Dust 'Em Off - Using Punches ( Coloring Punched Pieces)

Hola!  Today I am using one of my punches that I haven't used in such a long time!!  Since the crafting world especially card making is centered around dies and matching dies, punches seem to have gone by the waste side.  Today, I am blowing the dust off of one of my punches and putting it into use.  I used one of my favorites from Martha Stewart - the Vine Trim punch, and I punched out several so I had enough to color with various SSS inks.

I used my ink blending tool to pounce on the color to my punched pieces.  This seems to be a better option than rubbing the ink on in my opinion.  I used my Xyron ( something else I don't use very often) to apply adhesive to my pieces.  This is quick and simple to do!

I have the video below if you would like to watch my process of how I made this card!  I hope this inspires you to break out those supplies you haven't used in a while!!  Thank you for taking the time to stop by!!

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Miss You!

Hi blog readers.  Sorry I have been sporadic with with my posts lately.  So much going on with life, that its hard to keep up sometimes. Today I wanted to pop in and share with you a card I made for a dear friend, and co-worker who is leaving and taking a new job.  I will miss my friend so much not being able to see her everyday - but I know this opportunity will benefit her in so many ways - so for that, I am happy for her!

Here is my card....

I used the new Summer Seasonal Distress Inks, and added some Dylusions Pure Sunshine ink spray and blended it all together on my Ranger craft sheet - and liberally sprayed some water onto the ink - and "mopped" it up with some watercolor paper.  I loved how this rainbow of colors turned out.  I used my Blossom punch from SU! to punch out my flower.  I used THIS punch, and some blue glitter tape from AC to add something extra to this long note card from HA.  I love these cards, because they come with envelopes!!  I added my sentiment using some Thickers, and finished it off with some faux stitching.  

I believe my friend will love this card.  She was and still is so supportive with my card making.  I'm so happy to call her a dear friend!!