Framed Garden Bicycle Take 2

Happy Tuesday, Donna Here!

Still on Winter Break, but here is another one of my favorite Great Impressions creations.

I created this Easel card using the Great Impressions stamps F390 Framed Garden Bicycle and E878 Happy. 

 

Image colored with Copic Markers and accented with Sakura Glitter and Glaze Pens.  

 

Sentiment stamped in Riding Hood Red  Ink.  Designer Papers by My Mind's Eye, Quite Contrary, Jack And Jill.   Ribbon, ribbon tabs and enamel dots for accents.  Bracket Edge Border dies

 

 

Check out our Monthly Challenge and don't forget to upload your GI projects to our Customer Gallery.

 

May you always find something to do that makes you HAPPY! 

 

As this is my very last post, I just want to say that  I have loved being a part of the Great Impressions Design Team for the past six months, it has been a ball!  I want to thank everyone for such a great experience AND for such beautiful stamps to work with.  It has been my pleasure sharing my love of card making with you all.

 

THANK YOU!!!

 

Blessings to you all for a Happy, Healthy and Wonderful New Year!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 

Potted Puppy Revisited

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!

As we head into our Winter Break we are sharing some of our favorite creations, this is one of mine.

This little Hello Card uses the fantastic Great Impressions Stamp F582 Potted Puppy. 

He is just the cutest!

Stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers.

 

Captivating Squares and Swoosh Hello dies used.  4 white corner tabs punched as well.  Flowers have a hint of Sakura Glitter Pens and Adhesive Rhinestones for accents.  

 

He's just adorable and reminds me of my daughter's little Hankie Doodle.  :)

 

 

Hank at 2.5 months old

 

Hank today, almost 2 years old

 

Don't forget to check out Our Monthly Challenge.  And please add your GI creations to the Customer Gallery. 

 

Thanks for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~ 





Elegant Berry Branch

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!


Another delightful wintry card to share with you......sit back and grab a sweater.  lol

 

I have used the beautiful Great Impressions Stamp  J120 Elegant Berry Branch.  I stamped the branch on a Spellbinders Long Classic Rectangle die and layered that on some pretty red card stock.  Added a bright red and white gingham check ribbon and bow to the top of the branch.  Placed that all on a white piece of card stock embossed using a Snowflakes Swirl Folder.  I also added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter all over the embossed panel, it shimmers and shines so much, in real life.

 

After assembling my whole card I grabbed a bunch of Red Adhesive Rhinestones and decorated the larger berries I had colored with a Copic Marker.

 

This card really has an impact.  AND it is Clean And Simple which I really struggle with.  YAY!!!

 

Thanks so much for popping in.  Don't forget to check out our Monthly Challenge at Great Impressions and when you use some of our fabulous Great Impressions Stamps upload your creation to our Customer Gallery.  Who knows, maybe you'll be one of the lucky participants to win some FREE stamps at the year end drawing.  Good Luck!

 

*** disclaimer***

I had no idea Mynn 'blinged' up the Elegant Berry Branch too last week, Great Minds And All!  ;)

 

Enjoy~~



Winter Chickadee Tag

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!

I made a sweet little Tag.

 

Using the most precious Great Impressions Stamp, G28 Winter Chickadee I created an Ornament shaped tag.  Using the Sizzix Ornament # 4 die I created my base, then I stamped that plump little Chickadee on top, coloring with Copic Markers.  

 

Grabbed some wide Christmas Ribbon and tied on a pretty metal Joy Star shaped charm, topped off with Gold Twine and Adhesive Rhinestone.

 

I can picture my Nana Amy mixing up a batch of suet and filling those little cages to feed the Chickadees all winter long.  She would have LOVED this sweet little birdie!

 

Don't forget to join in our Monthly Challenge and to upload all of your creations that use Great Impressions Stamps in to our Customer Gallery.  At the end of the year, we will do some giveaways to say "THANK YOU" to some of our lucky participants! 

 

Thanks so much for popping in.  Don't forget to feed our feathery friends, especially in winter!

 

Enjoy~~



Guess The Carol Week: Day Two

Donna here Hosting; Guess The Carol Week:  Day Two!

