Thursday, December 30, 2021

Martini Lady



 This stamp reminds me of Holly Goes lightly, Breakfast at Tiffany's.  Gold mirror paper and  Metallic paper is always a beautiful combination choice.


Supplies needed:

Momento Black Ink

Versa mark ink

Embossing buddy 

tape

Purple and lilac metallic papers

Gold mirror Paper 

Gold Embossing powder

3" gold ribbon 

1 glue dot

A2 Card with a window diecut out in the center. I have to apologize didn't realize this card kit isn't available.

Because metallic paper  use your embossing buddy. Versa mark for wet embossing the gold embossing powder. 

For the sentiment,  I inserted the lilac paper and made tic marks on each side to make sure the stamp was placed correctly.  (I use a mechanical pencil,  it erases better than any pencil I have found). 

I taped the mountain and valley to the inside tag. Which was included in the kit. I used a glue dot on the ribbon because I wanted the ribbon to lay flat. 



links to the stamps:

https://rubberartstamps.com/martini-lady/

https://rubberartstamps.com/size-matters/




Thursday, December 16, 2021

Swinging Fairies


                Night-time Swinging Fairies 


I don't normally do silhouette stamps so this stamp was fun yet challenging.


Link to the Swinging Fairies 
https://rubberartstamps.com/swinging-fairies/
 I started out with ivory cardstock.  I masked off for the moon. Used scattered straw and squeezed lemonade Distressed oxide for the glow around the moon. Then I applied more Distressed Oxides for the background, starting with the BluePrint Sketch.  Next I'll be bringing  in Faded Jeans.  Last I used the Chipped Sapphire to finish up the edge. I used a white gel pen for highlights on the Fairies and stars. Used black and silver metallic cardstock. 

Swing Fairies

 


Spellbinders circle dies 1 - 7.25"  and  1 - 4" circle die. The large circle was scored in half. Which turns this card into a rocking card. I used Distressed Oxide ink, Chipped Sapphire around the edges of both circles. 

Stamped with Versa-fine Black Oxide, then I used my heatgun to set the ink. Out lined with a white gel pen for highlights.  Beautiful purple and silver Sequins


A link to the Swinging Fairies Stamp

https://rubberartstamps.com/swinging-fairies/


Swinging Fairies

 I left the lights for this one.  Maybe I added too much bling, 🤣 fairies love sparkly things. Mainly jewelry,  like some people I know
.  

Isn't this a beautiful stamp? It's more beautiful in person. Had to make a night one. I used a flickering candle light to give it a beautiful glow.

Playing with alcohol inks and vellum.  I haven't created with alcohol inks in years.  I forgot how much fun it was.  Needless to say I'll be playing with them again soon.

 These are beautiful,  they are the pearl alcohol inks.  I use the color combination often. I love bold bright colors. 



I positioned the stamp with the positioner.  Using the diecut cardstock to prevent from any mishaps. 



 After the stamp is on the top before inking. You want to remove the cardstock. I Stamped directly on top of the alcohol inks.  I wanted more vibrant colors not muted. 



If you would like to find the fairies 


Thursday, December 9, 2021

Humorous Birthday Card



 

I'm excited to have been asked to be guest designer for Crackerbox Palace.  Thank you Nadine and Vicky. I just thought making a scenic slimline card would be perfect. Thinking this will be a great birthday card for my grandson's 21st birthday in a few weeks. 


Slimline cut the paper 7" x 8.5" score at 3.5" you should have an 3.5" x 8.5" uses a 10A envelope.  You can use any 110# cardstock for a sturdy base for any card. Used diecuts (unknown) for the grass, #80 green cardstock. 

Copics used:

 Hyena

E11, E23, E25, E27, E30, E31, E33, E34

C0, C01, C02,  C04, C06, C09

Eyes

YR27, Y17

Crystal nuvo drops 

Sign

C0, CO1, C02

E11, E23, E25

Sentiment and Sky:

Distress Oxide - Salty Ocean 


Links to images used:

https://rubberartstamps.com/psycho-hyena-critter/ 

https://rubberartstamps.com/psychopath/

https://rubberartstamps.com/psycho-saying/




Monday, November 22, 2021

Thanksgiving Pop up card 2021




Want to do something more fun for Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday.  I really enjoyed creating these. The image is a Joy Clair design.  I'll include links at the bottom of the page, incase you're interested.  Just sharing whatever I create.


