the creative closet by cindy lawrence

Fun with Masking and a Bit of Love

Hello, crafty friends!

Today, I'm sharing a simple Valentine card with NO COLORING.  (Can you even believe it?!)  It's been a good while since I've created a card with no coloring on it...almost forgot how. ;)

I wanted to show you a very cool product from X-Press It, called Mask It.  It's a unique, low tack film designed for masking areas requiring layers of color.  It comes in both sheets and rolls.

Here are the specs:

*Low tack, flexible masking film
*Soft peel, removes without residue
*Matt finish - can be drawn on
*Ideal for airbrushing, painting, stenciling & drawing applications
*Can be cut by hand or with a blade
*Great for manual die cutting

My card above uses a couple of backgrounds from My Favorite Things, the Romantic Script Background & the Swiss Dots Background.  The heart was created with the Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics.  The die-cut sentiment is from the now retired Straight To My Heart Die-namics.

Here's a look at how I used the Mask It film.

I used the Mask It sheets for my project.  They come in 15 x 10 sheets with 8 sheets per package.

I cut a piece of the film slightly bigger than my card front.


I then die cut a heart shape (you could use any shape you like) off to one side.  I made sure to set aside the die-cut heart for use later on.


I then peeled off the paper backing on the film and carefully laid it over my cardstock, lining it up according to where I wanted the heart to be on the card.  You may find it easier to flip your masking film over and lay the cardstock down on top of the sticky side of the film.

Once I adhered the Mask It to the cardstock, I inked up my background stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and stamped it right over the film.

After I stamped the background, I then used my Copic Airbrush System and R59 Copic Marker to airbrush the background of the heart.  I used several light layers, a slow & steady hand motion, and extra ink around the edges of the heart to create the look I wanted.

Once I was happy with the look, I carefully peeled off the Mask It film, and was left with a beautiful scripty heart with the cleanest edges you ever did see!  Impressive stuff, isn't it?  You can wipe the mask clean after use, and save it for another time.  Also, if you don't position the mask exactly as you want it the first time, it is perfectly repositionable.  


Remember that heart I die-cut out of the Mask It film earlier?  I adhered it right over the top of my finished heart, being careful to line up the edges.

I then stamped the polka dotted background in Memento Tuxedo Black ink right over the top of that.  Once the ink was dry, I peeled off the heart mask for a clean, finished look.

I then put the card layers together, added the die-cut sentiment, and embellished simply with a corner rounder and a trio of black rhinestones.  Here's one more look at the completed card.


Here's a look at the inside of the card, because no card is ever really finished until you've done a little somethin'-somethin' to the inside. ;)

The sentiment for the inside is from the now-retired Smitten with You stamp set.  I stamped the words & hearts in Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rhubarb Stalk, and Memento Lady Bug inks.

Thanks so much for swinging by today, friends!  Have yourselves a BEAUTIFUL day!

~Cindy

 

You Make Everything Brighter

Hey everyone!

Today, I have a quick card to share with you, made for the current Wednesday Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things.

My card base is Grout Gray, and the layers are Daffodil, Green Room, and Smooth White.  

I used the following Die-namics on my card:  Floral Fusion Cover-Up, Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX, Stitched Circle STAX, and Fresh Cut Flowers.

The sentiment is from Mason Jar Labels, and was stamped in Green Room ink.  I added a trio of yellow enamel dots and a sweet hemp twine bow to finish off the details.

Here's a peek at the sketch:


Here's a look at the inside of the card:


I dressed up the inside with more of the same products I used onYou  the outside.  Love those fresh colors together!

Thanks so much for visiting with me today, friends!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Mason Jar Labels	Floral Fusion Cover-Up Die-namics	Fresh Cut Flowers Die-namics	Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX Die-namics
Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics	Grout Gray Card Stock	Green Room Cardstock	Daffodil Prestige Card Stock
Smooth White Card Stock	Green Room Premium Dye Ink Pad

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MFT Ingenious Inking: Mixed Media Madness

Hello, friends!

This month's Ingenious Inking Challenge from My Favorite Things is all about mixed media.  Mixed media can be a little intimidating – once you begin piling up different textures, patterns, and colors though, you quickly realize how forgiving, and exciting, it can be.  This month, we’re using Hybrid Inks, the perfect choice for mixed media applications with its quick-dry, no-smudge formulation.


I created two 6" x 6" art canvases to share with you.


My first canvas has a "love" theme.  Since the canvas was pre-primed, I was able to get to work inking it right up.  I brushed on a trio of Hybrid Refill Inks in the following shades:  Sno Cone, Tropical Teal, and Blueberry.  

I sponged some extra Blueberry Hybrid Ink on the edges of the canvas, and allowed the ink to dry completely before adding more layers.  I then stamped the Romantic Script Background in Blueberry Hybrid Ink, angled in the center of the canvas.  I stenciled Tropical Teal Hybrid Ink using the Tiled Hearts Stencil in both the upper right and lower left corners.

Next, I used the Small Brick Wall Stencil and White Embossing Paste to create texture and pops of white brick in the corners of the canvas.  


Once the embossing paste dried completely, I added a Smooth White die-cut heart that I colored with Persimmon Hybrid Ink, giving it some irregular color texture.  I die-cut the heart with the Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics.

The x's and o's were die-cut from Blueberry card stock using the Tag Builder Blueprints 3 Die-namics.  The word "love" was die-cut from Smooth White card stock using the Peace, Love, Joy Die-namics.

Once I had everything attached to the canvas, and the inks were completely dry, I brushed on a coat of Distress Clear Crackle Paint.  This not only served to seal the project; but it added a wonderful cracked texture to the surface.


My second canvas is more vibrant, in keeping with the "happy" theme. :)

I began by painting on some Blueberry, Tropical Teal, and Limelight Hybrid Inks.  I used a paper towel to wipe off the excess ink, which also added some nice texture...especially to the edges.  Once the inks were dry, I laid my Scrolled Background Stencil on top and spread on some White Embossing Paste.  When I peeled up that stencil to reveal the pattern, it was definitely a WOW moment...so cool!

I allowed the embossing paste to dry thoroughly, and then attached a couple of Stitched Circle Die-namics die-cut circles in Tropical Teal and Limelight to the center of the canvas.

The butterfly from Blissful Butterflies was stamped in Blueberry Hybrid Ink, and die-cut with the Blissful Butterflies Die-namics.  I die-cut the word "happy" with the Happy Trio Die-namics and Persimmon card stock.

Just like the first canvas, I finished it off with a coat of Distress Clear Crackle Paint.

Swing by the MFT Blog for links to the other designers' Ingenious Inking projects.

Have a beautiful day, friends!

~Cindy

Love Canvas Supplies:

Romantic Script Background	Small Brick Wall Stencil	Tiled Hearts Stencil	Peace, Love, Joy Die-namics
Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics	Tag Builder Blueprints 3 Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Blueberry Prestige Card Stock
Sno Cone Hybrid Ink Refill	Tropical Teal Hybrid Ink Refill	Blueberry Hybrid Ink Refill	Persimmon Hybrid Ink Refill
Tropical Teal Hybrid Ink Pad	Blueberry Hybrid Ink Pad	White Embossing Paste

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Happy Canvas Supplies:

Blissful Butterflies	Scrolled Background Stencil	Blissful Butterflies Die-namics	Happy Trio Die-namics
Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics	Tropical Teal Hybrid Ink Refill	Blueberry Hybrid Ink Refill	Limelight Hybrid Ink Refill
Blueberry Hybrid Ink Pad	Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock	Limelight Card Stock	Persimmon Prestige Card Stock
White Embossing Paste

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MFT Die-namics Design Challenge: Cover Up Craze

Hello friends!

It's time for another Die-namics Design challenge from My Favorite Things.  This month we're working with Cover Up dies.  Designed to layer beautifully on a standard A2 size, Cover-Ups add dimension and texture. These designs are equally as beautiful tone-on-tone as they are with bright, contrasting pops of color. 

I've created two cards to share with you for this challenge.


My first card showcases one of my absolute favorite Cover-Ups, the Floral Fusion Cover-Up.  My card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Summer Splash and Tangy Orange.  I love that fresh, springy color combo!

I stamped the sentiment from Totally Happy, and inserted the Happy Trio Die-namics for a more interesting focal point.  The sentiment in the stamp set actually says "BEYOND HAPPY FOR YOU"; but I couldn't fit the word "BEYOND".  So...what to do?  I simply masked it off, and used the "SO" from another word in the set.  Since the word "SO" isn't actually in that set, I stole it right out of the middle of the word "PERSON".  I'm so smart, aren't I?!  (Desperate may be more like it!)  I used pretty Summer Splash ink to stamp the sentiment.


Inside, I added a Floral Fusion Cover-Up die-cut in Tangy Orange.  Since I had to cut an extra for the front, I thought it would be the perfect addition to the inside of the card.  I layered another piece of Smooth White, a strip of Summer Splash, and stamped the stars in Summer Splash ink.


My second card showcases the Modern Morocco Cover-Up Die-namics.  The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Limelight, Electric Red, and Steel Grey.

I die-cut a frame using the Stitched Rectangle Frames Die-namics, and stamped the Woodgrain Background in Steel Grey to dress it up a bit.  

The sentiment is from Spring Tulips, and was stamped in Steel Grey ink on a layer of Smooth White that was die-cut with the Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics.

That beautiful die-cut flower was die-cut using the Layered Rose Die-namics and Upsy Daisy Die-namics (leaves).  I centered the flower with a Steel Grey Button.


Inside, I added strips of Limelight and Electric Red card stock, and stamped the tulip in Limelight and Electric Red inks.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!  Be sure to swing by the MFT Blog for links to the other designers' Die-namics creations.

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Happy For You Card Supplies: 

Totally Happy	Floral Fusion Cover-Up Die-namics	Happy Trio Die-namics	Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock
Summer Splash Prestige Card Stock	Tangy Orange Cardstock	Summer Splash Premium Dye Ink Pad	Tangy Orange Ink Pad

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Happy Birthday Card Supplies:

Woodgrain Background	Spring Tulips	Modern Morocco Die-namics	Stitched Rectangle Frames Die-namics	Layered Rose Die-namics
Upsy Daisy Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock	Electric Red Cardstock	Limelight Card Stock
Steel Grey Ink Pad	Electric Red Ink Pad	Limelight Premium Dye Ink Pad	Steel Grey Buttons

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MFT Creative Challenge: Stylin' With Stencils

Hey everyone!

It's time for the monthly Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things!  This month we're getting creative with our stencils.  MFT has an extensive selection of stencils in both 6" x 6" and 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" sizes.


My first card was designed almost entirely with stencils.  The card layers are all Smooth White, and the die-cuts were made with the Blueprints 22 Die-namics and Fishtail Flag STAX Die-namics.

I stamped the sentiment from Blue Skies Ahead in Black Licorice and Tangy Orange.  The stencils I used are Sun Ray, Small Brick Wall, and Wildflowers.  I air-brushed through the stencils with the following Copic markers:


Here's a look at the inside of the card:

I added a die-cut strip of Tangy Orange card stock, stamped the sentiment from Totally Happy in Black Licorice, and stamped the stars in Daffodil.



For my second card, I used some gorgeous Viva Decor Gold Ferro metallic texture paste to create an elegant, textured design.

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Pink Lemonade and shiny gold metallic.

I put the texture paste on through the Large Polka Dot Stencil on a Blueprints 23 Die-namics cut piece of Pink Lemonade card stock.

The hello was die-cut with the Happy Hellos Die-namics, and the daisy is from the Gerbera Daisy Die-namics.  A pretty gold paper clip and a bit of gold cord give the card balance, as well as add interest.


Inside, I added a left-over strip of the Pink Lemonade card stock with the gold texture paste polka dots on it.  I stamped the sentiment from Spring Tulips in Gold Delicata ink and stamped the daisies in Pink Lemonade ink.

Okay, now you'll want to swing by the MFT Blog to check out the rest of the design team creations with stencils.

Thanks so much for visiting, friends!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Sunshine Card Supplies:

Blue Skies Ahead	Totally Happy	Blueprints 22 Die-namics	Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX Die-namics	Sun Ray Stencil
Small Brick Wall Stencil	Wildflowers Stencil	Smooth White Card Stock	Tangy Orange Cardstock	Black Licorice Ink Pad
Tangy Orange Ink Pad	Daffodil Premium Dye Ink Pad

Hello Card Supplies:

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Spring Tulips	Large Polka Dot Stencil	Blueprints 23 Die-namics	Die-namics: Happy Hellos	Gerbera Daisy Die-namics
Smooth White Card Stock	Pink Lemonade Cardstock	Pink Lemonade Ink Pad	Gold Delicata Ink Pad

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My Favorite Things Meets Page Maps

Hey everyone!  Happy Monday to you!

Today, I'm sharing a little peek of a card I made for a cross-promotion with My Favorite Things and Page Maps.  

My card is based on the current bonus sketch from Page Maps.  You'll have to swing by the MFT Card Challenges Blog for a look at the full card, the sketch, and all the details on how you can play along.  You'll also want to check out the rest of the designers' awesome interpretations of the sketch.

Here's a peek at the inside of my card as well:

I added a die-cut strip of Safety Orange that had been stamped with the Sheet Music Background stamp in Safety Orange ink.  A couple of Washi Tape Die-namics tabs in Spearmint and Primitive White add balance and interest.  I stamped the Washi Patterns and More Washi Patterns in Green Room and Safety Orange inks.  The sentiment from Keep on Rockin' was stamped in Green Room, and the stars from Totally Happy were stamped in Safety Orange.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

Have a beautiful day, friends!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Totally Happy	Keep on Rockin	Linen Background	MP3 Player Die-namics	Blueprints 23 Die-namics
Smooth White Card Stock	Grout Gray Card Stock	Green Room Cardstock	Safety Orange Card Stock	Spearmint Card Stock
Gold Delicata Ink Pad	Grout Gray Ink Pad	Green Room Premium Dye Ink Pad	Safety Orange Ink Pad

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MFT Challenge Fun!

Hello, friends!

Today's card was made for the brand-new Color Palette Challenge from My Favorite Things.  I decided to combine it with this week's Wednesday Sketch Challenge for a fresh, contemporary look.

My card base is Primitive White, and the layers are Steel Blue, Coral Crush, and Tropical Teal.  This is definitely not a color palette that I would have ever put together on my own.  That's what is so great about these challenges!  They get us to move outside our little comfort zone.  As it turns out, I really love the way these colors look together. 

I stamped the Diagonal Stripes Background in Steel Blue ink on the background, and die-cut it with the Blueprints 22 Die-namics.  I die-cut the Happy Die-namics out of the Tropical Teal layer, and sponged the Circle Grid Stencil with Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink and a sponge dauber.  

I stamped the "looks good on you" sentiment from the Smile stamp set in Tropical Teal ink, and die-cut it with the Blueprints 23 Die-namics.  The sequins are also from Blueprint 23, and I added a bit of shine to them with the MIX-ables Sheer Sparkle Glitter Glaze.  Whenever I use this product, and don't want the sparkle, I just don't shake it up.  I can then use the glaze on the top without getting any glitter on my project.  So, it's really like a two-in-one product. :)

Here's a look at the color palette:


You can play along too!  Just click HERE for all the details.

Here's a look at this week's sketch:


As you can see, I flipped the sketch from left to right because it worked better with the products I chose to use.  Play along with this week's sketch challenge by clicking HERE.

Here's a look at the inside of the card:


I added a strip of Tropical Teal, a few sequins in Tropical Teal and Coral Crush, and stamped the sentiment in Tropical Teal.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Supplies:

Smile	Diagonal Stripes Background	Circle Grid Stencil	Happy Die-namics	Blueprints 23 Die-namics
Blueprints 22 Die-namics	Primitive White Card Stock	Steel Blue Card Stock	Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock	Coral Crush Prestige Card Stock
Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink Pad	Steel Blue Ink Pad	Tropical Teal Premium Dye Ink Pad	Mix-ables Sheer Sparkle Glaze

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MFT Creative Construction With Blueprints: Wonky Panels

Hello friends!

It's time for another installment of Creative Construction with Blueprints from My Favorite Things.  This month we're working with the wonky panels of Blueprints 15 and Blueprints 18.

My first card utilizes one of the sketches from the Blueprints 18 Die-namics.  Check out the sketches HERE.

My card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Tropical Teal, Limelight, and Sno Cone.  I stamped the stars on both the large panel and small flag in Tropical Teal ink.  The sentiment was stamped in Tropical Teal and Limelight inks.  All of the images for this card are from the Totally Happy stamp set.

Inside, I added a couple of die-cut strips of Tropical Teal card stock, die-cut stars from Sno Cone and Limelight card stocks, and stamped the stars and sentiment in Tropical Teal.

