Mothers Day Tea Card

Hello friends and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Although my mom passed 6 years ago, today's card honors her and I'll share the inspiration behind this card further down. I was so excited to see this new stamp set from Sunny Studio Stamps. Ya'll know I love my tea and all things tea related! It's in the shop now at Scrapbook.com and there's a coupon code too! I'll have clickable links from my supply list at the end of this post as well.

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.) 

Now, I purchased the stamp set thinking I'll just hand trim my stamped images, but per the usual, I kicked myself for not getting the coordinating die set as well, haha. I decided to use a craft knife to trim out the inside handles of the tea pot and cup and let me tell you.....it was a pain in the you-know-what!

Pictured below is the inspiration for my card. My mom brought over this teacup and saucer over 40 years ago from Germany and it now resides in my cupboard. The colors, the gold rim, the pattern are all my inspiration. Which is why I was so happy that there were so many tiny little blooms in the stamp which allowed me to create a pattern for my tea ware. It's one of the main reasons I purchased this set!

I started by coloring all my stamped images with OLO Markers. Scrapbookcom sells OLO Marker sets, but if you simply need individual markers, you can shop through my OLO marker affiliate link here.

Here's my color breakdown:

Teacup, saucer, tea pot - RV0.1, RV0.2 (pinks)

Tea bag - YO2.7 (brown)

Flowers - YG8.5 (green), YO2.2, YO2.3 (yellows), RV).1, RV0.2 (pinks)

Tea - OR3.7 

I also did a fair amount of embellishing with a white gel pen.

I used a gold gel pen from my stash to color the rim of my tea pot lid and cup. I also used some mint tape to mask off areas where I wanted to stamp the blooms.

Let's talk about those blooms, shall we? I'm all about speed and efficiency. I used Catherine Pooler ink in Eucalyptus and Sparkling Berry and an acrylic block. You'll need a paper towel too. When I wanted to stamp the green leaves, I stamped the entire image, swiped off the flower bud and stamped, then I did the reverse, stamped the entire image with the pink ink, swiped off the ink from the leaves and stamped the bloom. I just kept a paper towel wrapped around my finger to swipe. 

Some might consider this tedious work but honestly, once I developed a rhythm, it went by quickly. Plus, when you're working on a labor of love, you will go to any lengths to achieve your goal, am I right?

If you know of a simpler technique, please share! I know I could have used water based markers and just colored directly on the stamp, but my plan was to use my CPD inks. I have a ton, and hey, I'm a brand ambassador, so........

Also, the patterned paper that I used for my "tablecloth" is from the Scrapbookcom Market Bloom paper pad. For my spoon, I initially stamped it and colored in with a gray OLO Marker. I later decided I would add gold gel pen color to my tea ware, so I opted to make my spoon gold. I stamped onto my gold holographic paper, hand trimmed then simply adhered it over the top of my other spoon.

My sentiment and stamped images were stamped using Catherine Pooler Black Jack ink. I also added some splatters with my Pops of Color liquid embellishments in Black and Soft Lavender, dabbing it onto an acrylic block, adding a small drop or two of water, mixing, then splattering with a wet paint brush.

And there you have it! I love this stamp set and it has a lot of great sentiments as well for use in other occasions. The coupon code currently available at Scrapbookcom is good through Sunday May 10th at midnight. Get an additional 13% discount at checkout with code SMILE. Always check the coupon section at Scrapbookcom for coupon codes and free add-on gifts with purchase! Currently, there's a free 2pk of Nuvo white gel pens, just add to your cart but inventory is low so it may sell out even before you see this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous day and tap on any of the products in my supply list below for additional information or to shop! These are affiliate links created at no additional cost to you and I appreciate it so much, even if you just click and look without making a purchase, it still helps!

Terri

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Remembering Mom

It's been awhile since I've blogged and I thought it was time that I shared why. Mom has been in bad health for awhile and two months ago, she had a stroke. I made the decision to step down from a couple design teams, to spend time helping my dad take care of her.  Of course, the whole pandemic thing took place and life got even crazier. A couple weeks ago, Mom came home with hospice, from a rehab nursing home and passed away peacefully last week.

This will be my first mother's day without her and it's going to be hard for all of us. I'm so thankful to have another very special "second mama" in my life. It's my mom's best friend, June. When we first moved to Alabama, over 40 years ago, and being a military family, as kids, we met what would become our best family friends in the world.  Just down the street, my siblings and I met Cindy, Mike and Jennifer. We hit it off immediately and they were also a military family. Both of our families retired in the same town and lived close by and before long, my parents met their parents and well....the rest is history. 

(FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links.  This does not affect your purchase price.)

All these years later, both of our families are still best friends. Wedding, babies, holidays.... they're our family. It was especially hard on June to say goodbye to my mom as she lost her husband just a few short years ago, as well. Since I can't send my mom a card this week, this Mothers' Day card will go to my second mama who I love just as much.

For my cardmaking friends, let me share some details. This tulip stamp set is one of my favorites, from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps. That company holds a special place in my heart.  A few years ago I guest designed for them. I went on to join their design team and eventually designed my first stamps with that company. It means so much that they took a chance on me and allowed me to fulfill a dream.  So, I hope you'll hop over and look around and maybe send a little business their way.