Cardstock 

White Base #110

Colored #60 Dark Olive Green and Orange and Yellow 

Copics:

Turkey - E50, E51, E53, E55, E21, E23, E25, E27, E30, Y13, Y15, YR27, YR15, R29

Turkey Feathers- G05, R24, YR14, Y11

Apple - R23, R25, R27, R29

Leaves - Y13, R29, YR27, YR18, 

Distress Oxide:

 Tea Die wanted to give the edges more definition

Embossing folder Cuttlebug:

Is a food/kitchen 

Embellishments :

 pumpkin cookies Used 2 pumpkins, 2 cinnamon rolls,  and a gold color disk


The stand up is a die-cut I used and it came with the dies for the layers. The pop-up part was cut at 2.75" x  5.5". 2nd layer was 1/8" off the length and width.  The Happy Thanksgiving and sentiment was trimmed to size. As you can see just 

Turkey -   https://www.joyclair.com/products/thanks-digital-stamps

Sentiment - https://polkadotsandmore.com/

Sequins  - are Pickett Fences,  I bought them through InkyStamper  - https://inkystamperstore.com/sequin-mix-pumpkin-cookies/

The Die set - Simon Says exclusive https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-3D-CARD-Wafer-Dies-sssd112376-Rainbows-sssd112376



Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Tiny Townie Blossom Loves Balloons




I created this card for my neighbor girl. What 16 year old doesn't want bling. I'm a big fan of Stamping Bella. They have a great variety of stamps. This one is from their Tiny Townie collections, Blossom loves Balloons.  I color up images a head of time. Which helps me to put together a quick card. Especially when I have these card blanks. I always make them my own.  

Copics used:
Blue: B20, B24, B26, B28
Yellow - Y11, Y13, Y15
Skin - E11, E000,  E00, R20
Hair - E30, E31, E33

 
Distress Oxides: 
Sky - Broken China
Mustard seed 

Listed below are products I used to make this card. 


Used a stencil from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps - https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/cloud-stencil/ 
 
Sequins are Mermaid Water:

 The card blank are papercuts, I purchased them:   https://rubberartstamps.com/slider-die-cards-set-of-10-may/

Snarky Sentiment









 

Monday, November 8, 2021

Halloween Cards





 


Aren't these digital stamps priceless?   I absolutely fell in love with witch she's beautiful.  Then I found this little werewolf,  which is perfect for the kids and males I make cards for. I love making Halloween cards. It's when all the kids get there own card. Not just 1 card for the family.  Which makes them extra special. 

The Witch from Sweet November Stamps can be found  here: https://sweetnovemberstamps.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/digital-stamp-catwalk-witches-evilene

Copics:

Dress - V00, V01 V04, V05, V06

Owl - YR00, YR61, YR65, YR 68

Black - C0, C04, C06, C09

Sequins: pumpkin cookies 🍪 https://inkystamperstore.com/sequin-mix-pumpkin-cookies/


The diecuts are Katscrappiness, the fence, bats and tombstones - https://www.katscrappiness.com/collections/kat-scrappiness/products/crafters-essentials-halloween-dies-by-kat-scrappiness

I have to apologize bc I can't remember when I found the werewolf. 😕 I posted 2 different bg cards.  The one with the flying witches, you can see the bats I attached onto acetate to make the bats interactive.  


Copics for the Werewolf image:

Werewolf - E11, E13, E15

Shirt - FYG1, YG05. YG06

Jeans - B90, B93, B95

Bones - E50, E51



Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Marilyn Monroe Candle

 


I just had a couple of candles on hand. So why not, I haven't Stamped a candle in along time.  The Stamp can be found at Crackerbox Palace and Suzy Stamps https://rubberartstamps.com/ever-notice/

I started with an oval shape tissue paper.  Used Momento Black Ink.  I Stamped several times because of the solid image.  Then I placed the tissue on the candle. I wrapped waxpaper around the candle. To keep the tissue in place.  Using my heat gun to melt the wax for the the tissue paper and the candle to melt together to become one.  Keep you heat gun moving otherwise the candle will melt too much. Also take short breaks to allow the candle to cool down.  Then of course I added some bling  Close to my heart https://keeleyskreations.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Bling

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Procraftanator


 



The Stamp set is Crafty Grumplings TE 

Blue 100# Cardstock for A2 card
Black 80# Cardstock
Kraft cardstock with Stamped images and Sentiment.
White 100# Cardstock  8 1/4 × 4  scored at 4 1/8
Used Momento Black Ink

3 Stamped images to color
Colored with Copics
Bull E30, E33, G16
Penquin C06, C04, C03, YR15,
     Label - YR15, Jar & Glitter V05, V01, Beek
     & Feet - YR15
Rabbit - RV00, RV02, Brush & Paint - G16, E23
Tiger - YR61, YR68, C06
Squirrel - E27, E25, E23
    Desk - B60, B68
    Ribbon - RV02,
    Books - RV02, & B66
Noses - C06

When Die cuting for the pop out use the larger one toward the outside and smaller in the middle. U will be using the larger one twice.  Make sure you move the pop out part to be in place. Use your bone folder firmly to get all the folds nice and crisp. Then adhere one side of the of the white card stock to the blue then the otherwise.
Once you have colored your images, then u can fussy cut the the Rabbit,  Tiger and Squirrel.
Now adhere the Critters to the popout. Then I fold my card and press down to make sure all images are secure. I have included several Sentiments.  So u can choose one of ur liking. 

