Art Impressions & Spectrum Noir Coloring - Halloween

Hello!!!

I'm on the Art Impressions blog today with a card featuring one of the new Clear Halloween Stamps!! For my card, I used the Howl-oween Set! If you are an animal lover you are going to want this set!!!

I started by stamping the cute little dog dressed up in the sunflower costume on a die cut circle. Then I used my Spectrum Noir Markers to color the image. I used CT2, GB3, GB4, GB5, GB8, EB2, EB6, OR2, OR3.

From a Halloween paper pad, I cut some tiny polka dot pattern to a white card base. From the same pad, I cut some green circle paper and added two strips of it to the card.

Next, I cut a small white circle and stamped the Yappy Howl-oween sentiment on it. I added it and the colored circle to the card with foam tape. Last I added a few cork and enamel dots to the card. 

Thanks for stopping by!! 

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Howl-oween Set

Spectrum Noir Markers

Pattern Paper: Pebbles - Tricks & Treats. Chic Tags - Good Tidings: Twinkle

Embellishments: My Minds Eye - Wicked Enamel Dots. Recollections - Cork Dots

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

Art Impressions - Coloring with Spectrum Noir Markers

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Have you seen the new Simon Says Stamp & Art Impressions exclusive Terrier Stacker stamp set??? If you haven't you might want to check it out and get it before it's gone!!! 

Today I have a card featuring the Backyard Boss stamp! Need a birthday card for your favorite guy? Just stamp a Happy Birthday or add a handwritten message to the inside of the card!!

The first thing I did was pick out some paper and then picked out Spectrum Noir markers that matched the paper. I used these markers to color the image, this way everything matches! I used BGR3, BGR4, BGR5, DR3, DR5, DR6, EB1, EB2, EB6, FS1, FS3, IG1, IG2, IG4, IG6, IG8, IG10, TN7, TN8, TN9. When I was done coloring I fussy cut the image out.

Next, I used two stitched rectangles to cut some pattern paper. I added the striped pattern to a white card base and the brown faux leather pattern to the middle of the card. From the same pad, I cut a strip of gray chevron pattern and added it across the card. This strip is what my image 'stands' on, I have a thing about my images floating around in space, I just don't like it!!! :D  

Anyway, along the bottom I stamped the Backyard Boss sentiment in black ink. I added the image to the card with foam tape and last added a few cork dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Backyard Boss

Spectrum Noir Markers

Dies: Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangles

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember & Art Impressions Exclusive

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Simon Says Stamp has a new STAMPtember exclusive available TODAY with Art Impressions!!! I'm happy to share  a card I made with the new stamp set!! It is so cute and if you're a dog fan this set is perfect for you!!! The set is called Terrier Stacker!

I started by stamping the image on Crafter's Companion white card stock with black Memento ink. Then I used my Spectrum Noir Markers to color the dogs. I colored  them to look similar to Simon, SSS's dog! I used CR4, CR6, DR3, DR5, EB3, EB5, EB6, GB4, GB5. When my color was done, I used sharp scissor to fussy cut around the dogs.

Next, I pulled out Cara Bella's Ahoy There Collection Pack. I cut one pattern into a small rectangle and another pattern to a strip. I added the star pattern to the middle of a black card base, then the strip at the bottom.

I stamped the sentiment on a white strip and then added to the card above the pattern paper strip. From the Collection Pack, I used part of a sticker banner across the card and added three sticker stars with foam tape. Last I added the stack of dogs with foam tape.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Make sure you get yours before it's gone for good!!! To see more inspiration with this stamp set, check some of my fellow Art Impressions design team ladies!!

Diane Zechman

Karen Day

Renee Matarese

Sharon Caudle

Simon Says Stamp & Art Impressions Terrier Stacker

Dana

Supplies
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp & Art Impress:
Pattern paper: Carta Bella - Ahoy There Collection Pack
Spectrum Noir Markers

Spectrum Noir Colorista Blog Hop #2

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Welcome to the Spectrum Noir Colorista Blog Hop #2!!! The new Colorista products debut on HSN earlier this week and the are going to be debuting in the United Kingdom on Hochanda (similar to HSN!) on September 9th! So the Colorista design team is getting together for a hop starting today and running through September 9th!!

If you are arriving here from the amazing Lori Barnett you are in the right spot!!! Or you can start on Crafter's Companion UK blog! The blog list and awesome giveaway info is at the end of the post, make sure you check it out!!