 

 

Welcome back to another day for our "Guess the Carol" week here at Great Impressions!  We have loved all of your guesses so far, and cannot wait to see what you think today's Carol is!  Please leave a comment below with your guess for your chance to win the stamps used on today's project.

 

I used the sweetest Henry image by  Great Impressions,   G494, Christmas Henry, isn't he just darlin'?  I actually won him 2 years ago during Guess The Carol Week, pretty cool, right?

 

 

This was super FUN to make, lots of embellishments going on here!  Stitched Traditional  Tag, Western Star Border, and Fancy Flourish dies used.  Wooden Star charm painted bright yellow topped with glitter.  Eyelet, Ribbon, Gold Twine, Sakura and Wink Of Stella Glitter Pens, Sequins and more Glitter.  Images colored with Copic Markers.

I think he's making his Christmas Wish.....just darlin'.  I may have tricked you a bit with this creation.....good luck with your guess!



May your Holiday be as bright as the stars in the night sky!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  If you'd like more chances to win, please check out the other posts from this week and stay tuned for another post tomorrow!  See you then!

Enjoy~~

When It Rains

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!

 Today we're taking a walk down Memory Lane.  I get to re-share one of my favorite Great Impressions cards that I have made from my time as a Design Team Member. 

Here's my first one, more to come next month.

  

I used the F448 When It Rains stamp set.  I adore this sentiment with these sweet little rain boots!  Sentiment and image stamped using Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers.  I added a wee bit of Sakura Glitter Pens to some of the boot accents, they give it a subtle sparkle.

 



 

Classic and Scalloped Circle dies layered on top of a doily.  Corner Tabs, Enamel Dots, Black & White Gingham Ribbon, Jute Twine and a little silver heart charm as an accent. 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 

 

 



Oh Christmas Tree

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!

I loooooooooove this card I created for the upcoming Christmas Holiday.  Hope you do as well.

 

This is the adorable Great Impressions stamp, E402 Oh Christmas Tree.  Isn't that mouse and his little friend (in this case a blue bird) just the sweetest???  Adorable!!!  I stamped the image on to a Sizzix Labels And Stitched Frames die cut (sans the stitched one) and added a bit of sponging using Antique Linen ink.  Copic Markers used for coloring.

 

Dotted Scallop Border and Heart String dies used.  Corrugated strip for texture, Chipboard Button, Jute Twine and Enamel Dots for accents.  I also added some chunky glitter for a snowy path. 

 

This guy looks like he is on a mission......a wonderful Christmasy Mission!

 

Don't forget to play along in our Monthly Challenge, Bling On The Holidays.  And when you use some of our wonderful Great Impressions Stamps be sure to link up your creation in to our Customer Gallery

 

Thanks so much for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~





December Holly And Narcissus

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna Here!



 

Using the Great Impressions stamp, G408 December Holly And Narcissus I stamped the image using Gold Embossing Powder and Versa Mark Ink on to a Spellbinders Lacy Squares die cut.  Image colored with Copic Markers and Sakura Glaze and Glitter Pens.



 

 

 

I cut a window and frame using the same Lacy Squares dies and added a sheet of Vellum.  I also added a couple of Fancy Flourishes and a Poinsettia Cameo Cut.  In the center I glued little golden beads.

Our Monthly Challenge, Bling On The Holidays, is open, why not use some of your own beautiful Great Impressions Stamps and play along?  Don't forget to upload your GI creations to our Customer Gallery.

Thanks for coming by, if you'd like to learn what NOT to do on this particular card visit my Blog.  I may save you some heartache.  lol

Enjoy~~



Bird Trio

Good Morning, Donna here!

Today's card is a little winter scene I created using G495 Bare Birch Trees and D470 Bird Trio.

 

Of course I colored my bird trio red for my favorite bird, the Cardinal, but you can color them any color you choose.  The birch trees I stamped using White Embossing Powder and Versa Mark Ink.  Added a thick snow line and a lighter glittery snow landscape.  I also masked the birds off and stamped one single one on the inside of my card. 

