Hey there, Happy Monday? LOL So, I'm popping in with some happy news! I was selected to be on Splitcoaststampers (SCS) Clean and Simple (CAS) Design Team! I've been wanting to get back into crafting and what better way to do it than to have a deadline! *grin*
I'm actually combining challenges today. The first is Kathy's CAS, Summer Treat, challenge to use food or drink in a project. Yummy birthday cake...check! My SCS friend, Misti Oblander (aka Scraperwannabe), is being honored as this week's SCS Featured Stamper! Congrats, Misti! She has an amazing gallery and it's no wonder she was selected! I combed Misti's gallery and finally selected this beauty to CASE. I loved her layout and the texture from the simple score lines, so I kept those things and tweaked them a little. I made a frame around the outside with score lines and changed the image/sentiment.
COPIC COLORING:
BUNNY: E55, E53, E51, RV34, R81 DRESS: YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31, R56, RV34, R81 CANDLE: R56, RV34, R81, YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31 CAKE: E57, E55, E53, E51 FROSTING: R56, RV34, R81 SPRINKLES: YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31 SHADOW: E55, E53, E51
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: SB Happy Birthday Hoppy Poppy
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Scor-Pal; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; ribbon from my stash; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, a family friend recently lost his wife, so I thought I would make him a card. I also wanted to play along in SCS's CAS challenge, Mason Jar. I search all over before finally remembering I had this Taylored Expressions stamp. Sheesh...I desperately need to get my crappin' space cleaned up!
I did sort of a reverse, out-of-the box technique for the layout. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone do it before...if they did, I don't have any idea what it's called. Anyway, I stamped the image on Neenah Solar White then colored it with Copic markers. I used an X-Acto knife to cut around the top portion of the flowers then slid the Die-Namic behind them to cut the opening. I could have gotten a similar effect by fussy cutting the image then popping it up, but I thought I would give this a try. I kind of like it! The sentiment was stamped on some plaid paper from my stash before popping the image panel on foam squares. A clear glaze pen gives the jar a nice, subtle shine.
COPIC COLORING:
FLOWERS: Y17, Y11, Y00, E57, E55, E53 LEAVES: G24, G21, G20 MASON JAR: BG70, BG0000 GROUND: E57, E55, E53
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Sunflower Bouquet; MFT More Essential Sentiments
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Little Yellow Bicycle Vintage Summer
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 15, In & Out Stitched Rounded Square Stax ); X-Acto knife; glass cutting plate; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Reverse out-of-the box
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I packed up a bunch of stuff and had good intentions on getting in some crafty time on our camping trip this weekend, but that didn't work out as planned. *sigh* After we made it home and unpacked yesterday, I broke out the flamingo and hibiscus dies from My Favorite Things. So much fun to color, and I absolutely love that 3D flower!
The inside circle was sponged with Memento Angel Pink and Rose Bud inks. Gosh, I can't remember the last time I sponged anything. I need to break out the inks more often...I really love to sponge! The flamingo and hibiscus were cut from Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers. The flower was shaped with Susan's Garden Tool Kit...it gives it a very realistic look, don't you think?
COPIC COLORING:
FLAMINGO: RV14, RV11, RV10, C6, C2 HIBISCUS: RV11, RV10 LEAF, FLOWER CENTER: RV14, RV11, RV10 SHADOW: C2
Here's the side view that shows the depth of the flower. The white pipe cleaner (colored with RV10) and Prills were a nice touch for the flower's stamen.
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT Tickled Pink
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Copic markers; Memento Angel Pink, Rose Bud; Jet Black Archival Ink
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Flamingos, Hibiscus, Stitched Circle Stax, Stitchable Dot Circle Stax, Blueprints 24); MISTI; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Hot Mama Prills; 3 mm white Chenille Stem (colored with RV10); Jumbo Daubers; Zig 2-Way Squeeze & Roll pen; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm back again with a super cute Paper Smooches image. Love this guy colored up! I had something totally different in mind for the layout, but it just wasn't working. That is until I saw this layout on the Sweet Sunday Sketch FB page yesterday...it pulls all of the elements in and really makes it work! Love a good sketch!
The owl was stamped with Tuxedo Black on to Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut. The branch is a Magnolia Doohickeys tree die that is absolutely perfect for a perch and also colored with Copics! The background layer is My Favorite Things Woodgrain Background stamped on Kraft card stock, and the night sky paper is my all time favorite Graphic 45 that is actually a Halloween line. Love it! A quick punch for the moon and a MFT rose die completes the card.
COPIC COLORING:
OWL, LIMB: E37, E34, E31 BEAK, FEET: YR31, YR30
THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
FUSION ~ Inspiration Photo
HAPPY LITTLE STAMPERS ~ CAS Die Cuts/Punches
PAPER CREATORS CRAFTS ~ Animals
PAPER SMOOCHES SPARKS ~ Anything Goes
SWEET SUNDAY SKETCH ~ #267
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: PS Chubby Chums; MFT Woodgrain Background
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Graphic 45 Happy Haunting collection
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose; Magnolia Doohickeys Magnolia Tree die; 2" circle punch; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; scissors; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I know, I know...I barely spend any time on my blog any more. Although I haven't been coloring much, I have at least been getting my craft on with some die cut projects. They are quick and easy and offer instant gratification. Here's an easy peasy one that I made with My Favorite Things dies and stamps. So simple, yet kind of elegant...don't you think?
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT More Essential Sentiments
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bella Blvd Sand & Surf; Bazzill
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 15, Wild Greenery); MISTI; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; KaiserCraft Black Pearls; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
So...let's talk about gnomes...you either like them or you don't. Am I right?!? I have some gnomes in my garden, so I guess I would be in the "not a hater" category. My preference is the cute, little guys...not the creepy, sneaky ones that like to play tricks when you aren't looking! *snort* Anyway, have you seen MFT "You Gnome Me" illustrated by Birdie Brown? Amazingly adorable, I tell ya! I couldn't wait to break out my markers for this one! Yep, that's right...I colored! Ha!
Blueprints 16 was used to cut the background panel. A Stitched Circle Frame was cut from Kraft and white card stock. The Kraft pieces were stamped with the Woodgrain Background. Acetate encloses the "window" while the white frame finishes the inside. The new Simple Leaf Flourishes is the perfect touch to lay down the base for the greenery. The red rose is the Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose and I absolutely love how it can be shaped to look so realistic! QC Fringed Mum and Magnolia leaves were used as filler too complete the card front.
Here's the inside...the stitched panel was cut with Blueprints 21, stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah then colored with Copic markers. I really had a blast coloring this!
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E000, E0000, R30 BEARD: W3, W1, W00 HAT, SHOES: R08, R05, R02 SUSPENDERS: R08, R05, R02, W3, W1, W00 SHIRT: B45, B41 SNAIL, PANTS, GROUND: BG98, BG93, BG90 MUSHROOM: W3, W1, W00, YR09, YR68, Y38, YR31
THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
ABC CHALLENGES ~ I is for Inspire Us
LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE ~ Seasonal Flowers
NAUGHTY OR NICE ~ Friends
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: MFT (You Gnome Me, Woodgrain Background)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 16, 21; Circle Stax; Stitched Circle Frame; Simple Leaf Flourishes; Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose; Flower & Leaf Trio); Quilled Creations Fringed Mums; Magnolia Doohickeys Bon Voyage Foliage; acetate; quilling tool; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; Art Glitter glue with metal precision tip; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Window card
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
