Monthly Archives: February 2018

- Paper beverage napkin – Lady Jayne “Celebrate Floral Heart”
- Stencils –
- Stampers Anonymous – Tim Holtz Collection “Flames”
- Ranger Ink – Dina Wakley Media “Viney”
- Prima-Finnabair Art Basics 3-D Gloss Gel
- Stamps – Ranger Ink – Dina Wakley Media “Scribbly Flowers”
- Deli paper
- Dina Wakley Media acrylic paint – magenta, lemon, lime and white
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology tissue tape – “Laboratorie”
- Sequins – Doodlebug Designs
- OHTO Fude Ballpoint Pen – black
- Krylon gold metallic pen
- Black Cardstock – Bazzill
I created this mixed media card beginning with a beverage napkin that I adhered to a piece of Bristol paper with gel medium. I stamped and lightly painted some deli paper and added tissue tape to the piece. Then I applied the 3-D gloss gel through a couple of different stencils and allowed that to dry into a nice textured coating.
I have included a detailed photo so you can see the texture of the stenciled 3-D gel medium. It is pretty cool!
I loosely outlined the heart with the Fude Ball pen and then ran my metallic gold pen around the entire card, topping it off with a piece of ribbon and some sequins. I mounted the piece onto a black card base. It is amazing what you can do with a paper napkin! Thanks for visiting.
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- Stamps –
- Penny Black “Allegro” (iris)
- Avery Elle “Loads of Wishes” (sentiment)
- Patterned paper – Creative Imaginations Christine Adolph “Beautiful You” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I made this simple card featuring stamped iris. The colored ink was applied to the stamp with Marvy markers. I then added the sentiment at the base of the card. I mailed this card to a friend of a friend in Scotland, who is soon to be undergoing cancer surgery and treatment. Wishing Sandra only the best. Thanks for visiting.
Challenge: A Gem of a Challenge #213 – Spring Flowers
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- Stamps –
- Art Impressions “Nuts About You”
- Lawn Fawn “How You Bean? Conversation Heart Add-on”
- Dies –
- Lawn Fawn “Outside in Stitched Heart Stackables” and “How You Bean? Conversation Heart Add-on”
- Avery Elle “Pierced Mat Die”
- Mama Elephant “Heart Border”
- Patterned paper – Pink & Main “My Heart” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was a fun Valentine to make, combining supplies from a several different companies. The squirrel is surrounded by candy conversation hearts, although his acorn seems to be his favored treat! I colored the squirrel with Copic markers to start things off. Then I die-cut the hearts, coloring and stamping the conversation hearts. I die cut the base shapes and arranged all of the pieces to make this Valentine for my son. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Challenges:
Art Impressions Challenge #225 – Sweet Treats
Unicorn Challenge #29 – Love/Valentines
Die Cuttin’ Diva’s Challenge #356 – Valentine’s Day
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- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas – “Just Let it Happen”
- Dies –
- The Cat’s Pajamas – “Scalloped Duo Dies”
- Spellbinders Nestabilities – “Blossom Three”
- Patterned paper – Pink & Main “My Heart” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Not-a-Hide paper
- Ribbon
It is hard not to like this cat–especially as it ties into the chocolates. I colored the kitty with Copic markers and layered it up with some dies. I added some happy patterned paper on the card base for added cheer. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks for visiting today.
Challenges:
Papercraft Challenges Challenge #5 – Sweet for My Sweet
SUYP Cats Only Challenge #27 – Furrything Goes/Love
TCP Tuesday Challenge #343 – Feature Animals
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- Stamps –
- The Cat’s Pajamas “Just Let it Happen”
- Lawn Fawn “Conversation Hearts Add-on”
- Dies –
- Spellbinders Nestabilities “Fleur de Lis Rectangles
- Mama Elephant “Heart Border”
- Patterned papers – “Little one” KaiserCraft 6-1/2″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- White embossing powder
- Copic markers
This is a fun card I made with a Valentine set I’ve had in my stash for a while, but I’d never used this particular stamp before! I colored the image with Copics and layered it with some patterned papers I also pulled out. I heat-embossed the sentiment in white on black cardstock and layered it all up. Thanks for visiting today.
Challenges:
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #339 – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
The Cat’s Pajamas TCP Challenge #343 – Animals
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