WATER COLORING CHALLENGE DAY NINE

HEY BLOGGIES,

Today I have a card for you that I did watercoloring with distress inks for my background.  I also used white embossing powder for a resist with this coloring.  It was fun playing with the colors to come up with something I was happy with.

 I used two star stamp sets by Stampin' Up! - BE THE STAR and SIMPLY STARS.

Some of the distress inks I used include cracked pistacio, peacock feathers, salty ocean, pine boughs, mermaid lagoon plus some concord grape ink from SU.  There could have been some more, but these are the ones I remember these being used.

I added some sequins, a banner with the sentiment embossed with hero arts bright blue and a scallop square die from SSS.

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I would love to hear your comments on my water coloring background and of my card design.

Join Kathy at THE DAILY MARKER for her 30 days of coloring challenge, there is still time for you to jump right in and practice with the rest of us!!

WATERCOLOR CLASS

HEY BLOGGIES,

I took an online watercolor class this week and I learned SO MUCH.  It was a worthwhile class that I would recommend.  We learned about so many different watercolor mediums - powders, pencils, reinkers, cakes, markers and so much more.

Here is a card I made from the background video in the class:

 The white area on the bottom left is NOT a flash reflection.  It is the watercolor paper that I left plain.  I used blues and a green ink with lots of water to create this beautiful background.

 This embellishment is a stamped feather with mixed blues on the stamp.

I used dies and black card stock for the BE HAPPY and the circles.  Hope you enjoyed this watercolor card.

I have entered this card at SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY.

NO LINE COLORING SINGLE BLOOM

Hey Bloggies,

Sorry I forgot to post this for this morning.  Hope those of you that came early have come back to see the post.

Here is the SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY SKETCH from Elizabeth K:

I also used the sketch and challenge from FRIDAY MASHUP #190 and their Color Challenge #45:

I call this NO LINE WATER COLORING because I used the same color for the outline of the stamp as I did for the coloring.  It gives it a wonderful 3=D effect.

 I used my cherry cobbler ink for the stamp outline, then used cherry cobbler Blendabilities for my coloring.

 This up close view lets you see how 3=D it really looks.  The lightest parts of the few petals was created with the color remover.

I used the flesh-tones Blendabilities, old olive Blendabilities and daffodil delight Blendabilities for the inside stamens and middle of the flower.  I used  several watercolor marker colors for the splatters.

Thanks for stopping by.

HUGS CARD

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have another SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY card for you this week.  All the wrapping paper has been collected and put into the trash and the boxes are in the recycle pile.  Now get a cup of hot cocoa and take a look at my beautiful turquoise and black card for this week.  First, here is this week's sketch:

A very simple sketch that is easy and perfect to use for almost any card!!  Here is what I created with it:

I absolutely LOVE the combo of turquoise and black together.  I think it is a crisp and clean combo.  I used some circles and the pansy punch, then some banners and the sentiment is a HUGS die.

Here is a closeup of the main part of my card.  I used some stitching around the circles for added interest.  And I added a thin black boarder along one edge of the black and white dsp.  It is from the current SU catalog, but I am sorry I don't remember the name.  I think it is back to black, but I could be wrong.

I really love how my card came out.  I like the little pop of yellow in the center of the pansy.  And the surprise on how the turquoise circle behind the black only goes half way.  Just a little bit of interest to keep your eye busy.

Thanks for stopping by.  Time for YOU to now make a card and upload it to SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY.  You have all week to come up with your creation.  We would LOVE to see what you create so please share with us.

I also entered this card at PAPER CRAFT CREW CHALLENGE.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN CARD

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have a fun, spooky and EASY Halloween card for you today.  I LOVE when my designer paper does all the work for me!!

I used a piece of DSP from the black and white pack for my three panels.  I used old olive for my card base and a piece of black card stock for the layer behind the panels.  I scallop punched the layer before adhering the panels.  I added the spooky witch tree die cut in black card stock.  The I used two crow stickers from this month's Paper Pumpkin kit and added Crystal Effects to the two crows.

 Trying to get a photo to show the crystal effects on the two crows in the tree and the shine on BOOOO!  Can you see it?

