tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56882214901552727422024-03-12T16:03:31.112-06:00Out To ImpressJulie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.comBlogger1701125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-33650750866233439562022-10-11T14:55:00.003-06:002022-10-11T14:55:21.055-06:00A Power Poppy Halloween! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Hello all! </span></b>Since we are three weeks away from 'The Night of Fright', I thought I'd share a little something I came up with on how to transform Marcella's super fun Halloween illustrations into home decor! <p></p><p>I was at Michaels the other day and they have two rows full of wood pieces that you can use to create your own signs. That's where my idea was ignited! When I saw the options along with some of the fun wooden Halloween messages, I knew I had the start of something fun! </p><p>Want to see what we are creating today? Here's a peek. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFu15LB6NEvRFObaIqWVvCrYzwdKaRv0Q4SbCt2dEJ_Qt1GwBw8vJiocJnFrFMU40TgBsC5dz5luSHHFPVLZMbHEO9tuWR2b8JxJGG3YQFRfy3n5NlBgc_YWvSdyuHmv_Q-kuoVdNVTyDGUbwIBbP0bLABZCOfF_JFEJhtihNXbDaZ75D9hggvrglxQ/s1083/tut2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="800" height="737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFu15LB6NEvRFObaIqWVvCrYzwdKaRv0Q4SbCt2dEJ_Qt1GwBw8vJiocJnFrFMU40TgBsC5dz5luSHHFPVLZMbHEO9tuWR2b8JxJGG3YQFRfy3n5NlBgc_YWvSdyuHmv_Q-kuoVdNVTyDGUbwIBbP0bLABZCOfF_JFEJhtihNXbDaZ75D9hggvrglxQ/w544-h737/tut2.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Isn't that super fun? And, while I thought this might take me quite a bit of time to put together, I was done in a little less than 3 hours. I started by printing the digital stamp <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/digital-stamps/products/boo-cat-and-pumpkins" target="_blank"><b>"Boo Cat & Pumpkins"</b></a> at 81/2 by 11 inches. Basically, I opened it and printed it so that it would cover an entire sheet of card stock. My wooden base was 91/2 by 14 inches, so I thought this would work perfectly. Then, I continued with some loosey-goosey coloring. No need for super intricate coloring here! I used super large strokes and just colored with strokes instead of constant color. </p><p>So this.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdACAYCCTJdWN3ZOZNB9Y6HmgmQbRiiJaroCzby4V1e_zyyavZy94PCnO5g7a8KsaoTkdzp8UPnjpopsgHAXH9FXtzLCa1Bj54aUa33SfHTUbVx28aZBKfd51133xlPucZEQlHoxHQO3EjDBkO0oSOvYj9HHgnRT_kUlkThe2IILgqAkhR0T_u_2L3Fw/s1067/tut3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="733" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdACAYCCTJdWN3ZOZNB9Y6HmgmQbRiiJaroCzby4V1e_zyyavZy94PCnO5g7a8KsaoTkdzp8UPnjpopsgHAXH9FXtzLCa1Bj54aUa33SfHTUbVx28aZBKfd51133xlPucZEQlHoxHQO3EjDBkO0oSOvYj9HHgnRT_kUlkThe2IILgqAkhR0T_u_2L3Fw/w550-h733/tut3.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><p>Grew into this....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8MvThsak9umW8OEEvOQK64MU7G_op3OxWrWgw7COStbeKJ_UPv4Z5VZ1NuQfAE9z5mUrsgdKwHymOOTBXqzGBm9xdpkju9jNvpqOpj_tjkESbafI51MkbfmZHc_HG7e0GLYZ_oqWFcBrNWVgnrt2uPsvacACO-gA031jrOHqarzB0ySvsSTn6CQPbA/s1010/tut4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="800" height="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8MvThsak9umW8OEEvOQK64MU7G_op3OxWrWgw7COStbeKJ_UPv4Z5VZ1NuQfAE9z5mUrsgdKwHymOOTBXqzGBm9xdpkju9jNvpqOpj_tjkESbafI51MkbfmZHc_HG7e0GLYZ_oqWFcBrNWVgnrt2uPsvacACO-gA031jrOHqarzB0ySvsSTn6CQPbA/w544-h688/tut4.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><p>And, ultimately, this...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluQ3oX1KSjTpKfBdXU4pCCJhm4S6xivbHAsuULJE74U9KZV_SEHVyQDPMKmb9z5OIggdPwK_WHFuhbIP-eIvSSnmIcs1j6j196BBGDdXYQ6fLWTRrOh4KTuv89Ta2RGNpw8GM4GK22WHvdY0wX6ObaWik-l3YRlI7MhGJKTZHdU5CdcGXmKrluY4LUw/s1067/tut5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluQ3oX1KSjTpKfBdXU4pCCJhm4S6xivbHAsuULJE74U9KZV_SEHVyQDPMKmb9z5OIggdPwK_WHFuhbIP-eIvSSnmIcs1j6j196BBGDdXYQ6fLWTRrOh4KTuv89Ta2RGNpw8GM4GK22WHvdY0wX6ObaWik-l3YRlI7MhGJKTZHdU5CdcGXmKrluY4LUw/w537-h716/tut5.jpg" width="537" /></a></div><br /><p>Now it was time to turn my attention to my sign! This is what I started with: a few bottles of acrylic paint, some foam brushes, the natural wooden sign, a natural Halloween sentiment and some decoupage glue. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91XW1xknVd-kRO2ONQAgIKAajYJWA_AVTJmNuzATGXEEc-DDjflkA13G-R7C2Wb87ZvZ8Fg8QI3lyh_brNh3pvB5clPM2KeSajsJsExcn-e15GGs_LWaZ2UwaAcaTMzowBXYplTnqIUa-4PvP6ucgSsMOCKC3y04-Vh1li1e9AOjCHM6tQkBc9rwlQA/s800/tut1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="800" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91XW1xknVd-kRO2ONQAgIKAajYJWA_AVTJmNuzATGXEEc-DDjflkA13G-R7C2Wb87ZvZ8Fg8QI3lyh_brNh3pvB5clPM2KeSajsJsExcn-e15GGs_LWaZ2UwaAcaTMzowBXYplTnqIUa-4PvP6ucgSsMOCKC3y04-Vh1li1e9AOjCHM6tQkBc9rwlQA/w567-h462/tut1.jpg" width="567" /></a></div><br /><p>You can see I started painting the base of my sign black. I started wanting to cover only those cracks but quickly decided it would be better to give the entire sign a coat of black. You can see, I wasn't too careful to provide an even coat. I already knew I was going to cover this up a bit! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54yXwZevncY2YaV7fzWXyJCWEkS_-5U594C0a0MnpW3WjJWGey0MIR_EksoDs9C667615EjvRgLVL4-yP05LSBaA2cDqTkq2AymhZf_dJOrpgadZg4kcHv_Br5o5SNVWQieqmmLtrjiZipAULE5SbNBbmJjatyCCeem1679NIMI5F4stys0d1nuGAjw/s1067/tut6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54yXwZevncY2YaV7fzWXyJCWEkS_-5U594C0a0MnpW3WjJWGey0MIR_EksoDs9C667615EjvRgLVL4-yP05LSBaA2cDqTkq2AymhZf_dJOrpgadZg4kcHv_Br5o5SNVWQieqmmLtrjiZipAULE5SbNBbmJjatyCCeem1679NIMI5F4stys0d1nuGAjw/w560-h746/tut6.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><p>From there, I took and dry brushed some purple paint over top to create a kind of weathered look. I also painted my Happy Halloween words --- although please ignore this color. After I painted this black I decided I needed a pop of color here and painted over top with a lime green shade of acrylic paint! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3x-ldJ_bbSg4sM2iR0KU2GiINV-fDXSIyWBneyJqKli1raUtKxULc6itgiZD9JzSRa-Dw_30-DJogfjNDIYz211QaewUD8_ohpm19JWgqzZ095ril5jwHR3mJgsWt2WRCu6oeJKrX945lG2wLS3kdL7iBRmu6OtNlxdQFZMfgF2wyYkGmCP-ZdfLVKQ/s1067/tut7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3x-ldJ_bbSg4sM2iR0KU2GiINV-fDXSIyWBneyJqKli1raUtKxULc6itgiZD9JzSRa-Dw_30-DJogfjNDIYz211QaewUD8_ohpm19JWgqzZ095ril5jwHR3mJgsWt2WRCu6oeJKrX945lG2wLS3kdL7iBRmu6OtNlxdQFZMfgF2wyYkGmCP-ZdfLVKQ/w553-h737/tut7.jpg" width="553" /></a></div><br /><p>And now, it's time to add my boo cat to this backdrop! I just fussy cut around my image cutting a jagged edge around the kitty so that I didn't have to cut all the little pieces of fur! After it was cut out, I attached it to the wooden base by putting some decoupage glue on the back side with one of the foam brushes. Make sure the edges of your paper don't curl. The key is to apply a super light coat, press down and then weigh the image down by covering it with a book or a few magazines to hold it all in place. </p><p>From there, I added some layered ribbon at the top, securing with a little hot glue. I adhered the Happy Halloween wooden piece with some foam tape so that it would have some dimension. After everything was dry, it was time to add it to the hearth for a little home Halloween flair! What do you think?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryPDbHeWKL7_4vKKnrQ6BqKAM-s9Jq7ouxwvYKOt1EtX17GxsHkajPk7fWW7k4SLNf5__66jQE88iNtmslBNawlSzIHvBOQv5DuvVRm2aAgRsFsNOnqvQkVRAl1NyjGTecvzUM_sg6F6-9VJSZNfLpeBj2syQ7hA_3pRfk5vY-YVZWrkTFtSJv6zPog/s931/tut-final.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="800" height="652" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryPDbHeWKL7_4vKKnrQ6BqKAM-s9Jq7ouxwvYKOt1EtX17GxsHkajPk7fWW7k4SLNf5__66jQE88iNtmslBNawlSzIHvBOQv5DuvVRm2aAgRsFsNOnqvQkVRAl1NyjGTecvzUM_sg6F6-9VJSZNfLpeBj2syQ7hA_3pRfk5vY-YVZWrkTFtSJv6zPog/w560-h652/tut-final.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><p>And that, my friends, is it! A fun little way to use a digital stamp to create some home decor that's both frightful and fun! Until next time, </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gTxpdtpTytffcXFnnpOGnPSslFmJBoA1bCIzJY1ViXmUgAvSYASoQy0icyFgMSn_lmkSPFlh_ow8ikXymirqEBbV4wUdxFyznF1xwT37rC6RFhyCRXCEN03VF3SdvKRXGEk8ulUIMandq9arbbGBGWq-LtgmKBT-v4gLeMGmBO4-sNOSZ5Pe9eJMFA/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gTxpdtpTytffcXFnnpOGnPSslFmJBoA1bCIzJY1ViXmUgAvSYASoQy0icyFgMSn_lmkSPFlh_ow8ikXymirqEBbV4wUdxFyznF1xwT37rC6RFhyCRXCEN03VF3SdvKRXGEk8ulUIMandq9arbbGBGWq-LtgmKBT-v4gLeMGmBO4-sNOSZ5Pe9eJMFA/s1600/Julie-siggy.png" width="150" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-63640874003409994712022-07-11T09:30:00.002-06:002022-07-11T09:30:54.864-06:00A Little Word Play! <p>Hey all! I'm hosting Inspire Me Monday over on the Power Poppy Blog where I'm showing you step b step how to create this little number below! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfKJsyD8MUBF6CWjpzpRc6kOldeD-hgHM_9yD5qzmblWYedHFDBtbGtAmJnfV9t88CClaUhO5VFrCf9rZQGEaKbGTBji-byXkRCgqGEvVAuixRZGno04lgcWAyNXPu7Y3_v9H_wedTCGo6ygxBZX5XBGuY3ktvSevozWHXQ9GTAu7JMJWBUYKXZuICA/s1000/wordplaycard-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfKJsyD8MUBF6CWjpzpRc6kOldeD-hgHM_9yD5qzmblWYedHFDBtbGtAmJnfV9t88CClaUhO5VFrCf9rZQGEaKbGTBji-byXkRCgqGEvVAuixRZGno04lgcWAyNXPu7Y3_v9H_wedTCGo6ygxBZX5XBGuY3ktvSevozWHXQ9GTAu7JMJWBUYKXZuICA/w640-h480/wordplaycard-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Just click <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2022/07/inspire-me-monday-word-play.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> to join in the fun! Hope you have a wonderful and creative week! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyfMvqlgWJcZrhfC0VqPQlJW8-nHFUNg4_rm0k37kMWIsVasY-E0OUfBiUnCASog0dYir70VxF6NwYHIxxV-DMDSdg7NTNqP7wFHYXs7Iz5s5q4tgFuB-0Zx2G2iw5GHSNvkmCBhB3Xr4KfKrkp3LLp70WtaWSaHTLFm4J73l7B8O2aNtzrviUR2bew/s150/Julie-siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyfMvqlgWJcZrhfC0VqPQlJW8-nHFUNg4_rm0k37kMWIsVasY-E0OUfBiUnCASog0dYir70VxF6NwYHIxxV-DMDSdg7NTNqP7wFHYXs7Iz5s5q4tgFuB-0Zx2G2iw5GHSNvkmCBhB3Xr4KfKrkp3LLp70WtaWSaHTLFm4J73l7B8O2aNtzrviUR2bew/s1600/Julie-siggy.png" width="150" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-56177644658623343432022-06-13T08:00:00.001-06:002022-06-13T08:00:00.208-06:00Inspire Me Monday! <p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Hello all!</b></span> I'm hosting Inspire Me Monday over on the Power Poppy Blog and creating this fun window card with some tips & tricks! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-Ez7tOKu5uHottXqfsRDWlQTN6RM2hJM1crf3Hc7mx9ctDg7gn4BsITTzLrsIRBuo7UrT4TnlHAg0_V7qo6xQaTx0TM8rPeZKGBImh7f5UohnOqMAfwbI6nhhL13BC4piDWilEgRhjnxEEVC6lrY7eMnT5jJ0ombEiZnULhc0QxLGNJRQfElKb2HLg/s782/tut10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-Ez7tOKu5uHottXqfsRDWlQTN6RM2hJM1crf3Hc7mx9ctDg7gn4BsITTzLrsIRBuo7UrT4TnlHAg0_V7qo6xQaTx0TM8rPeZKGBImh7f5UohnOqMAfwbI6nhhL13BC4piDWilEgRhjnxEEVC6lrY7eMnT5jJ0ombEiZnULhc0QxLGNJRQfElKb2HLg/w540-h640/tut10.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><br /><p>So click <b><a href="https://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/2022/06/inspire-me-monday.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> and pop on over! Hope you have a wonderful and creative week!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNNrLLF0PeZFwkVJx5A8gyeqSMcAtd6sLmtgsTaNXuAoD5GsACYjHxPF6ynj44rqeOCZ1yD5o3oiuluaL9gxUGtO6I0661_7tswunxb9f-1HGRwj3PLLYMCzkF1pmShWtcsAl51pXQ59fkyOJlaWHHIv91T5mbRAbTyO94snL2rb_X1nem93okuTJRw/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNNrLLF0PeZFwkVJx5A8gyeqSMcAtd6sLmtgsTaNXuAoD5GsACYjHxPF6ynj44rqeOCZ1yD5o3oiuluaL9gxUGtO6I0661_7tswunxb9f-1HGRwj3PLLYMCzkF1pmShWtcsAl51pXQ59fkyOJlaWHHIv91T5mbRAbTyO94snL2rb_X1nem93okuTJRw/w94-h60/Julie-siggy.png" width="94" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-60171864761439644712022-03-11T08:00:00.014-07:002022-03-11T08:00:00.223-07:00Peace Offering<p><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">At the present time, the number of refugees fleeing the war-torn country of Ukraine has exceeded two million people.</span></b> The images are heartbreaking. Due to the Russian invasion, food and supplies inside the country are becoming increasingly scarce. Organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with these material and medical needs. And now, <b><a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com" target="_blank">Power Poppy</a></b> is lending its creative hand to the effort. </p><p>In light of the events, Marcella has refreshed a drawing she did in 2016 when she created the stamp set, <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/folk-heart?_pos=1&_sid=c3b6859d9&_ss=r" target="_blank">Folk Heart. </a> </b>The set -- <a href="http://powerpoppy.com/products/peace-offering" target="_blank"><b>Peace Offering</b></a> -- is based on European folk art flower designs. Added to the set are the words "PEACE" and "MIR," which translates to the word peace in Russian and Ukrainian. </p><p>All profits from this digital image will go to the charity <b><a href="https://www.sunflowerofpeace.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower of Peace</a></b> to help support Ukraine with medical and humanitarian aid. Right now, the money is used by paramedics and doctors in the areas that are affected by the violence in Ukraine -- helping to dole out first-aid backpacks, medicine, medical instruments, and other means of survival that are saving hundreds of lives.</p><p><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Let's take a look at my creation...</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6VxoVz_qUwQp7Af6jrQQV4y673ZVsNDjf9Yyqyu2DNDPMBEl45LvPG-3rt-IXcWEFOmSEmo6rIloWYxhHVe76rw8VLrRwuj5Q88a7YU2ZPcaX4Q45N5sSaeA-gTReU601WxNcARdogKzoYgOkgZ2-zdzn1FROv_DBZZZH4Pyb51NLdkqszplj2nD8mQ=s1030" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="800" height="619" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6VxoVz_qUwQp7Af6jrQQV4y673ZVsNDjf9Yyqyu2DNDPMBEl45LvPG-3rt-IXcWEFOmSEmo6rIloWYxhHVe76rw8VLrRwuj5Q88a7YU2ZPcaX4Q45N5sSaeA-gTReU601WxNcARdogKzoYgOkgZ2-zdzn1FROv_DBZZZH4Pyb51NLdkqszplj2nD8mQ=w482-h619" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For my card, I ended up using the clear stamp set (my printer was out of ink -- oops!). The good news is, the image is exactly the same and, with a digital stamp, you can increase or decrease the size to suit your needs! I loved coloring up this whimsical image with Copic Markers and chose the colors of the Ukraine flag for my palette. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHEeD0AknMLIEqrxzD6T9HUqUACJ9OYLDkgM2j8rzgu3F2ZIMR16eSTAvxSxGQU7QZXtvTzElambihDqd2sfq6kLw-Mqp587LMauvNupES-TJCUdP82IFfqOUCm7X6O0uULPgwF6ChI1t-NYVPsaFfFN8jI0Kxf822RN8YNIE7eHwDzCx0Qp0CVgCchA=s1067" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHEeD0AknMLIEqrxzD6T9HUqUACJ9OYLDkgM2j8rzgu3F2ZIMR16eSTAvxSxGQU7QZXtvTzElambihDqd2sfq6kLw-Mqp587LMauvNupES-TJCUdP82IFfqOUCm7X6O0uULPgwF6ChI1t-NYVPsaFfFN8jI0Kxf822RN8YNIE7eHwDzCx0Qp0CVgCchA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I was done coloring, I did go over bits of the image with a Wink of Stella glitter brush pen as well as some dots of white gel pen. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZ-1ZpsXZPdOtI4rkbskG2HsXzIHGz_atu8RVPPnehr_k6uE_-5iA4XS8J7kiDD0VX8O9h9VIFX6RaeBfTevSd-4_e43jBcl2wjfF1oORb7EIVh08f8p8WpBQsmKjh8-Hw7TkXzlmb1Xi_nYbYnoLmDzSe8aMUaZmZLZp4Jy8VI7pzPIR8xN95cor8Q=s1067" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZ-1ZpsXZPdOtI4rkbskG2HsXzIHGz_atu8RVPPnehr_k6uE_-5iA4XS8J7kiDD0VX8O9h9VIFX6RaeBfTevSd-4_e43jBcl2wjfF1oORb7EIVh08f8p8WpBQsmKjh8-Hw7TkXzlmb1Xi_nYbYnoLmDzSe8aMUaZmZLZp4Jy8VI7pzPIR8xN95cor8Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>And above, just one more close-up of the card and the vibrant shades of blue and yellow. </p><p>Again, you can find this new digital stamp set <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.com/products/peace-offering" target="_blank">HERE! </a></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Won't you please help us?</span></b> Not only will you get this whimsical image and some beautifully hand-lettered sentiments, but you'll also be helping care for the Ukrainian people in ways they need most. </p><p>Some of the other Power Poppy Designers are sharing their creative talents with this new digi. Be sure to visit....</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href=" https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2022/03/power-poppy-folk-heart-peace-offereing.html" target="_blank">Barbara </a></span></b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christine</a></span></b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2022/03/power-poppy-folk-heart-peace.html" target="_blank">Sathya</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Power Poppy Blog! </a></b></div></span></b><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Blessings to you! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQQWSi25-LZzL5_px6SM-bHHxKrYIC20Ts0BsRN-fIp_AcJVH0OPtns27-z79rH78WGovovjnTstvwXvIXNvW4QuXziLyCtTenDIZxgbXswYPp3P-mdtb3K7hx5gzSqw6kfykb3RBvPFjSX5dQbgSmAX1-5iP7kBQ7QlGTBh5CRmoOAW6SoVLkEynZWw=s150" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQQWSi25-LZzL5_px6SM-bHHxKrYIC20Ts0BsRN-fIp_AcJVH0OPtns27-z79rH78WGovovjnTstvwXvIXNvW4QuXziLyCtTenDIZxgbXswYPp3P-mdtb3K7hx5gzSqw6kfykb3RBvPFjSX5dQbgSmAX1-5iP7kBQ7QlGTBh5CRmoOAW6SoVLkEynZWw" width="150" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-2293915009573157722022-03-09T15:14:00.003-07:002022-03-09T15:14:23.679-07:00Still So Many Stamps! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKSL6Fr3RyF2Exltwru5P71op6vML2QoeJB0sM3W4c34L477hZWzv8UAbg9pc5iirzg9D17Dh80Hk6P2YoPYMwv9bJR86vsJXauRJpALbEKzsY-o7eeaf7oMJd8ZmfdQ_PjEkEVZiYHQHfYmQ5XPsFcviU-TFcWWHKgbwhgxdH00tntsHvv1u3WM8Dg=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKSL6Fr3RyF2Exltwru5P71op6vML2QoeJB0sM3W4c34L477hZWzv8UAbg9pc5iirzg9D17Dh80Hk6P2YoPYMwv9bJR86vsJXauRJpALbEKzsY-o7eeaf7oMJd8ZmfdQ_PjEkEVZiYHQHfYmQ5XPsFcviU-TFcWWHKgbwhgxdH00tntsHvv1u3WM8Dg=w627-h220" width="627" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Hello all! </b></span>I few weeks ago, I posted some goodies that my mom is selling to clear out some of her craft space! There's still so much left! Do you see something you like? Make an offer! Simply share the item number and email me at <b>juliekoerber@gmail.com.</b></p><p>All prices are listed with the shipping cost as well. Pay Pal is the preferred form of payment. Thanks for looking! <b>NOTE:</b> If you buy multiple items, I will work to combine and lessen the shipping by using a flat rate box. </p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>ALL ORDERS WILL INCLUDE A SPECIAL SURPRISE <br /></b><b>GIFT FOR AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST! </b></h3><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/p/stamps-dies-4-sale.html" target="_blank">CHECK OUT THE OFFERINGS HERE!</a></b></h2>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-81834987391487660642022-02-23T13:41:00.008-07:002022-02-23T13:41:45.330-07:00Stamps for Sale! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKSL6Fr3RyF2Exltwru5P71op6vML2QoeJB0sM3W4c34L477hZWzv8UAbg9pc5iirzg9D17Dh80Hk6P2YoPYMwv9bJR86vsJXauRJpALbEKzsY-o7eeaf7oMJd8ZmfdQ_PjEkEVZiYHQHfYmQ5XPsFcviU-TFcWWHKgbwhgxdH00tntsHvv1u3WM8Dg=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKSL6Fr3RyF2Exltwru5P71op6vML2QoeJB0sM3W4c34L477hZWzv8UAbg9pc5iirzg9D17Dh80Hk6P2YoPYMwv9bJR86vsJXauRJpALbEKzsY-o7eeaf7oMJd8ZmfdQ_PjEkEVZiYHQHfYmQ5XPsFcviU-TFcWWHKgbwhgxdH00tntsHvv1u3WM8Dg=w627-h220" width="627" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Hello folks! </b></span>I am helping my mom clean out her stamping space. She's acquired a lot of stuff over the years and it's time to pare down! If you like something on the list, please email me at <b>juliekoerber@gmail.com </b>and let me know the item numbers you would like to purchase. </p><p>All prices are listed with the shipping cost as well. Keep in mind, I will only hold items for 24 hours. After that point, I will seek out the second person in line for that item. Pay Pal is the preferred form of payment. Thanks for looking! <b>NOTE:</b> If you buy multiple items, I will work to combine and lessen the shipping by using a flat rate box. </p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>ALL ORDERS WILL INCLUDE A SPECIAL SURPRISE <br /></b><b>GIFT FOR AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST! </b></h3><p>What does this mean? It might mean you get an embossing folder or a stamp that isn't a part of what we have listed here! Since my mom wants to pare down -- her loss is your gain! ;-) </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/p/stamps-dies-4-sale.html" target="_blank">CHECK OUT THE OFFERINGS HERE!</a></b></h2>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-53996754796780273542021-10-22T11:31:00.005-06:002021-10-22T11:35:08.076-06:00Folklore Flora - The Fig! <p><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Hello all! </span></b>How has life been treating you this week? Wonderful, I hope! I have really enjoyed breaking out my markers and taking some time to color. Confession, I always put on some jams and many times sing at the top of my lungs when I color. It alarms my husband, who also works at home but heck, I call it entertainment. He's lucky I don't charge cover. HA! </p><p>Moving on! Did you see <a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com"><b>Power Poppy's</b></a> new digital release that pays homage to some beautiful plants with equally beautiful meanings? Check it out! These beauties were released last week. There are four images in all. You can see each one of them <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/folklore-flora-downloads" target="_blank">HERE! </a></b></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BIxLpLoUamSHE22HssPmdMko_Eq2klVY72_jBEn0BNE6NGN3MFyGlojppgJyt8r8ARIRj3qUR4mky6XZjROIRg_anW7tuJpnOGjIC3RBXqai16uayRe6OIXg63aTL1__HUDBAQL5lpwu/s800/PP_FolkloreFlora_SquareBanner.jpg" style="color: #eb0b4e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BIxLpLoUamSHE22HssPmdMko_Eq2klVY72_jBEn0BNE6NGN3MFyGlojppgJyt8r8ARIRj3qUR4mky6XZjROIRg_anW7tuJpnOGjIC3RBXqai16uayRe6OIXg63aTL1__HUDBAQL5lpwu/w640-h640/PP_FolkloreFlora_SquareBanner.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Today, I wanted to bring you part two of my escapade into this digital set. If you missed my first offering, just click <b><a href="https://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/2021/10/introducing-folklore-flora.html" target="_blank">HERE!</a></b> Last week, I colored up <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/folklore-flora-downloads/products/folklore-flora-apple-watercolor-download" target="_blank">Folklore Flora Apple! </a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Moving on to today's creation!</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9BmYivXZnFm1zNBvnUj2WGCZoNxDrxZxpRFxVRpo5OTd6TdiPFU7SwSfb5bt_1hJUPq0bMYoYq74V23-8K2zfSGR7d5IsaosTLHfalexh15ePTBMohXJ2mgp7sAeNkFqdOtVwOYFtCKg/s980/fig2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9BmYivXZnFm1zNBvnUj2WGCZoNxDrxZxpRFxVRpo5OTd6TdiPFU7SwSfb5bt_1hJUPq0bMYoYq74V23-8K2zfSGR7d5IsaosTLHfalexh15ePTBMohXJ2mgp7sAeNkFqdOtVwOYFtCKg/w522-h640/fig2.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Marcella illustrated a gorgeous fig plant and ... who knew the meaning behind a fig was "enlightenment?" Not me! </div><div><br /></div><div>I colored this image up with Copic markers and had fun just reaching for different combinations of green and violet. I stuck more to the YG greens to add a little hint of yellow to my figs. They really are so interesting in their coloring and go from a vibrant green to a deep almost grey purple. I even added a few shades of deep red here so that my figs didn't end up too grey. I real life they are but I was worried mine would look like a muddy blob! LOL! </div><div><br /></div><div>I used V01, V06, V12, R35, R39, V09, and a bit of BV00. The leaves were G20, G40, G21, YG63, and a little bit of YG21. I had a few other colors I reached for but they were minor players. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Here's a closeup for you! </span></b></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDJyaKhz236ViWoypAQNbARyFD5glz_r4h6771ekvTiqb9JF-3jEtWwmiqBvQqTgmJ7IGxhVQQAElCLtFm-tiyAkZsqqor0eWoIRmwocI9PgQ1FqqJndcJqS71MKSc4PAdGQNd856kzGb/s1421/fig1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1421" data-original-width="800" height="922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDJyaKhz236ViWoypAQNbARyFD5glz_r4h6771ekvTiqb9JF-3jEtWwmiqBvQqTgmJ7IGxhVQQAElCLtFm-tiyAkZsqqor0eWoIRmwocI9PgQ1FqqJndcJqS71MKSc4PAdGQNd856kzGb/w518-h922/fig1.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When it came to layering up my card, it was super simple because this illustration is so large. It fills an entire card front. So, I added a little punched corner, some cording and a button and ... ta da! Done! </div><div><br /></div>So, again, if you want to check out this collection, all you need to do is <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/folklore-flora-downloads" target="_blank">click HERE!</a></b> There are two other images in this set and... if all goes as planned, I plan to bring you my versions of them in the next two Fridays! <div><br /></div><div>Hope you have an amazing weekend and I'll see you back here soon! <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7J_HTWL1W30SQXz0THd6pZIcHoKCiaxVUY5MrnizbFlrzkEq5aD0K8ApEUzCPvB0pMFLI4Yd3Y5wtjXhvzcJqWJW6JJB2DeheH4N6HuTawUiEX3R7LJpKsvF0Scv5-95Os2DtEBuxGgh/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="clear: left; color: #eb0b4e; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7J_HTWL1W30SQXz0THd6pZIcHoKCiaxVUY5MrnizbFlrzkEq5aD0K8ApEUzCPvB0pMFLI4Yd3Y5wtjXhvzcJqWJW6JJB2DeheH4N6HuTawUiEX3R7LJpKsvF0Scv5-95Os2DtEBuxGgh/s16000/Julie-siggy.png" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><br /><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #371b05; font-family: Lato; font-size: 15.4px;" /></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-57427023442669796572021-10-17T11:00:00.005-06:002021-10-17T11:48:44.998-06:00Introducing.... Folklore Flora!<div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Wow... </span></b>it's been a hot minute since I have posted but thankfully, Marcella over at <a href="www.powerpoppy.com " target="_blank">Power Poppy</a> gave me a reason to dust off my Copic markers and take a little time just coloring with glee. It had been so long I felt I almost forgot how to do it. But, as my breathing slowed and I studied her gorgeous illustration, I realized just how badly I missed this sensation - slowing down and getting lost in the craft. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today Marcella is releasing four new digital images that are oh so beautiful and have a sweet meaning behind each drawing. So, it's time to take a peek at.... </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BIxLpLoUamSHE22HssPmdMko_Eq2klVY72_jBEn0BNE6NGN3MFyGlojppgJyt8r8ARIRj3qUR4mky6XZjROIRg_anW7tuJpnOGjIC3RBXqai16uayRe6OIXg63aTL1__HUDBAQL5lpwu/s800/PP_FolkloreFlora_SquareBanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BIxLpLoUamSHE22HssPmdMko_Eq2klVY72_jBEn0BNE6NGN3MFyGlojppgJyt8r8ARIRj3qUR4mky6XZjROIRg_anW7tuJpnOGjIC3RBXqai16uayRe6OIXg63aTL1__HUDBAQL5lpwu/w640-h640/PP_FolkloreFlora_SquareBanner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Folklore Flora is a four-piece set that not only comes in black line but greyscale for no-line coloring. Marcy is actually doing something brand new as well! She is offering her painted artwork for download so if you want to create an instant notecard that is all beautifully colored and ready to go -- you can! She's taken the work out of it for you. While I love the coloring journey, I think that this option is so nice for those times when you need a gorgeous card in a jiffy. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">On to my creation! </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKG_VOb5hLx6hpxzOWN_-rpX3phVZ7O_g037Ba8tCzUXKq0FC9IeBPCa98B4EyUgV5V3jr6X2a05Qmi0_iKonyC8tbh6VLXvOGaPfRjnSdxFhMqlBBfQAu2m7hyoVKPaHOQV-lF1W5uLiI/s1145/PowerPopppy-Apple.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="800" height="882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKG_VOb5hLx6hpxzOWN_-rpX3phVZ7O_g037Ba8tCzUXKq0FC9IeBPCa98B4EyUgV5V3jr6X2a05Qmi0_iKonyC8tbh6VLXvOGaPfRjnSdxFhMqlBBfQAu2m7hyoVKPaHOQV-lF1W5uLiI/w615-h882/PowerPopppy-Apple.jpg" width="615" /></a></div><br /><div>I grabbed my Copic markers and really just reached for colors as I went. The apples are mostly R30, R35, R39, R59 and a little BV00 to accent the shaded areas. I grabbed a whole host of greens, too many to list and then added a little Y32 to spots to add a little golden glow. </div><div><br /></div><div>The beautiful thing about this illustration is that because it is so large, you don't need a ton of extras to make it into a card. I decided to put my illustration on a slant, add a button and twine and... ta da! Done!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will say that I knew I wanted to add the button and so I created a space for it by erasing the name "Thoreau" from the quote. So sorry Thoreau. I love your quote and I didn't mean to "dis" you by not acknowledging it! But, a gal needed space for a button! Ha! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Here's a little closeup for you!</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3S8902jhC1NqHyJzPCHrrLTC-cOe5Eb2LJzVNMtQjfQOkLrQFI6nBNYkZYZrpDkxU1nQadnVcydbjyln49KVKzlrfO-fFLhblaoaHRWVxZ5iUAQneZrVgSnNpl6IWRj5oHJzEYVVSpTP/s1180/PowerPoppy-AppleClose.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="797" height="916" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3S8902jhC1NqHyJzPCHrrLTC-cOe5Eb2LJzVNMtQjfQOkLrQFI6nBNYkZYZrpDkxU1nQadnVcydbjyln49KVKzlrfO-fFLhblaoaHRWVxZ5iUAQneZrVgSnNpl6IWRj5oHJzEYVVSpTP/w618-h916/PowerPoppy-AppleClose.jpg" width="618" /></a></div><br /></b><br /><br />Want to see what the other gals did with these beautiful illustrations? A few of the designers took on the mission. Stop by to see what they have in store! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2021/10/new-folklore-flora-from-power-poppy.html">Christine Okken </a></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2021/10/power-poppy-folklore-flora.html">Barb Campbell </a></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>And, don't forget to stop by the <a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com"><b>Power Poppy Shop</b></a> to see what Marcy has to say about this new collection! </div><div><br /></div><div>Just a little FYI -- I am hoping to color all of these and will be sharing a post hopefully each Friday until all four are colored! So, stay tuned! I promise it won't be so long until my next post. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7J_HTWL1W30SQXz0THd6pZIcHoKCiaxVUY5MrnizbFlrzkEq5aD0K8ApEUzCPvB0pMFLI4Yd3Y5wtjXhvzcJqWJW6JJB2DeheH4N6HuTawUiEX3R7LJpKsvF0Scv5-95Os2DtEBuxGgh/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7J_HTWL1W30SQXz0THd6pZIcHoKCiaxVUY5MrnizbFlrzkEq5aD0K8ApEUzCPvB0pMFLI4Yd3Y5wtjXhvzcJqWJW6JJB2DeheH4N6HuTawUiEX3R7LJpKsvF0Scv5-95Os2DtEBuxGgh/s16000/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-14576054258806764242020-11-16T16:00:00.001-07:002020-11-16T16:00:04.309-07:00Power Poppy Quiet Christmas: Joy to the World! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Hi all! Happy Monday everyone! </span></b>Today, Power Poppy's Quiet Christmas Release offers a little something for everyone and today's final post of our release offers a big and bodacious bouquet that might make you swoon! Check out <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Joy to the World Bouquet</a> -- a set filled with Christmas botanicals and some beautiful sentiments to accompany them! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iQ_JH_SJH_VC8rJvI9k9CFaRBlLWdVf_8Acpp7c6edpzzNYc9OPbKtmvZLQjamVS6Mar4n2PCusiXr63sP2voHlPcHCcyTti5-FFL6h2t7qojqgLWTM1ZITg4bPmr4zpYjRhmv-vHjMt/s600/PowerPoppy_JoyToTheWorldBouquet_shop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iQ_JH_SJH_VC8rJvI9k9CFaRBlLWdVf_8Acpp7c6edpzzNYc9OPbKtmvZLQjamVS6Mar4n2PCusiXr63sP2voHlPcHCcyTti5-FFL6h2t7qojqgLWTM1ZITg4bPmr4zpYjRhmv-vHjMt/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_JoyToTheWorldBouquet_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When I looked at this big and beautiful set of blossoms, while I LOVED the enormous cluster of flowers, I wanted to show a sweet and delicate card using just the smaller image in this set along with one of the sentiments. So, here's what I did! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuEftRw37TutuWwz6td_WsmuerlDsUOJH0uS0UA8B4NxuSpe7_Lh9dloVVdfLBggRMb_kUUoj_4VgHh_LSLQiyFC7bYsGWCYCBG2NjM52iIFi_YRjXWZdB7N0wnx1xvEbYycs6E6IHUwx/s685/JoytotheWorld-Card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuEftRw37TutuWwz6td_WsmuerlDsUOJH0uS0UA8B4NxuSpe7_Lh9dloVVdfLBggRMb_kUUoj_4VgHh_LSLQiyFC7bYsGWCYCBG2NjM52iIFi_YRjXWZdB7N0wnx1xvEbYycs6E6IHUwx/w560-h640/JoytotheWorld-Card.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I loved the sentiment and chose to make it the focal point. I downloaded a dotted circle frame that I found on the net to serve as my guide for my rhinestones, then, I used the digital version of this sentiment, dragged and dropped it into the middle of my circle frame, printed on my laser printer and then, using my foil system (a laminator and some rose gold foil), I placed a piece of foil only on the sentiment and ran in through my laminator. I love this! I have to say, I did remove a portion of the circle frame by erasing it digitally so that I could stamp my flower at the edge of the frame. I did fussy cut this before I ran it through my die, making sure to lift this portion over the top of the die so that it wouldn't be cut in the process. I love the effect!<div><br /></div><div>From there, I just colored up my flowers with Copic markers, using a few shades of red and green for the berries and leaves. And then YG000 and YG00 for the center portion of my lenten rose along with some B0000 to highlight some of the petals. And... ta-da! Done!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a little close up for you!<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhzzXsM3oTIc8ovTQCetzoua8hfY3HSvmnmljcVGvo-6FHNd4r3a_6kc7n8SyMxqtzs6SC9zSKB7UXT2ZHrsRlJbWzWk92J8dOprgz90XCgj34fO5U_WYuuSgASyB_iWQ-RQMMHHJhjZP/s800/JoytotheWorldCardClose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="736" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhzzXsM3oTIc8ovTQCetzoua8hfY3HSvmnmljcVGvo-6FHNd4r3a_6kc7n8SyMxqtzs6SC9zSKB7UXT2ZHrsRlJbWzWk92J8dOprgz90XCgj34fO5U_WYuuSgASyB_iWQ-RQMMHHJhjZP/w552-h736/JoytotheWorldCardClose.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div>And that, my friends, is it! <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w640-h293/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Now, I have to tell you, I saw some of the samples from my fellow Bloomies, so you are going to want to pay these fine ladies a visit to see their Joy to the World Bouquet creations. So stunning! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="Jenny - http://www.jccards.com/?p=7070"><span style="font-size: medium;">Jenny</span></a></b></div><div><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/11/new-power-poppy-joy-to-world-bouquet.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Leslie</span></b></a></div><div><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/11/joy-to-world-bouquet.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Christine</span></b></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release-day_16.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Gloria </span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-part-two-joy-to-world.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Barbara C</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/11/power-poppy-part-2-day-5.html">Lisa</a> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-joy-to-world-bouquet.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Allison</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/11/powerpoppy-quiet-christmas-release-joy.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">SathyaKala</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/11/power-poppy-quite-a-christmas-joy-to-the-world-bouquet.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Broni</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.cardediemstudio.com/home/power-poppy-joy-to-the-world-bouquet"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Catherine</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/11/quite-christmas-part-two-joy-to-world.html"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Stacy</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by! We hope you love the sets the Bloomies have been showing off this week! Did you know that you can buy either this leg of the release or the one we unveiled in October as bundles for a discount? YES! You can! <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Just click HERE </a></b>to take a trip to the Power Poppy Shop if you love and have to have them all! Have a wonderful rest of your week and I'll see you back here soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-7618175599381412492020-11-14T16:00:00.062-07:002020-11-14T16:00:00.142-07:00Power Poppy Quiet Christmas: Seasons Greenings! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Hi all! Happy Saturday everyone! </span></b>Today, Power Poppy's Quiet Christmas Release offers a little something fun for those green thumbs! Check out <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Seasons Greenings</a> -- a set with garden-inspired Christmas images and more than a half dozen sentiments and sayings to send off some snail mail cheer! Check it out! <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2O_0LQiPWaLkOti4C3YdYBS8hcIcKlmjb3kRvJ-YKh6GQgV_V8ohW3yZ4l4kFPKaNpQ3mo_xFGmxDKN7IiWRrIJ_TB-CJ0WtorIGgCCrq0p7249YwJELsyJEjd-DqW8ZagwuQYtHOjbq/s600/PowerPoppy_SeasonsGreenings_shop+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2O_0LQiPWaLkOti4C3YdYBS8hcIcKlmjb3kRvJ-YKh6GQgV_V8ohW3yZ4l4kFPKaNpQ3mo_xFGmxDKN7IiWRrIJ_TB-CJ0WtorIGgCCrq0p7249YwJELsyJEjd-DqW8ZagwuQYtHOjbq/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_SeasonsGreenings_shop+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Earlier <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/11/creative-confetti-just-color.html">this week on Creative Confetti,</a></b> I showed off this colored up image below. The challenge was to just color and that's all I had time for as the Bloomies prepped for this fun-filled release!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uUVtwJxqGblpXF7OYWZbFhEqZymOCj4ydCbXhclCxhGYq3Z0YaNzRhX5w0wLHlLUIkZEwecCQe2qlbGZxgyYPHIGsSW65DcIDJC7evhlrD3PIC36TFpbnoe52g7y7g7s-AZZa9mq2Ca9/s800/Color1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="800" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uUVtwJxqGblpXF7OYWZbFhEqZymOCj4ydCbXhclCxhGYq3Z0YaNzRhX5w0wLHlLUIkZEwecCQe2qlbGZxgyYPHIGsSW65DcIDJC7evhlrD3PIC36TFpbnoe52g7y7g7s-AZZa9mq2Ca9/w567-h530/Color1.jpg" width="567" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And, below is what my card looked like all put together! I decided with an illustration this detailed, a simple layout was in store -- a little plaid paper, a little floral red decorative paper, stitched edge dies and a few rhinestones and that's it! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F2dXZCSfylolQxFlDw54ojnEbVhlpnd5zzv1jub_3YZRTAJgfx0uT3auebVCY65DqZb9QNCepTHkzj7eEcz8yOOF7-nK9fOuYvvUbVdoL5TB5KAgQ4Ivk06M6gjBCSJVjqPYYMjAXYtY/s734/SeasonsGreenings-Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="600" height="683" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F2dXZCSfylolQxFlDw54ojnEbVhlpnd5zzv1jub_3YZRTAJgfx0uT3auebVCY65DqZb9QNCepTHkzj7eEcz8yOOF7-nK9fOuYvvUbVdoL5TB5KAgQ4Ivk06M6gjBCSJVjqPYYMjAXYtY/w559-h683/SeasonsGreenings-Card.jpg" width="559" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think this set is so darling and there are three main images that are oh-so-unique! Speaking of unique....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w640-h293/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You'll have to stop by these ladies to see their spin on this new and whimsical set!<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/11/power-poppy-seasons-greenings.html">Barbara W</a> <br /><a href="http://just4funcrafts.com/2020/10/seasons-greenings.html">Jenn Dove</a> <br /><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release.html">SathyaKala</a> <br /><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/11/new-power-poppy-seasons-greenings.html">Leslie</a> <br /><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release-day_14.html">Gloria</a> <br /><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-part-two-seasons.html">Barbara C </a></div><div><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/11/seasons-greenings.html">Christine</a> </div><div><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/11/power-poppy-part-2-day-3.html">Lisa</a> <br /><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/11/power-poppy-quite-a-christmas-seasons-greenings.html">Broni </a></div><div><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-seasons-greenings.html">Allison </a><br /><a href="https://www.jccards.com/?p=7336">Jenny </a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by! Remember, the Power Poppy fun continues through Monday so, be sure to swing back and see what else is in store!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-14531632780556945052020-11-13T16:00:00.063-07:002020-11-14T14:16:46.397-07:00Power Poppy Quiet Christmas: Enchanted Branches Woodland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Hi all and welcome</span></b> to day two of <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Power Poppy's </a>November <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Quiet Christmas</a> release! We hope you loved the kickoff yesterday! If you missed it, make sure you swing over to the Power Poppy Blog for a peek! The new Forest Fellas set is too darling to pass up!<div><br /></div><div>Today's set also has a woodland theme! <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Enchanted Branches Woodland</a> is a charming and woodsy way to deliver a little Christmas cheer! <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapfJheI9EgZ_LlHbm0kwx-k8Zc4aE8PYPQid_GW7jN-Xnu7CAF7fsj1fpK_-GZx1yo8W-2Zx65A4F59udEbzsnQPBTMVNwZe0RpakThyP3v7Qrkj96H5Hpx55_J6jEud1qQ89KAhsrWFV/s600/PowerPoppy_EnchantedBranches_Woodland_shop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapfJheI9EgZ_LlHbm0kwx-k8Zc4aE8PYPQid_GW7jN-Xnu7CAF7fsj1fpK_-GZx1yo8W-2Zx65A4F59udEbzsnQPBTMVNwZe0RpakThyP3v7Qrkj96H5Hpx55_J6jEud1qQ89KAhsrWFV/w567-h567/PowerPoppy_EnchantedBranches_Woodland_shop.jpg" width="567" /></a></div> </div><div>With a branch to set the scene, you have a whole host of goodies you can use to deck it out - from moss and lichen to pine cones and mushrooms galore! There's even a darling little squirrel standing at the ready!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>On to my creation!</b></span><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwtT73AixvwE_zYqzKXcwhEq4V3qpQfMH2S4h0-HR462PEbOr3QooOI7dVGSUMt9Dz_Wf0iWtdf8NNP5xqGWBi0VC25_Cs99AkNbCOmq3aLsEBTQLbtwqbWd4yPVr0TVAcfs1GUVUN95a/s800/EnchantedCard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwtT73AixvwE_zYqzKXcwhEq4V3qpQfMH2S4h0-HR462PEbOr3QooOI7dVGSUMt9Dz_Wf0iWtdf8NNP5xqGWBi0VC25_Cs99AkNbCOmq3aLsEBTQLbtwqbWd4yPVr0TVAcfs1GUVUN95a/w562-h749/EnchantedCard.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With so many "scenes" to create, this set really let's the imagination flow! I had a blast adding ornaments and moss to bring this branch to life! I love clear stamps for this reason! It is just so easy to align images and put them exactly where you want them!</div><div><br /></div><div>After all my images were stamped, I loved reaching for all these earthy colors of Copic markers to bring my branch to life! I adore the little mushroom!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-hsESQ2oJOXKZXfZVa0TbFAm7Wq7GStkFhGkLDhjEYmTr3AbRvuLgvYBpBOd6y_nvdZ-nfjdtQDTS-zq-k4Gsor8sXzVihT36DdGIeww_ZEW9zp_tHPhcMUwWl0r_Dg7nXJlbgzEsrau/s800/EnchantedCard-Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-hsESQ2oJOXKZXfZVa0TbFAm7Wq7GStkFhGkLDhjEYmTr3AbRvuLgvYBpBOd6y_nvdZ-nfjdtQDTS-zq-k4Gsor8sXzVihT36DdGIeww_ZEW9zp_tHPhcMUwWl0r_Dg7nXJlbgzEsrau/w562-h749/EnchantedCard-Close.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once I was done coloring the images, I did add Y0000 and YR0000 around the branch to give it a warm glow and take some of the starkness of the white paper away. From there, it is just matting it all up! I added some plaid paper, a kraft base and a wooden button for a little rustic charm! Tada!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div>Now be sure to hop on over to see what these fine ladies did with this one of a kind set!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Christine</a> <br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Gloria</a> <br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Barbara </a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Lisa</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Allison </a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Broni</a> <br /><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Power Poppy Blog</a></span><br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a little time with me! Tomorrow, the fun continues and the set the Bloomies will be sharing has a little something for everyone all illustrated with Marcella's trademark whimsical flair! So, swing on back and see what she has in store!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-8252502586159375822020-11-12T16:00:00.005-07:002020-11-14T14:18:22.618-07:00Power Poppy Quiet Christmas: Forest Fellas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi all and welcome to PART TWO of <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release">Power Poppy's Quiet Christmas release</a>! </span></b>Back at the end of October, the Bloomies showcased five new holiday and winter-themed sets that won so many of you over. Well, get ready for the second installment with more illustrations bound to knock your creative socks off! Today's set is for the lover of those creatures that dwell in the forest and this set comes with a whole host of sentiments that will have you reaching for this set all year long! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfD5Fn_pY2iEYvLNqeZNshdge092PN5IWcWMA0cLLDXdL52NuQ7Eq2I-EpQGMWXRZJcnKUOw1dYfwRci_jheBHfM4Fp6h2skIZV9tFmVe81c1mosSrcbY-EVZ-Q4NaHRYjQ-wQMoVDvqX/s600/PowerPoppy_ForestFellas_shop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfD5Fn_pY2iEYvLNqeZNshdge092PN5IWcWMA0cLLDXdL52NuQ7Eq2I-EpQGMWXRZJcnKUOw1dYfwRci_jheBHfM4Fp6h2skIZV9tFmVe81c1mosSrcbY-EVZ-Q4NaHRYjQ-wQMoVDvqX/w597-h597/PowerPoppy_ForestFellas_shop.png" width="597" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Take a peek at the new set <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-nov-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release" target="_blank"><b>Forest Fellas!</b></a> Isn't it absolutely adorable? I love each and every one of the "fellas" in this set and know I will have fun creating. Because I have an affinity for owls, I had to reach for that image first! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>On to my creation! </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9j-wwzmMZQBWNDarQnVoYJRAxiF6UTumavTauSScKQbLLk-M4QchJC68emqlbnNy7F0qufBOCSWIyH5zibLlemx4EH6AXfEbyFZw3ZhgeQLaSoxHDbf3D5F-yT8Mpd_g4crHn316GaZp/s680/ForestFellas-Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9j-wwzmMZQBWNDarQnVoYJRAxiF6UTumavTauSScKQbLLk-M4QchJC68emqlbnNy7F0qufBOCSWIyH5zibLlemx4EH6AXfEbyFZw3ZhgeQLaSoxHDbf3D5F-yT8Mpd_g4crHn316GaZp/w564-h640/ForestFellas-Card.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When I was "Googling" owls, I realized this one bore a resemblance to the <b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+barred+owl&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS910US910&sxsrf=ALeKk01GC-DpL8rm_C4VECPUrnLhdwBNjw:1605206359762&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiO3vLW0_3sAhWoCTQIHVkWBtkQ_AUoAXoECDEQAw&biw=1536&bih=666&dpr=1.25">Barred Owl. </a></b>Oh my gosh, click the link and you'll see -- so cute! I know, many of you might say, an owl? Cute? Yep. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMbsrmlqsQI57H5IOmsNgDXMyjziMxbXXhwaqiDDaOVGbdoNyDD2Ge_cXj75eWugfBEQDi5yAPAljqKCdtftKBQk8ZOHwXBbFBY0CGj2TyjsZUL1L6Dsi06ji9_9U7bNSlJy3Kc6WvFOm/s800/ForestFellas-Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMbsrmlqsQI57H5IOmsNgDXMyjziMxbXXhwaqiDDaOVGbdoNyDD2Ge_cXj75eWugfBEQDi5yAPAljqKCdtftKBQk8ZOHwXBbFBY0CGj2TyjsZUL1L6Dsi06ji9_9U7bNSlJy3Kc6WvFOm/w554-h738/ForestFellas-Close.jpg" width="554" /></a></div>I colored this fella using the photos of the owl as my guide and literally scribbled shades of brown all over the feathers and then with the tip of my Copic, flicked color on the body to give the impression of texture. Not sure it worked! I am not the best at feathers, fur or hair. :-) After I was done coloring him up, I added BV0000 and BV00 to the background to give a kind of wintery feel and added some white gel pen to give the effect of snow. I really think it turned out cute and I will have fun sending this bit of snail mail off to a friend! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Want to see what the rest of the Bloomies did with this darling set? Just hop on over to see these fine ladies and don't forget to pay the Power Poppy blog a visit to see the back story on this set from Marcella herself! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/11/power-poppy-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Barb</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://just4funcrafts.com/2020/11/sweet-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jenn Dove</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>SathyaKala</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/11/new-from-power-poppy-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Leslie</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/11/lets-cuddle-with-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Christine</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release-day.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Gloria</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-part-two-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Barbara</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/11/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-part-2.html">Lisa</a> </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/11/power-poppy-quite-a-christmas-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Broni</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ally</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=" https://into-my-creative-world.blogspot.com/2020/11/forest-fellas.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Saskia</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cherylquilts.blogspot.com/2020/11/power-poppys-quiet-christmas-continues.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cheryl</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/11/quiet-christmas-release-part-2.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Power Poppy Blog!</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomorrow's set is one with another woodland theme. It's creative and over the top fun, so swing on back and see for yourself! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Until then! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-90249878599658087992020-10-27T16:00:00.008-06:002020-10-28T14:06:43.181-06:00Power Poppy: Heavenly Peace Dove! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Hi all and welcome to our final day of the Power Poppy Quiet Christmas October Release! </b></span>Just in case you are new to this release. There is so much that you'll need to catch up on! If you missed one, <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quiet-christmas-launches-now.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a></b>to get caught up! You can <a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/introducing-enchanted-branches-nativity.html"><b>click HERE </b></a>to see day two. If you still need to get caught up on day 3, click<a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/introducing-garden-of-gratitude.html"> <b>HERE </b></a>and, day 4 can be found <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/introducing-let-it-glow.html" target="_blank">HERE! </a></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">So, are you ready to see today's set in all it's glory! It's a beauty! You might want to sit down... </span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGptVCE_CS4OpIitEFXQMVVt5WEn9v-z32EQZArZpNoqQS9DM5grEmW3ksxTPb2GuzYyZfecq46lgndfkKGZ1A4bUr5KYEdDkNUy1xSWx2ntf_NX-vHXLL7-dbru5rFsBLj6V2A8Tupft/s600/PowerPoppy_HeavenlyPeaceDove_shop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGptVCE_CS4OpIitEFXQMVVt5WEn9v-z32EQZArZpNoqQS9DM5grEmW3ksxTPb2GuzYyZfecq46lgndfkKGZ1A4bUr5KYEdDkNUy1xSWx2ntf_NX-vHXLL7-dbru5rFsBLj6V2A8Tupft/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_HeavenlyPeaceDove_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Take a gander at that beautiful peace dove just set in the branches of an olive tree for a piece of gorgeous symbolism -- perfect for the holidays! Not only are the sentiments lovely, the banner with mix and match sayings are a treat as well! Love this one folks! <div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>On to my creation! </b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RKVa5uMq_2R0asIbmUinZUFBQEYPQ_WjSgazVur2HwTmYpEm-WOAjRRJd8o_Aw48Gm2S2FMwrj4gbbzi2ysFS2jT8wNaTJWJFVJ1_zqhjC7m5DNzBBQ80cSVLuc3OgpepG9TCOquoH6s/s721/HeavenlyDove-JKCard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RKVa5uMq_2R0asIbmUinZUFBQEYPQ_WjSgazVur2HwTmYpEm-WOAjRRJd8o_Aw48Gm2S2FMwrj4gbbzi2ysFS2jT8wNaTJWJFVJ1_zqhjC7m5DNzBBQ80cSVLuc3OgpepG9TCOquoH6s/w532-h640/HeavenlyDove-JKCard.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>I loved coloring up this image and truly got lost in the process. I wanted the olive branches to take on a silvery green glow and then chose to color up all the olives in green as if they are still waiting to fully ripen. I added splashes of rose to show them starting to turn. When I was done, I added BV0000 and V0000 to the background to try to bring my image forward. While you can't tell, the sentiment is a separate banner that is actually popped up with foam tape. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Here's a little close up for you! </b></span></div><div><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #ffa400; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOBoCY0IvzRbGGuYo81rGqsTDZeSUUy4PJ-KJr41yCJCAL1pSttcCYqM4yCooVl7tITkMjSNOGcmZQhGbpNtBtYXsZBpHlRJIvGW4y1oRph7vDzSYxiCH_x7XWnkM-ZOT3u0Yxfvth4F3/s685/HeavenlyDove-JKClose.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="600" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOBoCY0IvzRbGGuYo81rGqsTDZeSUUy4PJ-KJr41yCJCAL1pSttcCYqM4yCooVl7tITkMjSNOGcmZQhGbpNtBtYXsZBpHlRJIvGW4y1oRph7vDzSYxiCH_x7XWnkM-ZOT3u0Yxfvth4F3/w532-h608/HeavenlyDove-JKClose.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div>While I didn't color this up in traditional holiday shades, I am going to enjoy coloring this up again with splashes of red and green! And that, my friends, is it! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Just a few notes about this release! </b></span></span>You can <span style="text-align: center;">purchase the clear stamp we’ve revealed OR y</span><span style="text-align: center;">ou can </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">purchase the digital download</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">versions of the illustrations and sentiments — IMMEDIATELY. No waiting. Purchase, download, print, and you can be making a card within 10 minutes. Fun stuff, right? </span></div><div><p><span style="text-align: center;">And, a new feature, which I am super excited about. Power Poppy --for the first time ever-- is offering release bundles for a limited time! </span><span style="text-align: center;">You can pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we’re sharing in October. You can also pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we'll be sharing in November (yes, even before we unveil them! Oh, you know you'll love them. This isn't a high-risk purchase! LOL!) You can check it all out in the<b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-oct-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Power Poppy Shop! </span></a></b></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Want to have a little more peace flow over you from looking at this brand new set? Well, be sure to visit these ladies and see what they've created! </div></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/10/heavenly-peace-dove.html" target="_blank">Allison</a> <br /><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/heavenly-peace-dove.html" target="_blank">Christine</a> <br /><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppy-christmas-release-day-5.html" target="_blank">Gloria</a> <br /><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/10/quite-a-christmas-with-power-poppy-heavenly-peace-dove.html" target="_blank">Broni</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/heavenly-peace-dove.html" target="_blank">Barbara C</a> <br /><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/10/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-day-5.html" target="_blank">Lisa</a> <br /><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-power-poppy-heavenly-peace-dove.html" target="_blank">Leslie</a> <br /><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/?p=15916" target="_blank">Nancy</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/introducing-heavenly-peace-dove.html">The Power Poppy Blog!</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div>Thanks so much for joining us this week! Remember, part two of the fun kicks off on November 12th with FIVE MORE days of fun! There are some additional Christmas images mixed in with beautiful scenes of winter that will make your heart smile! So, mark your calendar now!<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;">Until then! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-71860593770253317902020-10-26T16:00:00.002-06:002020-10-28T14:08:32.455-06:00Power Poppy: Let It Glow!
