Art Impressions Challenge #239 - Treat Bags

Hello!!

It's the second week of Art Impressions Challenge #239 - Treat Bags!! AI also has a new release of Halloween and Thanksgiving stamp sets!! Check out the challenge to see all the new goodies!!

I was a rebel and made a treat box, instead of a treat bag!! Hahaha!! I made the box from this video: No Glue Foldable Box. It's really easy to make, I used a purple polka dot cardstock to make the box.

Then I used some Authentique pattern papers to dress up the front of the box. I layered a couple different patterns and a solid orange. I stamped the No Tricks, Just Treats sentiment on white cardstock and then notched both ends.

Next, I stamped the little witch holding a cat from the new Halloween Magic stamp set. Isn't she so cute?!?! I used my Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils to color her. I'm at home this week and left my color list at school, I'll update this post when I'm back next week!

I fussy cut her out and adhered her to the top of the box. Last I added a few purple and orange sequins!

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure you stop by Art Impressions blog and play along with the challenge for your chance to win some AI goodies!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Art Impressions - Halloween Magic
Authentique Pattern Paper
Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils
Neat & Tangled Sequins

W & W 4th Birthday Bash - Anything But a Card Challenge

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I'm stopping by with more projects I made for Winnie & Walter's Birthday Bash! For the Anything But a Card Challenge I made a box for cards. I happened upon this video through Instagram. The box dimensions would not quite fit an A2 card, but know that I've made one I can play adjusting the measurements to fit several A2 cards.

I'm not going to go it to details on how I made it, you can watch the video for that!! I made the box out of Kraft cardstock and then cut some purple cardstock to fit on top.

From W & W The Party set I stamped the party hat outline in a dark color and the stripe in a smaller purple. I also stamped the fancy edge along the bottom edge and then fussy cut it out.

On a strip of Kraft cardstock I stamped Hooray It's your Day and then added it to the purple panel. I added twine to the panel wrapping it around and tieing it like a package. Then I added the party hat with foam tape. Last I adhered the panel to the top of the box.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Winnie & Walter - The Party
Twine: Hemptique
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Royal Velvet, Winter Wisteria, Plum Pudding

Art Impressions Hoop Art

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Are you a fan of Art Impressions Watercolor Stamps?? Today, I have a noncard idea!! Use your stamps to create some wall decor with an embroidery hoop!! It's super easy!!

I started with watercolor card stock and the following AI stamps: WC Sentiments, WC Cats, WC Small Containers, WC Flower. To color the stamps I used Distress Markers. I lost my list of markers I used, but you can see the colors I used in the photo and can customize them to fit your decor!

When I was stamping the cat and container I used AI's stamp positioner. As I stamped the images I would also scribble the marker ink on the palette, using a paintbrush and watercolor to add color and details. 

Once everything was dry I placed the inside hoop around the image and lightly traced around the outside of it. Along with this line, I used a bone folder to crease a circle. It's not going to perfect as it's hard to crease in a circle!!! I worked the paper to bend the cardstock at the crease, all the way around the circle. 

Next, I cut the paper around the circle leaving about 1/4 between the crease and edge. Then I made cuts all around the circle stopping at the crease. I added double sided tape to the outside of the inside hoop circle. I centered the image on top the hoop and pressed the tabs I cut onto the tape, working my way around the hoop, but also making sure the image stays centered in on the hoop. Last, I added the top hoop, tightening the screw at the top. 

Now you have a pretty handmade decor to add to your wall or give as a gift!!

Thanks for stopping by!! 

Dana

Art Impressions Challenge #201 - Lots of Love

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It's the second week of Art Impressions Challenge #201, so plenty of time still left you to play along!! The Design Team are featuring NEW Mini Tryfolds, stamps perfect for Valentine's Day or any day you want to send some love!!

My card ...oh wait, can't say that! Hold the presses!! It's rare I don't make a card, and well I planned on making a card but a big mistake changed that!!! So to not have to throw away all my hard work I made a tag instead!! :D

These new Mini Tryfolds are so adorable! My tag features the Paws to Love set!! I first stamped all the images on white cardstock and then used my Spectrum Noir Illustrator markers to color them. I used: Blender, AB1, AB3, AP1, AP3, PP1, DG3, GB2, GB4, GB7, GB9, IG2, IG6, MB2, PP2, patterYG1. Then I fussy cut them out with sharp scissors.

Because my intentions were to make a card I followed the instruction on the stamp packaging to make the card. I added some pattern paper from Pebbles Garden Party pad, a different pattern for the front, fold and inside.

I started with the front of the card and adhered the image in the middle, I also added a little bit of kraft card stock for a ground. With the biggest die I cut through the center of the image, it cut through the image center, the pattern paper and the card cardstock. I did have to run it through my machine a few times!

Then I moved on to the fold and the second image, but this is were it all went wrong!! Instead of reapeating what I did above for the fold pannel, I did instead it instead on the inside! If you are not familiar with Tryfolds, your top image is on the left top panel, open that to the second fold panel and that opens to the right to reveal the third inside image. Well my card now had a nice window in that inside panel.

Instead of scrapping everything and starting over I instead cut the card part at the folds. So now I have three seperate panels! I went ahead and completed the 'inside' panel and then placed everything in the right order.

To make the tag I punched wholes in the top of each panel and then used some white ribbon to attach all three pannels together. For a little added interest I added a twine bow around the ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by! And now you know what NOT to do when making a Tryfold card!! LOL!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Art Impressions - Paws to Love
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers
Pattern Paper: Pebbles - Garden Party

Crafter's Companion Hello Banner from Card Base Die

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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

Crafter's Companion Birthday Gift Card Holder

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I'm stopping by with a cute little gift card holder! It's super easy to make up even if you need it last minute!! I used some great Crafter's Companion products, including one of the new Die'sire Classiques 12' dies!

I started by picking out some pattern paper from the Verity Rose A4 Luxury Paper Pad. I cut the paper to 3 3/4 x 7, then scored it at 2 7/8 and 5 3/4. Then I folded the smaller section in and used a stapler at each side. This creates the pocket for the gift card.

I picked out some matching polka dot paper from my stash and used the Classiques Scallop Loop Edge Die. I trimmed the paper so there was a bit of card stock below the scallop. With black ink, I stamped the Happy Birthday from Just for Men's Rock Star stamp set.

Next, I added this part of the scallop with the sentiment on the front flap of the holder. I added another section of the scallop to the inside, this covers the stables. To keep the holder close, I just wrapped some twine around it and tied it in a bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Just for Men - Rock Star,
Dies: Die'sire Classiques 12" - Scallop Loop Edge
Pattern Paper: Verity Rose - A4 Luxury Paper Pad
Twine: May Arts

Spectrum Noir Colorista Post It Note Cover

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Today I am sharing a project I made with new Spectrum Noir Colorista products! These products are geared toward the Adult Coloring market, but you don't have to be into coloring books to like these products!! This project was made with a part of one page in one of the new SN Colorista coloring pads.

I first used a part of the sheet on this card, there was still a lot of sheet left so I decided to cover a big Post-It note pad to take with me this semester. I still had a little bit left over and used that to make another card that I will share with you in a couple days!

My Post-It notepad measures 6 x 4 inches and I have used about half of the paper or so. It was part of a pack of 3. This cover was super easy to make and would work for any size Post-It note pad! I trimmed my colored sheet to the size of my pad, doubling the 4 and added 1/4 inches to account for the cover.

Since my pad is thin, I scored at 4 inches and again at 4 1/4. If your pad is thicker just measure it and add the measurement to your overall length.

I used double sided tape to adhere the notepad to the cover. When I use all the pages, I'll just adhere another pad on top!

Because I plan on taking this notepad with me to class (for quick notes in class and at the library) and the pad would  probably end up in my textbook or need to slip it into my backpack, I kept the cover embellishment free! I don't want to add embellishments just to have them pop off!

I even think the inside or the back of the coloring sheet is pretty! But if you think differently you can always line the sheet before adding the notepad!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Spectrum Noir Colorista: Eastern Promise Pad. Markers: Magenta, Hot Pink, Nectarine, Lemon, Canary, Pearl Blue, Denim, Cobalt, Cerulean, Cyan, Pear Green, Forest Green, Pistachio, Leaf Green, Lipstick, Burgundy.

Joy

Hello!!

HSN is having a 24 hour craft day today and Crafter's Companion will be on several times today!! They are showcase lots of new products, including their new Gemini, an electronic die cutting machine. This machine and new products are available tomorrow, most will be available on CC's but not for a few months at least!

Today's project features Leonie Pujol stamps and mask!! There are a few different stamps and masks/stencils that will be on HSN today. My project uses the Joy Stencil & Mask Set and Feathery Flourish, Tangled Tails and Branching Out stamp sets.

I picked up this simple frame at the craft store on clearance and first I pulled out the backing board and measured it. Then I cut a piece of water color card stock to theses measurements. Next I pulled out the small flower and leaf stamps from the different stamp sets.

With the Joy mask (its clear plastic) I laid it over the middle of my water color panel, then with versamark ink I stamped the different flowers. I did a little bit at a time, stamping here and there where the mask meets the paper, then I would add white embossing powder, heat it and then start again. I continued to do this all around the mask.

When I was done stamping and embossing I used a little bit of Tombow liquid glue on the mask. I let the glue dry, this made the mask sticky and I pressed it to my paper. Now my mask would stay in place while I added ink around it. To remove I just pulled up the mask and rubbed away a few spots of dried glue.

I used Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, and Mustard See Distress ink, starting with the pink in the middle, then the orange and finally the yellow. Next I used a paint brush and clean water and flicked water all over my panel. Once the water was dry I removed the mask and placed it in my frame!

Thanks for stopping by!! Make sure you stop by HSN today and check out all the great new products available from Crafter's Companion!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Crafter's Companion - Leonie Pujol - Feathery Flourish, Tangled Tails, Branching Out
Mask: Crafter's Companion - Leonie Pujol - Joy
Distress Ink: Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed

Happy Birthday Flower Tags

Hello!

I'm stopping in today with a non card project!! I made two Birthday Tags using a die from Crafter's Companion that wasn't really meant to go on a round tag!! Click here to see the tutorial I did for Crafter's Companion!

I used Crafter's Companion Kraft Card Stock, Vintage Floral Collection - Greetings Stamp set and Die'sire Edge'ables Floral Dance die.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Vintage Sparkle Pens

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Today Crafter's Companion is releasing some NEW Sparkle Pen colors, Vintage Hues!! These colors are sooo pretty and there is a lovely metallic set too!! Sparkle Pens can be used on fabric, this is my second prodject using these on fabric, the color and sparkle really looks good on fabric!!

From my local craft store I found these linen canvas pack, I loved the homey look of the dyed linen! First I used Sheena Douglass Taste of India Henna and Mandala stamp sets to stamp the canvas's. For ink I used black Stazon.

Next I used many of the new Sparkle Pens to color the images. When using the pens on fabric, remember that the ink will bleed some, especially the more ink you use. So I color just inside the lines, also thick lined images work best to help hide any bleeding. I used Hearthside, Peacock Blue, Onyx Black, Fig, Sand Dune, Ocean Wave, Sage.

These pens have awesome sparkle and you can see some of it in the picture below. This is a super easy project, if you need a fast gift!! I think i'll look for some simple black frames for these linen canvas's!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Sheena Douglass - Taste of India - Henna & Mandala
Sparkle Vintage Pens: Heartside, Peacock Blue, Onyx Black, Fig, Sand Dune, Ocean Wave, Sage
Linen Canvas
Stazon Ink- black

Peace Comes From Within

Hello!

This is my second post today, if you are looking for my Art Impression post click here.

Today I have a project featuring some new stamps available at Crafter's Companion! Sheena Douglass is releasing a few great Day of the Dead stamps! My project features the flowers from the Floral Fiesta stamp set. I am also entering this in Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes!

