The floral image is a Magenta stamp, the dies are from Nestabilities and PTI, the butterfly stamp (PTI) was embossed with white embossing powder, pearls are Recollections and the ribbon is from JoAnn's.The floral image was colored with Copic markers. I used 28ga. wire to form the antennae for the butterflies. My favorite Marvy Gold Calligraphy pen was used around the circular edges and some highlights on the bottom doily.
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The verse stamp is from Inky Antics, the butterflies are PTI, dies are from Nestabilities and pearls are Recollections. These are the colors that are being used at this weeks Summer Card Camp.
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Diamond glaze was used to give his glasses a more realistic effect. The coloring was done with Gamsol and Prisma Colored Pencils. You can find an technique sheet for using Gamsol here.
Isn't it adorable? But I'm not finished yet..........wait for it............there is a 3D surprise inside.
TA-DA. Isn't that amazing. An apple that looks like it was made from a honey comb, only RED.
I'm not sure if you would classify this as "clean 'n simple" or "fancy". You decide! The embossing folder and foliage is from Sizzix, butterfly dies are C.C. Designs , the flowers were made with Nestie Blossom Four, pearls are from Recollections and ribbon from JoAnn. I used a piece of Cut 'n Dry to sponge PTI white ink over the raised designs and Vivid Lavender on the edges of the butterflies and flowers. The butterflies and flowers were highlighted with Plaid Extreme Glitter.
This cute little stamp is one from the S.W.A.L.K. stamp collection. The stamp and matching umbrella charm are from Stamp and Create. Papers are from DCWV and HOTP, coloring courtesy of Copic markers, raindrops and puddle from Diamond Glaze, rhinestones are Recollections, Marvy Silver Calligraphy pen and the ribbon from Michael's. 
My grandchildren would have been splashing in that puddle! I stamped the umbrella area on patterned paper then fussy cut it,used my fingers to mould it into shape and mounted the front edge with foam tape. I even put some rain drop on the umbrella.
This is the sketch that Card Patterns Challenge is sponsoring this week. More inspiration from this site. Get some paper and play along.
The Teacup Bouquet stamp is from Inky Antics, the dies are Nesties, the floral border is Martha Stewart the edger is EK Success and the "you're tea-riffic" stamp is from Fiskars. I used Diamond Glaze on the cup and saucer to give a it a 'china glazed' look and Copics to color the image. Two of the flowers were mounted with foam tape for added dimension.
The little mouse who is enjoying a cup of tea is "Cammy McNibble". She lives in the teapot which is one of the treasure boxes from the Boyd's collection. She's a proper English Lady, hat and Sunday dress. I think I saw a similar hat at the recent Royal Wedding!
This is the sketch that I used to design my card.
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Here is the card I submitted for this challenge.
The stamp, paper, punches and cord are from Hanko Designs.
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Here are a few more cards.
And a some more.
And last but not least.
Well...what do you think about our first try at CAS? I would love to hear your comments.
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Spellbinders Rose Blossom edgeability, Cuttlebug embossing folder and Copic markers were used to create this card.
This is the challenge sketch.
I painted a light coat of Extreme glitter on the paper before I die cut and punched the butterflies and small circles. Unfortunately the photo doesn't show the lovely glittery effect. The white strips of paper are mounted with foam tape which added additional dimension to the card. Cuttlebug and Sizzix embossing folders were used for the background strips and the black scalloped circle. The butterfly die is from C.C. Designs, the small butterfly is a Marvy punch, the edger is Martha Stewart, the scalloped circles are Nestabilities, the pearls are from Recollections and the ribbon is from JoAnn's. The "Fluttering by" sentiment is from the All A Flutter stamp set at MTME. I used some silver wire to make antenna for the butterfly
This is the sketch that I used to create this card.
There is still time to enter this challenge. Get some papers and play along.
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I used a Nestability die, papers from K & Co., floral stamp is Hero Arts, ink pad is from Memento, Copic markers were used to color the image and rhinestones are from the Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby).
Here is the Sketch that I followed.
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