Graciellie Designs - Simply Blessed

 Hello!!

I'm popping in today with a card featuring Graciellie Designs newest digital stamp set, Simply Blessed! This gorgeous set is perfect for fall or really even time if you are so inclined!! 

I started my card by first opening the image in a Word document and resizing. I added the sentiment and printed it out. Then I pulled out Copics and colored the image. 

With a rectangle die I cut the image out, with the jar in the bottom left corner. With sharp scissors I fussy cut around the image and sentiment on the right side. 

For the background I used Wow Embossing Bonding Powder with a Hero Arts stencil and versamark ink. I used my heating gun to melt the powder. Then I placed the Wow foil, colored side on top over the melted powder. 

To have the foil stick to the melted powder I used an iron on the wrong side of the paper. This was the first time I've done this and it worked pretty well. I did miss, I think with the iron, the top part of the card, but over all you get a nice distress look as its not 100% perfect. Great way to use foil with out the a heating plate system.

I added the colored image with foam tape. I keep the left over sheet from my project to use on a future project. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Altenew - Sewing & Watercolors 2

 Hello!!

Happy Friday!!! I'm popping in today with my second project for Altenew's Sewing Contest. This one is a card and I used one of my watercoloring on evenweave experiments! I used Altenew's Statement Flower  stamp for this card. 

For this piece of evenweave, I saturated it with water, then added my Altenew watercolors diluted with water. Starting with evenweave already wet, the colors blended a lot better, though they are on the light side. I did let it dry over night!

The next day I stamped the Statement Flower with black memento ink. Then I picked out a light and dark green floss for the leaves and a light and dark pink floss for the flowers. I used only one thread and did some back stitching to outline the leaves and flowers, then I went in with the darker colors and added my own stitching to add shadow/darker areas.

Next, I iron on some interfacing to help stiffen the fabric and helps to hold the back floss in place. It also limits the fraying of the edges, because I went and cut out the flower. I left a border around the flowers. Since it was going on a card I didn't use a fraying glue that would really stop any unraveling!

For my card I pulled out a Hero Arts stencil and a black card base. I used some watermark ink to ink up the stencil, but kept it loose with uneven edges. Then I used some green Perfect Pearls and added some color the watermark ink. I used a paint brush to clean any extra off. 

Next, I adhered the stitched flower to the card base. Then I white heat embossed the Hello sentiment, trimmed it and then added it to the card with foam tape. 

While the stitching is a bit more work then the typical card, the recipient can easily frame it to enjoy year round!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Graciellie Designs - Simplicity

 Hello!

I'm stopping by with a second card featuring Graciellie Designs new digital stamp set Simplicity! Gorgeous sprig of greenery with fabulous sentiments!!

I started by pasting a few of the image in Word and resizing them. Then I printed and fussy cut each one. I ended up only using two of the four I printed, I'll use the others on future cards. 

Then I decieded to leave the images uncolored so they would better stand out with a sparkley background. I used Funky Fossil Designs - Nouveau Tile stencil with Wow Embossing Powder glitter Celebration.

To create my sparkly background I used the glitter with transparent paste. I of course made too much so after using the Nouveau Tile stencil I pulled out other panels and stencils and used up the rest of my glitter paste.

While the background was drying I pulled out an older Hello die and cut it with black card stock four times. Then I adhered each together to layer it up. This is what you do when you thought you printed a sentiment, only to find you didn't!

I adhered my glittered panel to a black card base. Then I added the images with liquid adhesive. I trimmed off the over hang and then added them on top, creating two layers of the images. Last I adhered my Hello sentiment. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils

Hello!

How is everyone?? I've been super, super busy the past few weeks, but I'm finally starting to get things done!! I have a few cards I made this summer that I want to share before winter sets in. These cards are flowery and more summery, so it's either now or wait till next summer! It has to be now, because who does where they will be next summer!!

I started by stamping Crafter's Companion Angelica & Adam Collection - Ben stamp, then I colored it with CC's colored pencils. I used the older pencils when I made this, I have since gotten CC's new Colourblend pencils and played with them.... and wow!! So, so nice!!! But I'll say more about them when I share that card!!

After coloring the image I used the Die'sire Essentials Square die to cut it and some blue card stock out. I cut a square card base from white cardstock and added some pattern paper to it. I used Echo Park Paper - That's My Boy Collection Pack.

