Category Archives: Craft Stamper
- Stamps –
- Art Gone Wild “Fancy Florals”
- Kodomo “Happy Birthday”
- Ink – Ranger Distress – Picked Raspberry
- Sequins – Doodlebug Designs, Inc.
- Glitter – Ranger Stickles – Diamond
- Cardstock – Neenah Solar White and BoBunny Back-To-Back Dots
I created this card as a one-layer card with the exception of the sentiment. I stamped the flower stamp, masking it so I could overlap flowers. I added the more solid “background” on the left-hand side by applying ink to my Gelli Plate. I cut around some of the flowers on the right side for some visual initerest. For the flower centers, I added glitter with Stickles, and then scattered a few sequins around the flowers for a little more shine. Finally I added the birthday sentiment. Thanks for stopping by.
Challenges:
Crafty Creations Challenge #367 – Anything Goes
Paper Players Challenge #394 – Clean and Simple “Bloom”
3 Comments | tags: cardmaking, distress techniques, flora, Ranger, stamping | posted in Birthday, Clean & Simple, Craft Stamper, Paper Players
- Dies –
- Little B “Circles”
- Spellbinders “Standard Circles Large”
- Stamps –
- Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection, “Falling Leaves”
- Hero Arts “Branch Background”
- Hero Arts/Basic Grey “Dotted Grid”
- Embossing powders – Ranger Ink Wendy Vecchi – Red Geranium, Sunflower, and Forget-Me-Not; Ranger – Lime Green and White
- Cheesecloth
- Tea bag paper
- Sticker – Tim Holtz Idea-ology “Small Talk”
- Ticket – Tim Holtz Idea-ology “Expedition” Ephemera pack
- Inks – Tsukineko VersaMark watermark ink and Ranger Distress and Archival inks
- Sequins – Neat & Tangled “Festive Fall Sequin Mix”
- Flower – Prima
- Twine – from the kitchen drawer
I’m kind of thinking I should rename my blog “Lots o’ Layers,” based on some of my projects! I certainly get caught up in enjoying the process and never am very sure of the outcome! For this piece I was inspired by a technique demonstrated in the November issue of Craft Stamper Magazine. The unique step that I took away was using white embossing powder almost as a paint rather than embossing from a stamped image.
I die cut a number of different circles and used one large circle for the base. I stamped the two larger circles with VersaMark and then also applied a bit more VersaMark ink with my finger before adding the embossing powder and heating. After stamping the leaves with Distress inks and moving the colors a bit with a waterbrush, I applied VersaMark ink with my finger, then white embossing powder and heat-set the powder. The bright colors of the ink and some of the embossing powders, along with the white embossing powder, made this a visually interesting collage. I added cheese cloth, paper from a tea bag cut into a circle, sequins and ephemera, layer by layer and topped it off with the little sticker sentiment: Finders Keepers. Thanks for visiting today.
Challenge: Happy Little Stampers – Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
2 Comments | tags: die cuts, distress techniques, embossing, Hero Arts, Ranger, spellbinders, Stamper's Anonymous, stamping, tim holtz | posted in Autumn, Challenges, Craft Stamper, Happy Little Stampers, mixed media
- Stamps – Stampendous- Laurel Burch “Indigo Cats”
- Dies – Stampendous- Laurel Burch “Indigo Cats”
- Copic markers
- Lindy’s Stamp Gang Magicals – Golden Sleigh Bells, Tibetan Poppy Teal, and Witch’s Potion Purple
- Art Basics Light Texture Paste
- Stencil – Stampendous – included in Laurel Burch “Indigo Cats” stamp set
- Ranger – Dina Wakley Media Mica Spray – Lapis
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
I began this card by coloring the stamped cat and butterflies with Copic markers and then die cut the images. I created the background by starting with clear gesso, and then applying the texture paste through the matching stencil.
I liked the idea of repeating the triangles in the background that are featured on the cat. I then sprinkled Magicals and sprayed with water and mica spray, spattering more Magicals to create the effect I was aiming for.
I 
continued to play, moving the color around, but finally left it alone and let it dry! I adhered the images and layered it onto matching cardstock.
I am posting this card to Craft Stamper Magazine’s May Anything Goes Stamping Challenge. Happy Little Stampers May Mixed Media Challenge is “Splats,” so I think this works! I’m also linking back to My Colorful Scoop’s Color May Inspiration Challenge. And one more time, Mom, Happy Birthday! Thanks for stopping by.
Above is a detail showing some of the texture and colors.
5 Comments | tags: cardmaking, copics, die cuts, fauna, lindy's magicals, mixed media, stampendous, stamping | posted in Backgrounds, Birthday, Challenges, Coloring, Craft Stamper, mixed media
Supplies:
- Altoid tins
- Gesso
- Decorative paper napkins
- Gel medium
- Black Staz-On ink pad
- Pearl trim
- Small wooden hearts
- Treasure Pewter Wax Gilt
- DecoArt Metallic Lustre (metallic wax) – Copper Kettle
I was inspired by a wonderful spread in the February Craft Stamper Magazine showcasing altered Altoid candy tins. I’m part of a monthly group at our local art and craft store: Runaway Art and Craft Studio. We take turns selecting a project from the magazine and leading the group in creating it. It was my turn to lead the group and I chose altering Altoid tins with paper napkins. We each took a tin and applied a thin layer of gesso. We cut out small portions of napkins to fit the front and back of the tins and then attached them with gel medium. Once dry, I edged the tin with Staz-On ink on a foam applicator and stamped one of the tins (on the right) with a text stamp in spots. I covered the portion of the tins (without the napkin) with the metallic wax, as well as the wooden hearts. Finally, I applied black Staz-On ink gently on the pearls (right hand tin) for an antiqued look and attached the wooden hearts to the top. Thanks for visiting.
3 Comments | tags: flora, mixed media | posted in Challenges, Craft Stamper, mixed media
- Stamps –
- Indigo Blu Limor Webber Designs – “Limor Circles”
- Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection – “Papillon”
- Strathmore Bristol paper
- Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks
- White embossing powder
- Ranger Tim Holtz Tissue Tape
- Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayons
- Derwent Inktense pencil
- Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium: Crazing
- Cardstock
I was inspired to make this from a project in the October 2016 issue of Craft Stamper magazine, and adapted the technique to fit the supplies I had. First I created a mosaic background first, by cutting up different sized “tiles” from bristol paper, fitting them together and adhering them onto a piece of heavy cardstock. I then applied Distress Inks to the background with a foam applicator before stamping the butterfly image. I spattered some water to give it some additional visual interest. I then stamped and heat embossed the circles, using white embossing powder for some nice contrast. I added the tissue tape and accents with the Inktense pencil and Distress Crayon. Finally, I added a thick coating of Crazing collage medium around the edges to give it a nice crackle, let it dry and attached it to a folded navy card. I will enter this in the Anything Goes November Challenge at Craft Stamper, taking the theme and making it my own! Thanks for stopping by.
2 Comments | tags: butterflies, cardmaking, distress techniques, embossing, mixed media, Ranger, Stamper's Anonymous, stamping, tim holtz | posted in Backgrounds, Craft Stamper, Distress Techniques, General Cards
- Stamps –
- Visible Image – from Flower INKcognito set (free stamp on April Craft Stamper)
- Hero Arts – sentiment from CL738 Messages with Flourish set
- Cardstock – Neenah Solar White
- Inks – Ranger Distress inks: Spun Sugar, Shaded Lilac and Salty Ocean
This card is a quintessential clean and simple one! The flower image, from Visible Image, was the freebie on the cover of the April Craft Stamper magazine. I applied the Distress Ink to the clear stamp that I had mounted on my new Misti with a sponge applicator tool. The Misti allowed me to keep the stamp positioned and apply as much ink additional ink as I wanted. This was a great help in planning for this card. The Craft Stamper Take It Make It Challenge for March is Anything Goes, so this seems quite appropriate for that! I’m also submitting this to the Paper Players Challenge #287 – Celebrate Spring. It has been nice to have a little extra time to create during the last few days! Thanks for stopping by.
5 Comments | tags: cardmaking, clean and simple stamping, distress techniques, flora, stamping | posted in Challenges, Clean & Simple, Craft Stamper, General Cards, Paper Players
- Ranger – Dina Wakley Media Clear Gesso and Dina Wakley Media White Gesso
- Ranger – Texture Paste – Transparent Matte
- Dreamweaver – Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste
- Patterned papers – 7 Gypsies, Basic Grey, Fiskars/Heidi Grace
- Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists
- Ranger Dylusions Ink Sprays
- Stencils – Ranger/Tim Holtz, Ranger/Dina Wakley, The Crafter’s Workshop, Stencil Girl
I was inspired by an technique in the February Craft Stamper magazine, pages 23-25. Mine is a (minimalist!) variation on what Mona Pendleton did to create some lovely vintage Valentines. Do check out what Mona did because her work is absolutely beautiful! There was quite a process involved in creating these backgrounds with some drying time between layers. You can go on forever layering! I started with a piece of patterned paper. This is difficult, because you will be covering up much of the design of the paper, but if you are like me, you’ve got an abundance to work with! The pattern will peek through when you are finished.
