Belle Papier {pretty paper}

Everyone needs a little hug sometimes and some days you wish you could send one through the mail to a friend who needs one. I love this darling Kitty Hugs image and that adorable little expression on kitty’s face.

Best Fishes

Quick Tip: When coloring fur, brush on your color in short strokes in the direction of the fur for a more natural look.

Sending you all a hug and wishing you a very happy new year!

Supply List:
Stamps: Kitty Hugs (Tom Allen line) by Cornish Heritage Farms, Fine Houndstooth Scrapblock™ by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft, Frosted Teal by Prism, Making Memories Journaling pad
Other: buttons by Autumn leaves, cord, twill ribbon, Copic markers

One of my favorite vintage looks for stamping uses the Faux Linen technique. I love the texture and faded out look. I had a hard time getting a good photo of the muted colors…truly, it does look better in person. The texture is most apparent in the top left corner where you can see the sanded and sponging technique the best. This stamp is the new Thomas Kinkade release from Cornish Heritage Farms called A Perfect Yellow Rose.

Vintage Roses

The Faux Linen technique can be used on any stamped image including background stamps, floral sprays and scenes. Stamp your image on glossy cardstock and color with dye markers if desired. Sand the glossy surface in both directions to get a weave texture effect and remove the glossy. Wipe a light brown or distress ink across the surface to age it and lightly pick up the texture.

Quick Tip: A heavier grit sandpaper will give you a more pronounced effect. Experiment with the look you like best.

The yellow rose is the symbol of both joy and friendship. Wishing you both today, my friends,

Supply List:
Stamps: A Perfect Yellow Rose (Thomas Kinkade line), Picotage Print Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette Ink by Stewart Superior, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper: Glossy Cardstock by Ranger, Simply Smooth White by Prism, kraft by Prism
Other: dye based markers, sandpaper, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, ribbon by Fancy Pants designs

Oy! I think I have some kids overloaded on holiday sugar, late nights and so many new things they have no idea what to do with themselves. If the way this morning has started out will be the way the day will go…yikes! What is it with the post-Christmas let-down? I guess I’ll just have to grin and bear it. Wish me luck!;)

I’ve got another  peek at a one of Kim Hughes’ new CHA stamp releases for you today, Bear Hugs. Seriously this is the CUTEST set and so totally on trend.I can’t wait to find some more time to use it as I have loads of ideas for it swirling around in my head. For more sneak peeks…check out the CHF Creative Blog

Grin and Bear It

Quick Tip: Stitch elements on your patterned paper to accent them and add texture and interest to your design.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supply List:

Stamps: Bear Hugs (Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink: Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko

