morning!
I want to share a clean and simple Valentine with you today.

I used two of the latest dies from Impression Obsession --- the "Love" script border and the mini hearts border.  Save the mini hearts that fall out from the border die and add it to this card as well as other creations!  I added the Cheery Lynn heart and leaves and the card was done!  Quick and easy but very pretty and modern looking - perfect for your special someone.

Supplies used:
Dies:  Impression Obsession "Love" border, Impression Obsession mini hearts border. Cheery Lynn heart,   Cheery Lynn leaves

Thanks for stopping by,
        ~Anna

Valentine Sundaes

Hello, hello hello!

Sorry that I have been under the radar.............I'm glad to be back and today I have a special card to share with you!

I have seen this ice cream sundae stamp used by the Impression Obsession design team and thought how cute; I need to try something with it and so I stamped it several times and took out my Copics and started coloring.  It took a few tries to come up with the right colors and then I cut two out and started to play with a layout.

The Cheery Lynn doily gives it an old fashioned look and the hearts of course make you think of Valentine's Day.  But if you don't want to use this for Valentine's Day, it would be perfect for a birthday; especially for kids and teenagers.  And what about for those of us who remember sitting in an ice cream parlor and sharing a sundae with that special someone!

Hope this inspires you to start thinking about V-Day!  It will be here before we know it!

Supplies used:
Stamps:  Impression Obsession and Just Rite
Dies:  Cheery Lynn doily, Nellie Snellen nesting hearts, Impression Obsession heart border (I used the tiny hearts that fell out from the heart border.  Will now have to think of another card to actually use the heart border)
Other:  Copics, stickles

Thanks for "stamping" by,
       ~Anna

Another Nature Themed Christmas Card

Good Morning Everyone!
This year it seems like everyone is using forests and deer in creating beautiful scenes for Christmas.  I did create a tag with birch trees and deer and you can see it HERE.  This time I used tiny cardinals and Dee's snow covered tree die to create the following scene:

I have to say, I really like the way it turned out and am truly enjoying creating these scenes.  It is so relaxing to play with the pieces and watch the scene develop.

And don't forget to decorate the inside of your card!

With this unusual Arctic cold snap with snow showers we are having, this card is just perfect!

Supplies used:
Dies:  Dee's Large snow covered tree, garland and mini stars
          Impression Obsession Birch trees and Merry Tree
Embossing folder:  Sizzix
Copic markers:  Cool grays, black, reds

Thank you for stopping by and keep warm!
                ~Anna

A Different Use of Corner Dies

Hello Everyone!
I came across a great idea that I wanted to share with you!  Use your corner dies to embellish other things than just corners!

 Above, are the corner die cuts from the new Anja vintage corner set and a tag from another Anja set that many of you already have!

 Now, place the corners on the tag and you have a fabulous new tag! 

Stamp a sentiment on the inside and what a pretty look! 

You can even cut the corners from a different color card stock to get another look!  You can place these tags on the front of your card, or spiffy up the inside! Use them horizontally or vertically.

And for something different, the corner in the picture directly above, even looks like a butterfly!

Time to think outside of the box...............you will find that the possibilities are endless!  I love it when I can use my supplies in various ways!  I'm sure you do too!

Supplies used:

Dies:  Anja's large oval, Anja's vintage corners

Thanks for "stamping" by,
           ~Anna

A Beautiful Winter Scene by Virginia Behrens

Hello Everyone!
Ginny did it again with a wonderful winter scene card!!!

 

This card is simply stunning in this blue and white color scheme.  Thank you Ginny for sharing this lovely card with us!

Supplies used:

Dies:  Impression Obsession pine branch and deer trio,  Dee's Distinctively Dies stacking trees, both large and small

Background design: Downloaded design from www.dreamstime.com

This should really get your creative juices  flowing.

Thanks for stopping by,

        ~Anna

Another Simple Christmas Card

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

I created another Christmas card for you. Lately I have been drawn to this pretty gray card stock and tried it for this card. 

I added diamond stickles to the snowflake background and silver stickles to the center of the white poinsettia.  It makes the whole card sparkle and ready for Christmas!

Supplies used:
Dies:  Impression Obsession Merry Tree and Twig Wreath, Marianne Creatables Small Poinsettias
Embossing folder:  Sizzix
Other:  Stickles

Thanks so much for "stamping" by,
            ~Anna