 

 

Our new Monthly Challenge, Bling On The Holidays is in full swing.  And don't forget to link up your Great Impressions creations to our Customer Gallery.

 

Although I am not a fan of winter I just adore this snowy scene, hope you do too!

 

Thanks so much for popping in.

 

Enjoy~~



Harvest Mouse

Good Tuesday Morning, Donna here!

I have a sweet little Fall card to share with you today.  I used the cutest Great Impressions Stamp, F169 Harvest Mouse.  ADORABLE!!!

 

Image colored with Copic markers and mounted on Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8.  Using a small leaf punch I punched the 'falling leaves'.  Ribbon, Twine and Button for accents.

 

 

Really super cute images.....I can only imagine what their conversation is.  lol

 

There's still a little bit of time to play in our Monthly Challenge, For The Kids.  And when you use some of our wonderful Great Impressions Stamps be sure to link up your creations in our Customer Gallery.

 

Thanks so much for coming by.

 

Enjoy~~



Autumn Tree

Happy Tuesday! 

Donna here to share a pretty Fall card I made using the Great Impressions Stamp  H233 Autumn Tree.

 

 

I stamped the image and then cut it out using a Vertical Frame die.  Taking several Fall colors of Copic Markers I added color to the leaves to mimic the beautiful New England Foliage we typically experience.  The jury is still out if we will get our pretty colors this year as our summer was so dry.

 

 

 

I also added a handful of Adhesive Rhinestones in the Fall colors to add some pizazz!  A bit of shear ribbon for accent and my card was complete.

 

There's still plenty of time for you to join in on our Monthly Challenge, For The Kids.  And when you use your Great Impressions Stamps feel free to link up your creation into our Customer Gallery.

 

Thanks so much for dropping by, we love it when you do!

 

Enjoy~~

 





Potted Puppy

Good Morning, Donna Here.....Happy Tuesday! 

Made this cute little Hello Card using the fantastic Great Impressions Stamp F582 Potted Puppy.  He is just the cutest little puppy!

Stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers, keeping in mind a Fall flavor.  I love this time of year!  Beautiful warm days, cool nights, and still no tourists.

 

Captivating Squares and Swoosh Hello dies used.  4 white corner tabs punched as well.  Flowers have a hint of Sakura Glitter Pens and Adhesive Rhinestones for accents.  

 

He's just adorable and reminds me of my daughter's little Hankie Doodle.  :)

 

Don't forget to check out Our Monthly Challenge, For The Kids.  And please add your GI creations to the Customer Gallery. 

 

Thanks for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~ 





Fence With Flowers

Donna here, Happy Tuesday!



My card for today uses the fabulous GI Stamps;  G527 Fence With Flowers and C270 Butterfly Trio.

 

I initially wanted to make this card a 'gate fold' and use the fence as the gate portion, but when I saw a 'joy fold' card I knew this would work just as well.  The base of the card measures 4.5" x 7" and is scored at the 5" mark.  The insert measures 3.5" x 7" and is scored at the 3.5" mark.  The butterfly in the top right is mounted on Classic and Scallop Circle dies, then pop dots were added to the top portion, this lets the corner of the focal image tuck right under and keep closed.

Images colored with Copic Markers.  Hi-lights were given to the flower centers and butterflies using Sakura Glitter and Glaze Pens.

 

Border Punch and Corner Tabs used for accents.  The Butterfly Trio were masked and stamped separately, all 3 were used.

 

What I love about this Fence With Flowers image is that you can control the season by adjusting your colors.  Summer brights, the warm colors of Fall, add some snow for a winter scene.  It's all possible!

 

Thanks for joining me today.  Remember our Great Impressions Monthly Challenge , For The Kids, has begun.  When using our wonderful Great Impressions stamps don't forget to link your creations up to our Customer Gallery!

 

Enjoy~~



Fancy Pop Up

Happy Tuesday!

 

 

Not 100% sure what style of card this is, so I have dubbed it a Fancy Fold Pop Up Card.  Does that work?  I used the beautiful Great Impressions flower stamp F553 Large Stitched Flower as my 'Pop Up' as well as the AA24 Solid Sunflower and the Thinking Of You Sentiment from  E791 Sweet Sentiments. 



