Colourful Greetings

 Happy Monday everyone! One of my very good friends from university asked me to make a colourful unicorn card for her friend Down Under. I have several unicorn images from different manufacturers but hands down this one is my favourite! I love how cartoony this unicorn looks and the other images from the set. 

I went with the classic rainbow colour scheme--even the base patterned cardstock. One technique that I like when dealing with a collection of images is clustering. By doing so, a focal point of interest is created. I used a white cardstock with stitched edges, I felt that a simple mat for my clourful cluster was perfect. I hope you guys enjoy this!



xoxo,
Brian

What a colourful cluster!

A neutral gray for the sentiment

 Unicorn power!

Supplies

Spectrum	Paper Smooches LUMINOUS SPRING Clear Stamps M1S239	Spectrum Icons Dies	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SLATE Gray Ink024	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH CLASSIC CREAM Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Studio Calico - Snippets Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad
WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator
Lawn Fawn 4 x 5 Inch Acrylic RECTANGLE Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block

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Challenges
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Favourite Technique or Product
Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes

Happy Father's Day Papa!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! I dedicate this post to my papa. He has been an inspiration ever since I was little. He supported me on my life decisions and he has sacrificed a lot for our family. This card is simple and sweet, just like my papa. I hope you guys like it!

xoxo,

Brian

Bakers twine can add a big difference to any creation!

One of my favourite dies!

It is indeed true that I cannot be any more thankful and grateful to my father.

Supplies

*Simon Says Clear Stamps STAMPtember?äó APOTHECARY LABELS sss06125	Simon Says Clear Stamps WHAT'S BREWING sss101480	violet's ABCs	Simon Says Stamp COFFEE CUP Craft Die sssd111406
*Hemptique BROWN and WHITE Bakers Twine 410 ft	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad DARK CHOCOLATE Brown ink007	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad FOSSIL ink037 Cold Hands Warm Heart	My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Bluebell - 6x6 Paper Pad
*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SCHOOLHOUSE RED SR1	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	ZIG Glue Pen FINE TIP Two Way Acid Free 00779	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator
Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Ranger 12 x 12 KRAFT CARDSTOCK Inkssentials Surfaces ISM35251	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block	*Fiskars ROUND 'N ROUND Twist & Flip Punch Corner 00257
*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy
The Pink Elephant - TPE303 Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Favourite Technique or Product

Father's Day: Blues, Specs and Tie

One more sleep and it is Father's Day! I enjoyed creating my own background on this creation! Repeating a smaller image all over can achieve an interesting image. Moreover, with the versamark & distress inks technique can create a gradient of colours while resisting the image. The inlaid panel with the tie was an afterthought actually. I felt like I need to add some fun and we all know it is harder to embellish masculine cards than any other themed cards LOL. The sentiment was stamped on a piece of vellum to diffuse the intensity of the background.



xoxo,
Brian

Stitched rectangle dies is a must for any card maker!

I used a "charcoal" embossing powder by Recollections. I like how it is blacks and grays with a hint of sparkle.

Happy Dad's Day!--almost LOL

Supplies

dad's day	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Tumbled Glass	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Faded Jeans
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Chipped Sapphire	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block
Lawn Fawn 4 x 5 Inch Acrylic RECTANGLE Grip Block with Grid	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965	*American Crafts Zing! CLEAR Embossing Powder 27170	*American Crafts Zing! OPAQUE White Embossing Powder
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Worldwin Papers 48 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 Paper 01197*	*Bazzill BLACK Prismatics Paper Pack Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12
Ranger Inkssentials CUSTOM ORDER CRAFT SHEET SIZED BY THE FOOT Non Stick	ZIG Glue Pen FINE TIP Two Way Acid Free 00779	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy
The Pink Elephant - TPE303 Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Favourite Technique or Product