 I stamped the cute BOOO! word in black ink on old olive card stock and layered it on black card stock.  I then flagged the end.



I used this sketch from SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY to decide on the layout of my card:

My finishing touch was the black thread knotted on the left of the card.  This is also left over from this month's PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Stop on over to SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY to see what my team mates have created for you with this sketch.  We would LOVE to see a card YOU make using this week's sketch!!

PLAYING WITH DIE CUTTING AND THE BIG SHOT

HEY BLOGGIES,

My friend, Tammy, likes to try new and different things.  She purchased some thin sheets of veneer to make some die cuts to try it out.  IT IS AWESOME.

Here is a card I made with this wood veneer "thanks" line die cut.  The cardstock is Mossy Meadow:

It is so simple and so beautiful I couldn't bear to add anything else to it.  So here is my CLEAN AND SIMPLE CARD FOR SATURDAY.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?  What unusual materials have YOU used with your die cuts.

BIGZ L GIFT BOW DIE IS BACK - AND A NEW WAY TO USE IT

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have made a discovery FOR ME that is brand new.  I am sure others have already figured this out, but for me it is a 'EUREKA' moment.

I was wrapping up a present for a bridal shower and didn't have a bow.  That is when the light bulb went off.  I can make my bow out of the wrapping paper to match!!

 I folded the wrapping paper in half so that I could die cut a double bow out with one pass through my BIG SHOT.

VOILA - the perfect matching bow for my package.  What do you think?  I would LOVE to hear from you if you have any other ways to use this SIZZIX BIGZ L GIFT BOW DIE.   If you need to purchase this die, the hot link will take you directly to it in my Stampin' Up! store.

Thanks for visiting.

HOLIDAY BLOG HOP, DAY 2

HEY BLOGGIES,

Did you enjoy our projects yesterday?  If by chance you missed them, you can still see them by looking at my previous post and then hopping from there!!

Thanks to Dawn for all she does for us as her "team".  We also love her infectious laugh and her VERY informative videos.  I know you do too!!

Today I have two different kinds of gift bags for treats and small gifts.  The Mini Muslin Bags and the cute striped paper bags.

 You can stamp on the muslin bags if your stamp isn't too complicated and you should use darker inks and hold it there for a bit so it sinks in really well.  Here I stamped the snowflake from Festive Flurries with cherry cobbler.  I also stamped the snowflake on cherry cobbler card stock with versamark and then heat embossed with pewter embossing powder.  Same with the Chalk Talk tag and I used the framelits that go with BOTH stamp sets.

 A closeup so you can see how the stamped image looks on the muslin bag.  I added a medium rhinestone in the middle.

The muslin bags are 5 x 7 with a drawstring.  They come 10 in a package.  I wanted you to see what they look like before they are decorated.

 Here is my gift bag close up, all decorated.  I just folded over the top and punched two holes then threaded some silver elastic cording through the holes to tie on the tag.  On these bags I stamped a blue Keepsake Ornament from that fun set that is still available but not in the catalog at this time.  I glued two together so it was 3-D on the bag itself.  It already has a gift inside for someone VERY special!!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing some ideas for getting your gifts ready for the holidays.  I certainly enjoyed making them.


Next up is DE.  I know you are going to enjoy her project for today.

              

If you would like to order the Mini Muslin Bags or the paper striped bags, just click below to go to my store.

Thanks for visiting me today!!  See you tomorrow!!

HALLOWEEN BANNER

I CREATED A HALLOWEEN BANNER THAT I THINK IS SO CUTE!!

 Here is my version of the SPOOKY banner.  Each letter is on a 5 x 7 flag and decorated.

 Some up close views of the letters and my decorations on the banner.  I used DSP as a half-medallion, washi tape, DSP mini banners and flags, and punches.

The letters are from my BIG SHOT and the ALPHABET DIES.  I sewed the ribbon onto the banner.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I sincerely appreciate your support!!  It makes it more fun to make projects when I know others appreciate them.

Hope to see you tomorrow.

EASTER LAMBS

These cute little lamb cards were so simple to make and pack so much fun in them.

