Two for Stamping Queens and a Break

Here are two cards I made for Stamping Queen swaps this month. On this first one, I used Heartfelt Creations stamps and a matching Spellbinders die set. To color the flowers, I used every watercolor medium I own... LOL... trying to figure out which I liked best. I believe I finally chose Intense pencils with some Neocolor II crayons. The background is a Technique Junkies technique.  Why I tried it I'll never know! I can't even color in the lines, how did I ever think I could color on the embossed areas only... eeeesh!!!  Anyway, I think the overall effect turned out pretty good. I especially love the yellow Stickles in the middle of the flowers... here it is

My next card was great fun creating. The swap was a whimsical owl and I think Paper Smooches gave me just what I needed. I am NOT a whimsical stamper but when I saw those stamps of silly animals and their sentiments, I just couldn't resist... my owl is colored with Twinks (amazing how those little jars can be sitting there for years and I just add water and voila brilliant color!) anyway the background is a chicken wire stamp from Darcie that I chose to color just a bit with my distress markers. A ribbon finished it off... 

 Ok, that's it for me for a while.  I have decided to move to a senior housing complex (it's a money thing), so I have to pack up everything (I can't stand the thought) and move at the end of the month. I will only be creating fatigue until that torture is over.  CYA soon...

Decided to Enter...

I decided to add my USA piece to Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog's patriotic challenge. You can find other glorious entries (or enter your own art) here and if you do enter, Good Luck...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

I made this door decoration after being inspired by the Cut At Home blog check out their banner. I used tags, downloaded holiday papers, die cut letters and various embellishments. The photo isn't the best but I like how it looks hanging on my front door.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July everyone!!!