<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehW_2q1H4Fgbdsu-vTvPDmvlXEGw3Vgml-8yFWzBJFH0ziwJclak6XcpIr-R9JA2Qlgw1LCzPTMWEvuLSglIYAP9RCEXarSBCQNqQf7gU1Bu-Nc0atUvoaetgt84jFDCL2yQdkIByg33m/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Hi all and welcome to day FOUR of the Power Poppy Quiet Christmas! </b></span>Goodness, there's been so much joy shared so far this week and we still have today and tomorrow to share new and fun stamp sets! <b></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Are you ready for today's big reveal? </span></b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7wAAfaR9dJGggQnlxX1NWtb40Yj23C5280WvkSxouKBLsNLe-uZGa6ZU4CCTGUTsKuhgge-VVyK9il3ZEMq1CE9DM0bPcDx8tjb9iiWPmwzjD0oJzYC3enEXXX35mgnTFYsPXptWKtng/s600/PowerPoppy_LetItGlow_shop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7wAAfaR9dJGggQnlxX1NWtb40Yj23C5280WvkSxouKBLsNLe-uZGa6ZU4CCTGUTsKuhgge-VVyK9il3ZEMq1CE9DM0bPcDx8tjb9iiWPmwzjD0oJzYC3enEXXX35mgnTFYsPXptWKtng/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_LetItGlow_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>This sentiment set is one that spreads joy all year long. Sure, there are Christmas sentiments but there are also little sayings to lift up that friend in your life who needs a little spark of joy. There's a sentiment to share congrats and who could forget birthday wishes! It's all here my stamping friends!<div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>On to my creation! </b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tloy2ipTmtCxLc2lTwodJIvmoPCOWIHOhYv389bfrkOZiCEGixaKV35CxRIA4Hg3JV43kr0IhY42c__asJ8IdoDE71FJCSA_dP16GrOsePM3-KlzePwy9v0AVsBpzgRZepUq6ywnzlai/s600/LetItGlow-Card2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tloy2ipTmtCxLc2lTwodJIvmoPCOWIHOhYv389bfrkOZiCEGixaKV35CxRIA4Hg3JV43kr0IhY42c__asJ8IdoDE71FJCSA_dP16GrOsePM3-KlzePwy9v0AVsBpzgRZepUq6ywnzlai/s16000/LetItGlow-Card2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I realize looking at this card, it's a wee bit over the top but I wanted it to share a little "happy!" And, pink is my happy color. Because this set is available as I digi, I printed the large sentiment off using my laser printer and then I used some gold foil and added that as a second step. I used the digi sequins to create a background on Photoshop Elements and did the same with it -- added gold foil. I used a few shades of pink to create a little pink glow around the words and then, added some real sequins for a little extra sparkle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you open the card, there's more bling! I added more foiled images, sparkle paper and a glitter heart. This card is on sparkle overload -- I tell ya! But, all in all, a really simple quick card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMHwCgcXzs0bSk5lAjpjjbWGBZ3gdEZbj87o0w4llBKtV_o2CM3gJh-ZGRgtvtU_ik_Zbuae6itdIOfCR3hKy9jrdLvUjvY3Xf0Sor80-FQ4vZ3v7bSn1_g75Q6HzYQhdg1VtE0Y55NRs/s800/LetItGlow_Inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMHwCgcXzs0bSk5lAjpjjbWGBZ3gdEZbj87o0w4llBKtV_o2CM3gJh-ZGRgtvtU_ik_Zbuae6itdIOfCR3hKy9jrdLvUjvY3Xf0Sor80-FQ4vZ3v7bSn1_g75Q6HzYQhdg1VtE0Y55NRs/s16000/LetItGlow_Inside.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know I am going to have a blast with this set just dreaming up ways to mix and match the little images and use the fun and encouraging sentiments in new ways! </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Just a few notes about this release! </b></span></span>You can <span style="text-align: center;">purchase the clear stamp we’ve revealed OR y</span><span style="text-align: center;">ou can </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">purchase the digital download</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">versions of the illustrations and sentiments — IMMEDIATELY. No waiting. Purchase, download, print, and you can be making a card within 10 minutes. Fun stuff, right? </span></div><div><p><span style="text-align: center;">And, a new feature, which I am super excited about. Power Poppy --for the first time ever-- is offering release bundles for a limited time! </span><span style="text-align: center;">You can pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we’re sharing in October. You can also pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we'll be sharing in November (yes, even before we unveil them! Oh, you know you'll love them. This isn't a high-risk purchase! LOL!) You can check it all out in the<a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-oct-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Power Poppy Shop! </span></b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Be sure to swing by to see these fine ladies below and what they did with this perky and fun set! I know you won't be sad you did! </div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppy-christmas-release-day-4.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Gloria</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppys-let-it-glow.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Christine</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/10/quite-a-christmas-with-power-poppy-let-it-glow.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Broni</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/let-it-glow-sentiments.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Barbara C</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="ttp://just4funcrafts.com/2020/10/let-it-glow.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Jenn</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quite-christmas-day-four.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Stacy</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/10/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-day-4.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Lisa</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/10/26/let-it-glow-by-power-poppy/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Nancy</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And tomorrow is the grand finale of part one of Power Poppy's Quiet Christmas! Come on back and see a new image taking flight (yep, that was your hint!). It's one of Christmas beauty that is truly a gorgeous illustration. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;">Until then! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-58648181860530312582020-10-25T16:00:00.131-06:002020-10-28T14:10:53.073-06:00Power Poppy: Garden of Gratitude! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3mSl0BC7_nTvyOIRsdPwo-5NfKgqJ6pDXH5ZKRPLn9lJoOTqihL1ONItHDhmpC23I3ZnEPmXA7HWxjp25F8FaH8GHE_lssBK3Tv5jodHZ0I6k6jPaMzpuwr-iXAMeAS_nxTV4H01qk0n/s638/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="638" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3mSl0BC7_nTvyOIRsdPwo-5NfKgqJ6pDXH5ZKRPLn9lJoOTqihL1ONItHDhmpC23I3ZnEPmXA7HWxjp25F8FaH8GHE_lssBK3Tv5jodHZ0I6k6jPaMzpuwr-iXAMeAS_nxTV4H01qk0n/w640-h236/Facebook-Banner_Oct-Nov2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Hello happy stampers!</b></span> Welcome to <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>DAY THREE</b> </span>of Power Poppy's amazing new holiday release -- <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">QUIET CHRISTMAS!</span></b> -- Are you liking what you see so far? I am absolutely loving these images and today's set that the Bloomies are sneak peeking is about as sweet as can be! I can't wait to show you all! Take a look at <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">Garden of Gratitude</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFhJCnkSx-erSklLFFigHS-3b_gr0yzME7DdRtflk0vZ8serxspphsOzXoxd8G-HZeC7llXreIWFOG9IvC0qy2bCVSqcCLspYGgInkYuwxSBH9q5WevqcT-3qsoB0YsM_21yQJbpllD1u/s600/PowerPoppy_GardenOfGratitude_shop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFhJCnkSx-erSklLFFigHS-3b_gr0yzME7DdRtflk0vZ8serxspphsOzXoxd8G-HZeC7llXreIWFOG9IvC0qy2bCVSqcCLspYGgInkYuwxSBH9q5WevqcT-3qsoB0YsM_21yQJbpllD1u/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_GardenOfGratitude_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to admit, it's hard not to squeal when you see a set like this. I mean, look at those lush poinsettias, amaryllis and Lenten rose popping out the top of those wellies! And that trellis tree? Brilliant! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">On to my creation! </span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWCrCvZvgAvLVQDgWFCZEAqfX8zs36d5IxYFYFyACm50aMXo3N-6WlelhqdNck50EiAu-Jm77D1aijlh1biV43ReHp75zwaDY92bDcqu7PI_x88qGYYkR-jaY3Cwwjew-BqV42ccf5sAj/s614/GardenGratitude-Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWCrCvZvgAvLVQDgWFCZEAqfX8zs36d5IxYFYFyACm50aMXo3N-6WlelhqdNck50EiAu-Jm77D1aijlh1biV43ReHp75zwaDY92bDcqu7PI_x88qGYYkR-jaY3Cwwjew-BqV42ccf5sAj/s16000/GardenGratitude-Card.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When I saw this set, I knew. I just KNEW that I had to use the wellies with those lush, beautiful blossoms! I mean, look at them! Just too pretty for words! I did what I love to do and I stamped and then grabbed my Copic markers, a clip board and parked myself on the couch while I watched the World Series to color this one up. I was so entranced, I have to say I missed a couple of great plays. Thank goodness for instant replay! ;-) After I was done coloring up the flowers, it did need something, so I took a super sharp white colored pencil and I added in some detail on not only the poinsettia and some of the leaves but on the boots as well. On the berries, I added some white gel pen to help those berries POP! <div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">Here's a little closeup for you! </span></b><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhlx7RhLbnPIWRJYn8ecoyd5_2mIBQ5H-almbmqO-bsJqBqn6dgbRTCmsf-SHQdPA9IU5pfYe-Bs27-gG0hEPSLRRcLspDZ4oCTlOCy41RLwDzCbeTb6Ev3uJHpvoKSDCAGz2zczXnZ4V/s800/GardenGratitude-Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhlx7RhLbnPIWRJYn8ecoyd5_2mIBQ5H-almbmqO-bsJqBqn6dgbRTCmsf-SHQdPA9IU5pfYe-Bs27-gG0hEPSLRRcLspDZ4oCTlOCy41RLwDzCbeTb6Ev3uJHpvoKSDCAGz2zczXnZ4V/s16000/GardenGratitude-Close.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And here's a peek at the inside! I wanted to accent the inside too and used not only a sentiment but those darling little scissors with the berry! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Nat5MDHDqqbmBDO5G9SNY0aAQ3V34hQnpOaMLa-4mNTreVbAx50JUz6HQnH7Pl-UG36W2NRIoCmDQcGLjTzYmisUcmRFKEvY_DGP6OoIzJzox-18tGd1H9qpbSX8cmltqCCWGdfiHBjv/s800/GardenGratitude-Inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Nat5MDHDqqbmBDO5G9SNY0aAQ3V34hQnpOaMLa-4mNTreVbAx50JUz6HQnH7Pl-UG36W2NRIoCmDQcGLjTzYmisUcmRFKEvY_DGP6OoIzJzox-18tGd1H9qpbSX8cmltqCCWGdfiHBjv/s16000/GardenGratitude-Inside.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And that, my friends, is it! <br /><span><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Before I let you go</b></span></span>.... just a few notes about the release -- if you haven't noticed, instead of sharing these new sets each morning, the Bloomies are moving instead to a happy hour format! ;-) We're posting every evening at 5 PM Central, for five nights in a row! <div><p>Each night you'll have a few options to tickle your creative tastebuds! You can <span style="text-align: center;">purchase the clear stamp we’ve revealed OR y</span><span style="text-align: center;">ou can </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">purchase the digital download</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">versions of the illustrations and sentiments — IMMEDIATELY. No waiting. Purchase, download, print, and you can be making a card within 10 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">And, a new feature, which I am super excited about. Power Poppy --for the first time ever-- is offering release bundles for a limited time! </span><span style="text-align: center;">You can pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we’re sharing in October. You can also pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we'll be sharing in November (yes, even before we unveil them! Oh, you know you'll love them. This isn't a high-risk purchase! LOL!) You can check it all out in the<b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/bundle-oct-2020-clear-polymer-stamp-release"> Power Poppy Shop!</a></b> </span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>And now, my friends, it's time to see what the rest of the Bloomies did with this garden-inspired beauty! I know you won't be sorry if you hop on over and see.... </div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/10/garden-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">Ally</a><br /><span><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-power-poppy-3-garden-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">Leslie</a> <br /><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppy-christmas-release-day-3.html" target="_blank">Gloria</a> <br /><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/10/quite-a-christmas-with-power-poppy-garden-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">Broni</a> <br /><a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/10/power-poppy-garden-of-gratitude.htm" target="_blank">Barbara W</a> <br /><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quite-christmas-part-one-day-three.html" target="_blank">Stacy</a> <br /><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/garden-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">Christine</a> <br /><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/10/25/garden-of-gratitude-by-power-poppy/" target="_blank">Nancy</a> <br /><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardens-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">Barbara C</a> <br /><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/10/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-day-3.html" target="_blank">Lisa</a> <br /><a href="https://www.jccards.com/?p=7067" target="_blank">Jenny</a> <br /><a href=" https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/10/powerpoppy-quiet-christmas-release_26.html" target="_blank">Sathya</a><br /></span></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="www.powerpoppy.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Power Poppy Blog </a> -- for all the deets! </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to swing by tomorrow for a set that is so perky and fun, you just might jump straight out of your shoes with excitement. It's one of those that has so much potential, you'll be dreaming of ways to use it for weeks! ;-) So, come on back for day FOUR of the Quiet Christmas Release! </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;"><b>Until then!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-40057622269051850442020-10-24T16:00:00.126-06:002020-10-24T16:00:01.419-06:00Power Poppy: Enchanted Branches<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cX2-_L_mmsJazm9nDm2-JBtyd35ZXllaXbNQUN4Fj9W5bAPkipkqzvXrHzt4YMpyYolSq9LY4T5QlhA7fyM44_8Fdym-DBCrdTOoOX-NGVaTSEtSleQym_G8N9ZpeHS-rBZ20V-bhcMp/s800/QuietChristmasGraphics_Square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cX2-_L_mmsJazm9nDm2-JBtyd35ZXllaXbNQUN4Fj9W5bAPkipkqzvXrHzt4YMpyYolSq9LY4T5QlhA7fyM44_8Fdym-DBCrdTOoOX-NGVaTSEtSleQym_G8N9ZpeHS-rBZ20V-bhcMp/w640-h640/QuietChristmasGraphics_Square.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br />Hello happy stampers!</span></b> It's <b>DAY TWO</b> of Power Poppy's amazing new holiday release -- <b>QUIET CHRISTMAS</b> -- and I have to say Marcella is bringing us some of the most charming images ever! If you missed<b> DAY ONE</b>, please <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quiet-christmas-launches-now.html" target="_blank">click HERE</a></b> to travel back to the Power Poppy blog and get caught up. If you're ready for more, you're in the right place because today's stamp set is all about the peace of the holiday and the reason for the season. Set your gaze on this beauty, will you?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqVAHiiI0qLqtCugelcSihpeRF4qW3ui4I643Kh8yxGKeJtD-kvPM1EisHB93QqNJdl_TWZdSfhUeEvQHrc4Hsj0YIyM4r_x1HrdApBrrSMOlPrfH5xdYf-EuCTRqokdIwKvIkDdR5Krl/s600/PowerPoppy_EnchantedBranches_Nativity_shop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqVAHiiI0qLqtCugelcSihpeRF4qW3ui4I643Kh8yxGKeJtD-kvPM1EisHB93QqNJdl_TWZdSfhUeEvQHrc4Hsj0YIyM4r_x1HrdApBrrSMOlPrfH5xdYf-EuCTRqokdIwKvIkDdR5Krl/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_EnchantedBranches_Nativity_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">Enchanted Branches</a></b></span> features a whole host of imagery that can be used on its own or as tiny glass ornaments delicately hanging from an evergreen branch. The sentiments are beautifully scripted and really bring about the peace of this beautiful season! </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">On to my creation! </span></b></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGlcoFbeofYxR9nLn7hN3unTZ8NSXKeWfKh1NaOl8TnXi8fPHHkwgy1FEzyhyWChV-dUpeF2KI0dFVA-rBsqXAuHCN5M0qMDTJwJJy8JhHB-ZMuA14Hi0T2jRukBfCOc_0xvhmDYM3sOz/s810/NativityCard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGlcoFbeofYxR9nLn7hN3unTZ8NSXKeWfKh1NaOl8TnXi8fPHHkwgy1FEzyhyWChV-dUpeF2KI0dFVA-rBsqXAuHCN5M0qMDTJwJJy8JhHB-ZMuA14Hi0T2jRukBfCOc_0xvhmDYM3sOz/s16000/NativityCard.jpg" /></a></div><br />I have to say, I was completely enamored with the angel in this set. She is so beautiful and while I used her as an ornament, I could see so many ways to put this beautiful illustration into play. I also doubled up on the branch, just to give a little more greenery at the top. From there, I colored up my image using Copic markers. I decided to keep with the red and blue theme that I started with <b><a href="https://outtoimpress.