Time to shine bright

July 13, 2022July 11, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ 2 Comments

These special mushrooms are shining brightly together today and also in my heart. I decided to add three little mushrooms to represent my kids and the larger one represents me. This would be a card that I send to someone special like their grandma – just like it says on the card. 😉 This was one of those cards that I had one plan when I started but by time I finished, it turned out completely different. Sometimes mistakes turn out to create something even better.

Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Special Large Word die set
Slimline Clouds die set
Up in the Clouds die set
Grass Frames die set

Stamps:
Mushroom in my Heart clear stamp

Other:
Bizzy Bees 6×6 paper pack
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Let’s Roll

July 12, 2022July 11, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

It’s time to let the good time roll and these sushi friends are doing just that. I even have one on a wobble spring for kinetic action which you can see in the second photo. Color is the one thing that usually draw my attention and on this one I was surprised at how much green that I used. However, being sushi, I think that it worked out great. I love the little splashes of colors from the salmon and the sun (which, by the way is my favorite so if you don’t have it you need to get the Up in the Clouds die set). My second favorite was the Curly Q’s Background background – I love those swirls!!

Stamps:
Curly Q’s Background rubber stamp
Sushi Time clear set

Metal Dies:
Up in the Clouds die set
Stitched Border Trio die set
Grass and Clouds Edger die set
Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles die set
Comic Speech Bubbles die st

Other:
Hampton Art Action Wobble Springs
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

I miss you

July 10, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

Does your world get a little bit gray when your loved one is away? I wanted to try and caption that feeling with this card so I colored the flowers in monochrome black and white then added just a few details of Red to draw in your attention. Have you been drawn in yet and looking at those red areas? Well now the surprise happens when you pull the tab around in a circle to reveal your inner thoughts – and the flower turns from a melancholy gray to a vibrant purple and blue! Our loved ones color our world more than we know. This set uses the new Magic Wheel die set in combination with the Good Luck Flowers clear set as the main focal points.

Metal Dies
Wavy Pierced Rectangles die set
Cutie ABC die set
Bold ABC die set
Magic Wheel die set

Stamps:
Good Luck Flowers clear set
Grunge Canvas Background rubber stamp

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

You’re awesome-sauce!

July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

It’s Sushi Time! Check out this new set from Whimsy Stamps with these adorable little sushi friends. I used a few older items too to create this awesome-sauce card. The colors were a little different for me but I’m surprised how much pop it gives. One of my favorites on this card is the Slimline Film Strip metal die which cuts down perfectly to fit a standard card size. I love it when that happens and I get a double usage out of it. Thanks Jennifer for pointing that out to me. 😀

Metal Dies:
Wavy Pierced Rectangles die set
Awesome Large Word die set
Slimline Film Strip die set
Cutie ABC Alphabet die set

Stamps:
Sushi Time clear set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Let’s celebrate

July 8, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

Get’yer truck, pack it up and let’s go party! I enjoyed this combination of using the Fill a Holiday Truck with the presents inside from the coordinating Fill a Stuff Jam Packed clear set. This card layout and set can be used with any of the Jam Packed items which is something I love that about. I’m all about mixing and matching so these sets for me are extra fun. For this card, I went with a yellow and black theme with just a bit of red for a focus. I think this would be a great guy card – I really need more of those in my collection.

Metal Dies
Quilted Rainbow Inlaid die set
Shaker Maker Rectangle die set
Celebrate Word and Shadow die set

Stamps:
Fill a Truck clear set
Fill a Stuff Jam Packed clear set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Shake y’er bootie

July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 ~ sproatmeyer ~ Leave a comment

Shake, shake! It’s time to celebrate and if you haven’t noticed, I’m on a celebration and birthday card kick. Those are the types of cards that I send out the most so I’m always in need of one – especially any kind of boy card. This one was created using the other half of the Wonky Frame that I used two days ago. It’s always a nice feeling when I can use the scraps and leftovers from a project to create something new. (And it helps keep the desk just a little bit cleaner.) I don’t think I’m the only one who does this. Do you have a pile of scraps on your desk that you use up?