To start I colored a sheet from the Natures Beauty Pad and used the Colorista markers to color it! I used Lemon, Gold, Nectarine, Orchid, Rose Red, Denim, Cobalt, Pear Green, Forest Green, Burgundy.

Next, I cut a piece of the sheet to fit a 4.25 x 5.5 card base. With sharp scissors, I fussy cut around the flowers and leaves in the trimmed panel. I did discard a few of the stems, as I think it was too busy with them. Make sure to color the edges with a black marker! This gives the images a nice finished look!

Then I cut a brown pattern paper from Sara Davies Signature Collection - Floral Delight 6 x 6 paper pad. I added this to a white card base and then added the flowers with foam tape.

I stamped Sent With Love on the pink flower with pigment ink. The stamp comes from the Downton Abbey Sentiments 1 stamp set. Last I added a few sequins.

Your next (and last) stop is Sara Davies blog!

Crafter's Companion has a prize available on each blog along the hop, so make sure you leave comments along the way!! The prize is a Colorista prize pack and there is a grand prize of even more Colorista goodies!!! For the giveaway on this blog, you have until September 9th at 6am EST to enter!

Winners will be posted on Crafter's Companion and Spectrum Noir Facebook pages and the Grand Prize winner will be announced by Sara Davies live on Hochanda, September 9th!

If you live in the US you can watch Hochanda online or catch up at www.hochanda.com!

Blog Hop List:

Crafter's Companion UK Blog
Laine Webb
Lis Murphy
Nicole Bretherick
Jodi Clark
Alexia Misso
Giovanna Smith
Spectrum Noir Blog
Annie Wills
Jo Mckelvey
Bianca Shervington
Lori Barnett
Dana Warren (You are here!)
Sara Davies

If you haven't signed up yet there is a free Colorista Coloring class along with a Watch Party on Facebook!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day!!!

Dana

Whooo's Havin' a B-day!

Hello,

I'm on the Art Impressions blog with another quick card using a scrapbooking pocket kit. You might remember this card set, well I made another card with the same pocket cards from the kit! I pulled out a few of the cards, looking at the different patterns to find help me choose my colors for coloring!

I started by stamping the cute owl from the Birthday Whoot Set on watercolor paper. The distress markers that I matched to the journal cards and used to color the owl are Mowed Lawn, Mermaid Lagoon, Pumice Stone, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, Ground Espresso, Brushed Corduroy.

After coloring the owl I used sharp scissors to fussy cut him out. The scrapbook kit has these cool cut out cards in various shapes and one had a speech bubble. I trimmed off the bottom part of the card, just keeping the speech bubble part of it. I stamped the Look Whoo's Havin' a B-day sentiment in the bubble. 

Next, I added the scrapbook card I picked out with numbers running down one side to a white card base. Then I added the owl and the speech bubble to the card with foam tape. And wa-la a super easy card! I recently picked up a couple other pocket kits (on clearance of course!) and I'm sure I;ll me using them before long!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Supplies

Stamps: Art Impressions - Birthday Whoot Set

Distress Markers

We R Memory Keepers - Hip Hip Hooray Kit

Crafter's Companion & Spectrum Noir on HSN TODAY!!

Hello!!

I'm stopping today as a reminder that Crafter's Companion & Spectrum Noir are on HSN TODAY!!! The new Colorista line is available along with lots of other great products!!

First here is the schedule (subject to change)!

My card today features one of the new Die'sire Create A Card dies! When I saw this die I new exactly what I wanted to do with it!! Basically, I thought it would make for a great stain glass inspired card and I was right! I love how it turned out!!

I started with a panel of black cardstock and I used the angel die on the panel. The set also comes with dies for the outside of the images, but I didn't need it for this card but it's nice to have the option!!

Next, I ran the panel through my sticker maker. Then I carefully added the angel to a white card base. Then all I had to do was color each area with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens!! I used Red Berry, Blue Topaz, Emerald Green, Holly Leaf, Spun Gold, Rose Quartz, Hearthside, Amethyst, Fig, Moonstone, Pink Champagne, Smoked Quartz, Aquamarine, Macaroon.

The card needed a sentiment but I wanted to keep it simple so heat embossed the sentiment in white on vellum. Then I trimmed it, notched one end and added it to the card with a staple!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you will check out HSN today, there are tons of stamps, dies and the new Colorista collection for adult coloring!!

Dana

Supplies
Die'sire Create a Card - Festive Angels
Stamp: Bebunni - Christmas Present
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens