Saturday, January 8, 2011

PLAYING WITH NEW STAMPS.....

Just playing with some of my new stuff.....

The first card is used the Hostess Set Because I Care. I inked up the stamp with Versamark and used my Stampin Up Chalks to add color to my image. I haven't done this technique in forever and forgot how much I liked it.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: SU Because I Care, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Victorian Lace Crocheted Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch
Techniques: Versamark & Chalk, Die Cuts


My second card I used my new Bird Punch from Stampin Up and the new Bontaical Designer Series Paper from the Occasion Mini.....I LOVE this paper.

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Nature Walk
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Expresso, Botanical Gardens DSP, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Marine Mist, Early Expresso
Accessories: Two Step Bird Extra Large Punch, Early Expresso Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sponges
Techniques: Paper Tearing, Distressing, Punches

THANKS FOR LOOKING TODAY!

GLORIA

6 comments:

Heather Howe said...

Beautiful Cards!!! I can't wait to get my new stuff. Following you now. I will be back to visit. :-)
Heather Howe
www.stampingknowhowe.blogspot.com

Crafty Crystal's Corner said...

Great cards Glor...glad you were able to play today.

I love the first one and the use of the chalks...one of my favs techniques

Ann Schach said...

Beautiful work, Gloria! I am following you back from SC. Thanks for following me!

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Gorgeous cards, Gloria! I love your hydrangea with the chalks. Using that technique with that stamp never crossed my mind, so in advance, thanks for the great idea. {{Hugs}}

Patti said...

Your sympathy card is lovely. That's a technique I've yet to try. I'm a new follower from Stampin' Connection (#247 on list). Come by my blog for a visit.
http://whatareyouinking.blogspot.com

Renee said...

beautiful cards, I fav the first one it is so elegant looking, but you did a fabulous job on both. Hugz n blessings.