 I used the scallop circle die and my BIG SHOT to cut out the card.  I left a bit at the top to remain uncut so it could fold from the top.

I then textured embossed the card and the circle punched out for the hair.  I used a sponge and a small amount of crumb cake ink to make the texture stand out like the fleece of a lamb.

The ears are made with the scallop oval punch and black card stock.  The face with the large oval punch.

The google eyes make the lambs look in all sorts of different directions.  I added a very petite bow in either pink or lavender on their head to give them some personality.

Hope you enjoyed my fun Easter creation.  Stay inky y'all.

I am linking up to the following challenges:

Still AddINKtive

Hand Stamped Sentiments

ALMOST 50,000 BLOG VIEWS!! WOW

HI BLOGGIES,

YOU ALL ARE AWESOME!!  I HAVE ONLY BEEN AT THIS FOR A FEW YEARS AND ALREADY I AM COMING UP ON 50,000 BLOG VIEWS SOON.

WHEN IT REACHES 50,000 VIEWS I BELIEVE I WILL HAVE TO GIVE SOME BLOG CANDY LOVE!!

AND IF MY FOLLOWERS GET TO 100 AROUND THE SAME TIME THEN SHAZAM!!...I WILL HAVE TO MAKE THE BLOG CANDY WONDERFUL AND FUN.

PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME VISIT MY BLOG AND BECOME A FOLLOWER.  I AM IN THE GIFT GIVING MOOD BABY!!

TODAY I WANT TO SHOW SOMETHING I GOT ON THE CLEARANCE RACK - THE 3D FIVE POINT STAR DIE.  DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE IT OUT THERE?  I GOT IT FOR QUILTING, BUT I MADE A CUTE DESIGNER PAPER STAR YESTERDAY.  THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS IT WANTED TO CUT INSTEAD OF SCORE ON SOME PARTS.

IF ANYONE HAS IT, CAN YOU SHARE WITH ME HOW YOU GET IT TO SCORE ONLY ON THE LINES INSTEAD OF CUTTING THEM?  IT DID SCORE FOR THIS PAPER STAR,  BUT THE SCORES ARE VERY DEEP AND ONE ALREADY HAS STARTED TO RIP INSTEAD OF A SCORE.

DECORATIVE PAPER 3D STAR

THEY CAME OUT CUTE, DIDN'T THEY?  PERFECT TO PUT ON A PACKAGE OR TO HANG FOR A DECORATION.

HERE'S TO CREATIVITY AND INKY FINGERS Y'ALL!!

DAY 5 - LAST DAY OF BLOG HOP

I AM SORRY I WAS LATE POSTING MY CARD YESTERDAY.  I MADE A MISTAKE AND SCHEDULED IT TO POST AT 4 PM INSTEAD OF 4 AM.  IF YOU DID NOT SEE YESTERDAYS POST, PLEASE GO DOWN AFTER THIS POST TO SEE IT AND DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS FOR THE BLOG CANDY.  I AM SORRY...

WELL, ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END...I AM SAD FOR THIS FUN BLOG HOP TO COME TO AN END.  I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS WE DID.  SO MANY FUN IDEAS!!

TODAY I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE WITH YOU WHAT I RECEIVED DURING MY CHRISTMAS CARD SWAP WITH MY DOWNLINE, JODY V. AND FRIENDS.  THESE CARDS RANGE FROM AMAZING TO "CUTE AND SIMPLE" AND I LOVE THEM ALL!!

 I LIKE THE SIMPLE BEAUTY OF THIS ONE.  JUST A FEW PIECES OF DESIGNER PAPER AND A PUNCHED SNOWFLAKE AND VOILA - A BEAUTIFUL CARD.  THE SENTIMENT SAYS IT ALL!!

THE BUTTON AND THE EDGE PUNCHED PAPER REALLY CARRY THIS CARD A LONG WAY.  AND THE EMBOSSING FOLDER ON THE VANILLA MAKE IT WONDERFUL ALSO.  LOVE IT.

