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Card Kit Series: SSS June 2017 #3 of 6...

6/16/2017

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Hello Everyone!

Here is card #3 and was originally a mistake I thought was going to go into the trash... BUT we never give up!
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For this card I started with Canson XL Watercolor paper and used Oxide Distress Ink in Worn Lipstick to create a watercolor background.  I them stamped three of the individual flowers from the kit with VersaMark Ink so I could emboss the images in gold...  and here is where the eye opener happened!

Now yes, I waited for the watercolor to dry and forgot to use my anti-static pouch... When I poured the gold powder over my image, it actually stuck to some areas within the background.  I set the card aside and thought I would have to completely re-do the design...

I came back to the base and started to go with it and I pulled out my VersaMark pen and continue to add to the markings within the background and embossed them as well...  I loved it!

Placed a black stripe behind my sentiment chosen and popped the based onto the
​4 1/4" x 5 1/2" black top folding card base.

I find it difficult to let mistakes go and remember, we create handmade items and what we may think are errors or mistakes adds to your creation's charm!

I hope you enjoy!  Talk Soon!

Be Inspired, Be Creative and Let's Get Inky and Stamp! ~
​~Desiree
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Card Kit Series: SSS June 2017 #2 of 6...

6/9/2017

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Welcome back!

Continuing in the SSS June 2017 Card Series - here is Card #2!, inspired by Shari Carroll from Simon Says Stamp.
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Using Canson Watercolor XL paper, I applied a layer of the Distressed Oxide Ink by Tim Holtz in Worn Lipstick.  I made sure the area faded out just past the size of the stamp.  Splashed some water drops onto the area and then lifted away the color.

I then used VersaMark Watermark Ink and gold embossing powder.  I like how this added just the right touch of elegance.

I white embossed the 'forever & always' sentiment onto black card stock ad created an angled banner.
Popped up the card base onto  foam sheet and adhered to a top folding standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" black card stock.

Give this a try!

Be Inspired, Be Creative and Let's Get Inky and Stamp! ~ 
​~ Desiree
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Card Kit Series:  SSS June 2017 #1 of 6...

6/8/2017

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Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far...  I fell immediately in love with the Simon Says Stamp June 2017 Card Kit.  The inspiration for this kit was incredible...

Here is my first card... 
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​I used the individual stamps to create a simple pattern paper.  Three different embossing powders were used for each flower. The large rose was embossed in silver, daisy in gold and the smallest of the flowers in clear but stamped with VersaFine Black Ink.

I was going to use my watercolors, but as I was getting them from the shelf I found my Pebbles Pastel Chalks.  I loved the results!  The chalks gave the perfect touch of color to each flower...
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​Added a simple "thank you" banner and accented the flower centers with my Nuvo Drops...
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This card is perfect for any occasion, whether a simple thank you or just a note of encouragement you want to send someone... 

I hope you give this a try!

Be Inspired, Be Creative and Get Inky and Stamp! ~ 
​~ Desiree
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The Beginning of it ALL!

6/5/2017

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Good Afternoon Everyone!

This is my FIRST post and I am very excited for this new site and adventure!  If you checked out my about section, you can see I love any thing that is crafty...  I tried them all, and yes, most of them stuck with me.  Knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, and quilting, just to name a few.  I have even started my own website for my sewing/quilting 6 years ago!  (In case you want to be nosy, you can check it out HERE!)

Of course we can never stop there and I blame YouTube!  It all started with a search for an idea I had with my sewing and somehow I came across the channel for Lindsay Weirich-thefrugalcrafter and I immediately fell in love with her style using mix media and she then mentioned other crafters and of course I had to check them out! Next in, Jennifer McGuire, Wendy Cranford, and Vicky Papaionnou.  These wonderful artists taught me more card making techniques, art journaling, and Stampin Up! Then those companies that create these wonderful stamps, dies and other embellishments... (I think they know me personally...shhhhhhhh)

A re-design in my office/craft area and we now own and operate another website called Include a Thank You ...and then some! and I am an Independent Demonstrator. You would think I would have a lot of free time, but not really!
I love creating and sharing, so here is the place for me and others that share my addiction... 
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Please make sure you stop back often to see all the different projects created and the free tutorials I want to offer so you can enjoy this craft even more! I know there are so many out there that could even teach me more, so let's share and talk about getting inky, getting paper cuts and stamping anything that does not move!  

Be Inspired, Be Creative and Get Inky and Stamp! ~ See Ya Soon!
~ Desiree
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    Getting Inky, suffering paper cuts, cutting using metal dies and stamping everything...  These are just some of the fun and mischievous ways together we will create paper art!  So stay and be motivated and inspired! ...and let me know what inspires your creativity!

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    Well, hello there everyone! My name is Desiree Kuemmerle and I live in Lansdale, PA with the hubs of over 20 years and our furry bot Max! I am fluent in Crafting, a Master Paper Manipulator and a violator of all that makes sense... 

    Since about the time I spoke my first word, I’ve been an avid crafter alongside my mom and sister. You name the craft and I’ve probably bought it, collected it, tried it and finally stored it. Right now, getting Inky, suffering paper cuts, cutting with metal dies and stamping everything, whether it moves or not makes me smile and I must pass that along to everyone I know and don’t know!  



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