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release.html" target="_blank">THIS card</a></b> yesterday. Do you ever decide to use scraps from a previous card and say -- hey, why are all my cards the same color scheme? Yep, I do that! ;-) <p></p><p>I also wanted to look like light was being cast down on the angel. So, I used a mix of yellow Copic markers and flicked color in that direction. </p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Here's a little closeup for you! </b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRToltftGMRv10UPm4g-d_toxOYIvitf0YXcdot0RePAP_-hE0ql8E-LMTc_olwxOpWFri18kaboXrjvIUNI7y1JQquJMjT7N4vw0sIpO8kKvw34KCch-bjYZgTqIOZibq69ayn-9M7_X/s800/Nativity-Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRToltftGMRv10UPm4g-d_toxOYIvitf0YXcdot0RePAP_-hE0ql8E-LMTc_olwxOpWFri18kaboXrjvIUNI7y1JQquJMjT7N4vw0sIpO8kKvw34KCch-bjYZgTqIOZibq69ayn-9M7_X/s16000/Nativity-Close.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And, super fun thing! Because the sentiments in this set are also available in digital format, I printed off the sentiments using my laser printer and then foiled them using a rose gold foil. See? <br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5rP7mFbLpN7jn2CaBeCJU0-MdISmYI5Fhm-5pgAChKuQPvRglDZkPlNAp4kfEw3qYINqUMkoFUkMDM1CKPg6m9eZWV7obVMIRVC6sNv6bKyGiSq3Ut5y1ziQ84-e-gSTvDBTNu16qyBo/s800/Nativity-Close2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5rP7mFbLpN7jn2CaBeCJU0-MdISmYI5Fhm-5pgAChKuQPvRglDZkPlNAp4kfEw3qYINqUMkoFUkMDM1CKPg6m9eZWV7obVMIRVC6sNv6bKyGiSq3Ut5y1ziQ84-e-gSTvDBTNu16qyBo/s16000/Nativity-Close2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Love that! I think a splash of gold on a Christmas card is almost mandatory. :-) <br /><div><p>Before I let you go.... just a few notes about the release -- if you haven't noticed, instead of sharing these new sets each morning, the Bloomies are moving instead to a happy hour format! ;-) We're posting every evening at 5PM Central, for five nights in a row! </p><p>Each night you'll have a few options to tickle your creative tastebuds! You can <span style="text-align: center;">purchase the clear stamp we’ve revealed OR y</span><span style="text-align: center;">ou can </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/" target="_blank">purchase the digital download</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">versions of the illustrations and sentiments — IMMEDIATELY. No waiting. Purchase, download, print, and you can be making a card within 10 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">And, a new feature, which I am super excited about. Power Poppy --for the first time ever-- is offering release bundles for a limited time! </span><span style="text-align: center;">You can pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we’re sharing in October. You can also pre-order the 5 stamp sets that we'll be sharing in November (yes, even before we unveil them! Oh, you know you'll love them. This isn't a high-risk purchase! LOL!) </span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="www.powerpoppy.com " target="_blank">CHECK IT ALL OUT IN THE POWER POPPY SHOP!</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m2t0-rhs0n55pqj1UIl67VcDulmVrD7_b00CoIkn1CNIJ4jDZvunIP5G7uQUlx2sVEVlxdJoxQ4YWbpOh8mKBwgfAb6rgle0HeO3vFID2v7aq5fVEtMWi0rmAGWqP5HZdgDJF2BPpWly/w400-h183/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And now, my friends, it's time to see what these fine ladies whipped up using the brand new set Enchanted Branches: Nativity! Beauty abounds in these samples, I have to tell you! </div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/10/24/enchanted-branches-nativity-by-power-poppy/" target="_blank">Nancy </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/10/enchanted-branches-nativity.html" target="_blank">Allison</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppy-christmas-release-day-two.html" target="_blank">Gloria</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/10/quite-a-christmas-with-power-poppy-enchanted-branches-nativity.html" target="_blank">Broni</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/10/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release-day.html" target="_blank">Lisa</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quite-christmas-part-one-day-two.html" target="_blank">Stacy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/10/power-poppy-enchanted-branchesnativity.html" target="_blank">Barbara W</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/enchanted-branches-nativity.html" target="_blank">Christine</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/enchanted-branches-nativity.html" target="_blank">Barbara C</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-power-poppy-2-enchanted-branches.html" target="_blank">Leslie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardediemstudio.com" target="_blank">Catherine</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/10/powerpoppy-quiet-christmas-release_25.html" target="_blank">SathyaKala</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="www.powerpoppy.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Power Poppy Blog </a> -- for all the deets! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Be sure to swing by tomorrow for a set that will share the vibes of the season, and satisfy that green thumb of yours! It's such a darling set, so you will have to come back to see this set in its glory! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;"><b>Until then!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s150/Julie-siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIRZSebUJUKUQ-2KWzlCTfZPJJbeaobMLNl6XUHMl4hW5zlbTlQYuKCLbDBHUNqeP9NYEe5Mz_tcB85-9-tAUT5z78RhX27oNStRT9ZNcwc0i1_ijtzTF4zfgpzMnvhNwhYUksscR0u_r/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-62186466181699772132020-10-23T16:00:00.094-06:002020-10-28T14:12:55.580-06:00The Power Poppy Quiet Christmas Release is HERE! <p> <span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Hello all!</b></span> It's an exciting time here on the ole blog! Why? Because <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/all">Power Poppy</a></b> is gearing up for a holiday-pa-looza with all new stamps, all new digis and lots of fun-filled samples from the Bloom Brigade! Check it out! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz6j0sM44nl_Xux0TMitXQwInhKmqVt7ueLtz4fgtVgdp3_gU8W4zfyf3luG5ZEsRvxHfa2xpErA6nKAwtZjw17YWnnNr96dmtdXEkMKnparDuC3OWOAi8wwXCfINrEQA9LqZhRlIYl5B/s800/QuietChristmasGraphics_Square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz6j0sM44nl_Xux0TMitXQwInhKmqVt7ueLtz4fgtVgdp3_gU8W4zfyf3luG5ZEsRvxHfa2xpErA6nKAwtZjw17YWnnNr96dmtdXEkMKnparDuC3OWOAi8wwXCfINrEQA9LqZhRlIYl5B/w640-h640/QuietChristmasGraphics_Square.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to say that I am over the moon excited to share all the amazing illustrations freshly drawn by the hands of Marcella! She has really outdone herself with this release and I know, once you see what she's whipped up, you'll agree!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So today, the Bloomies are showing off the first set in this Quiet Christmas release! It's a beautiful set that I had such a blast coloring up! Paperwhites are one of my favorite holiday flowers. If you've never tried to grow them from bulbs, I strongly suggest it -- so fun, especially if you have kids who like to watch things grow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/mossy-pots-with-paperwhites-clear-polymer-stamp-set?_pos=2&_sid=66bafd309&_ss=r"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/mossy-pots-with-paperwhites-clear-polymer-stamp-set?_pos=2&_sid=66bafd309&_ss=r"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Check out the set:</span> Mossy Pots with Paperwhites! </a></b></span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOHiJ2cVUhpcBng1KRTe99A3I9fjSDbFKNwTERXh_moXNEYrUfY4QnrwN5Y_WIPw587wimpaf-xIbmSdUocTM3moJj6cSHytQStFgI6XzKSkUJ_mj-rhbcKaurklGJ1MuZScMLOSdpwr_/s600/PowerPoppy_MossyPotswithPaperwhites_shop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOHiJ2cVUhpcBng1KRTe99A3I9fjSDbFKNwTERXh_moXNEYrUfY4QnrwN5Y_WIPw587wimpaf-xIbmSdUocTM3moJj6cSHytQStFgI6XzKSkUJ_mj-rhbcKaurklGJ1MuZScMLOSdpwr_/w640-h640/PowerPoppy_MossyPotswithPaperwhites_shop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">On to my creation! </span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmxJBCdNBXV0joWIWBtKDNyz_ZkcoNkVf97wAjY5hZDQhYahVjl8IYf8O06kQZFVKosM68dxvrL1Nw1cZjHwDKQY7_d2Henf4Cx1V2lXExT3CSgLtd9k6qY4EOjoX4zbkzviHEZGrPpnb/s600/MossyPaperwhites-JK1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmxJBCdNBXV0joWIWBtKDNyz_ZkcoNkVf97wAjY5hZDQhYahVjl8IYf8O06kQZFVKosM68dxvrL1Nw1cZjHwDKQY7_d2Henf4Cx1V2lXExT3CSgLtd9k6qY4EOjoX4zbkzviHEZGrPpnb/s16000/MossyPaperwhites-JK1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I chose the largest image in this set because I just love, love, loved all that moss and thought it would be a blast to color up. Guess what? It was! I used my Copic markers and chose to lay down a layer of YG00 to set off the moss with a kind of glow as I layered darker greens over top. I used BG70, BG72, and BG75 for the blues, RV25, RV23, and R32 for the pinky reds and then BV000 and BG000 to add depth to my paperwhites with shadows. The greenery was done with a range of YG shades of green and the entire image was highlighted with RV0000 and RV00. I did add a little BV00 at the base to add some shading!<div><br /></div><div>Here's a close up for you! <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih33It4LnL9rg2BGsy3r_SDAl4P9vRBsvxjfQ8LJGmyJyah4-GHPN9npdLSPsMhTndTpohqMBYUxeSONT1jmY3uqZoVvrYsYtQvwYaXaNUippCORr1FerHKtHonEzZ9kU8dmaELo3rizzD/s800/MossyPaperwhites-Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih33It4LnL9rg2BGsy3r_SDAl4P9vRBsvxjfQ8LJGmyJyah4-GHPN9npdLSPsMhTndTpohqMBYUxeSONT1jmY3uqZoVvrYsYtQvwYaXaNUippCORr1FerHKtHonEzZ9kU8dmaELo3rizzD/s16000/MossyPaperwhites-Close.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And the rest is just matting it up! I used some Stampin' Up decorative paper and played on the shades of blue, adding a bit of sparkle to pick up on the pinky reds in the ribbon. What fun! The whole thing reminded me that I do need to pick up some paperwhite bulbs and get that process started so that they are ready to bloom for the holidays! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqix2PNWWm8YB54t8uIjCb1gBGv5m4d5lfd2RLKuSdQ_ZlBOdJWDe9eQ9b7DcjFmuFJsK4Sf6nNoemWtLtI22MJu48FWIds-WIAS4y1Y5P4KuYwVt8ldrx-BPmjq7LXwAdSMcZbSApCuV/s640/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="640" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqix2PNWWm8YB54t8uIjCb1gBGv5m4d5lfd2RLKuSdQ_ZlBOdJWDe9eQ9b7DcjFmuFJsK4Sf6nNoemWtLtI22MJu48FWIds-WIAS4y1Y5P4KuYwVt8ldrx-BPmjq7LXwAdSMcZbSApCuV/w640-h292/NewBloomBrigadeIntroBanner.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Want to see what the rest of the team did with this beautiful set? Well, you'll have to hop on over and check out their beautiful interpretations!</p><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jccards.com/?p=6976" target="_blank">Jenny </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/10/brand-new-from-power-poppy-mossy-pots.html" target="_blank">Leslie </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/10/quiet-christmas-with-power-poppy-mossy-pots-with-paperwhites.html" target="_blank">Broni</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/quiet-christmas-release-mossy-pots-with.html" target="_blank">Barbara C</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/10/23/mossy-pots-with-paperwhites-by-power-poppy/" target="_blank">Nancy </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppys-quite-christmas-release.html" target="_blank">Christine </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/10/power-poppy-christmas-release-day-one.html" target="_blank">Gloria </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/10/mossy-pots-with-paperwhites.html" target="_blank">Allison</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cherylquilts.blogspot.com/2020/10/brand-new-from-power-poppy-mossy-pots.html" target="_blank">Cheryl </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quite-christmas-part-one.html" target="_blank">Stacy</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/10/power-poppy-mossy-pots-with-paperwhites.html" target="_blank">Barbara W </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://just4funcrafts.com/2020/10/hope-blooms.html" target="_blank">Jenn</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/10/power-poppy-quiet-christmas-release-day.html" target="_blank">Lisa </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardediemstudio.com" target="_blank">Catherine </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/10/powerpoppy-quiet-christmas-release.html" target="_blank">SathyaKala </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/10/quiet-christmas-launches-now.html" target="_blank">Power Poppy Blog </a></div></span><p><br /></p><p>Be sure to swing by tomorrow! This set might just be my favorite of the release. It covers some new ground since Marcella has never done a set quite like this! You'll have to come back to see what I mean. </p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>See you tomorrow!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xj1IIs7le6lboXoJWVoFknVrYK5htott2Sf_iaGFoaeGS3A2hVBTT5IknQJbk20GAWI2wQ8UYYKFkxEX_8XxWEed5NOzF3wFR-1GipS7D15QtI9isnDvvRCn8Df0U3P_ANYnHWMyu_Yu/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xj1IIs7le6lboXoJWVoFknVrYK5htott2Sf_iaGFoaeGS3A2hVBTT5IknQJbk20GAWI2wQ8UYYKFkxEX_8XxWEed5NOzF3wFR-1GipS7D15QtI9isnDvvRCn8Df0U3P_ANYnHWMyu_Yu/s0/Julie-siggy.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-65585629482310425972020-08-28T06:00:00.003-06:002020-08-28T12:28:31.442-06:00Power Poppy: Healing Bouquet! <span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Hi all!</b></span> The sweet treats continue today with another brand new illustration fresh from the <b><a href="www.powerpoppy.com" target="_blank">Power Poppy Shop! </a> </b>These juicy new images are from<b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/fresh-squeezed-scents-mini-release" target="_blank"> Power Poppy's Fresh Squeezed Scents Collection</a></b> and each is just as divine as the other! <div><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><b>On to my creation!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmSllOzi3lcSee8gQeeD0Gri3-QZk4syQjWvJF1h2wnij3df3ezFsmQbijgZE-vREkrdWRUKjF0yc5IUW2fH2bhrseQUkA-eecvzdsujrXycYczAhqfZOdxBtnEL6tJM581ZFyUmYumxm/s797/healing-card1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="600" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmSllOzi3lcSee8gQeeD0Gri3-QZk4syQjWvJF1h2wnij3df3ezFsmQbijgZE-vREkrdWRUKjF0yc5IUW2fH2bhrseQUkA-eecvzdsujrXycYczAhqfZOdxBtnEL6tJM581ZFyUmYumxm/w603-h800/healing-card1.jpg" width="603" /></a></div><br /><div>Set your sights on this new image -- <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.com/products/healing-bouquet/" target="_blank">Healing Bouquet</a></b>! It is rich in color and healing properties with sage, lavender, lotus, lemon and colorful porcelain vine! I colored this up with Copic markers and just kind of let the color flow. It's one of those images that you can just get lost in the process. I tried to add a little texture along the way to the lemon, adding dots of color and changing up the range of yellows as I went along. I also added a little white gel pen accents to both the lemon and berries --just to give both a little more depth. The sentiment is from the retired set called <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/glads-and-gerberas?_pos=4&_sid=787097bee&_ss=r">Dynamic Duos Glads and Gerberas. </a></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Here's a little close up for you! </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9v92Ht0eCTdQCjP5Bd0hmm0cEx5s3UW3hc79ueBErPke27tmYxx2__KXAiFusG0vTn_Q7cEY7AAE619XcQb8FMSeKIENIVJgakK6_vBMeMlXc_vedriIFyuuqgXTaKq0KPG0BONcmMXdd/s800/healing-card2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9v92Ht0eCTdQCjP5Bd0hmm0cEx5s3UW3hc79ueBErPke27tmYxx2__KXAiFusG0vTn_Q7cEY7AAE619XcQb8FMSeKIENIVJgakK6_vBMeMlXc_vedriIFyuuqgXTaKq0KPG0BONcmMXdd/w600-h800/healing-card2.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>And, as you can see from my finished card above, I used a die-cut set to create my layers, a little foam tape to pop it all up and a couple of rhinestones to add a little pizazz! I have to say, this is just a beautiful illustration that was such a joy to color up! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-VtfzdpXsokkP4PK2b5k4qBz-jsIJ03x92-u1zbS8L62zHJFcL3b4jqvdsPdhu1Sp8x3DyBlDWOi592vmPpFElDRSQrM1xdur0TmRYpYyPHXQQuIKIlWXKgwUAVE1JJL429RkQpxGuTB/s600/BloomiesBanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-VtfzdpXsokkP4PK2b5k4qBz-jsIJ03x92-u1zbS8L62zHJFcL3b4jqvdsPdhu1Sp8x3DyBlDWOi592vmPpFElDRSQrM1xdur0TmRYpYyPHXQQuIKIlWXKgwUAVE1JJL429RkQpxGuTB/s0/BloomiesBanner.png" /></a></div><br /><div>There's so much more juicy creativity thanks to the Bloomies! Just hop on over to these fine designers below and you'll see for yourself! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/08/friday-healing-bouquet.html"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stacy</span></a></div><div><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Christine</span></a></div><div><a href=" https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppy-healing-bouquet.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Leslie </span></a></div><div><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/08/healing-bouquet.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ally</span></a></div><div><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/08/power-poppy-healing-bouquet.html"><span style="font-size: medium;">Broni</span></a></div><div><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppy-mini-release-healing-bouquet.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Barbara C</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.jccards.com/?p=6605" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Jenny</span></a></div><div><a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppy-fresh-squeezed-scents.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gloria</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.cardediemstudio.com/home/power-poppy-healing-bouquet">Catherine</a></span></div><div><a href="https://sathyapapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/08/healing-bouquet-powerpoppy.html">Sathya Kala</a></div><div><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/08/healing-bouquet.html">Lisa</a></div><div><a href="https://cherylquilts.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppys-healing-bouquet.html">Cheryl</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>See both new sets <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/fresh-squeezed-scents-mini-release" target="_blank">HERE!</a></b> And remember, with digital images, it's instant gratification! Just buy, download, print and color with reckless abandon! </div><div><br /></div><div>So glad you stopped by! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvjloMIF-OE43OYbQF4_fpBmAuM96yHJ3u37juM3rsPxCF7S7DQDyBf8Be1X-LI8Sn92In_N3zg32ukb748-8pObGPFl5BY4TFWCGSrxGZODObX5-RJSCMg_WvV47BOUUMA7SqqiOznPF/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvjloMIF-OE43OYbQF4_fpBmAuM96yHJ3u37juM3rsPxCF7S7DQDyBf8Be1X-LI8Sn92In_N3zg32ukb748-8pObGPFl5BY4TFWCGSrxGZODObX5-RJSCMg_WvV47BOUUMA7SqqiOznPF/w96-h62/Julie-siggy.png" width="96" /></a></div><br /> <br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; font-family: graphik, "helvetica neue", helvetica, "apple color emoji", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br /></div></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-8173202260758506462020-08-27T06:00:00.013-06:002020-08-27T09:00:11.964-06:00Power Poppy Mini Release! Aloe and Oranges<span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;"><b>Hi all!</b></span> Today I have a sweet treat to share that is ripe for the pickin'! Freshly squeezed images straight from the<b> <a href="www.powerpoppy.com" target="_blank">Power Poppy creative vine! </a></b>Marcella has some juicy new images and I can't wait to share! <div><br /></div><div>Some of you might have already seen this creation below. I featured it over on the Power Poppy blog for a Creative Confetti tutorial on digital stamp manipulation. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqSOe9Tffp1nRfpfSrwtTxvKbi06JOZK1KH4mMtbdIsQodYWdcH93bwL8A-XQ3_QLIkwqq4cb812bZjCF_btJAYpuIOh2ZhhjEng7toGQMmOOtJlZi9dHVhxvmyxj-SBAmUDbnkL_5JIt/s800/card1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqSOe9Tffp1nRfpfSrwtTxvKbi06JOZK1KH4mMtbdIsQodYWdcH93bwL8A-XQ3_QLIkwqq4cb812bZjCF_btJAYpuIOh2ZhhjEng7toGQMmOOtJlZi9dHVhxvmyxj-SBAmUDbnkL_5JIt/w600-h800/card1.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This lovely image is called <a href="http://powerpoppy.com/products/aloe-and-oranges/">Aloe and Oranges</a>! Isn't it DIVINE??? As you can see, I added a frame around the image and if you want to know how to do that, all you have to do is click <a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/08/creative-confetti-inside-out.html">HERE</a> to see the tutorial! <div><br /></div><div>I have to say, I wish I could tell you which Copic markers I used to color up this image but I was watching baseball on TV and just grabbing from my Copic Marker storage bag as I went! I do know that I tried to use more blue-green colors for the aloe and more rich green colors for the leaves. the oranges were pretty straight forward. I chose the most vibrant shades of orange and deep yellow. The background was colored with V01, and V0000. I just LOVE purple and orange together! 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Not a lot needed when the image is so bodacious all on its own! ;-) I used the sentiment from the<a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/summer-berries?_pos=1&_sid=76f743c91&_ss=r"> Summer Berries clear set</a> because I thought it was so perfect for this image. Pop it up with foam tape, add a few rhinestones and.. ta da! Done! Easy Peasy Orange Squeezy! <br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the Bloom Brigade has been busy bringing this lush beauty to life as well! So, before you call it a day on the world wide web, be sure to hit these lovey and creative women up and see their creations as well! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/08/mini-release-at-power-poppy.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Stacy</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppys-new-aloe-and-oranges.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Christine</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/08/new-from-power-poppy-aloe-and-oranges.html"><span style="font-size: medium;">Leslie</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/2020/08/aloe-and-oranges.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Kathy</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://yourmemoriescanada.blogspot.com/2020/08/aloe-oranges.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ally</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/2020/08/power-poppy-aloe-and-oranges.htm"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Broni</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/power-poppy-mini-release-aloe-and.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Barbara C.</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cardediemstudio.com/home/power-poppy-aloe-and-oranges"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Catherine</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/08/27/new-release-aloe-and-oranges-by-power-poppy/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Nancy</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/08/power-poppy-aloe-and-oranges.html">Barbara W. </a><br /><a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/08/new-power-poppy.html">Lisa Johansen</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/"><b>Power Poppy Blog</b></a> -- visit for Marcy's take plus some fun news! </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by! Power Poppy will release another fun new "juicy" image in its Fresh Squeezed Scents Collection tomorrow --- so -- get ready for another Bloom Brigade Parade, showing off these delish new digital illustrations, ready for you to pick, download and color in a jiffy!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you back here then!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvjloMIF-OE43OYbQF4_fpBmAuM96yHJ3u37juM3rsPxCF7S7DQDyBf8Be1X-LI8Sn92In_N3zg32ukb748-8pObGPFl5BY4TFWCGSrxGZODObX5-RJSCMg_WvV47BOUUMA7SqqiOznPF/s150/Julie-siggy.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="150" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvjloMIF-OE43OYbQF4_fpBmAuM96yHJ3u37juM3rsPxCF7S7DQDyBf8Be1X-LI8Sn92In_N3zg32ukb748-8pObGPFl5BY4TFWCGSrxGZODObX5-RJSCMg_WvV47BOUUMA7SqqiOznPF/w96-h62/Julie-siggy.png" width="96" /></a></div><br /> <br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; font-family: graphik, "helvetica neue", helvetica, "apple color emoji", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br /></div>Julie Koerberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666868927315028423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5688221490155272742.post-36598335961343406382020-07-24T06:00:00.000-06:002020-07-24T06:00:01.389-06:00Make mine a mini! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Hello all and happy Friday!</b></span> How is everyone doing this week? Goodness, it has been a LOOOONG time since I've posted on my personal blog. Hosting the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/search/label/Creative%20Confetti">Creative Confetti Challenges </a></b>over at <a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/">Power Poppy</a> has taken me away from "home" I guess! The card I am going to share today is actually from this week's challenge but I decided I should share here too. :-)<br />
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Recently, I scrolled through some of my recent cards and thought about design and what I liked about certain creations and what I didn't love about others. That got me thinking about being inspired. Why not take a card or a series of cards that you love, and downsize them -- make them a mini version?<br />
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First of all, I want to share the inspiration for my mini. A few months back, I hosted the Inspire Me Monday tutorial and mashed up a few techniques to come up with what I call Embossed Silhouette. Ever since that tutorial, I've been looking for new ways to incorporate this look because it is so easy and ushers in dramatic results. So, here's a peek at some of the cards that inspired today's creation. And... <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/02/inspire-me-monday-embossed-silhouette.html">HERE's a link to the original tutoria</a></b>l as well. </div>
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And, here's a peek at my "mini!" Instead of using the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/vibrant-thanks?_pos=9&_sid=2c86e7628&_ss=r">Power Poppy set Vibrant Thank</a></b>s, which is currently sold out, I decided to pick one that you could actually get your hands on now! ;-) I chose the stamp set <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/poppies">Poppies. </a></b><br />
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Instead of making a rectangle card, I decided to use some stitched circle dies to create not only my card base but the layers as well. I folded a 4" by 4" piece of black card stock and then set my die on top, leaving just a sliver of the card at the fold to keep the card's integrity and still have a circle shape. Then, I used one size smaller die for my white layer. And, I cut one smaller from that to serve as my mask so that I could sponge on that bold color.<br />
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First up, if you looked at the tutorial link, you know I stamped the poppies stamp in black ink and then colored it all up using a black marker to create a silhouette.<br />
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As you can see, I used My MISTI stamping tool to keep my circle in place because after I colored it (I didn't remove it from my MISTI), I inked up my stamp with Versamark ink and then heat embossed using white detail powder to get that detailed silhouette image. Afterward, I lined up my mask and using low tack tape, taped both the mask and the main image down real good so that it wouldn't move as I sponged on the ink. For my ink, I used Morocco and Lady Bug inks by Memento.<br />
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And then, the fun continued! Not only did I add a little pizazz to the envelope...<br />
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I added a little something extra to the inside of my mini card!<br />
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If you missed it, I also make an envelope liner using that pop of orange on the inside...<br />
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I added the "Dear Friend" sentiment from the stamp set <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/always-here?_pos=2&_sid=02d680fe0&_ss=r"><b>Heart Abloom </b></a>and a few iridescent sequins and.. ta da! Finished! I think it turned out so cute and you can still see the inspiration from the original creation. Do you have a "mini" in your future? If so, I hope you join me over on the Power Poppy blog! Every month, we choose a random entry for a $25 gift code to the Power Poppy Shop, just for playing along!<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>And that, my friends, is it!</b></span> Do you need/want a little more inspiration on this Friday to help you get those creative ideas rolling just in time for the weekend? Well, check out these fine ladies and see what they've been up to!<br />
<b style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://twinshappy.blogspot.com/"><br /></a></b>
<b style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://twinshappy.blogspot.com/">Stacy Morgan</a><br /><a href="http://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/">Leslie Miller </a></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/">Broni Holcombe</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Hello all and happy Friday! </b></span>Earlier this week, I shared a fun little digital challenge and tutorial that I thought that I would take time to share right here on my own blog! With everyone staying home and trying to take their minds off what the world is facing right now, I've noticed quite a few folks trying their hands at new things. My daughter's taking online guitar lessons through Fender. I am taking up sewing again. I just made<a href="https://www.byannie.com/patterns/catch-all-caddy-2"> THIS little caddy</a> for my knitting and it turned out so cute! Here's a picture of mine below! What was so fun about this project is that the fabric is all scraps from a quilt that I made my mom literally fifteen years ago. I knew there was a reason I hung on to those bits and pieces of fabric! </div>
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So, with this week's <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/03/creative-confetti-lets-go-digital.html">Creative Confetti Challenge over on the Power Poppy Blog,</a></b> I challenged you all to use digital stamps for your creation! New to digis? Well, you're in luck! A long while back I did <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2014/05/i-bought-digital-stamp-now-what.html">THIS tutorial</a></b> on getting used to manipulating digis. It's a great starting point. And, if you need a little ammunition to get started, Marcella has plenty<b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/digital-stamps"> HERE</a></b> in the digital section of the <b><a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com/">Power Poppy Shop! </a></b></div>
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So, with that tutorial in mind, I thought I would dig deep into my digital stash to morph an older Power Poppy stamp into a brand new design! Want to see?</div>
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I started by coming up with a concept in my head -- I wanted a frame for an uplifting sentiment so that I can spread some joy thanks to an envelope and a stamp. I know there are so many people right now that I can't see, can't hug and can't share time with. Our craft, dear friends, is the next best thing! It's a handmade creation, just from YOU made especially for that beloved friend!<br />
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So, I started by creating a 2" by 2" canvas in Photoshop Elements. This helped me to create just the right size circle. I used the Marquee tool, clicked on the circle and then drug my cursor over the square to create this image. After I made my circle, I outlined it using the "Stroke" effect, adding a thin black line around my circle. (You can see the stroke tool off to the right of my image)<br />
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Then, I created a second file to measure the size of a card front - 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 and I centered my circle on top.<br />
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I knew I wanted my frame to be surrounded by loose florals and after scrolling through the digital section of the Power Poppy Shop, I knew this image below, <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/sweet-pea-show?_pos=1&_sid=a4e02ddd1&_ss=r">Sweet Pea Show</a></b> would be perfect! After opening it up, I used the eraser tool (you can see I clicked it off to the left of my image in the toolbar) and I removed my background.<br />
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From there, I erased everything but sections of the image, using each piece to create my floral frame.<br />
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Sometimes, this is how small my piece was!<br />
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And after I moved and manipulated all of the pieces, this is what my frame looked like!<br />
