Whatever the Weather

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome to this week's fun challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - WHATEVER THE WEATHER.  Spring is coming, really! (I tell myself that as I look out on the snow, but I am seeing patches of grass.) And, whatever the weather, it sure will be nice to get outside again...of course, I will choose a sunny day over a rainy one, but umbrellas come in handy at those times. 

Let's go to the park...

whatever the weather! If my park looked like this with pink skies, funky trees and toadstools, with big winged insects, you can bet I would go, just like my dandy couple out for a stroll in the park. Sun or rain, they are both prepared with their umbrellas (or parasol, in her case).

Not too many photos today, as most of it was just die cutting. I started by smooshing some Kitsch Flamingo onto my card base. 

I decided I wanted it more pinky, so added drops of re-inker to my mat, spritzed and smooshed again. 

Then, it was a matter of playing with the layout of my die cuts. I used cardstock on all of them, except for the pretty lady. I had a sheet of watercolor in my stash that I had previously created, and thought she would look nice in bright colors.

On the giant toadstool, I used some of that watercolor sheet, and card stock.

So, no matter the weather, head out for a stroll, pink skies, rain, sunshine...and enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are inspired by my card and are ready to join this week's challenge. Our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $25 shopping voucher.

SUPPLIES:

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Tim Holtz Distress Reinker KITSCH FLAMINGO Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TIM43270	Daniel Smith QUINACRIDONE PINK 5ml Extra Fine Watercolor	Daniel Smith PERMANENT ORANGE 15 ml fine watercolor	Daniel Smith Phthalo Turquoise watercolor
Daniel Smith SAP GREEN 5ml Extra Fine Watercolor	Daniel Smith Watercolor IRIDESCENT GOLD	Ranger Glossy Accents Glue	Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel	Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL
Royal Langnickel ZEN WATERCOLOR BRUSH Set	Sizzix Big Shot	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK Black8	Simon-Says-Stamp-Card-Stock-100-GREEN-LEAF	Simon Says Stamp Card stock Peacock Teal
simon says stamp green apple card stock	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER	ranger mister bottle	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-GLASS-MEDIA-MAT

A great place to shop!!

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The design team has some awesome weather projects for you, so be sure to check them out!

 

Let's Hop!

 

Hoppy Spring!

Hello friends! I have a quick share of the cards I made with a hopping theme for a class recently. They are on springs so the frog and small rabbit move. 

Simon Says: Recycle!

Hello Monday my friends! We have a new challenge for you at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - RECYCLE. I don't know about you, but I have lots of cardboard from all the packages delivered this past year. (No, I didn't keep them all, most headed to the recycling bin) Let's just say I was inspired by the corrugated cardboard, and the Tim Holtz demo on Distress Glazes and Crayons. 

HEART & SOUL

It all starts with a piece of cardboard from a box...

Then I scraped on some Grit Paste through the Grime stencil.( yes, you might notice I labeled my stencil "grunge", but I fixed that)

I sprinkled on Distress Glazes with the only three colors I have at the moment...oh, yes, I'll be getting some more! I'm impatient with drying, and usually you just let grit paste dry, then do the glaze, but honestly, I like the weird, bubbly texture it gets when heated right away.

Next, I used a stencil with distress crayon, and rubbed it in with my finger. You will notice not much sticks because of the ridges of the cardboard,.

I also added Distress Glaze to the button and Quote Chip. (I used Glossy Accents on the button to hold the glaze powder.)

I've used both glazes and crayons on this beautiful little girl.  

Tag detail...

You already know I recycled the cardboard, but here are some other repurposed items I've used from my stash - lace,  an old button, and vintage thread

A few more details with the Filmstrip ribbon and wings, and she is ready to fly!

I hope you've enjoyed my recycled tag, and are inspired to create your own recycled make. Our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $25 shopping voucher to one participant drawn at random. Also, each week three of us on the design team choose our favorites, so come have some fun with us!

SUPPLIES:

Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Glaze FOSSILIZED AMBER Ranger tde70986	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Embossing-Glaze-BROKEN-CHINA-Ranger	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Embossing-Glaze-RUSTY-HINGE	Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-WORN-LIPSTICK	Distress Crayon Spiced Marmalade
Tim Holtz OPAQUE 3oz Distress Grit Paste Ranger tda71792	Idea-ology Paper Dolls	Tim Holtz Idea-ology FILM STRIP RIBBON Transparent Filmstrip Clear	Tim-Holtz-Idea-ology-QUOTE-CHIPS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TRANSPARENT WINGS th93785
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY ATTACHER Stapler Tool Mini Staples	Tim Holtz Mini stencil set 9	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil GRIME THS130	Ranger CLEAR EMBOSS IT DABBER Embossing Industries EMB34162
Ranger Glossy Accents Glue	Ranger Palette Knife set	Versamark pen	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Beacons 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue
Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL	ranger mini round ink blender	Craft Scissors - Tim Holtz

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How is the design team approaching recycling this week, you say? Head on over to see their creative ideas!