Get Well Pretty Poppies

Last week was my day to teach in the StampNation classroom, and this is the card I was trying to make for them.  It wasn't working against the backdrop I created, so I changed gears and set these gelato poppies aside. The great news is now I have a cool card and video to share with you today.

Stamps: Delicate Pretty Poppies, Pretty Poppies (My Favorite Things)

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Lime Rickey, Tiara (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Accesories: Gelatos- Butter Cream, Guava, Kiwi, Watermelon- Pastel kit (Faber-Castell) Gold Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Direct link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=dnXJZZoqTMY

Obviously I have more experimenting to do with gelatos and the other fabulous products in this box of goodies from Faber-Castell.  In the meantime, check out my friend, Laurel Beard's, video playlist.  She is the bomb dot com.  :)

You can see a sneak peek of the card I made exclusively for StampNation in this Instagram shot.  If you are a StampNation member, or want to be one, CLICKY for that tutorial.

p.s.  There are some new goodies in this box that will be released next week.  ;) I LOVE MY JOB!!!!

My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Delicate Pretty Poppies by Lisa Johnson Designs

My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Pretty Poppies by Lisa Johnson Designs

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Poppies and Leaves by Lisa Johnson Designs

Faber-Castell Gelatos Designer Set, Pastels

Fiskars Compact Stamp Press

EK Tools, Precision 5 Inch Scissors with Sheath

Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.

Quilled Creations Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle 0.5 oz.

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, 6 mm Cupped, Metallic Gold

Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1 Inch Round

Pretty Poppies are Rocking and Rolling ~ Video

Yesterday was a gorgeous day here in the Pacific Northwest.  The mountain (Mt. Rainier) was out in all her glory.  I even had the windows rolled down as I drove home.  For those who don't live here, let me tell you, the mountain hides in all the rain we get, but when the sun comes out we get to behold her around in all her glory.   I was driving up to Puyallup for the Sew Expo and got glimpes of her all the way there and back.  I wish someone else had been driving so I could take a better picture, but I was on a mission and traffic was bad.  I got these shots at the gas station somewhere near Tacoma.

Yesterday's weather reminded me of springtime in California, where I was born and raised.  Did you know the golden poppy is California's state flower?  I loved seeing them bloom along the side of the highway.  Such a delicate pretty wildflower.  Now whenever I see a poppy I think of my CA home.  Ally probably didn't know that they held such a special place in my heart when she sent me this stamp set.  Thank you, Ally! 

This basic card design can be easily tweeked to make a collection of cards perfect for gift giving.  Here is a video showing you how I conquered (sort-of) the rock-n-roll technique.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZXELFJkaRQ

My poppies today turned out a bit more red than the bright orange I am used to, but I still like them.

Stamps: Pretty Poppies (My Favorite Things)

Ink: Cucumber Crush, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate, Watermelon Wonder (Stampin' Up) Onyx Black (Versafine)

Paper: Painted Prints Smitten (My Favorite Things) Whisper White (SU)
Accesories: Birthday Journal Die (Sugar Pea Designs for SOA Young at Heart Collection)

My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Pretty Poppies by Lisa Johnson Designs

My Favorite Things Paper Pack, Painted Prints - Smitten

VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Inside & Out Stitched Rectangle STAX

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Blueprints 20

Lawn Cuts Dies, Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables