Saturday, October 5, 2024

Divinity Designs LLC Birthday Flower of the Month - October

Hi, everyone! Divinity Designs LLC has another fun new Stamp/Die Duo set for the Birthday Flower of the Month.....the Marigold!  I love that these sets have dies for the sentiments as well as the image! Check out how to get yours HERE



For my first sample, the marigold image was heat embossed in white, on one background panel and three separate images.  For the background, I used the Wrinkle Free Distress technique to add the blended colors and the images were water-colored. Other items used: Double Stitched Rectangles, Pierced Rectangles, Matting Rectangle, A2 Portrait Card Base with Layer, Blending Brushes, and Foam Mounting Tape.
For my second sample, I created a shaker card and water-colored the Marigold with pink and red to match the designer paper.  Other items used: Arch Shaker Set Dies, Pierced Rectangles, Matting Rectangle, Scalloped Rectangles, A2 Portrait Card Base with Layer, Foam Mounting Tape, Sequins.
Thanks for visiting with me today! 

 Blessings,

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Divinity Designs LLC October/November New Release!

Hi, everyone! The New Release over at Divinity Designs LLC is so epic that it will be shared through November!  Since I work full time, I was only able to use a small portion of the goodies, but you can see them all HERE on the website or HERE on Instagram.  Enjoy!!

My first card features the Hot Cocoa Stamp/Die Duo set, along with one of the beautiful scenes from the Silent Snowfall A2 Card Fronts pack. Other items used: A2 Pierced Triple Window, Sentiment Strips 2, Matting Rectangle, A2 Landscape Card Base with Layer, Foam Mounting Tape, Blending Brushes.
Next up is another beautiful winter scene from the Silent Snowfall A2 Card Fronts, along with the Rejoice Stamp/Die Duo set.  Other items used: Matting Rectangle, Mini Slimline Rectangles, Mini Slimline Scalloped Rectangles, A2 Landscape Card Base with Layer, Blending Brushes, and Foam Mounting Tape.
My next card is super simple but is one of my faves.  I love this peaceful scene from the Silent Snowfall A2 Card Fronts pack, with a fabulous color combo of lavender and navy!  I used lavender foil cardstock for the Treat Tags Die and Ornamental Rectangle Die.  Other items used: Sentiment Strips, A2 Landscape Card Base with Layer, Foam Mounting Tape.
And lastly, I would like to share a fun gift bag created with the Gift Giving Goodie Bag Die Set.  The leaves are beginning to show their beautiful colors here in Indiana, so I wanted to create a fall themed project.  The designer paper used for the Goodie Bag layers is from the Festive Fall Slimline Paper Pad. Also featured is the new Stitched Tag Die Set and the Bitty Blossoms Dies.
We will be sharing new projects from this release throughout October and November. Stay tuned! Thanks for hanging out with us today! 

 Blessings,

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Pink Sky Plains

Hi, everyone!  This week's Color Challenge over at Splitcoast is to use Powder Pink, Moody Mauve, and Night of Navy.  I had a stack of various silhouette images which were already stamped with Stazon Jet Black, so all I had to do was blend the background with the three colors.  The image is from 'Howdy' and the sentiment is from 'Happy Trails', both from Divinity Designs LLC. Three pink milk dots were added for a simple embellishment.  This card with go into my birthday card stash.


Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,



Tuesday, September 17, 2024

More Fun Samples from Divinity Designs LLC Blessings Box!

Hi, everyone! Here is one more round of samples for the July Blessings Box from Divinity Designs LLC. I had so much fun with these products and will continue to use them for many of my personal cards!
My first sample incorporates the Blessings Box goodies, the Fractured Quilt Background Die from the September New Release, but the fun Busy Bee Dies.  I love the tiny bees in this paper so I just had to break out the Busy Bees!
My next sample combines the Blessings Box goodies, along with the Fence Die, Bitty Blossoms Dies, and a cloud stencil created with the Clouds and Raindrops Dies. The designer paper strip was cut with one of the layering dies from the Accordion Fold with Layers Dies.
For my third sample, I used the Mini Cups and Mugs Dies to cut a smaller cup of lemonade plus a tiny straw!  The bench is from the Park Silhouettes Dies.
Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Divinity Designs LLC Birthday Flower of the Month - September

Hi, everyone! It's time to reveal September's Birthday Flower of the Month....the Aster!  If you haven't already subscribed, check out how to get yours....HERE!  I love that you can find Asters in just about any color; one of my samples shows the traditional lavender tones, but I went a bit wild on the 2nd! :)

For my first sample, the Aster was stamped onto white vellum; the back side was colored with markers. An adhesive sheet was added to the vellum before cutting with the coordinating die. I love this technique since it creates a glow-y effect, especially the white sections.  Here are the other items used for this card: Peaceful Petals Paper Pad, Foam Mounting Tape, Adhesive Sheets, and the following dies: Double Stitched Rectangles, Rectangles, Matting Rectangle, A2 Portrait Card Base with Layer.  The satin bow was tied with a Bow Easy and lavender glitter gems were added for the finishing touch. 
My second sample was created around the designer paper.....I looked through my paper collection until I found a pattern which "spoke" to me, from the Beauty in Bloom Paper Pad! The asters were stamped with Stazon Jet Black onto white cardstock, the centers were colored with a marker then sealed with a clear glaze pen. The flowers were colored with markers and blending brushes. The vase was created by cutting the designer paper with one of the dies from the Shining Light Lantern Die Set.  Here are the other items used for this card: Foam Mounting Tape, Blending Brushes, Mini Slimline Card Base, Mini Slimline Scalloped Rectangles, Mini Slimline Thin Pierced Frame.  
Thanks for visiting today!

Blessings,

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Divinity Designs LLC September New Release

Hi, everyone!  Wow, the summer flew by and now it's September!!  We have another fabulous release for you.....check out the entire new release and fabulous samples HERE on the website and HERE on Instagram.


My first sample features the Simple Things clear stamp set, Quilted Carpenters Wheel Die, a pattern from the Pretty Posies Paper Pad, the Cross Stitch Embossing Folder and the following dies: Pennant Flags, Double Stitched Pennant Flags, Matting Rectangle, and A2 Portrait Card Base with Layer.  When working with quilt dies, I always start by cutting a panel the same size as the quilt, adding an adhesive sheet, then adhering all of the pieces of the quilt as I cut them.
Next up is a diorama scene featuring the Simple Things clear stamp set, the Amish Horse & Buggy Die, along with the following items: Rustic Garden Paper Pad, Majestic Mountains Slimline Card Fronts, Diorama with Layers Die Set, Ovals Dies, Pierced Ovals Dies, Curvy Slopes Dies, Trees & Deer Dies.
My third sample features the Simple Things clear stamp set, the Amish Horse and Buggy Die, the Fractured Quilt Background Die, along with the Stoneware Paper Pad, Double Stitched Ovals Dies, Ovals Dies, the Matting Rectangle Die, A2 Portrait Card Base with Layer Dies and Adhesive Sheets to adhere the pieces of the quilt plus the vellum sentiment panel.
Thanks for visiting today!

Blessings,

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

To A Very Special Someone

Hi, everyone! This week's Color Challenge over at Splitcoast screams flowers!!! Here is the color swatch:
For my card today, after taking photos, I realized that I could ramp it up so I have included before and after photos.....please share your thoughts about which version you prefer. Here is the first version:
The word dies were carefully removed and placed at an angle. The corner bouquet was fussy cut from the same paper pack....there is no cutting die for this....wanted to give a disclaimer! :)
Here is a list of all of the items used, from Divinity Designs LLC: 

Stamps: Special Person
Dies: Someone Special, Ornamental Squares, Sentiment Strips 2, Squares, Square Card Base
Paper: Square Pairs Paper Pad
Misc: Foam Mounting Tape, Adhesive Sheets (for the die cut letters)

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,