To start, I simply inked up my floral stamp with Memento Markers, adding a bit of shading to the blooms and stamping a sentiment to finish them off.
I then tied them all up with a lovely black satin ribbon from The Ribbon Carousel store! A great quick and easy gift.
I certainly can't wait to get my hands on this issue and I know you feel the same, so leave a comment on this post and you might be the one chosen to get a copy! Also be sure to pop back over to the Paper Crafts Blog for more chances to win!
Here is a list of the ladies participating, just in case. Thanks for stopping by today, have a great one!
1) Chan Vuong
2) Kalyn Kepner
3) Amber Daigre
7) Emily Branch
10) Lindsay Amrhein (you are here!)
Supplies:
Paper- White
Stamps: Newsprint Tulips Hero Arts
Ink: Various Memento Markers, Tuxedo Black Tsukineko
Embellishment: Black/White Satin Ribbon May Arts The Ribbon Carousel
These are gorgeous! Love the shading you created with the markers!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards! Your mom is going to LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteWow...gorgeous! Your coloring on the stamp is wonderful...looks watercolored. Lucky mom!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty, Lindsay! Glad to be hopping with you. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I love cards like these that look so pretty wrapped up with a bow for a gift! I like that you staggered the sentiment too! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous set of cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really like your card set! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Lindsay-very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous set, Lindsay! LOVE your multi-colored blooms!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! TFS =)
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty!! I'm sure your Mom will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThose 'thank you' cards are so beautiful! I love how you used the markers to get some shading. I've seen this stamp used before, but never had the urge to buy it until I saw your gorgeous cards. Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful set of cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card set! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSweet and Special! such a wonderful card set :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card set!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty cards. Lovely idea that I'm sure your mom will love.
ReplyDeleteStunning set Lindsay - love what you created.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS CAS set! Love that you colored the images with markers. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSOOO SOOOO SOOOO pretty!! She'll love them!! TFS
ReplyDeletebeautiful beautiful! i can't wait to get this issue too!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used for your flowers and how you made a cardset out of it! I should probably start making cardsets to save time :)
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so soft and pretty - your mom will love the collection - I do!
ReplyDeleteSo clean and simple, yet very pretty! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletethese are so lovely and a perfect gift for mom! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteSImply Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple and elegant the cards are! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and love the shading you did. Great gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cards, great for Mother's Day. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set!! Love them all! I am sure your mom will cherish this! Congrats on your big pub success!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! Love the satin ribbon finishing touch!
ReplyDelete~Silver~
Memphis TN
Soft, pretty cards. I like using markers on my stamps to get a softer look.
ReplyDeleteVery stunning set of cards. I'm sure your Mom will love them. I know I would. Thanks
ReplyDeleteCan I be your mom? Those cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewhat cute and easy cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing, Lindsay!! I've had that stamp on my wish list forever and just bought it! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLindsay - love your card set and your interpretation of
ReplyDelete"10"!
Fabulous cards.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose couldn't be more beautiful! Lovely set!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift idea--I like the colors of the flowers.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
So beautiful. Your mother will love them I'm sure =)
ReplyDeleteLovely set of cards. Quick, simple, clean & elegant (your mom will probably want to save them and not give them away) !!!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the newsprint tulips! A beautiful card set.
ReplyDeleteI love how the flowers aren't just one color. GREAT IDEA!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful flower cards!!!
ReplyDeletecathyplus5.blogspot.com
Great technique. I'm going to do that--it gives more depth.
ReplyDeleteoh what truly beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteAnother super idea to lift! Hope you don't mind! TFS!
ReplyDeleteyour mother will be very happy !
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty cards and your use of white space! That's something I need to work on --- white space!
ReplyDeletelovely set of cards! clean and simple.
ReplyDelete~luanne
I could do this! These cards are so delicate. Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are simple and lovely - just perfect! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI love this Hero Arts stamp. Great variation
ReplyDeleteThe set is so pretty your mom is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used the markers to color stamps yet. I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteWow! You colored this so well! These cards are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of cards for your Mother's Day gift, Lindsay! Love the CAS style :)
ReplyDeleteLove everyone's 10 countdown, I should do that with this stamp set, great idea.
ReplyDeleteLindsay, what better gift could a mother have? These are absolutely stunning! Love the colors and the font on the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove, love these! Beautiful and elegant.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty set - bet your Mom will love them! And thanks for the chance to win the newest Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work as always, Lindsay! What a great gift for your Mom!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the same card can look so different with just a little change! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, what a beautiful set of cards! I'm sure your mom will love this wonderful gift :)
ReplyDeleteLindsay, love the shading with markers for your gorgeous flowers. The "thank you" sentiment looks perfect regardless of placement. Perfect finish tying them up with that divine black satin ribbon. No doubt your Mom will be thrilled to receive them. Thanks for the chance to win Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteOooh! Totally love these!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Absolutely love your cards! They are gorgeous--love your shading/water color effect look. Happy Mom's day!
ReplyDeletethese cards are exceptionally beautiful. thank you for sharing. rush88888@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I know your mom will love these.
ReplyDeleteLovely card set, you can never have too many tulips! Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely gift and wrapped in this gorgeous black ribbon! Your mum is going to love it!
ReplyDeletePretty cards. I love how you have used the memento markers to colour the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a copy of the Card Creations magazine.
Prefectly pretty cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteLindsay, your mum will surely love them all cause they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely!!
ReplyDeletesuch a PRETTY card set!!!!!! love them.
ReplyDeleteVery, very beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win the mag from you. Your work is always so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove these gorgeous Thank You cards!! All wrapped up with a gorgeous bow - what a sweet gift.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Your mom's really lucky to get them...such a sweet gift! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely thank you cards! The colors are wonderful, nice and crisp clean images, fabulously offset by the black sentiment and ribbon.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! I love the design and the colors :) Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow! They saved the best for last, an amazing set of cards. I " need" that tulip stamp
ReplyDeleteLove these cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love their simplicity and the way you placed the thank you in various spots on each card! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Wonderful card set!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful... as always Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS set! I really love that pretty stamp set!
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing! What a beautiful set :)
ReplyDeleteA stunning collection of cards, Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty thank you card set. As many cards as I make, I never have any around to send out when I need them. These would be perfect to put different sentiments on and use for all occasion. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLooks simple and at the same time I know is not! specially the shading part! this is a great set I am sure someone will be very happy to get it.
ReplyDeleteI love that stamp & what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really need that stamp from Hero Arts! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card set! They are always such a good idea. I have never had anyone be disappointed about that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - I love flower ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The colors blend perfectly together! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeletenice work
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