Tag Archives: stamping

- 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 –
- Lawn Fawn “Jump for Joy” set and “Wheelie Like You”
- Avery Elle “Petals and Stems” (sentiment)
- Patterned papers –
- Bella Blvd “Hello Autumn”
- Pebbles “Woodland Forest”
- Woodgrain tape – American Crafts
- Sequins – Doodlebug Designs
- Copic markers
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I created this card for my son to give his good friend who was just diagnosed with Leukemia. They’ve been friends since kindergarten–and now they are high school seniors. I colored the critters with Copics and then fussy cut them. I didn’t want any white around the edges that the dies would leave (and I don’t have dies for all of the creatures anyway!). I edged all of the critters and leaves with black. I arranged the animals and added some sequins to jazz things up a bit. I stamped the sentiment on the woodgrain tape and cut a “tail” for a flag.
Entry in:
Critters and Creatures Linky Party 8
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Autumn
Thanks for visiting today.
5 Comments | tags: cardmaking, copics, fauna, lawn fawn, leaves, stamping | posted in Autumn, Coloring, Get Well

- Stamps – Penny Black “Halloween Critters”
- Patterned Paper – MME “Happy Haunting”
- Die – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Fleur de Lis Rectangles”
- Ribbon – Michaels
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Copic markers
- Glossy Accents
I made this Halloween card for a swap with an online card group I belong to. I colored the image with Copics and cut it out, placing it on top of the same image that was stamped on the pale blue cardstock. I added a layer of Glossy Accents to the yellow moon for some shine. A pretty simple card with a cute little mouse. Thanks for stopping by.
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, copics, die cuts, penny black, spellbinders, stamping | posted in Halloween

- Patterned paper – Pebbles “Woodland Forest” (both sides)
- Stamp – Hero Arts
- Cardstock –
- Distress inks – Ranger “Carved Pumpkin” and “Walnut Stain”
- Circle punch – 1-1/2″
This paper is so cute–full of different animals. So I punched each of them out with a circle punch and edged them with Distress Ink. The flip-side of the animal paper had a pleasing pattern so that served as the background for the animal portraits. I also was able to stamp the sentiment on the paper. Thanks for stopping by.
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, clean and simple stamping, fauna, stamping | posted in Autumn, Thank You

- Stamps:
- Carabelle Studios – “Imagine a Scarecrow”
- Stampers Anonymous – Art of Brett Weldele “Trick or Treaters”
- Stencils:
- Stampers Anonymous – Tim Holtz “Houndstooth”
- Ranger – Dina Wakley Media “Spaced Dots”
- Ranger Distress Inks: Hickory Smoke and Wilted Violet
- Patterned paper – Carta Bella “Spooky” collection
- Kraft cardstock
I created this card on World Cardmaking Day. It was fun to see what I could do with these stamp sets. I stenciled the background with Distress Inks and used a little bit of sparkly twine to set off the crow image.I hope it isn’t too spooky for you! Thanks for stopping by!
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, fauna, Ranger, Stamper's Anonymous, stamping, stencils | posted in Autumn, Distress Techniques, Halloween

- Stamps:
- Carabelle Studios – “Imagine a Scarecrow”
- Stampers Anonymous – Art of Brett Weldele “Trick or Treaters”
- Stencils:
- Stampers Anonymous – Tim Holtz “Twisted”
- Ranger – Dina Wakley Media “Spaced Dots”
- Ranger Distress Inks: Walnut Stain and Carved Pumpkin
- Kraft and orange cardstock
In honor of World Cardmaking Day on October 1st, I hosted a make and take at Runaway Art and Craft Studio. We played with this stamp set from the French company, Carabelle Studios and I made several cards with it. I stamped the scarecrow on orange cardstock and fussy cut him. The background is stenciled with Distress Inks and the sentiment is from the Stampers Anonymous set. Thanks for visiting.
1 Comment | tags: cardmaking, Ranger, Stamper's Anonymous, stamping, stencils, tim holtz | posted in Autumn, Halloween

- Stamps and Dies – Lawn Fawn “Jump for Joy” sets
- Embossing powder – Stampendous “Lettuce”
- Sequins – 28 Lilac Lane “Neutrals”
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
- Copic markers
I couldn’t resist these creatures playing in the Fall leaves! I stamped and die-cut the various elements to create a clean and simple birthday card for my son. The images are colored with Copic markers. I’m thinking this card is perfect for the Paper Players Challenge #313 “Taste of Fall.” Thanks for stopping by.
3 Comments | tags: cardmaking, clean and simple stamping, copics, die cuts, embossing, fauna, lawn fawn, leaves, stamping | posted in Autumn, Birthday, Challenges, Clean & Simple, The Paper Players

- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas, “Hello Pumpkin”
- Dies –
- The Cat’s Pajamas, “Leaves”
- Sizzix – Tim Holtz Alterations – “Mixed Media” (used for dry embossing)
- Embossing powder – Detail Black
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
I created this card for the TCP Challenge #322 – Embossing. This stamp set is one of my absolute favorites! It combines penguins and pumpkins–what could be better? I embossed the image with black embossing powder and then colored it with Zig Clean Color markers. I fussy-cut the image and arranged the die-cut leaves around it. I used the Sizzix die to emboss the pattern on a green panel for a backdrop. I photographed my card on our only normal shaped pumpkin that seems to be maturing in our garden this year, just to set the mood! Thanks for visiting.
2 Comments | tags: cardmaking, Cat's Pajamas, die cuts, embossing, leaves, penguins, stamping, tim holtz | posted in Autumn, Halloween, TCP

- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas “Oh Chute”
- Dies –
- The Cat’s Pajamas “Stitched Clouds”
- My Favorite Things Die-namics “Sun, Moon & Stars”
- Patterned papers – Basic Grey “Hey Girl” 6 X 6” paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Copic markers
I created this card for Challenge #321 – Paper Piecing at The Cat’s Pajamas blog. I always enjoy to do paper piecing with small prints on TCP stamps—especially the hot air balloons and parachutes. I colored the bunny and bow with Copic markers. This is a very clean and simple card—with the three patterned papers, I didn’t want to make it any busier! Bun-Bun is so nicely flopped as he drops down in his parachute. Not sure that he should be so relaxed! Thanks for visiting today.
4 Comments | tags: cardmaking, Cat's Pajamas, clean and simple stamping, die cuts, fauna, paper piecing, stamping | posted in General Cards, TCP

- Stamps –
- Impression Obsession MC181 “Cupcake”
- Avery Elle “Oh Happy Day”
- Die – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Standard Circles Large”
- Patterned paper – BoBunny Secret Garden Collection: Roses (both sides)
- Markers – KaiserCraft metallic gel pens
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I’m doing a little catching up on cardmaking while I have a few days off. I’ve had this stamp set for a long time and it is always fun to pull something out of my stash. I decided to pick up on the roses on some of the cupcakes and repeat roses with the patterned paper. I colored the cupcakes with KaiserCraft gel pens that really work well with their 0.6mm tips for fine lines.
I created this card using a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #250. Unfortunately, I forgot to link it over there until the deadline had passed! Oh well! I will be linking to The Paper Players current challenge, which is #309: Something Sweet. A group of stamping friends and I have been virtually getting together for two years, so we decided to make cupcake cards for the occasion and this is mine. Thanks for stopping by.
1 Comment | tags: bobunny, cardmaking, die cuts, flora, Impression Obsession, spellbinders, stamping | posted in Birthday, Challenges, Freshly Made, Paper Players