Friday, October 15, 2021

Bee Edna

 


Die Cut TLCDesigns https://tlcdesigns.shop/collections/interactive-dies-1/products/double-dial-die-2
For a visual and more information on using this die to assemble.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKjDZQdzJc&t=10s

Stamped image and sentiments - Edna is Stamping Bella https://stampingbella.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=18_118&product_id=1935 

bee hive and bees 🐝 are Sunny Studio. https://sunnystudiostamps.com/products/just-bee-cause-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=ad2c7a429&_ss=r


4 brads
4 eyelets diecuts (2 Lge, 2 sm)
1 arm die-cuts (1 purple)
1 blue die-cut and Stenciled (Stencil is a           Wendy Vecchi honeycomb & Broken China Distress Oxide)
1 - dark purple A2
1 - light purple A2 trim and 1/4" off 2 sides
1 - bee hive
3 - bees 🐝 Sunny Studio
1 - tool (paper)
6 - pop dots
1 - A2 White Cardstock
1 - Envelope


Too Assemble:
First use the stencil blue paper, measure the corner to know where u need to cut ur  diangle 2. When securing ur brads always use ur tool betweenthe Brad and the washer. It allows you to give just enough space to allow your arm to move freely.  3. Insert 1 Brad into the rounded part , of the arm die-cut. Make sure all brad heads are facing up. 4.  On the tip of the arm add 1 lrg washer under the arm and 1sm washer on top the arm.  5. Make sure everything is moving freely b4 finishing securing ur images. Also make sure to use a tiny bit of tape on the back part of the Brad. This will help to keep ur image from moving around. 8.Once the images are adhered to the Brad. 8. Use the foam tape on the back of the blue paper. I use glue on foam tape, it gives me freedom incase I need to adjust. Keeping it clear from ur arms to keep it from interfere with the mechanism.  

Momento Black Ink
For Coloring:
Yellow - Y12, Y13, Y15,  YR27
Black - C6
Skin - E000, E00, E11,R20  (E11 for knees)
Wings - BG70
Hair - E11, E13, E15, E18
Lips - R29

Use 5 pop dots for the back of the queen Bee.  1 on the back of the bee facing the left. After they are adhered,  use the embossing buddy to rub over the pop dots to remove the stickiness.  This will help to balance out ur images, yet keep them from sticking.  Now you can adhere the bees and the sentiments.  If u are having issues with Edna or the bee staying glued.  You can always try Crystal nuvo drops. 

Items Needed:
Adhesive
Bone folder
Embossing buddy
Pencil

Friday, September 17, 2021

Grateful Dead Sympathy


 I lost my favorite cousin on my husband's. She really loved the Grateful Dead. Of course I had to create a card just for her.

I used distress oxide inks for the clouds. I popped up every other bear. Icicle Stickles for the clouds. I found the bears on line.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Snarky Bitchcraft


Sometimes you just might need to send a good friend a card just for a laugh. All these stamps are from Cracker Palace. 

Used momento ink.
Embossing folder - retired sizzle

Copics: E11, E0003, E002, R20, R81, R83, R85

Monday, August 23, 2021

Cute Girl Trolls

 





I love interactive cards.  This diecut makes a really cool card.  
This stamp set is Toga and Bubbles from TLC Designs  https://tlcdesigns.shop/collections/clear-stamps-sentiments/products/togas-and-bubbles

The Die Cut is from Penquin Palace Stampshttps://ppstamps.com/search?type=everything&q=twist*

 For the clouds I just tore the paper.


Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Birthday Monster


 Isn't this the cutest Birthday Monster.  Great for a boys card. This image came in a kit. As soon as I saw it. I wanted to finally use this embossing folder.  The image is from the Crackerbox Place. 


Copics:

Cake - 00Y, 02, YR01, YR02, YR04, YR09

Monster - B21, B23, B26, B28, BG000,B01, BG02, BG05, R22, R24, R27, R39

Distress oxide  - Walnut Stain 

Enamel Dots  - CTMH

Wobble spring for the extra effect for the Monster

 https://rubberartstamps.com/card-kit-6-may/


Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Man Multi-tasking Card - humor


 A simple yet funny Card. Copics C0, C1 and Red 27. Used clear gloss for the eyes. Acetate for the misquote The stamps are from Crackerbox Place  

Sentiment stamp: https://rubberartstamps.com/mosquito/

 Mosquito stamp: https://rubberartstamps.com/mosquito-bug/

Friday, February 26, 2021

Gnomes for Christmas


 These Gnomes are having fun sledding into Christmas.  

The Gnomes are #stampingbella. Of all the Gnomes to choose from Stamping Bella's are my favorite.  

Copies used:

Red Gnome: R22, 24, 26, 28

Beard: C0, C1

Green Gnome: G12, G14, G16

Log: E41, E42, E44

Clouds stencil: distressed oxide - salted ocean