The solid sunflower is stamped in More Mustard on the strip and again in Antique Linen on the tag.  I also used a Sakura Black Glaze pen to accent the stitched flower. 

 

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder to add some texture, pretty yellow gingham ribbon, button and Jute Twine as accents.  Classic Circle and Stitched Tag dies used. 

 

There's still a few hours left to play along in our September Challenge.  Good Luck!  And please upload your Great Impressions creations into our Customer Gallery. 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, love it when you do!

 

Enjoy~~



Party Ducks

Happy Tuesday!

 

When I saw this Great Impressions stamp G458 Party Ducks I knew I had to make a Shaker card!  These Party Ducks just screeeeeeam FUN!  



Images colored with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut them out and then layered on to blue card stock to hi-light them.  Tag and Banner dies used.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  Fun and bright Designer Paper to add to the party mood.  Adhesive Rhinestones and Baker's Twine for added for accents.

They are either doing the Conga Line or the Bunny Hop lol  Paaaartay!

The GI Monthly Challenge is in full swing, stop by and play along!  Remember to add your Great Impressions creations to our Customer Gallery. 

Thanks for (Bunny) Hopping by!

Enjoy~~



She Leaves A Little Sparkle.....

Good Tuesday Morning! 

 

My card uses the Great Impressions stamp, E880 Sparkle.....it's totally fabulous, right?!?!  I began by sponging some Daffodil Delight ink on my card stock and then spritzing with Glimmer Mist in Crimson.  When it all dried I heat embossed the sentiment using a white glitter embossing powder.  It's hard to see the glitter on the sentiment from here, but trust me it's there! 

 

This card is totally flat and will need no extra postage, so angling the card in this manner adds a bit more interest.  

 

To create the glittery flourishes I used a fancy flourish die and took the negative, this became my template.  I placed it on each corner and with a 2 Way Zig Pen I added glue, sprinkled on my glitter and then heat set them. 

 

We have a new Monthly Challenge going on, so come on over and play! And don't forget to upload your Great Impressions creations to our Customer Gallery.  At the end of the year we will do some giveaways to say THANK YOU to all of our loyal customers!  How cool is that?!?!  And trust me, year end is coming quick!!!

 

Thanks so much for dropping by......may you all leave a little sparkle as you go!  ;)

 

Enjoy~~

 

 



Flower Flyer

Good Tuesday Morning.......Happy September! 



This Fall card has a sweet little wagon full of sweet little flowers.  It was created using the Great Impressions stamp G327 Flower Flyer.  I am thinking I should get a wagon for Spring planting in my gardens, might save some wear and tear on my back....and wouldn't it be so cute pulling a little red wagon throughout my yard?  YES!!!

 

 

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder for texture, double stitched ribbon, button and twine bows for accents. I also framed my image, which was colored with Copic Markers, using a corner tab punch.

 

 

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!



Don't forget our new Monthly Challenge begins on Sunday, September 6th, pop on back and check it out.

Thanks so much for rolling by!

Enjoy~~ 

Note Cards

Happy Tuesday! 

A couple of little note cards and matching envelopes.



These were created using several Great Impressions stamps, C270 Butterfly Trio, D508 Fun Flower Border and E791 Sweet Sentiments. 

 

I randomly stamped the flower border image all over on a larger piece of card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  Then I cut it in half creating smaller panels, one for each note card.   I also created 2 panels with texture using a Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. 

 

 

Added my colored butterfly image and each sentiment to a piece of card stock, die cut using Classic Circles, layered onto a piece of lime green card stock die cut using the Scallop Circles.  A little bit of ribbon to dissect each panel and a few pretty pink rhinestones for accent.  I may make a few more of these note cards and perhaps a box as a gift set.  Everyone loves those! 

 

You still have a few days to play along in the Great Impressions Monthly Challenge, Add A Sentiment.   Don't forget to upload any of your Great Impressions creations to our Customer Gallery......you may win some bonus prizes come year end just for being a loyal Customer!!!

 

Thanks for popping on in, so happy you did!

 

Enjoy~~