They're having a 20% off sale right now and their flower stamps are included in that sale so that's an added bonus!

Shop, here.

I also used my Misti and a masking technique to get that "field" of flowers, water coloring with my Altenew pan watercolors with a water brush, on watercolor paper. Some paint splatters and Sparkletz gemstones from Buttons Galore, round out the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and Happy Mother's Day. Cherish your loved ones!

Whimsical Mothers Day Card

Happy Friday, friends!  I wanted to share a fun brand that I've been a fan of for awhile; Ink Blot Shop.  I've been a follower of  owner Tifany DeGough since back in the day when she designed for Unity Stamps.  She eventually started her own company and I fell in love with her release from February of this year.  I recently purchased 4 stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp, who carry this brand as well.  Stick around, as I've got some coupon codes for you too!

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links.  This does not affect your purchase price.)

The first stamp set I chose to work with is the "Little Something" stamp set, coloring up that cute little guy with Copics markers.   You can do so many things with these images and for so many sweet occasions.  I thought this would be a cute card for my son to give his grandmother for Mother's Day.

Ink Blot Shop Clear Stamp Set LITTLE SOMETHING inbl064

from: Simon Says Stamp

I wanted to have a tall card with an endless sky so I grabbed an 8.5x11" sheet of Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb white cardstock, trimming and scoring to 8"L x 4"W.  

My coordinating card panel was inked using a variety of Ranger Distress Inks.  I used blender brushes from Picket Fence Studios, using them to blend off the edge of torn paper.  It's a very easy technique and if you'd like to see more, you can view a 1 minute video that I made as part of my Crafty Friday Night series, here.

Next up, I used the stamp set called "Botanical Borders", again coloring with my Copic markers

Ink Blot Shop Clear Stamp Set BOTANICAL BORDERS inbl057

from: Simon Says Stamp

These borders are so fun to color!  My favorite color combo was that pretty orange/yellow bloom. Be sure you're using a good dye ink or hybrid ink when stamping your images for use with Copic coloring.  I also did some embellishing on my florals with a white Signo gel pen.  All my adhesives are from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

I also created a grassy border at the bottom, masking off a white striped area with washi tape.  I used the dotted mound in the stamp set below called, "Get Grounded".  Once I inked the dotty stamp all over, within the boundaries of the masked area, I then colored with my green Copic markers, YG17 and YG25, before peeling off the washi tape.

Ink Blot Shop Clear Stamp Set GET GROUNDED inbl056

from: Simon Says Stamp

I hope you like this sweet card and decide to pick up some of these stamp sets for yourself.  If you have any questions for me, please leave them in the comment section and I will respond.  

Before you go, let me mention some coupon codes to use at Simon Says Stamp.  They expire on 5/12/19 at 11:59 pm EDT.  Use code SUBFVE for $5 off $5 or code THKUMOM for $20 off $100 at checkout.  Some exclusions apply.  Click here to go direct to SSS and shop!

I hope you have a lovely Mother's Day Weekend! Thanks for stopping in.  Terri

Also linking to these challenges :

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - For a Special Lady

Affiliate product links are listed throughout this post. Click on the link to go directly to the product.  I do receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase.

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Tulip Background Feature for So Suzy Stamps

We're featuring the Tulip Background stamp today, at So Suzy Stamps.  Be sure and visit the So Suzy Stamps Blog and see how this amazing background stamp is being used, by the design team.  

Isn't it gorgeous?  I love this stamp.....so much!  

My background is completely heat embossed, then watercolored inside each tiny tulip.

My large tulip was watercolored and then fussy cut, with a popped out flower petal and added to my vellum panel that also includes ribbon embellishments, a golf foil sticker sentiment and die cut flourished frame.   Look closely and you'll see that I added some tiny white dots (gel pen) to the flourishes on my tulip background.  Wouldn't this make a gorgeous wedding card?  Change up the sentiment and it doubles as a Mother's Day card.


Visit the blog to see all the amazing projects today, featuring the tulip background stamp.

Purchase Tulip Background, here.

Purchase Tulip Stem, here.

#sosuzystamps #tulip #wedding #mothersday #birthday #card #wavingmywand #terriburson #craft #cardmaking #floral #flowers #stamps

New Release at Two Paper Divas

It's time for the new release at Two Paper Divas.   The May release is one of my favorites so far.  We've got you covered from Nautical to Patriotic to Flowers and more.  Today, I'm featuring the brand new "Tulip Bucket Bouquet" for this lovely Mother's Day card which also features beautiful papers from Graphic 45.  Before you leave, be sure and scroll down for details on the upcoming challenge.  Someone will win a fabulous prize!

I was recently gifted with some real-life gorgeous, two-toned tulips, which inspired me for coloring up my stamped image below.

I used my Tombow Dual brush markers to color up my image and added some Stickles glitter glue.  I wanted to have my lovely tulips coordinate with my papers, so I chose to stick with lavender and orange colors.  I fussy cut my stamped image and popped it out with foam squares.

