Life in Bloom

Hi there,

this is just a quick reminder of this month's Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• add some color to a white canvas with Dylusions Paint
• apply white embossing paste through the ARTplorations Happy Flowers and Dream Flowers stencils and let this layer dry thoroughly
• add some color to the flowers with Distress Oxide Ink (Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry, Fossilized Amber, Forest Moss)
• stamp the dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with some turquoise embossing powder
• adhere a sticker from the STAMPlorations Hello Spring set to a piece of Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock before layering it on sari silk ribbon and burlap
• add some scribbly acrylic paint lines as finishing touch

I hope to see your creations in the gallery.

Hugs,

Life is a Journey

Hi there,

this is a quick reminder for this month's Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from watercolor paper
• add a background using Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke, Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar)
• apply Distress Ink Black Soot through the ARTplorations Trees stencil
• add splatters with Finetec Mica Watercolors Tibet Gold
• use some hot glue to adhere several layers of sari silk ribbon and a sticker from the STAMPlorations Shine Bright sticker set
• thread some torn sari silk ribbon through the hole of the tag

I can't wait to see your projects in the gallery.

Hugs,

STAMPlorations Instagram Giveaway

Hi there,

today, I have a special treat for you. Head over to my Instagram Account for a chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the STAMPlorations main store or the digital store. To qualify you need to comment on my IG post, follow my IG and the STAMPlorations IG - tagging a friend is optional. I will draw a winner three days from now and announce it on Instagram.

I created this inspirational project for you:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags from watercolor paper
• apply glass bead gel through the ARTplorations Lattice stencil 
• add color with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Spray (Summer Sky, Soft Teal)
• ink up the edges with Distress Oxide Ink Black Soot
• cut out one of the CUTplorations Bloomdala Bliss Festive dies from black cardstock and cover the die cut with Prima Marketing Sweet Rose Wax
• use hot glue to adhere burlap and sari silk ribbon underneath the die cut
• add a sticker from the STAMPlorations New Day sticker set on top
• thread some bast fibers through the hole of the tag

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Hugs,

Enjoy the Ride

Hi there,

I wanted to keep this tag as masculine and simple as possible:

• cut a CUTplorations Tag #1 from Perfect Colouring Paper
• stamp the car and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Enjoy the Ride set with Memento (Tuxedo Black)
• color the image and the background with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• thread a piece of torn beige sari silk ribbon through the hole of the tag

Have a great day.

Hugs,

Best Dad Tag

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Dad and the Optional Twist is Stencils:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags from watercolor paper
• create a background using Distress Inks (Broken China, Rusty Hinge, Peeled Paint)
• add some water droplets for more texture
• apply some Distress Ink (Walnut Stain) through the ARTplorations Foiled again Mini stencil and ink up the edges of the tag with that same ink as well
• cut out the base of the CUTplorations Shaker Balloon #1 Heart directly from the tag and cut the other elements for a shaker from acetate and foam rubber
• before closing the shaker add some Little Things from Lucy's Cards Fairy Dust 
• add a balloon string and a little bow from natural twine
• create the sentiment with the help of a Dymo Laber Maker
• thread a piece of beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Blessed

Hi there,

I created this Tag as a reminder for this month's STAMPlorations Mixed Media Challenge. So don't forget to upload your projects:

• cover a pre-cut kraft tag with white gesso
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Clustered Hearts stencil
• add color using Distress Stains (Evergreen Bough, Shaded Lilac, Cracked Pistachio) and water from your Mister Bottle
• grunge up the edges with Art Graf Aquarell-Grafit and a wet watercolor brush
• add some turquoise foil here and there
• adhere sari silk ribbon, burlap and one of the CUTplorations Bloomdala Bliss: Festive flowers cut from Tonic Luna Silver pearlescent cardstock
• the sentiment id from the Tim Holtz Big Chat sticker set
• thread another piece of torn sari silk ribbon through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Free Art Journal Page

Hi there,

it is time for the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cover an art journal page cut from extra sturdy watercolor paper with white gesso
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Ethnic Organic Two stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• color the background with Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals (Shabby Turbine Teal, Time Travel Teal)
• add some more golden accents with WOW! Metallic Gold Rich embossing powder
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke
• glue the photo of the turtle on top of some beige Sari Silk Ribbon
• the sentiment is from the Big Chat sticker set