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After printing and using a stitched rectangle die to cut out my image, I set my digi in my MISTI stamping tool.<br />
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Here's another trick that I want to show you today! I set the "Radiate Joy" sentiment from <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/m-powering-words?_pos=1&_sid=fd776a724&_ss=r">Power Poppy's M-Powering Words stamp set </a></b>to the left-center of my circle. (Can I just say that this stamp set is PERFECT for the times we are living in right now -- so much encouragement! AND, it's on sale right now!) There's a reason for this! I knew by using the MISTI, I could create a shadow effect with my sentiment and I thought that would be a fun effect! </div>
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I stamped it with Tea Rose Vivid! ink -- funny, I have had this stamp pad for probably more than 15 years and it is still going strong. They don't even make this ink any longer. My reinker will probably keep it alive for another 15 years! ;-) </div>
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Now, here's the fun part. I cleaned off my stamp and as you can see, I offset the stamp, placing it down and to the right of the original image. You can tell when you see the "white space" around the stamp. Can you see it? I closed the door of my MISTI, setting that stamp in place and then set the MISTI aside for now. When the time comes, I will be ready for this knowing my next stamp layer will provide the perfect shadow effect! </div>
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Then, I went to town coloring! I used my Copic markers and used R81, R83, RVOO, and R00 to color up my petals and G21, G24, G20 to color up my leaves. I highlighted around my sentiment using BG0000 and BG10. When you see my finished card, you'll see I added these highlights around the outside of my main panel as well. </div>
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Once I was finished coloring, I pulled out my Versamark ink pad and my silver detail embossing powder and using my MISTI, I stamped and heat embossed! Isn't that fun?</div>
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And here's a peek at my finished card! It is a super simple design -- decorative paper background, silver cording, pink button. That's it! </div>
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Now all I have to do is pop a stamp on an envelope to get this in the mail! I have a few people who could really use a note. I think my next challenge will be to make a list and take an afternoon or two to get those notes in the mail!<br />
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I happen to know that some of the other Power Poppy designers were busy in their crafting places this week! Want to hop on over and see these fine ladies? I hope you do!<br />
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<a href="https://twinshappy.blogspot.com/2020/04/day-of-blooms.html">Stacy Morgan </a><br />
<a href="https://christinecreations.blogspot.com/">Christine Okken</a><br />
<a href="https://inmycreativeroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/power-poppy-fun-friday.html">Barbara Campbell</a><br />
<a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/04/heart-full-of-daisies.html">Lisa Johansen</a><br />
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Ms. Marcella has spent the last 24 hours lowering prices in the <a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com/"><b>Power Poppy Shop</b></a> to share the love and clear off some shelves. If you're like most of us, hanging out, trying to find some inner peace, there's honestly no better therapy than coloring and crafting. Here's just a peek into some of the great deals you can take advantage of! One little note -- some of these stamp sets are in limited quantities so... if you see a deal... might want to jump on it! :-) </div>
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What's a mystery bin you ask? Well, there are sets that Marcy has without packaging that are yours for the taking! Just click <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/mystery-bin">HERE</a></b> for deets! </div>
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One of the stamp sets that happens to be on sale is one of my favorite vignette sets -- <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/short-stacks-stamp-set?_pos=1&_sid=853576b91&_ss=r">Short Stacks!</a></b> Well, this lovely is on sale as we speak for $12.60! Woot Woot! I just love this set of images -- too cute for words and so many options for those all-occasion cards! I had fun coloring this one up with Copic markers and just adding a few embellishments and bits of flair!</div>
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So, hit up the sale, shop now and know there's no code needed! All prices have been adjusted in the store to make shopping a breeze! Some of the other Power Poppy designers have some fun to share today. Want to see? Just click the link below to travel to the PP Blog! </div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Hi all! </b></span>It's Friday, which means there's a little Power Poppy fun on the ole blog today for all of you! Earlier this week, did you see the Inspire Me Monday tutorial I posted? Well, if you missed it, you can <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/02/inspire-me-monday-embossed-silhouette.html" target="_blank">click HERE</a></b> to check it out because, my friends, this is the basis for <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/02/creative-confetti-black-white.html">this week's Creative Confetti challenge! </a></b>So, two bits of fun! And, on top of that, I have a bonus creation here for you today using the same technique!<br />
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Just to give you a little bit of my tutorial this week, I showcased a super duper easy peasy way to create a graphic card with lots of visual punch! And, the MISTI stamping tool was key. If you keep your stamp positioned in this tool, it allows you to stamp overtop a previously stamped image, which opens up some different design possibilities, like the one I showcased! In a nutshell, you stamp the image, color it using a fine-tip black pen and then, situating it in the same way as when you initially stamped the image, stamp the image again using embossing ink and then heat emboss using a detail embossing powder. You get an embossed silhouette that is super quick, yet impactful! I started with the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/vibrant-thanks?_pos=1&_sid=8a7e2c1c5&_ss=r" target="_blank">Power Poppy Vibrant Thanks</a></b> stamp set for all three of my creations.<br />
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Isn't that fun? I just love that sweet little flower. The sentiment I added is from <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/lilac-time?_pos=5&_sid=82d95c64e&_ss=r" target="_blank">Power Poppy's Lilac Time stamp set. </a></b></div>
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Now for a closeup of that Zinnia after I stamped with Versamark and added that detail back in with white detail powder. I just love the depth! I also added a sentiment that I also heat embossed. The sentiment is also from the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/vibrant-thanks?_pos=1&_sid=8a7e2c1c5&_ss=r" target="_blank">Vibrant Thanks set </a></b>as well.<br />
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And, here's a third card that I just made last night using vibrant shades of purple and the third flower in the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/vibrant-thanks?_pos=1&_sid=8a7e2c1c5&_ss=r" target="_blank">Power Poppy Vibrant Thanks</a> </b>stamp set. I was inspired by <b><a href="https://theresastudio.blogspot.com/2020/02/embossed-silhouette.html">Theresa Pollack's card HERE</a></b> that she made after giving this tutorial a try. I love just how many different color combos you can try with this -- endless opportunities!!<br />
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I love that this technique delivers a design punch without a ton of effort. These cards took minutes to create and are the perfect way to create a little snail mail love in a jiffy!<br />
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So, if you want to give this technique a try, please do and then, <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/02/creative-confetti-black-white.html">click on over HERE</a></b> to enter it in this week's Creative Confetti Challenge! Then, you'll be in running for a $25 gift code to the Power Poppy Shop! So, get those fingers inky and play along with me!<br />
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These lovely ladies also have a little Power Poppy eye candy to share, so be sure to hop on over and see what they have in store!<br />
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<a href="https://rowhousegreetings.com/2020/02/28/potted-primroses-by-power-poppy/">Nancy Sheads</a><br />
<a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/02/friday-fun-with-power-poppy.html">Gloria Stengel</a><br />
<a href="https://runningwithscissorsleslie.blogspot.com/2020/02/mandarin-wreath.html">Leslie Miller </a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebuzzfromqueenb.com/2020/02/power-poppy-get-wool-soon.html">Barbara Walker</a><br />
<a href="http://www.snowymoosecreations.com/2020/02/happy-spring.html">Lisa Johansen</a><br />
<a href="http://twinshappy.blogspot.com/">Stacy Morgan </a><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Hi all and happy Friday to you! </b></span>I have a little Power Poppy fun to share today and I get to also share a little Power Poppy love crafted by some of my fellow Bloomies! Earlier this week, I ushered in the weekly Creative Confetti Challenge and this one is so easy, I really think anyone can join in the fun!<br />
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To play along in the challenge and read up on all the details just click <b><a href="http://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2020/02/creative-confetti-frame-it-up.html">HERE.</a></b> The basic gist of the challenge is to frame up your main image on your card!<br /><br />
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<br />I was going through some of my pre-stamped images and found these little die cut flowers from the <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/abundant-petals?_pos=1&_sid=60fabad62&_ss=r">Abundant Petals stamp set</a>, using the <a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/abundant-petals-coordinating-dies">coordinating Die Set </a>as well. And, after I "auditioned" them together, I decided that I had just the right combination to create a bit of color in a card corner. So, I colored it up using Copic markers - R81, R83, RV00, and RV0000 for the petals and YG00, YG23, and YG25 for the leaves. <br /><br />I took some decorative paper and created a frame by lining up two stitched rectangle dies and, using a Post-It Note, situated and tacked them down on the paper before running them through my die cut machine. <br /><br />After I cut out the frame, I cut another panel using only the largest die out of this cream and green graph style paper so that it would layer up perfectly. I used the 'Thank You' sentiment from the set and heat embossed it with gold detail powder. </div>
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Hi all and happy Friday! </span></b>If you're looking for ways to be inspired in your card making endeavors -- man, I think I have a fun one for you this week! This week's <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.blogspot.com/search/label/Creative%20Confetti" target="_blank">Creative Confetti Challenge</a></b> that I ushered in earlier this week encourages us all to step out of the card making world to find inspiration from some of the masters in the art world. Look at the scenery, the colors, the graphic impact, the lines, the message. This week's challenge is all about interpretation, and that's why it makes it so much fun! Check it out!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><b>HOW TO PLAY:</b></span> Scroll through the artwork <b><a href="https://www.art.com/gallery/id--d207226/posters.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> and be inspired by one of the works. Then, create with that work of art in mind - you might take the look, the colors, the message - it's up to you! There are no hard and fast rules with this challenge! The only thing I ask is that when you post your creation on social media or your blog, share a link to the work that inspired your creation!<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>On to my creation!</b></span> When I scrolled through the prints at Art.com, I could see so many opportunities to stretch my creative limits but there was just something about this soft print that caught my eye. It looked dreamy and today, (since the sun isn't shining here) I thought I needed a little soft and dreamy in my life!<br />
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I knew it might be tricky to get the perfect image to go along with this scene. I first thought about <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/sunset-sway?_pos=1&_sid=dbc2534f2&_ss=r" target="_blank">Power Poppy's Sunset Sway</a></b>, but after scrolling through my digital stamps, I settled on <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/collections/digital-stamps/products/bubbles-and-fizz" target="_blank">THIS one, </a></b>Bubbles and Fizz! I thought the foliage was dreamy like the inspiration art and I thought about the ways I could create that fun tonal backdrop.<br />
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I started by dropping the grey tone image onto a 4.25 by 5.5 canvas in PhotoShop Elements and then moving and positioning two of the images to create the look of foliage coming up from the bottom. After printing, I die-cut and then covered the outer edge of my die cut, right along the stitched edges, with Post-It notes to mask this off from any ink.<br />
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Then, I used Copic markers to create the fade of color. I wanted to use Distress Inks at first but I thought masking those little bits and bobbles might be a wee bit too difficult, so... markers it was! I used G20, BV0000, BG70 and BG72 to create this backdrop. After I was done, I took some slate blue ink and then sponged some ink on using a spotted style stencil. I wanted to create a wee bit of texture to the backdrop. I colored up the leaves and flowers too. I realize my inspiration photo was purple and white flowers but I thought this needed a pop of color. This flower is called a Golden Wattle. It's native to Australia and it truly looks like pom-poms of sunshine!<b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSijdmnrgoUxwkmU8a4l3avV_krdw:1580245245948&q=golden+wattle&chips=q:golden+wattle,g_1:flower:ivzTxTumbJQ%3D&usg=AI4_-kQIDtziONSLA817xlS8tPJ1ryy77Q&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjLp6ukmKfnAhXD7Z4KHbVgCpwQ4lYILCgB&biw=1707&bih=803&dpr=1.13" target="_blank"> See? (click the link for photos!) </a></b><br />
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From there, I just matted it all up, picking up on the yellow and sage colored green. The sentiment, which is also a digital image, is from the <b><a href="https://powerpoppy.com/products/saucer-magnolia?_pos=1&_sid=982c16f67&_ss=r" target="_blank">Saucer Magnolia set. </a> </b>I used a die for the sentiment, punched a hole on each side and then used some gold cording as an accent. Here's a look at the finished card....<br />
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And, here's a little close up for you! Of course, I had to add a little splash of glitter to those bubbles to make them a little fizzier! ;-) I think glitter makes a card happy. Just sayin'!<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>And that, my friends, is it! </b></span> Now, I know if you looked at my card, you might have a hard time seeing the original work but some of the elements are indeed there -- the color fade of a backdrop, and the foliage springing up from the bottom. The similarities after that are few. That's the beauty of this challenge, I didn't say "copy" the work of art. I said, "be inspired by it!" :-)<br />
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I hope you do have some creative downtime this week and can join in on the fun of Life Imitating Art! After you're done, just link up your creation below so we can all see AND so you can have a shot at winning a $25 gift code to the<a href="http://www.powerpoppy.com/"> Power Poppy Shop!</a><br />
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Be sure to stop on over and catch a little bit of these ladies' creativity! I know if you hop, skip and jump their way, you won't be sad you did!<br />
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<a href="http://twinshappy.blogspot.com/">Stacy Morgan</a><br />
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<a href="https://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2020/01/va-va-valentines-by-power-poppy.html" target="_blank">Gloria Stengel </a>is making a guest appearance with a fab Valentine that you'll love!<br />
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