Hello Sunshine!

Today's card is sunny and happy even though it's cloudy and rainy here in Ohio!  Remember when I said I'd do more with the Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit??  Well, today's the day!  My first couple of cards were for birthday's, so I went in a different direction for today.

Can you tell that I'd like to see the sun a little more??  The bright Daffodil Delight just makes me smile!!  I love the rays of sunshine created with the AWESOME mask that comes in the kit.  The two exclusive decorative masks that come with this kit were the biggest selling point for me, you can use them for more than just the kit!

This was my first try at spritzing, so I tried a couple of times on scrap paper before doing the one for my card.  I found that holding the spritzer further away gives you more control with how much color goes on the paper.  You can always add more color if it's too light, but you can't take it away...trust me!  To make this particular color, I added rubbing alcohol to the spritzer (comes in the kit too!) about 3/4 full then added 8-10 drops of Daffodil Delight re-inker.  Give a little shake and off you go!

Once I had spritzed to my heart's content, I kept the rest of the card simple to let the rays be the main focus.  I added the "hello" wooden accent and a simple "sunshine" from Crazy About You below.  To add the wooden accent I used a little tombow and it held great.  For a little sparkle, sequins were scattered over the card.  You know that I can't help but add sequins to a card like this!!

I hope this brings a little sunshine to your day as it did mine!! We may be getting rain here, but I can still brighten my day with stamping!!

Don't forget about the amazing FREE SHIPPING going on right now!!! It's a great chance to get things marked off your wish list!!  You can shop any time so don't miss this great opportunity!

See you next time!! Happy Stamping!

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Hello Sunshine!

Today's card is sunny and happy even though it's cloudy and rainy here in Ohio!  Remember when I said I'd do more with the Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit??  Well, today's the day!  My first couple of cards were for birthday's, so I went in a different direction for today.

Can you tell that I'd like to see the sun a little more??  The bright Daffodil Delight just makes me smile!!  I love the rays of sunshine created with the AWESOME mask that comes in the kit.  The two exclusive decorative masks that come with this kit were the biggest selling point for me, you can use them for more than just the kit!

This was my first try at spritzing, so I tried a couple of times on scrap paper before doing the one for my card.  I found that holding the spritzer further away gives you more control with how much color goes on the paper.  You can always add more color if it's too light, but you can't take it away...trust me!  To make this particular color, I added rubbing alcohol to the spritzer (comes in the kit too!) about 3/4 full then added 8-10 drops of Daffodil Delight re-inker.  Give a little shake and off you go!

Once I had spritzed to my heart's content, I kept the rest of the card simple to let the rays be the main focus.  I added the "hello" wooden accent and a simple "sunshine" from Crazy About You below.  To add the wooden accent I used a little tombow and it held great.  For a little sparkle, sequins were scattered over the card.  You know that I can't help but add sequins to a card like this!!

I hope this brings a little sunshine to your day as it did mine!! We may be getting rain here, but I can still brighten my day with stamping!!

Don't forget about the amazing FREE SHIPPING going on right now!!! It's a great chance to get things marked off your wish list!!  You can shop any time so don't miss this great opportunity!

See you next time!! Happy Stamping!

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Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit

Today I've got a couple ideas to share using the Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit.  In the past I've never really gotten into the kits that have been offered.  But this kit is different!  I LOVE.LOVE.LOVE it!  It's packed full of great supplies to make fun cards.  One of the big selling points for me was the exclusive decorative masks and the fun custom envelopes for the cards.

It also has a matching stamp set that you'll need to complete the card ideas they have for you.  I love their card ideas, but I wanted to do something different, so today I have a couple of card ideas that use these materials but in a new way.

This first card is similar to the one in the kit, I changed up the color and accessories a bit.  In place of a Daffodil Delight sponged background (the paper has embossing similar to the Sale-a-bration paper) I used Strawberry Slush.  I also stamped the "look who's turning" with Strawberry Slush to coordinate.  I kept the design of the tag the same except for changing out the baker's twine at the top to Bermuda Bay.  For a bit of fun, Bermuda Bay sequins take the place of the stars that are in the original design.

I think Bermuda Bay and Strawberry Slush look amazing together and make this a fun card for a sixteen year old!

Now for a birthday boy card that has a bit of grunge to it!

This second card has just a couple of changes.  In place of sponging on the card, I added in splotches from Gorgeous Grunge.  I pretty much kept with the design of the card from there, just changed the color of "hooray" on the file folder tab so it was bolder and easier to see.

It was so much fun playing with all of the elements in this kit!!  You should give this one a try and challenge yourself to make something fun and different!  There are more ideas to come for you, I still have the other designs to play with and alter.

And speaking of card designs, did you know that there is a new Create with Connie and Mary card collection coming up??  I am super excited about this fun collection that is all about cards!!

 
The Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions Celebrations edition runs April 5 - 25 and includes 72 EXCLUSIVE cards featuring 18 stamp sets.  Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all the details and to subscribe for only $19.95!!  I hope you will join us!

Thanks for visiting today!! Happy Stamping!

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Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit

Today I've got a couple ideas to share using the Hooray It's Your Day Project Kit.  In the past I've never really gotten into the kits that have been offered.  But this kit is different!  I LOVE.LOVE.LOVE it!  It's packed full of great supplies to make fun cards.  One of the big selling points for me was the exclusive decorative masks and the fun custom envelopes for the cards.

It also has a matching stamp set that you'll need to complete the card ideas they have for you.  I love their card ideas, but I wanted to do something different, so today I have a couple of card ideas that use these materials but in a new way.

This first card is similar to the one in the kit, I changed up the color and accessories a bit.  In place of a Daffodil Delight sponged background (the paper has embossing similar to the Sale-a-bration paper) I used Strawberry Slush.  I also stamped the "look who's turning" with Strawberry Slush to coordinate.  I kept the design of the tag the same except for changing out the baker's twine at the top to Bermuda Bay.  For a bit of fun, Bermuda Bay sequins take the place of the stars that are in the original design.

I think Bermuda Bay and Strawberry Slush look amazing together and make this a fun card for a sixteen year old!

Now for a birthday boy card that has a bit of grunge to it!

This second card has just a couple of changes.  In place of sponging on the card, I added in splotches from Gorgeous Grunge.  I pretty much kept with the design of the card from there, just changed the color of "hooray" on the file folder tab so it was bolder and easier to see.

It was so much fun playing with all of the elements in this kit!!  You should give this one a try and challenge yourself to make something fun and different!  There are more ideas to come for you, I still have the other designs to play with and alter.

And speaking of card designs, did you know that there is a new Create with Connie and Mary card collection coming up??  I am super excited about this fun collection that is all about cards!!

 
The Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions Celebrations edition runs April 5 - 25 and includes 72 EXCLUSIVE cards featuring 18 stamp sets.  Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all the details and to subscribe for only $19.95!!  I hope you will join us!

Thanks for visiting today!! Happy Stamping!

SHOP ANYTIME!  EARN FREE STAMPS DURING SALE-A-BRATION!

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