Irish Dancer Part 3...

Hello Journey friends,

Here's the final card in my Irish Dancer collection.  Quite a simple card really. 

I decided to focus on the sentiment this time.  As all of the sentiments tug at my heartstrings, I think this one is just so inspiring and encouraging.  I added a little scalloped banner (cut from the Banner dies and Whipped Cream cardstock).  

I love the look of tone-on-tone so I used the Pineapple Splash ink to stamp the ballerina repeatedly on a piece of Oatmeal Cookie cardstock.  As I was stamping, I couldn't help but remember the tessellated designs I made in Fabric Design class in college- The image fits so nicely in a repeated/staggered pattern on paper- and there's just a hint of color created with the inking.

Adding some Journey Glaze and Journey sparkles to the banner die was almost the finishing touch...It needed some gold.  I added a little piece of gold ribbon along the edge of the banner, then applied two little bows on each edge.  

If you're collecting Inspiration pages for this set, here's another inspiration page I created for this card.  I've included a list of everything you need to complete this card (minus the acrylic blocks and the paper cutter!)

Irish Dancer 2...

Hello Journey friends, I'm back to share another unique Irish Dancer using the Twinkle Toes set. There are only a few more days remaining before the kit will be GONE...and won't return for three months...If you like it as much as I do, you'll want to grab it now...It's sooo versatile with a little doodle here and there.  :)

Isn't she LOVELY?   Every time I look at this little lady, I smile a BIG BIG smile.  She makes me happy!!!

After finishing up the coloring and fussy cutting her out, this card whipped together in NO TIME at all!!!

I think the layout lends itself well to an invitation, birthday or thank you card.  The Label turned sideways creates the perfect "writing board" for a greeting.

Whoever designed this ballerina image gets a big HUG and HIGH FIVE from me!  I just love her whispy curls and the little pearls on her wrist (Not to mention her fluffy-fabulous tutu!)  

Popping the image up with pop dots gives the dimension this card needs to take flight...errrmmm dance across the page.  She fits perfectly against the small/tight green and black floating panel.  And of course, no proper Irish girl would be complete without a little golden sparkle!  

So, don't you just LOVE this little lady?  I've got SO MANY more ideas for her.  Just wait, you'll see...

Feel free to grab a copy of the inspiration sheet I created for this card.  It's perfect to keep in a nice little binder full of FUN projects OR to share with friends (or if you're a coach-share with your customers!).  

Irish Twinkle Toes!

Hello Journey friends!

I'm back to share an extra FUN card I dreamed up before receiving my Feb. Kit of the Month.  This kit is only available until the last day of the month and the set won't be available for another three months...If you want the set, there's no better time than NOW to order it so you can play away!

Now, on to my creation... Can you just hear Celtic music flowing???  Hee hee hee.

...and her lovely red locks tied up so perfectly...

...yes, YOU are AWESOME!!!

Ok...So there you have it...Don't be too shy to add extra doodling to your images...You just might discover you can create a whole new world of FUN!

And in the power of the MAKE-LIVE-SHARE movement by Richard Garay, I'm sharing this project with YOU (and any other person that would LOVE to take an Irish dancer journey with their pen.)  Please feel free to grab a copy of my Inspiration Sheet for this card.  All supplies, materials used- including step-out photos and step-by-step directions are listed for your convenience.   Enjoy!

***PS....I'll be back tomorrow to share another card I finished from the kit.  On Monday, I'll return to share another Irish Dancer card and inspiration sheet.  See you then!