Some Bunny Loves You

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I'm on the Art Impressions blog today! Looking through my cards still waiting to be posted I found this one spring card that I figured I'd share before summer really gets going!! I used Easter Blessings but the set has a non-Easter sentiment, Some Bunny Loves You so you can use these super adorable images all year round!! I used very spring colors for my card but could use more summer or fall colors to really stretch this stamp set!!

I started with a panel of watercolor card stock and used Lindys Stamp Gang Magical's to watercolor a bit of yellow to it. The magicals are a powder and you just add it to water, gesso, embossing paste or whatever you want to add a tint too! I used the Bonjour Butter color.

While the panel was drying I picked out a die to create a window in the panel. Before die cutting (because my panel was wet) I lightly traced it on a white card base, where the window would be. In this area, I applied some Hero Arts Bubble Gum with an ink applicator. Then I placed a Tim Holtz stencil, Lace over it and applied more ink!

Next, I stamped the little bunny and colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers. I used: CG3, CR1, CR4, CR6, DG2, HB1, HB2, PL1, PL2, PL3. Then I fussy cut him out. The sentiment Some Bunny Loves You was stamped at the bottom of the pink lace and my pencil trace line of the window was erased.

When my background was dry I die cut the window out and added it to the card base with the pink lacey part showing through. I added the little bunny to one corner of the window and lastly added a few sequins.

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Easter Blessings

Spectrum Noir Markers

Stencil: Tim Holtz - Lace

Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals - Bonjour Butter

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins - Sweet Pea Mix

Hero Arts - Bubble Gum Ink

Papertrey Ink - Half and Half die

Coffee Loving Card Makers - Do It Yourself Flowers

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I'm on the Coffee Loving Card Makers blog today with several Do It Yourself Flower ideas! I created my flowers with stamps and an unexpected stamp! Stop by the blog to check it out, here's a little sneak peek!

Dana

Art Impressions & Distress Marker Watercoloring

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I'm on the Art Impressions blog with a card featuring the Watercolor Clay Pot set. I used my Distress Markers to color the images. I want a more spring-like feel so I used pinks as my main color!

I started by coloring the pot with a distress marker and stamping it on watercolor paper. I used some water and a paint brush, along with many other markers to color the pot. With the foliage I did the same thing, adding details and shading until I was happy with the image. The Distress Markers I used where: Weathered Wood, Festive Berries, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Worn Lipstick. 

Next, I used Papertrey Ink's Half & Half die to cut out the image. I found some pattern paper from Echo Park Paper that matched the colors I used and added one pattern to the card base and strip of another pattern in the middle.

I added the image the card with foam tape, trimming off the extra at the top. Then I scattered some matching sequins across the card. I decided to go without a sentiment for the front when a card is needed I can stamp a sentiment on the inside.

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Dana 

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Clay Pot

Distress Markers

Sequins: Pretty Pink Post  Sweet Pea Mix. Neat & Tangled Fall Festive Mix

Pattern Paper: Echo Park Co - PettiCoats & Pinstripes

Die: Papertrey Ink - Half & Half

Art Impressions Challenge #208 - Dot's & Stripes

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It's the second week of Art Impressions Challenge #208 - Dots & Stripes! AI also has new interactive die and stamp sets, the PopCards!! My card features the Oldie Popcard stamp set and die set along with the PopCard Template.

I started by stamping the all the images in the set. Then I used the following Spectrum Noir Markers to color the images, BG3, BG6, BG10, BP1, CT1, CT4, TB3, TB4, TB5, OR1.

With washi tape I adhered the matching dies to the colored images. I also cut the template from white cardstock. I threaded each layer onto the template. The stamp set has instructions and the AI video channel has a video or two using these stamps and dies.

I added some polka dot paper to the inside of the white cardbase. About 3/4 the way down at the crease I cut 2 slits like the instructions indicate. Then I added the Oldie on the template to the inside of the card along with strip that attaches the raised square to the Oldie. This moves the Oldie when you open the card.

