Masculine Congratulations

Good evening everyone!  I went through and did an inventory of cards I have accumulated and have come to the realization that I am in need of masculine cards and congratulations cards.  So, why not combine them?  I set out with the daunting task of coming up with one.

I’m pretty pleased with how the bear turned out.  I stamped the image with Versa Mark and dusted Perfect Pearls from Ranger of it.  The result, a holographic image that changes color / density, depending on what angle you look at it.  I included several shots at different angles to show the shimmer.

This card was created using the following supplies:

• Wildlife Reserve stamp set
• Well Scripted stamp set
• Square Lattice embossing folder
• Circle Scissor
• Twill Tape from my stash
• Perfect Pearls from Ranger

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

Razzleberry Hope

This card was really fun to make and has a lot of different little details. The colors used on this card are:  Rich Razzleberry, Concord Crush, Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla.

Here is a closer up shot with focus on the shimmer writing in the frame.  Hopefully you can see the details.  ")

This card was created using the following supplies:

• Stamp Set/s:
• Strength & Hope
• Charming
• Punch/s:
• Postage Stamp punch
• Square punch
• Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch
• Big Shot:
• Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Misc:
• Perfect Pearls Shimmer Powder
• Halfback Pearls
• Stamp-a-ma-jig
• Linen Thread
• Stampin' Write Markers

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Vintage Christmas

Morning everyone!

I just love the ornaments in the Merry & Type stamp set.  You could make all sorts of cards, depending on the kind of paper you used.  It could be modern, vintage, bright, etc... pretty much just depends on your mood and your style.

I've been on a vintage kick here lately, so please bear with me.  ")

Goodies used to create this card:

• Spritzer Tool
• Bling Embellishment
• Designer Ribbon
• Embossing Powder - Clear
• Eyelet
• Halfback Pearls
• Merry & Type Stamp Set
• Occasions Alphabet Stamp Set
• Oval & Oval Scallop Punches
• Silver Floss
• Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
• Sponge Daubers

Please let me know if you have any comments or quetions!

Blessings & Hugs!

~Shawnie B

Hand Penned Thanksgiving

Good afternoon!

I hope everyone is enjoying their turkey day!  Unfortunately I am not feeling well, so I will be staying home alone while Bill & the kids go to Aunt Diana's for Thanksgiving feast.  I'm hoping  they will remember to bring a "doggy bag" for me.  ")

Anyway, this card actually started out to be something else and this is what it has evolved into.  It's larger than the traditional 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 so it won't be able to be placed into an envelope.  Wouldn't want to put it in an envelope, anyway because the sentiment is raised in some area's.  I did it like this to create more 3rd dimensional. 

Items used to create this card:

• French Foliage
• Hand-Penned Holidays
• Button
• Cutter Kit
• Distressing Essentials
• Hemp Twine
• Perfect Pearls
• Dotted Scallop Punch
• Velum
• Daubers

 I love the way the Perfect Pearls medium from Ranger dances in the light.  The color is vibrant to look at first hand. 

 Blessings & inky hugs!

~Shawnie Bartron