Hydrangeas

Hello All!

I am trying out new color combos and wanted to play in the Paper Players challenge this week, with their fun colors.  I used watercolors though, and the colors ended up not so bright.  In layering the colors I lost a lot of the yellow.  But, I still love the way this turned out.

Here are the colors~

I used the new Technique Junkies Hydrangeas for my card.  It is stamped with Versafine ink on watercolor paper and colored with Daniel Smith Watercolors.  The sentiment is from the In Full Bloom stamp set and is heat embossed on vellum.  I did use a stencil on the white panel and lightly sponged on lavender ink.  The stencil is Scribble Roses.
As usual, I added a smattering of sequins and called it done!

I am also linking up to Time Out Challenges- Nature

If you do any shopping at Technique Junkies, you can use code TJ10LeeAnn to save 10% on your order.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann 

S'Hello'!

Happy Monday All!

I am sneaking in under the wire with a card for the Color Throwdown Challenge.  I also used the sketch from Cas(e) This Sketch. I am also linking up to Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge- Vacation. 

This color combo wowed me.  I was in dire need of color inspiration and I really loved this one.

I used the new Sweet n Sassy Stamps set, Mer-mazing, with these adorable sea shells.  Not to mention a perfect shentiment!
I sponged the background with some Kraft ink over a Stencil Girl stencil onto Kraft cs.  The panel was die cut with a MFT scalloped rectangle die.  Of course, I needed pearls to finish this off.

Here is the sketch I used- perfect for these sweet shells!

Thanks for stopping and have a MER-MAZING week!

Lee Ann 

Vintage Lighthouse

Hello All!

I have a quick masculine card today; was channeling my inner Karen Dunbrook!  If any of you know Karen, you will understand when you see my card!

This card is actually a bit taller than the standard A2- it is 4.25 x 6.  I masked off a rectangle
and lightly sponged some distress oxide inks. I used two different Tim Holtz stencils and
the same Distress Oxide inks to sponge on the patterns.  I stamped the Technique Junkies
Vintage Lighthouse in
a darker blue color and then stamped the sentiment, Enjoy Every Moment,  in Versafine Black using my MISTI.

I am linking up to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge- Masculine.
I am also linking up to Addicted to CAS- Father.  My father lives in Florida, on the coast.  This will be his Father's Day card.  

You can receive 10% off any order at Technique Junkies with code TJ10LeeAnn.

Thanks for stopping by!  Lee Ann

Mer-mazing Stamps and Sketch with Freshly Made Sketches!

Hello!

Yeah for the first Freshly Made Sketches sketch for June and for the fact that I have the honor of guest designing for Korin of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps this month!  I am also excited to receive the first stamp set designed by a new SNSS artist, Jennifer Nillson; the set is Mer-mazing!  This is just the cutest mermaid set, which says a lot as I am not a huge mermaid fan, lol.

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The mermaid is colored with Copics and then fussy cut out, as are the coral and the hibiscus for her hair.  

The sketch, by the talented Amy, is fantastic. 

I used a mono print that I made with my gel plate and this Scribble Roses stencil (use code TJ10LeeAnn on the stencil and other TJ products to save 10%)   for the ocean background; it was die cut with a scalloped rectangle die.  Cut a piece of Bermuda Bay cs with the same die and used the scalloped portion to frame the monoprint piece.  Lots of Wink of Stella and some sequins finish it off.

Head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog to check out what the rest of the team has for you.  I am amazed every week with the talent on this team!

I am linking up to Cupcake Inspirations Challenge~

 As well as Addicted to Stamps and More- Clean and Simple.

Have a blessed week All!

Lee Ann 

Unity Stamps Blog Hop

Hello All!

What a happy day!  I am officially on summer break and I am officially taking part in the Unity GIU Girls Blog Hop.  I could not wait to ink up my knew Unity Kit of the Month- this one is from 6/18- We Can Rise.

I used my Arteza water color brush pens for this image.  Stamped in Versafine ink and the colored away!  The sentiment is from a set I just got, Special Wishes Sentiment Kit.  Love the versatility of this set! This image reminds me of the Southwest, a place that I love, love, love to travel to.  Sadly it is not in my plans to head to Colorado, Utah, or Arizona this summer, but a girl can dream!

