Hello all, thanks for joining me for MFT’s March New Product Launch!!! It’s time! MFT’s March Release is live right NOW!! All of the products we’ve been showing you for the last five days are now available for purchase in the MFT Boutique!
Tonight I’m sharing three cards I made with LLD Sweet Succulents, LLD Sweet Succulents Die-namics, and LLD Perfect Planters Die-namics. Seriously, I was beside myself when I first saw these products!! I’d already promised myself I was going to start a succlent garden this year with some of the new gorgeously colorful succulents that are available now and along this comes! What an awesome surprise! I am totally in love with these products!
My first card was a little bit time-consuming but so worth it! I think I shall remove the sentiment and frame it, actually, I’m so pleased with how it turned out. I started with a Sweet Tooth card stock base and added some Dots & Stripes Neutral Paper pack to the bottom. Then, on some X-Press it Blending card, I stamped the images, masking them as I went with Stamping Mask Paper and then airbrushed the background with Copic markers before removing the masking paper.
Then I colored them with Copic markers and added more intense “sky” color directly around the images with a Copic marker and popped the panel up on foam mounting tape on the base. To finish off, I stamped the sentiment with Versamark on Black Licorice card stock, heat embossed with white detail embossing powder, and popped it up on foam.
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My second card is simpler, technique-wise, but oh, so sweet.
Again, I started with a Sweet Tooth card stock base and added some Tranquil Textures Paper Pack down the right side. On some Ranger Watercolor paper, I stamped the cactus image with Black Licorice hybrid ink and colored it with Zig Clean Color Brush Makers, adding some “sky” with markers, then popped it up on foam. I cut a LLD Perfect Planters Die-namics from Ranger Watercolor paper and colored it with markers, adding a “mossy” look. The sentiment was stamped with Versamark on Black Licorice card stock, heat embossed with white detail embossing powder, and popped up on foam. To finish off, I added some enamel dots.
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My third card came togeher in a jiffy and even more time could be saved by adding patterned paper to the bottom.
Again, I started with a Sweet Tooth card stock base. On Ranger Watercolor paper created the bottom border with Geometric Grid Stencil and Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and adhered it to the base with a strip of Black Licorice card stock for definition. Then on more Ranger watercolor paper I did a watercolor wash with Peerless Watercolors, stamped the sentiment with Black Licorice hybrid ink, tied around some baker’s twine, and popped it up on foam mounting tape.
I stamped the images from LLD Sweet Succulents and LLD Sweet Succulents Die-namics with Black Licorice hybrid ink, colored them with Copic markers, and popped them up on foam and was done!
And that’s it! I hope I’ve given you some ideas for using YOUR LLD Sweet Succulents, LLD Sweet Succulents Die-namics, and LLD Perfect Planters Die-namics set in some fun ways. Thanks so much for stopping by…and happy shopping!! And don’t forget that MFT will be giving away TWO $100 vouchers—to have a chance to win one, be sure to comment on each of the designers’ blogs by end of the day on Thursday, March 3rd. The winners will be announced on the MFT Blog on Friday, March 4th. Good luck!!
~Supplies~
Row of Succulents Card:
Stamps: LLD Sweet Succulents (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice hybrid ink, Versamark (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock, Dots & Stripes Neutral Paper Pack, X-Press It Blending Card (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Stamping Mask Paper, Embossing Magic, white detail embossing powder, foam mounting tape (MFT); Copic markers and airbrush system
Watercolored Cactus Card:
Stamps: LLD Sweet Succulents (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice hybrid ink, Versamark (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock, Tranquil Textures Paper Pack, Ranger Watercolor paper (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; LLD Perfect Planters Die-namics, Tag Builder Blueprints 5 Die-namics, foam mounting tape, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic (MFT); Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, enamel dots
Stamps: LLD Sweet Succulents (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice Hybrid ink (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock, Ranger Watercolor paper, X-Press It Blending Card (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; LLD Sweet Succulents Die-namics, Geometric Grid Stencil, foam mounting tape, small water brush, Peerless Watercolors (MFT); Copic markers, baker’s twine, Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
Barbara, you cards are all wonderful. My favorite is the one in the middle. I also like that dotted paper you used on the first one.
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ReplyDeleteLove your succulents! the cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the succulent stamps.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring! I didn't think cacti were so colorful-love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on all of these, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteYour cards have wow'd me all week and these are no exception. LOVE your style!
ReplyDeleteI love your succulent cards!
ReplyDeleteThose succulents really are sweet with your beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteNever thought of succulents as beautiful before!
ReplyDeletefabulous coloring on all your pretty cards! Love those succulents!
ReplyDeleteYou did a FABULOUS job showcasing Sweet Succulents!! Gorgeous cards, beautiful coloring!! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. That card might have taken a lot of time but boy was it worth it. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletebeatiful coloring! Love the succulent cards!
ReplyDeleteI love all three cards but I must say the first one is striking with the strong coloured succulents!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!! You are TALENTED!!!! I'm so in love with these three cards, I'm going to subscribe to your blog now! Fantastic work ;)
ReplyDeleteI love all your gorgeous inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is amazing. That first card! It almost looks like a photograph... Love them all, and the last one especially has my heart, with that beautiful stencilled border... wow!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! The first one is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the new dies in this release!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards; the first one is definitely frame-worthy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! Your coloring is always perfection!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Barbara. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI agree, frame that first card...it's a beauty...I especially like the last card, with the "ouch"...LOL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Your coloring is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove this new set. Beautiful cards, especially the first one. Your coloring is fabulous. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring very pretty card
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed with your coloring, absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the cacti and you colored them fabulously!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome coloring!
ReplyDeleteAmazing showcase of this set!
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything to say other than wow on that first card. It is fantastic and the other 2 are pretty too.
ReplyDeleteLovely cactus garden and that geo grid on the birthday card, love!
ReplyDeleteYour card are all great, but that first card is just stunning!! I am so glad I bought this set. My husband has collected succulents for a few years!!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are terrific. My DH would just love them as he collects succulents. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, I especially love the first one. I'm on board with it being framed. Fantastic masking/coloring!
ReplyDeleteThose little succulents are so cute in that stamp set, your backgrounds on all three cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI spotted the fabulous colouring immediately, the masking work is perfect! 3 Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Barbara. The backgrounds are beautifully water colored and bring the focal images to life:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful decor piece your first project will make .... your air brushed background and copic coloring are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Barbara! Amazing coloring!
ReplyDeleteAbsoutely gorgeous coloring! Love all your cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the watercolor!
ReplyDeleteLoving this stamp set....your cards are beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWow these succulents cards are amazing! Love the great variety on the cards.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Such a lovely variety of cards!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous coloring on all these succulent cards.
ReplyDeleteI really like that first card.
ReplyDeleteReally love these! Can't pick a fave!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! Beautiful cards!!!! I love this succulent stamp set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspirations showcasing the new products.
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty cactus cards!! You've inspired me to try comic air brush markers!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous cards!! I love that you're going to frame your cactus card. I'm just redoing my craft room and need to make something just for me. Such an amazing background you created for the third. I just ordered my first ever stencil so am hungry for ideas!! Fabulous, fabulous job!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the fabulous and clean designs, the watercolor is amazing and those succulents are so cute!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Great release!
ReplyDeleteLove the background water color on your OUCH card along with the luscious green stripe trim.
ReplyDeleteLove the cactus. I have a cactus garden years ago but these will be so much easier to take care of.
ReplyDeleteDarling cards.
thanks for sharing.
What a great selection of cards. I really like the colors you chose. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow, you surely were busy making these pretty cards! Your coloring is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAmazing coloring!!! WOW
ReplyDeleteWOW, Barbara, these are gorgeous! I'd definitely frame that first one. Fabulous coloring on all three.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love this stamp set!! It has such a great variety of beautiful succulents/cacti. Each of your cards is adorable, but the first one is WOW!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteThis cards are fabulous! Your coloring is amazing! Beautiful cacti!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Coloring! Love it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful coloring, love the masked card
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is always amazing, I love how you coloured your succulents!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love the beautiful grid border on the last one especially great card design!.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome colors!
ReplyDeleteYes! You should frame the first one. The coloring is perfect. I like the other 2 also. Great examples of this set.
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful--love them all!
ReplyDeleteYou are a master of coloring, no matter what medium you choose!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the stripes of pattern that complement the beautiful succulents so well!
ReplyDeleteNice and colourful card!
ReplyDeleteElegant cards, love the black accents!
ReplyDeletePretty cards!
ReplyDeleteAll 3 of your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! LOVING LOVING LOVING these!! THANKS for sharing ALL Week during the Release and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! LOVE those succulents ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and coloring!!
ReplyDeleteJess K
Love these & your coloring, esp. on the first one, is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous card, love them!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I love the gorgeous colors too!
ReplyDeleteTake Care!
Michele
What a great stamp set. The coloring on that first card is awesome! All of your cards are great! Thanks for sharing your talent!
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