Add a layer of clear gesso to the patterned paper and allow it to dry–this is pretty quick. Then I applied the texture/embossing paste through a stencil. I tried both types that I had (listed above). You will want to experiment with the finish you prefer–some dry matte and others are glossy. These pastes are translucent (you can choose something opaque for a different look), adding a subtle layer I really liked. The pastes take a while to dry, so this is when you need to be a little bit patient and set this aside so they are completely dry before the next step.
Next I applied ink sprays and spritzed with some water so they ran and mixed together. This is the messy part, but it is really fun to see what you can do! I did really like the look of adding more white Gesso and spritzing it with water, as I added some of spray inks in different areas of the paper. I also liked using the Dylusions White Linen ink spray for a similar white, opaque layer. Using ink sprays containing mica, like the Glimmer Mists, really gave a nice sparkly effect without being overly glitzy. The spray inks really bring out the texture of the stenciled designs done earlier with the paste. You can use baby wipes to take away areas you think are too dark or to expose more of the original background if you like.
Thanks for stopping by. I’ll post a card soon, showing an example of how these backgrounds can be used.
3 Comments | tags: crafter's workshop, mixed media, Ranger, stencils | posted in Backgrounds, Craft Stamper
- Die – Memory Box “Oak Leaf”
- Stamps –
- Impression Obsession: “Small Oak” and Seth Apter “Faded Fragments”
- JudiKins “Calligraphic Flourish”
- Inks – Ranger: Adirondack Lights “Cloudy Blue” and Black Archival
- Gold Vellum
- Gold metallic thread
- Derwent Inktense Pencils: Peacock Blue, Iris Blue, Shiraz, Red Oxide, Tangerine, Madder Brown
- Golden Gesso
- Dina Wakley Gel medium
- Old Book Paper
I created these Artist’s Trading Cards to share at my monthly Craft Stamper group this past week. The inspiration came from the December 2015 issue of Craft Stamper magazine, pages 10-12, which featured techniques by Designer Kim Dellow. I worked in layers, with old book pages adhered with gel medium and covered with a thin layer of gesso. I added stamped images and areas of watercolor with Inktense pencil and waterbrush, creating a masterboard and then cut the “board” into 2-1/2″ X 3-1/2″ backgrounds. I then attached my gold vellum oak leaves with two french knots tied from gold metallic thread. Finally, I edged the card with a gold Krylon pen to pick up the gold metallic for a finishing touch.
I am entering this ATC in the November Take It Make It Challenge at the Craft Stamper Magazine Blog. Thanks for visiting today.
4 Comments | tags: die cuts, Impression Obsession, leaves, memory box, mixed media, watercolor | posted in Artist's Trading Cards, Backgrounds, Craft Stamper
- Stamp – Penny Black “Allegro”
- Patterned paper – Bella Blvd. – Campout Collection: “Gone Fishing”
- Bling – Mark Richards – Crystal Stickers in Light Blue and Lavendar
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Distress Markers – Shabby Shutters, Spun Sugar, Mermaid Lagoon, Stormy Sky, and Dusty Concord
I created eight (alike) Artist’s Trading Cards (ATCs) to trade with my Craft Stamper group that meets monthly. This technique was featured in the May 2015 issue of Craft Stamper magazine. This technique works really well with imagery that is not perfectly representational since coloring your image is not necessarily within your control. The watercolor medium is Distress ink via Distress markers, with a spritz or three from a water bottle! Thanks for stopping by today.
1 Comment | tags: distress techniques, flora, penny black, stamping, watercolor | posted in Artist's Trading Cards, Craft Stamper, Distress Techniques
- Stamps – Limited Edition Rubber Stamps “Face Close Up #2” (face) and Uptown Design Company “Spiral Leaf Element” (Leaves) and Stampers Anonymous Wendy Vecchi “Discover Art” set (sentiment and blanket stitch border)
- Sequin waste (used as a stencil)
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Gesso – white – Golden
- Tim Holtz Tissue Wrap “Melange”
- Kraft Cardstock
I made ten Artist’s Trading Cards (ATCs) that were similar to this to trade with my fellow Craft Stamper club members this week. We take a look at Craft Stamper magazine and create ATCs that are inspired by something we see in the magazine. This project was inspired by the January issue’s “Soul Stamping” article. I layered gesso, tissue paper, stamped images in ink, and acrylic paint. Lots of layers put together to make these ATCs. Thanks for stopping by.
1 Comment | tags: mixed media, stamping | posted in Artist's Trading Cards, Craft Stamper
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