I added the blue and stamped squares with foam tape and then added a few stickers from the collection pack. Since this card is meant for a boy I didn;t add any enamel dots, didn;t really think it needed them!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Crafter's Companion - Angelica & Adam Collection - Ben
Die: Crafter's Companion - Die'sire Essentials - Square
Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils (older pencils)
Echo Park Paper - That's My Boy Collection Pack

Crafter's Companion Hello Banner from Card Base Die

Hello!

Today I'm sharing a little banner I made with Crafter's Companion's Card Base die. I made this a couple months ago, which I am sure you can tell by the nice green foliage in the background!! This would also be a great as a holiday banner!!

I am also entering this into Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes!

I started by cutting five strips of card stock that are a little bit wider than the die. I am using the Nicole Card Base Die. Then I folded each strip in half, one at a time I placed the die ontop of and just above the fold and die cut it.

From a Verity Rose A4 Luxury Paper Pad, I used the die to cut out five pieces. Next, I pulled out some twine and placed each of the five card bases around the twine and adhered the two sides together. This allows each banner to move along the twine as needed.

After all five banners were adhered I added the pattern paper to each. Last I pulled out some brown alpha stickers and spelled out Hello. This is super easy and can be easily personalized!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Die: Crafter's Companion - Nicole Card Base Die
Pattern Paper - Verity Rose A4 Luxury Paper Pad
Hemptique Twine
Glitter Alpha Stickers

Altenew Watercolor Stamping with Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers

Hello!

Today, I'm stopping in with a card I made for Virginia's View Challenge #23 and Altenew's Ultimate Blog Hop! The challenge at Virginia's is to use Spray, Mist, and Splatter, with my card I used a spray and Splatter.

I started with Altenew's Painted Poppy set and stamped the poppy outlines. Then with my Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers, I colored the solid poppies, spritz it with pearlized water and then stamped. I layered a light color first, then added a darker color. For the flowers, I used Begonia, Blossom, Gold, and Sunset. For the leaf and stems, I used Moss and Leaf Green.

When all my watercolor stamping was done and dry I pulled out a palette and squiggled the Blossom, Gold, and Sunset. I added a bit of water to each color and splattered each color on my panel. I did wait for each color to dry before adding the next color.

When the splatter was dry I used Invisible Alpha to stamped Hello. I added a few black and gold sequins to the card and last adhered the panel to a white card base.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Altenew: Painted Poppy, Invisible Alpha
Markers: Spectrum Noir Aqua
Sequins: Neat & Tangled - Black. Simon Says Stamps - Gold sequins from an older SSS kit.

Art Impressions Challenge #192 - Watercolor Stamping

Hello!

Art Impressions has a new Watercolor release!! And the current AI challenge is a great way to show off these new stamps!! The challenge is Watercolor Stamping and you can use any Watercolor stamps you have!! The new release includes Covered Bridge Mini and Old Barn Mini! You can see all of the Watercolor Mini's here!!

For my card, I used the Covered Bridge Mini. These stamp sets come with directions and they are super easy to follow! I used Distress Markers to do my Watercolor Stamps, but you can also use the Marvy Markers!

If you are new to Watercolor Stamping, it's very easy! Just use the markers to color the stamp and stamp! Add a little water to spread the ink around and wa-la your Watercolor Stamping. It's super easy and I followed along with the instructions as I colored the bridge and trees. A lot of the coloring is layering the marker on, to make certain area's darker and more defined. (Color's I used are listed below with the supplies)

After my watercoloring was dry I Avery Elle Custom Panel die to die cut the nice curve. I found some brown pattern paper and added it to a white card base. Then I added the watercolor panel and trimmed off the extra from the top and sides.

From an alpha sticker sheet, I spelled out HI and added them to the right side of the card. Then I added a tiny bow that I tied just below the sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Make sure to stop by Art Impressions blog and play along with us at the Watercolor Stamping Challenge!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Art Impressions  - Covered Bridge Mini
Dies: Avery Elle - Custom Panel
Distress Markers: Faded Jeans, Hickory Smoke, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, Chipped Sapphire, Black Soot.
Pattern Paper: Fancy Pants - Swagger
Alpha Sticker: October Afternoon - Front Porch Mini Alpha Market

Hello You

Hi there!!