I just love how colorful and cheery it turned out and my Mom will love it too; it's her Mother's Day card this year.  The Tulip Bucket Bouquet is perfect for special occasion cards, encouragement, get well, birthdays and just because.  Get yours today! 

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new May release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Be sure and join the Two Paper Divas Sketch Challenge that begins on March 9th and will run for 2 weeks.   You can find the link at twopaperdivas.com.  Here's a preview of the sketch so you can get started:

Also linking to these challenges:

DL Art Thankful Thursday Mother's Day Challenge #179

Crafty Gals Corner Wednesday Challenge #70 Celebrate Mom

Double D Challenges - Mother's Day/Birthday

Simon Says Work It Wednessday Challenge April

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Polka Dots and Flowers and Washi Tape Bonus Tip!

 Here's a sweet little stamp set from Craftin' Desert Divas called, "Just For Mom".  I like that this set offers so much diversity.  For example, the card below can be used for a multitude of events, not just for Mother's Day.  I plan on giving this to a good friend who just had surgery.  She's always there for everyone else, and I want her to know that her friends will be there for her too.

I colored this cutie with Tombow Dual brush pens, colored pencils (flesh tone) and a white gel pen.  I also paper pieced her dress and bow with Graphic 45 Come Away With Me pink polka dot paper.  The theme throughout is Polka Dots.   I've included some fun ribbons from May Arts Ribbon, the pom pom and chevron.

Here's a close-up

The washi tape circular background was made by laying this fun Queen & Co polka dot tape on cardstock, then cutting a 3.5" circle with my Cricut Explore.  The trick to getting perfectly lined polka dots here?  Alternate your layers by turning every other layer in the opposite direction, to line up the half circle polka dots.  There's your bonus tip for the day.  :)

I'm entering this card into these challenges:

Craftin Desert Divas Mother's Day Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "Coral"

Queen & Co National Scrapbook Day challenge #2

Additional supplies: Tim Holtz distress tool, May Arts Ribbon chevron and pom pom, Marvy Le Pen ultra fine black, quilled flowers, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Prang colored pencil (flesh tone), Ranger Adirondack black ink,  Cricut cut paper ribbon, Marvy Sunset multi-colored ink, Ranger blending tool

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Mother's Day Shaker Card and My Story of Infertility

 I adore making cards for special occasions and Mother's Day is probably my favorite special occasion of them all.   I'm one of those "late in life" moms.  My husband and I endured a lot of agony over the years with numerous miscarriages.  It was so difficult, that I couldn't even bring myself to attend baby showers for the longest time.  After finally giving up on the dream, imagine being surprised, 18 years into our marriage, to find that I'm pregnant again.  This time, immediate steps were taken by my doctor to put me on hormone medications to keep my levels up.  That day, I started the medication that ended up saving my child, allowing me to have a full-term pregnancy and, praise the Lord, a healthy baby!

I share all this with you today because Mother's Day is so precious to me.  There are so many women out there who have struggled with infertility.  I once saw a news report of a woman, a YOUNG woman, who gave up on the dream and was tired of the endless disappointment and had a voluntary hysterectomy.  How sad.  Had I done the same thing, we wouldn't be blessed with our 13 year old son.  We, as women, make hard choices in life sometimes.  Had I not gone to the doctor that day, (uh, thinking I was pre-menopausal??!!) I may have not gotten the lifesaving treatment for my baby in time. 

My doctor is a true lifesaver and we have a very special relationship.  He had already retired from delivering babies but because of my history, wanted to see me through my first trimester before handing me over to another doctor.  Dr. Frank Page, in Birmingham, AL, you are my hero!

I sent HIM flowers upon my son's birth.  A very small gesture of my thanks and appreciation.

I didn't intend this post to be about me, I actually intended it to be about my mom but sometimes you feel led in another direction and maybe someone is struggling and needs to hear my message. 

Now, for the crafty details of this card!  I used a lovely stamp set called "Just For Mom" from Craftin' Desert Divas and colored the image with my Tombow Dual Brush pens, doing a touch of water color blotting on the lettering.  Those awesome, sparkly flower sequins are also from Craftin' Desert Divas (CDD).  The outline of the sentiment in the upper right corner was cut with my Cricut Explore.  It's a big plus in my book, that CDD has free coordination svg files to go along with their stamps.   The ribbons are all from May Arts Ribbon, pretty pink plaid adhesive hearts, the butterfly, the white mesh.... all those pretty ribbon and fabric accessories are from May Arts Ribbon, my absolute favorite ribbon company!  The designer paper is from Graphic 45's A Time To Flourish line and is the perfect compliment to this panel shaker card. .

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there and my prayers are with the Mom's who are yet to hear those precious words from a child's lips....God Bless You!

I'll be linking this sweet card up to these challenges:

Craftin' Desert Divas Mother's Day Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Anything Goes 

Additional supplies: Pop Dots, Le Marvy Le Pen ultra fine point black, 6"x6" white card from the Paper Studio, purple sequins from Hobby Lobby, Lavender cardstock from Simon Says Stamp, Tombow Super Bond adhesive runner, Lil' Inkers Design oval stitched mat die

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