 THIS SIMPLY ELEGANT CARD IS BY JOEBY.  IT DOESN'T NEED ANOTHER THING BECAUSE IT SPEAKS VOLUMES IN IT'S ELEGANCE, DOESN'T IT?  GREAT JOB!! I CAN HEAR LINUS FROM THE PEANUTS GANG SPEAKING THE WORDS: "AND LO, THERE WERE SHEPHERDS WATCHING THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT..." FROM IT'S A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.

JOEBY ALSO DID THIS ORNAMENT CARD.  THE FRAMELIT IS PERFECT WITH THE ORNAMENT HANGING IN THE MIDDLE OF IT.  THE EXTRA LAYER AND THE PEARL ADD SOME REAL PRETTINESS. LOVE THE COLORS TOO.

OH, THIS ONE DOESN'T SHOW UP AS CUTE AS IT IS.  ONE OF MY FAVORITES.  THE SNOW GLOBE HAS A WINDOW SHEET ON THE FRONT SO IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE A SNOW GLOBE.  THIS WAS DONE BY JODY'S MOM AND SHE DID A REMARKABLE JOB.  SAD THE PHOTO DOESN'T DO IT JUSTICE. SNOW GLOBES AND SNOWFLAKES...PERFECT!

SO ELEGANT, ISN'T IT?  FIRST I LOVE THE BIGZ CLEAR OVAL ACCENT DIE CUT IN WHISPER WHITE.  THEN I AM CRAZY ABOUT HOW THE ORNAMENT LOOKS WITH THE STRIPED DESIGNER PAPER AND THE GREEN RIBBON.  HARD TO SEE, BUT THERE ARE SOME RHINESTONES ON THE ORNAMENT AND DOTTING THE "I" ON CHRISTMAS...  ADORABLE.

 FUN FUN FUN IS WHAT I WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE THIS CARD.  THE SNOWFLAKE PAPER IS FUN, THE MERRY CHRISTMAS BANNER IS ALSO FUN AND THEN THE CUTE TREES FROM THE NEW SET IN THE MINI CATALOG CALLED SCENTSATIONAL SEASON. THE CANDY CANE STRIPED PAPER GIVES IT THE WHIMSICAL FEEL.

OK, I SAVED MY VERY FAVORITE FOR LAST.  JODY AND JILL MADE THIS ONE TOGETHER AND IT IS A HOOT!! (GET THE PUN?) SANTA OWL IS THE MOST ADORABLE THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!  LOOK AT THIS FAT BELLY WITH HIS BLACK BELT AND THE CUTE BELT BUCKLE.  WHAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL THESE GALS DID.  THEY EVEN PUT SOME BLING ON THE BUCKLE (EVERYONE IN TEXAS WEARS BLING ON THEIR BUCKLES, IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW!!)  HIS EYES SAY IT ALL AND MAKE ME LAUGH.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ONE GALS!!  GREAT JOB ON ALL THE CARDS!!

OUR BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Dawn

Dee               

Jan              

Bridgett        

Jennifer    (THAT'S ME) 
Judy     

Ronnel        

             TO GO TO JUDY NEXT, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW:

IF YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS BLOG, CLICK BELOW::

NOW THE BLOG CANDY RULES:

1.  BE A PUBLIC FOLLOWER OF MY BLOG AND LEAVE ME A COMMENT TELLING ME YOU ARE.

2.  LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND TELL ME WHICH OF MY CARDS/PROJECTS WAS YOUR FAVORITE THIS WEEK.

3.  VISIT AND LEAVE A COMMENT ON ALL FIVE POSTS FOR THE HOP THIS WEEK. YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 7TH TO VIEW ALL FIVE OF MY POSTS THIS WEEK BEFORE I PICK A WINNER.

THAT'S IT!! I AM STILL COLLECTING THINGS TO BE THE BLOG CANDY, BUT SOME HINTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:  A PUNCH, A BUNCH, SOME THINGS, SOME BLING.

BOO HOO, THIS IS THE END OF OUR BLOG HOP.  BUT PLEASE COME BACK TO VISIT ME OFTEN.  I PROMISE I HAVE TONS MORE IDEAS I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH YOU.

HERE'S TO CREATIVITY AND TO INKY FINGERS Y'ALL!!