I'm stopping by with a card I made for Lawnscaping Challenge - #130 Sparkle It Up!  For my sparkle I used Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens for my background!!! It's a lot more sparkly in person then in my photo below, these pens pack a LOT of sparkle!!!

I started by die cutting the stitched shape from watercoloring paper. With a big paint brush I added water to the shape and then I added Ocean Waves and Sage to the panel. Unintentionally I gave the Sage pen a squeeze and a big glob of sparkly ink came out on my panel. At first I was like oh &#*@, but then with a little water I spread it round and it turned out ok! I added a little Ocean Waves here and there and blended it in with the Sage. When it was all dry, I flicked water droplets over it.

While the panel was drying I stamped and colored the Starfishes and Jelly Fishes. I used Spectrum Noir markers to color them up! I used CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5, OR1, PL1, PL2, PP1, PP3, PP5. Then I fussy cut them out.

After the panel was totally dry from the water droplets I punch a whole in the top to make it into a tag. Then I stamped the Hello You sentiment in versamark and then heat embossed it with white embossing powder.

Then I went digging around my desk, I had some Lawn Fawn twine that came wrapped around a purchase that I was sure would match and sure enough, once I found it, it was perfect!! I cut 3 smallish lengths and thread them all through the hole at the top of the tag. Then with another longer length, tied a bow around the tails of the twine. Last I added the tag to a white card base with foam tape!

Thanks for stopping by!! I'll be back later this afternoon with a card featuring new stamps from Crafter's Companion!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Scripty Sayings, So Jelly
Dies: Gina Marie Designs
Spectrum Noir Markers: CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5, OR1, PL1, PL2, PP1, PP3, PP5
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Sage, Ocean Waves

Hello

Hi There!

Happy Monday!! Today i'm sharing a fun spring card using a Christmas stamp set! I pulled out some pretty pattern paper by Simple Stories and really wanted to use it, kind of a nice pick me up from the brown and white winter!

I decided to use Crafter's Companion Sheena Douglass Christmas Visitors stamp set. It has has two great birds that can be used for any occasions!! I stamped the bird standing on the shovel handle in Distress Ink Antique Linen to do no line coloring.

I stamped the image on CC's water coloring card stock and then used my Spectrum Aqua Markers to color it in. I used Spice, Peach, Terracotta, Slate, Charcoal, Orange, Jasmine and Sepia. To keep the colors light and soft i first scribbled them on a clear block and used water and a paintbrush to color the image. Since the lines from the image disappeared with the coloring i added in some details with the fine tip of the markers. Then i fussy cut out the image.

Next i found some journaling cards in the paper pad and decided to go with the Hello card, trimmed it down a little  And added it to the flower pattern paper with foam tape. Then i added the image with foam tape and to add a little something i fussy cut out a few of the flowers from the pattern paper and added them with foam tape. Then the whole panel went on a white card base!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I've been busy in the craft room, and in a few weeks i can show you some exciting new products, so stay tuned!!

Dana

Crafter′s Companion Sheenas A Little Bit Festive Christmas Visitors

Spectrum Noir Floral Aqua Markers

Crafters Companion Watercolour Cardstock

Hello

Hi!!

Today i'm on The Alley Way Stamps blog and i'm sharing non-holiday card. Don;t worry i still have one more holiday card to share!!

I used Point of View to stamp the chevron background. Since most of the stamps are solid, i used green, gray, and purple pigment ink.

Next i stamp all the tiny sentiments in the set around the chevrons. I saved the Hello sentiment for the bottom left corner. A nice easy one layer card!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Elegant Hello

Hiya!!

Today i'm on The Alley Way Stamps blog with a card for you showing off the new Sweet Thing stamp set. I paired it with a flower die and some pearls to make an elegant card.

I started by stamping the big Hello in versamark ink, then heat embossing it with white embossing powder. When i did it, the sentiment was so big that the embossing was a little pot-marked. To make it solid, i used my versamark pen to color in the work and add more embossing powder. This filled out the the word nicely!!

Next i die cut a flower from watercolor paper and used my Spectrum Aqua markers to color them. To add a little sparkle i added some Wink of Stella to the flowers.

I added the flowers to my card with foam tape, i bent the one flower a little bit so it was more over the Hello. Last i added some pearls.

thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

The Alley Way Stamps - Sweet Thing

Penny Black - Field of Dreams

Spectrum Noir Primary Aqua Markers