Masculine Birthday

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by and please remember to share your comments. 

 Blessings and inky hugs; 

 ~§hawnie

Many Thanks!

Good morning!

So, i was in a weird mood today and decided i would stamp on some different textures for a change and this is what i ended up with.  I kinda like it!

The following items were used to create this card:

Stamp/s - All Year Cheer III

Big Shot - Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Punch's - Elegant Butterfly 

Misc - Unraveled Twill Tape, Cork board sheet, button, glittered dmc floss

Thanks for stopping by.  I encourage and welcome any comments or feedback. 

~Shawnie

Dreams–613 Avenue Create Sketch Challenge

Greetings!  Here’s a vintage-y type card.  (What is it with me & soft colors here lately?!  lol.  I found a new sketch challenge blog.  It’s 613 Avenue Create.  
The stamp set used is SU! Happy Harmony.






Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings and Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Ribbon of Hope

If you are wandering why I'm using this set so often here lately, it's because my adopted Brother ordered 2 bundles of cards to use for a fund raising even to fight Cancer.  (of course I gave him a discount to help further his cause).  Anyway, this particular stamp set, Strength & Hope was a special stamp set that Stampin' Up! made available for a very short time.  The proceeds from purchasing the stamp set were donated for Breast Cancer research.If you'll notice words in the background are:  Courage, Hope, Believe, Unity, Survivor, Caring, Together, Love, Kindness, Support, Strength, Blessed, and Thank You.

Be on the look-out for cards of different varieties.  ")

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Shimmery Birthday

Greetings!

Here is a quick simple Birthday card that was inspired by Leonie Schroder.

Supplies Used:

• Stamp Set/s:
• Sincere Salutations
• Punch/s:
• Oval Punch
• Big Shot:
• Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder
• Lots of Tags Label 2 Sizzlit
• Misc:
• Button
• Dauber
• Dimensionals
• Handmade Shimmer Spritz
• By clicking on the above link you will be directed to my Always Cherish You post where I share the recipe for making the shimmer spritz.
• Linen Thread
• Ribbon
• Colors Used:
• Cardstock:
• Pretty in Pink
• Whisper White
• Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack in Pretty in Pink
• Ink:
• Pretty in Pink

Here is another shot showing reflection of the Shimmer Spritz a little better defined.

I really appreciate that you took the time to stop by today and I would like to encourage you to stop by often.

Blessings & Inky Hugs!
~Shawnie B

Always Cherish You

Greetings Stampers!     

The following items were used to make this card:

• Big Shot
• Bigz Beautiful Butterflies
• Sizzlits Lots of Tags Label 3
• Stamp Set
• Creative Elements
• Floral Background
• Weathered Background
• Misc unknown postage stamp
• Punch
• Heart
• Misc
• Button
• Handmade Shimmer Spritz
• Hemp Twine
• Ribbon
• Dimentionals
• Q-Tip (for distressing outer edges of Butterfly)
• SU Designer Paper

 The card didn't quite turn out as I had expected.  I'm not sure what I was going for at the time, but figured I would post the card anyway.  The main reason I'm posting it is to show the handmade shimmer spritz I made.  The recipe is really simple.  All you need to do is mix Rubbing Alcohol and drops of Shimmer Paint (available through Stampin' Up!).  When it comes to the shimmer paint, a little bit goes a LONG way.  Add a few drops at a time until you achieve the desired shimmer.  I use little Mini Misters that I found at my local craft store.  you can use any spray bottle as long as the nozzle will spritz.  (for quite a while I used an old Stampin' Mist bottle that worked just fine)  Once you have the desired shimmer you can then add drops of your favorite Stampin' Up! re-inker if you want to add some color.  Make sure to shake really well before spraying. 

Shimmer paint can be purchased through Stampin' Up! for $5.95 a bottle that goes a long way.  3 color selections are:  Champagne Mist, Frost White, & Platinum.

Here is a close-up of the shimmer mist in action.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.