These flowers can be used for any occasion, and I used them on a wall decor. I found a wood box frame thing, on clearance at the craft store. It's basically a wood frame with both the front and back with a thin sheet of wood, it was painted black and had a fancy sentiment of some sort on top.

I placed the box over some water color card stock and traced around it with a pencil. Then cut out the square with my trimmer. Next I scribbled Orange, Aquamarine and Heather Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers on a palette, added water and painted the colors all around on my water color square.

While that was drying I stamped the flowers several times. Then I used my Spectrum Nori Markers to color them all up. I used BT7, CR11, CR10, HB2, HB3, IB2, IB3, LV3, OR2, OR3. Then I fussy cut all the flowers.

When the water coloring was dry I stamped the sentiment from Sheena Douglass Taste of India Mandala stamp set. Next  I used double sided adhesive to adhere the water color square to the box frame. Last I added the flowers.

Here is a picture of it hanging on the wall!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies
Stamps: Crafter's Companion - Sheena Douglass Day of The Dead - Floral Fiesta, Sheena Douglass Taste of India - Mandala
Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers: Orange, Aquamarine and Heather
Spectrum Noir Markers: BT7, CR11, CR10, HB2, HB3, IB2, IB3, LV3, OR2, OR3
Crafter's Companion Water Color Card Stock
Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Card Stock
Box Frame

Butterfly

Hello!!

Today Crafter's Companion is releasing Sara Davies Signature Collection - Butterfly Lullaby on their US website! My project today features some of these new goodies!!

I made an ornament that would make a great gift for a butterfly lover! Way back when i picked up some wood ornaments from the clearance rack. First i covered the wood ornament with a sheet of pattern paper from the 6 x 6 Butterfly Lullaby paper pad. I used some Dusty Concord Distress Ink to ink around the edges.

Next i used the 3D Oval Butterfly die and cut it from CC's Shimmering Card Stock White Pearl and from CC's Watercolor Card Stock. From the white pearl i carefully cut out the butterfly from the middle and set both aside.

From the watercolor oval, i cut the butterfly out and with CC's Spectrum Noir Aqua Orchid Marker i scribbled it on a clear block. I added some water then pressed the butterfly into it, i let it dry, then did it again with the left over ink.

While the butterfly was drying i did the same with with some of the tiny flowers you get when you use the die. Some of flowers i colored directly with the Orchid marker. When they were dry i added purple glitter to the White Pearl flowers and Liquid Pearl to the watercolor flowers.

Next i added the White Pearl oval to my ornament, then added the purple watercolor butterfly. Then i added the flowers, some directly to the ornament and some with foam tape.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Flower Tags

Hello and Happy Easter!

I hope everybody has a great day! I'll be at work in the morning (one of the joy's of a retail job) and then home for a yummy holiday dinner! Earlier this week i had a Crafter's Companion tutorial on their blog. I made some flower magnet tags, they make me want warmer weather and a flowering garden, now!!! :)

Here's a quick look at the tags, to see how i made them, click here!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Dana

Hugs and Kisses

Hello!!!

Happy Friday!!! I'm sooo ready for the weekend!!! Today i'm popping in with a little sneak peek of a tutorial i did for Crafter's Companion!! Make sure you stop by CC's Blog to see my tutorial and project!! Can you guess what is??? :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Friends

Hello!

Can you believe its almost February?!?! Before we know it will be summer!!! Today i sharing a Jumbo tag, which i think would make a great bookmark for a book lover!!

I die cut the jumbo tag from white card stock and again from some chipboard. I don't buy chipboard, instead save it from cereal boxes or packaging!

On the card stock i stamped Crafter's Companion Sheena Douglass Monarch Butterfly stamp with versamark ink several times on the tag. I used a copper embossing powder and heat embossed the butterflies. I colored the butterflies with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens, Smoke Quartz, Harvest Moon, Soft Jade, Blue Topaz.

Next i stamped the Friends sentiment from the Kimono Lotus Flower stamp set. I trimmed it to a strip and then notched one end at an angle. I added it to the tag with foam tape.

Then i just used double sided tape to adhere the card stock tag to the chip board tag. Last i used some brown ribbon to finish it off!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Dana