My second card has a similar color palette, and utilizes both the Blueprints 15 Die-namics and Blueprints 18 Die-namics.

My card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Blueberry, Green Room, and Blue Breeze.

I stamped the Circle Scribble Flowers in Blue Breeze, Blueberry, Spearmint, and Green Room inks.  I stamped the Fine Chevron Background in Blueberry ink.


Inside, I added a strip of Blue Breeze card stock, a strip of Green Room card stock, stamped the flower in Blue Breeze, Blueberry, Spearmint, and Green Room inks, and stamped the sentiment from Birthday Chalkboard Greetings in Blueberry ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by friends!

Be sure to swing by the MFT Blog for links to the other designers' Blueprints creations!

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Totally Happy Card Supplies:

Totally Happy	Blueprints 18 Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Sno Cone Heavyweight Cardstock	Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock
Limelight Card Stock	Tropical Teal Premium Dye Ink Pad	Limelight Premium Dye Ink Pad

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Happy Birthday Card Supplies:

Circle Scribble Flowers	Fine Chevron Background	Blueprints 15 Die-namics	Blueprints 18 Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock
Blue Breeze Card Stock	Blueberry Prestige Card Stock	Spearmint Card Stock	Green Room Cardstock	Blue Breeze Premium Dye Ink Pad
Blueberry Premium Dye Ink Pad	Spearmint Ink Pad	Green Room Premium Dye Ink Pad

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MFT Release Rewind Day One

Hey everyone~

The design team from My Favorite Things is back today and tomorrow sharing fun projects using this month's newest release products.

I have two cards to share with you.

My first card showcases the Small Brick Background, Paw Print Background, Blueprints 23 Die-namics, I Knead You stamp set, and I Knead You Die-namics.

The card base is Smooth White, and the layers are Steel Blue, Steel Grey, Grapesicle, Pure Plum, and X-Press It Blending Card.

I stamped the Small Brick Background with Steel Grey ink, leaving some spots uninked for a more distressed look.

I stamped the kitty cat in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored it with the following Copic markers:

Here's a peek at the inside:


I added a strip of Steel Grey card stock, a die-cut strip of Pure Plum card stock, and stamped the sentiment and kitty cat in Pure Plum ink.


My second card showcases the Happy Die-namics, Totally Happy stamp set, Scribbles Die-namics, Blueprints 23 Die-namics, and Circle Scribble Flowers.

The card base is Steel Grey, and the layers are Smooth White, Tropical Teal, Summer Splash, Persimmon, and Peach Bellini.  I added a fun pop of color by die-cutting each of the letters in a different color.  I then added texture to each letter by stamping the pattern from Desert Bouquet on the letters in each of the coordinating colors.

I stamped the flowers from Circle Scribble Flowers in Grout Gray on the background, and stamped the sentiment from Totally Happy in Steel Grey.


Inside, I added a layer of Smooth White card stock, a couple of die-cut flowers, a die-cut strip of Tropical Teal card stock, and the sentiment stamped in Tropical Teal and Persimmon.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

Be sure to swing by the MFT Blog for links to the other designers' creations.

Have a beautiful day!

~Cindy

Grumpy Card:

I Knead You	Paw Print Background	Small Brick Background	Window Die-namics	Blueprints 23 Die-namics
I Knead You Die-namics	X-Press It Blending Card	Smooth White Card Stock	Steel Blue Card Stock	Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock
Pure Plum Prestige Card Stock	Grapesicle Cardstock	Steel Grey Ink Pad	Pure Plum Premium Dye Ink Pad	Grapesicle Ink Pad
Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink Pad	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad

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Happy Card:

Totally Happy	Circle Scribble Flowers	Desert Bouquet	Happy Die-namics	Scribbles Die-namics
Blueprints 23 Die-namics	Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock	Grout Gray Card Stock	Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock	Summer Splash Prestige Card Stock
Persimmon Prestige Card Stock	Peach Bellini Cardstock	Smooth White Card Stock	X-Press It Blending Card	Steel Grey Ink Pad
Grout Gray Ink Pad	Tropical Teal Premium Dye Ink Pad	Summer Splash Premium Dye Ink Pad	Persimmon Dye Ink Pad	Peach Bellini Dye Ink

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MFT New Product Launch: Birdie Brown Cats and Dogs

Hey everyone~

It's release time!  This month's offering from My Favorite Things is DA BOMB, isn't it?!  If you are a pet-lover like me, then your shopping list is a long one! :)

The design team is showcasing every single product in the release; so grab your beverage of choice, and browse through all of the dt blogs!  I am showcasing the newest offerings from Birdie Brown tonight, with a couple of fun cards made using the You Make My Tail Wag set, and a third card made using the I Knead You set.