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Blessed

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Fall and the Optional Twist is Red, Gold and Orange:

• cut out a CUTplorations Stitched Tag from kraft cardstock
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Autumn Falling stencil and let this dry thoroughly
• add color with watered-down orange and red acrylic paint
• add some gold speckles with Distress Stain Tarnished Brass
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with the leftover stain on your craft mat
• back the tag up with a second tag cut with the same die
• use hot glue to adhere a strip of burlap, sari silk ribbon, some berries and an acorn
• cut out the CUTplorations Blessed word die from wood backed up with some washi tape and adhere it on top of the fabric

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Love Cupcake

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month the topic is "Paint it Red":

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper and stamp the STAMPlorations Sketched: Cupcake with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• mask the cupcake and add color to the background with Altenew Crisp Ink (Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add some water droplets for extra texture
• stamp the Love from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies set and some ink splatters from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Altenew Crisp Ink (Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry)
• ink up the edges with the darkest pink
• color the cupcake with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• thread a piece of beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Fixstern - Fixed Star Tag

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out a tag using dies from the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder set and apply heavy white gesso through the ARTplorations Oh my Stars! Mini stencil - let this layer dry thoroughly
• add color to the tag with the help of watered-down Distress Paint (Evergreen Bough, Weathered Wood, Iced Spruce)
• draw a line around the edges with a black Stabilo All pencil and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• add more texture to the background by stamping the numbers and the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• let some Daler-Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic (Moon Violet) drip down the tag
• stamp some stars from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Delicata (Silvery Shimmer)
• create the word "Fixstern" (fixed star) with a Dymo Label Maker and adhere it to the tag on top of a piece of corrugated cardboard and a piece of sari silk ribbon
• dye a piece of seam binding with that same violet liquid acrylic paint and rip it in half before threading it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Crackle Thanks

Hi there,

just a quick reminder of this month's TAGplorations Challenge - the Topic is All about Gratitude and the Optional Twist is Polka Dots:

• cut a CUTplorations Manila Tag from an old gelli print and cover random areas with DecoArt Media white Crackle Paste - let this dry thoroughly
• use a black Stabilo All Pencil around the edges and on the crackle to darken things up
• cut the CUTplorations thanks from another piece of that gelli print and add some texture by stamping the STAMPlorations Bloomtangled #2 with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• apply some Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers) through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil
• stamp some letters from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Distress Oxide Ink (Black Soot) onto the background
• glue the thanks onto a piece of ripped corrugated board inked up with Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers)
• thread some beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

Be sure to join us.

Yours,

Be Free ATC

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out an ATC from sturdy white cardstock with the help of one of the dies from the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder set
• adhere vintage book paper to the front of the card and cover it with a thin layer of white gesso
• color the page with a sprinkle of Paper Artsy Infusions (Violet Storm)
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Old Rose Prints Mini stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• color the beautiful roses with Paper Artsy Infusions (Lemoncello)
• add black Stabilo All pencil around the edges and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• add some texture with the dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• draw in some dots with a white paint marker
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Archival Ink (Black Soot) onto a thick piece of kraft cardstock (I just glued two layers on top of each other) and grunge up the piece with black Stabilo All pencil and splatters of white gesso
• use hot glue to adhere the sentiment strip on top of corrugated cardboard and a torn piece of sari silk ribbon

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Hello Flower Tag

Hi there,

I have a new project on the Stamping-Fairies Blog for you today. I played with some new Alcohol Ink Colors and Compressed Air:

• cut a tag from Yupo and use some Alcohol Inks (Juniper, Flamingo, Limeade, Willow) and Compressed Air to create a loose flower background
• draw in some outlines and a sketched frame around the tag using a black Fude Ball Pen
• add dots to the center of the flowers with that same black pen and a golden gel pen
• cut the "Hello" from the My Favorite Things Hellothere die set once from pink cardstock and once from black cardstock
• foil the bottom part of the sentiment with the help of the DecoFoil Adhesive Pen and Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil (Pink Gold Ombre)
• glue the black sentiment slightly offset on top of the pink sentiment
• thread a piece of matching Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

Here is a close-up of the foiled sentiment:

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,