For the outside of the card I added the pink strip paper, along with a strip of polka dot paper. I die cut a white circle and a scallop circle from some pattern paper. Then I stamped the sentiment on the circle and added it to the scallop circle, then added that to the front of the card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Art Impressions - Oldies PopCards
Dies: Art Impressions - Oldies Popcards, PopCards Template
Spectrum Noir Markers
Pattern Paper: Doodle Bug & My Minds Eye

Art Impressions AI People with Spectrum Noir Markers

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I'm on the Art Impressions blog today with a card featuring one of the new AI People! These new stamps make perfect Get Well cards!! My card features the Crutches set.

I started by picking out some pattern paper from Echo Park Paper Co. Petticoats & Pinstripes. Then I picked out some similar Spectrum Noir markers to color the image. I used BP6, BP7, CR4, CR6, DR4, EB5, EB6, GT2, GT3, IG2, IG4, IG7.

I added a pink pattern paper to a white card base, then I cut a stitched rectangle from a blue pattern. I added the stitched panel to the middle of the card. From white card stock I die cut an even smaller stitched rectangle. 

Next, I fussy cut the image and then added it to the card with foam tape. Last I stamped the sentiment on the white rectangle and also added it with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Crutches Set

Spectrum Noir Markers

Pattern Paper: Echo Park Paper Co. 

Quick Mother's Day Card

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I'm on the Art Impressions blog with quick little Mother's Day card!! If you haven't yet made one, this might be the thing for you!! I used the FDMD Set, perfect to have on hand for your Mother's Day AND Father's Day cards!! 

I started with a watercolor panel that was a little bit smaller than 4 inches. Then I used the leafy stamp from the WC Foliage Set 1 along with the Distress Marker Forest Moss. I would color the stamp with the marker, then stamp along the panel. Stamp several at a time, then add a little bit of water with a paintbrush. I did this all the way around the square panel. 

Next, I used the flower cluster from the Flowering Mailbox set to stamp pink flowers all around the panel. I did it the same way I did the leaves, only with Picked Raspberry and Spun Sugar. You can customize by using any leaf and flower stamp you want. And any watercoloring marker will work too!

I stamped the Mother's Day sentiment in the middle of the square panel. Then I used a little bit of Picked Raspberry and water to color the hearts. I added a few sequins to the panel and then added it to some light pattern paper and a card base.

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope all the Mom's (and Dad's who are the moms!) have a great Mother's Day!!

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - WC Foliage Set 1, Flowering Mail Box, FDMD Set

Distress Markers: Forest Moss, Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar

Pattern Paper: Echo Park Paper - Petticoats & Pinstripes

Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh - Sweet Pea Mix

Crafter's Companion on HSN - TODAY - Video

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Have you been watching HSN?!?! Lots of great products from Crafter's Companion!! This is my second post today, this time featuring the 3D Embossing Folders that are available on HSN! They will be on HSN at 8pm EST, TONIGHT!!

I was able to make a video with my Ipad for the first time! The video shows how I made the card, but I didn;t include on the video (I have to see about putting together multiple videos together still!!) how I did the embossing and using the gilding wax. But it's super easy, I used my Gemini to run the embossing folder through. You get awesome embossing with these folders!! Then I used a foam ink applicator and the gold Gilding Wax (it's really like ink or very light embossing paste!) to add the gold to the background!!

But anyway here is the video! Enjoy! Below are a few photos of the finished card!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion: 3D Embossing Folder - Regency Swirls. Gilding Wax, Shimmering Cardstock - Coastal Pearl, Mixed Media Dies - Graceful Butterflies

Crafter's Companion on HSN TODAY!!

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Crafter's Companion is on HSN TODAY!! You better run to the TV or HSN.com to get your hands on some awesome new Crafter's Companion crafty goodies!! This is my first of two posts today! I'll be back this afternoon!!

My card features the Today's Special Circle Centre Create A Card die! I first cut the base from Kraft cardstock, then again using the matting pieces and the flower background. I inked around the edge of the flower background with Distress Ink. and then added it to the card with foam tape.

Next, I cut the Thank You So Much circle twice from Kraft cardstock. I used the same Distress Ink to ink up both sentiments, that way they are darker than the Kraft and easily read! Then I added both sentiments to each side of the circle.

For the flower, I used Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Lily and did some watercolor stamping with it! Once all my stamping and watercolor was done I die cut the lily and leaves out with the matching dies. Then I just assembled the lily flower with some liquid adhesive.

Last, I added the lily to the card along with a few orange rhinestones for some sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by!! I'll be back in a bit with a card featuring the new 3D Embossing folders!!

Dana

Supplies
Crafter's Companion: Create A Card Die - Circle Centre (available today on HSN!) Sheena Douglass - Perfect Partners Lily. Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers, Watercolor Cardstock.
Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Crafter's Companion on HSN - Tomorrow

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Stopping by today with a card and a reminder that Crafter's Companion will be on HSN TOMORROW!! CC has a Today Special, some fabulous Create A Card Dies. I posted about one die here, the circle die and today I have a card featuring the Shutter Card die. You get BOTH in the Special!!

If you get these dies you are going to want to use heavy cardstock!! I used the Shetter die with some black cardstock and then used the matting dies to cut some pretty pattern paper. I added all but the center one to the card.

Next, I pulled out Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Dragonfly Dance stamp and die set. I stamped the dragonflies on white card stock and then used the matching dies to cut them out.

With my Spectrum Noir Markers, I colored in the dragon flies with colors I thought matched my pattern paper. I used: DP2, DP4, JG1, JG7, PL1, PL2, PL3.

I stamped the You're in My Thoughts sentiment on the center panel and then added it to the card. Last I added the dragonflies and a few sparkly rhinestones.

I'll be back tomorrow with a couple more posts featuring these new Create A Card dies and the new 3D Embossing folders!! And make sure you get over to HSN all day to pick these great new products for yourself!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Crafter's Companion - Sheena Douglass - Perfect Partners - Dragonfly Dance, Create A Card Dies (available May 9th on HSN), Spectrum Noir Markers
Pattern Paper: Recollections - Boho Boeheim

Crafter's Companion on HSN May 9th

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May 9th is right around the corner and I have another project featuring new 3D Embossing folders! These folders will be available from Crafter's Companion on HSN on May 9th!! It's a day long craft show on HSN and you are going to want to tune in! There is a ton of new products coming from Crafter's Companion!!

The folders measure almost 5 x 7 and I usually don't make cards this big but the embossing is so gorgeous that I had to show it all off! I trimmed some white card stock with one piece at 5 x7 and another to 5 x 7.5 inches, folding this at the 1/2 inch. This fold makes the fold on the card, and I just adhered the 1/2 inch piece to my 5 x 7 piece.

Next, I ran the 3D embossing folder with some Crafter's Companion watercolor cardstock and ran it through my Gemini. Then I used several AquaBlend pencils (watercolor pencils) to color the different embossed flowers and leaves. A little water to get the watercolor look and I got a nice soft 3D background! I used Oregano, Petunia, Azalea, Hyacinth, Crocus, Sky Blue, Banana, Cherry Aegean Blue, Chrome Orange, Opal Blue, Pink Tulip, Jungle Green.

I cut a white circle and stamped the So Sweet sentiment and then punched a hole at the top. Then I wrapped some twine around the embossed and colored panel, threading the twine through the sentiment circle. I fed the twine in a bow and to make sure the circle stayed put I added a touch glue behind the circle. Last I added the panel to my 5 x 7 card base.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Sorry You're Sick with Art Impressions

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I'm on the Art Impressions blog today with a fun card featuring one of the new AI People!! A couple of the new sets are guys and we all know how well guys deal with being sick!! Haha!!  Today I'm using the Better Soon set.

For this card, I started by die cutting a couple circles from white card stock. One for the image and the smaller for the sentiment. I used the following Spectrum Noir Markers to color the image: CR5, CR6, CR8, CR11, CR10, EB5, EB6, GB1, GB4, GT2, GT3, Blender.

Before I colored him up I picked out some pattern paper so I could match the image colors to the pattern paper. I went with My Minds Eye Hooray 6 x 6 pad.

After adding the pattern paper to a white card base, I added the circles with foam tape and lastly added a few black enamel dots. Kept it simple since this is a card geared more toward a guy!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Happy Stamping

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Art Impressions - Better Soon Stamp Set
Pattern Paper: My Minds Eye - Hooray
Spectrum Noir Markers
Enamal Dots - Doodlebug - Beetle Black