I am linking up to The Paper Players Challenge~

When I realized I had more time to create I pulled out the set I got from the first time I did GIU.  That set had yet to see ink as well.  So here you are- 1 dress stamp, 2 cards.  The stamp set used is Hey Girl, the 5/14 KOTM. 

The first card is vintage, all colored with the neutral, E40 Copics.  Love the warm tones in this card.

Added a bit of color with the bows and the background and used a gelly roll gold glitter pen to highlight the petite flowers, add dots to a bow and a bodice and color a bodice gold.  I left the sentiment off until I know the recipient.

The second card has a totally different look- contemporary with cool colors.

This one was tough to photograph.  I do not know why that is the case for some cards, lol.  Each dress got a contemporary look, each different.  I added big pink dots to one, colored one a platinum color, another black and another white with pink flowers.  Everything got a generous dose of Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen.    The dresses were fussy cut out and adhered to the card using the MOJO Monday sketch~

 I am also linking up to Watercooler Wednesday, Anything Goes.

The sentiment is from the same Special Wishes Sentiment Kit.

That's it for me!  Leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win one of two Unity prize packs!  Your next stop on this hop is Shannon!

Growing in Unity Hop Links~

You are here- Lee Ann Barrett

 Shannon Pavlovic Edwards

Brianna Jackson

Jeanie Marie Hays 

Bobbie Sue McConathy

DeAnn Adamson

 

Technique Junkies June Release!

Hello and Happy Unofficial Summer! 

And Happy New Technique Junkies Release as well!  You should be coming from Kia's Blog.  This month's stamps are all about summer!  You can save 15% on all new releases through June 8th, no code needed!

 You can take an additional 10% off with code TJ10LeeAnn.  The discount code will get you a discount on your entire order (clearance items excluded). 

 The stamps for today's cards remind me of vacationing on the coast.  

I used the new Vintage Lighthouse Stamp as well as the new Dolphin stamp.  Everything is colored with Copics.  The water spray is done with white acrylic paint.  The small compass on the banner is taken from the Learning to Sail Stamp.  I have to say, these two stamps play very well together!  

Nest up, a totally different take with the Vintage Lighthouse Stamp.  

I love this card.  I think it will make a great set of masculine note cards.  I was inspired by a crafter, Melinda Stearns, who has done amazing things in black and white.  I was specifically inspired by a tattoo art photo on Pinterest.

The circles were traced using circle dies.  The top right quadrant is the Vintage Lighthouse Stamp, the lower left quadrant is a portion of the Map Collage Stamp.  The rest was done by hand.  I have to say, this was totally fun to work up.

I am linking up to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge.
I am also linking up to Watercooler Wednesday- Anything Goes. 

My third card is another one using the Dolphin Stamp.  

My background is a simple one, sponged with Distress Oxide inks.  I stamped the dolphin on the background and then again on some Neenah Solar White cs and colored with Copics, then fussy cut out.  Again, the spray is done with acrylic paint.  The sentiment is Saltwater Heals.

That's it for me!  Your next blog to visit is- Lynda! 

Technique Junkies Blog 

Beth Norman-Roberts 

Ceal Pritchett 

Giovana Smith 

Janelle Stollfus 

Janine Tinklenberg ‎

Jeanne Streiff

Jessie Banks 

Judy Jackson  

Kia Gibson 

You Are Here- Lee Ann Barrett 

Lynda Pleckan 

Pat Huntoon 

Ro Donner 

Stephanie Severin 

Thanks for stopping by and thank you for your sweet comments!
Lee Ann  

Rainbows with The Rainbow Challenge!

Hello All!

It is June 1st and that means it is time for a new challenge at The Rainbow Card Challenge! If you are looking for the Technique Junkies June release, go HERE. 
This month is our half birthday so we are celebrating!  Our color(s) this month is neon rainbow colors!  Also this month,  we are giving away a digital stamp set designed by MHK Designs (our very own Mynn).

I started out with a A Colorful Life Stencil- Medallions- and sponged a rainbow of color.  I used Distress Oxide inks in Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Fossilized Amber, Twisted Citron, and Peacock Feathers.  I die cut my panel out with a Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle die.
Using my MISTI, I stamped the adorable Kitty Duo image from Technique Junkies.  If you have to have this stamp, you can get a 10% discount by using discount code TJ10LeeAnn at checkout. 
 The sentiment is one from SSS, which appears to be discontinued.
Check out the rest of the inspiration on The Rainbow Card Challenge Blog and then join us!  You may be a winner!

Lee Ann