GIU Day 2 - Floral Thanks

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Day 2 of my Growing in Unity week! I'm the Growing in Unity gal this week over on the Unity Stamp Co. blog, which means I'll be sharing a project created with my Unity stamps with you every day. I invite you to come back each day and leave a comment for a chance to be one of the (2) lucky people to win a bag of (25) Unity stamps! Woohoo! If you're new to my blog, I'd love it if you became a follower and join in the fun over on the Caffeinated Papercuts Facebook page or followed Caffeinated Papercuts on Instagram. :)

Spring is attempting to force its way into the Northeast, and I for one am all for it! My crocus are jumping, my daffodils and tulips are straining for sunlight, and I have a flat of pansies to plant. So needless to say, I have flowers on the brain!

Flower-ception! LOL Every so often I get the urge to make a shaped card - they're such a fun alternative to rectangles, even if it is hip to be a square. Ok, ok, I'm done...haven't finished my second cup of coffee yet. Be afraid...

This one was actually pretty simple - ink up the beautiful Samantha Walker stamp in three Distress Inks and stamp onto Neenah Solar White cardstock. I love the Distress Inks for this because they blend so easily and give you a pretty faux-watercolor look. The 'thank you' sentiment also comes with the set and I simply inked that up in a dark gray ink; bold enough to stand above the flowers, but not as harsh as black would be here.

Now start die-cutting! A 3.5" circle worked for my stamped image, then a 3.75" yellow circle and two 4" scalloped circles for the card base. Assemble, glue, and you have a card!

Of course, I couldn't stop there...glossy white Nuvo Crystal Drops for some subtle shine and texture in the middles of the flowers. Done!

Thanks for stopping by today! Remember to leave a comment every day this week to better your chances of winning those stamps, and I'll see you tomorrow for Day 3.
Happy Crafting!

Critters and Trees and Ombre, Oh My!

Hey everyone! July is whizzing by me and has been full of birthdays, new releases, and a couple of cute cards for a2z Scrapbooking and So Suzy Stamps! Be sure to click the links to see the full supply lists and tutorials.

Holiday Wishes

May All Your Fishes Come True

I'm linking my Holiday Wishes card up to - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, Get in Shape and the Monday Challenge, Anything Goes (the penguin card was from over a week ago, I just forgot to share it here!)

I'm also in the process of editing a video tutorial for the Holiday Wishes card, so be sure you're subscribed to my YouTube channel.

I've added some new items to my Etsy shop as well. As you may have seen on Instagram and/or Facebook, I'm really struggling with it lately and welcome any ideas, constructive criticism, and, well, customers! LOL

All right, happy crafting!