My first card has a Smooth White card base, and layers of Steel Grey and X-Press It Blending Card.

The dies I used on my card are Blueprints 23 Die-namics, You Make My Tail Wag Die-namics, Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Square STAX Die-namics, Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX Die-namics, and Vertical Stitched Strips Die-namics.

I stamped the Small Brick Background in Steel Grey ink to create the ground cover, stamped the sweet little paws in Steel Grey, and stamped the sentiment in Sweet Tooth Pigment Ink.

The blue sky background was softly air-brushed with my FBG2 Copic marker.  (Yes, that's right...a fluorescent Copic marker CAN really make a soft sky like that!)

I stamped the images in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored them with the following Copic markers:


Here's a peek at the inside of the card:

I added a die-cut strip of Steel Grey card stock, and stamped the doggie and paws in Steel Grey ink.



My second card has a Whip Cream card base, and layers of Grout Gray, Steel Grey, Cranberry Cocktail, and X-Press It Blending Card.

I stamped the Paw Print Background in Whip Cream Pigment Ink on the background.  It's very subtle in the photo; so you have to look closely to see it.  

The brick background was created by stamping the Small Brick Background in Whip Cream Pigment Ink on Whip Cream card stock, and embossing it with vanilla embossing powder.  I then used a Medium Waterbrush and some Cranberry Cocktail dye ink to watercolor the background.

That sweet dog house was created with the new Dog House Die-namics.

I stamped the images in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink, and colored them with the following Copic markers:


Here's a look at the inside of the card:

I added a strip of Cranberry Cocktail card stock, stamped the doggie in Cranberry Cocktail ink, and stamped the sentiment in Steel Grey.

My third card was created using Birdie Brown's I Knead You stamp set and coordinating I Knead You Die-namics.  I am a huge kitty cat lover; so I couldn't resist. :)

My card is 4-1/4" square.  The card base is Grout Gray, and the layers are Green Room (so love that color!), Smooth White, and X-Press It Blending Card.

I stamped the Paw Print Background in Grout Gray on the background, and die-cut the frame with the Stitched Square Frames Die-namics.  I stamped the sentiment in Green Room ink, and the kitty & speech bubble in Black Licorice Hybrid Ink.  I colored the kitty with the following Copic markers:



Here's a look at the inside of the card:



I added a layer of Smooth White, a strip of Green Room with Steel Grey stamped fish bones down the side (so cute!), and the sentiment and a sweet ball of yarn stamped in Green Room.

Be sure to swing by the MFT Blog for links to the rest of the design team creations.

Have a beautiful day, friends!

~Cindy

Some Days You're the Hydrant Card:

You Make My Tail Wag	Small Brick Background	You Make My Tail Wag Die-namics	Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Square STAX Die-namics	Blueprints 23 Die-namics
Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX Die-namics	Vertical Stitched Strips Die-namics	Smooth White Card Stock	Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock	X-Press It Blending Card
Pigment Ink Pad Sweet Tooth	Steel Grey Ink Pad	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad

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Ruff Day Card:

You Make My Tail Wag	Paw Print Background	Small Brick Background	You Make My Tail Wag Die-namics	Dog House Die-namics
Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Square STAX Die-namics	Blueprints 13 Die-namics	Grout Gray Card Stock	Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock	X-Press It Blending Card
Cranberry Cocktail Prestige Card Stock	Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad	Whip Cream Pigment Ink Pad	Grout Gray Ink Pad
Cranberry Cocktail Premium Dye Ink Pad	Steel Grey Ink Pad	Medium Waterbrush

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Meow Card:

I Knead You	Paw Print Background	I Knead You Die-namics	Square Frames Die-namics	Grout Gray Card Stock
Smooth White Card Stock	Green Room Cardstock	X-Press It Blending Card	Grout Gray Ink Pad	Green Room Premium Dye Ink Pad
Steel Grey Ink Pad	Black Licorice Hybrid Ink Pad

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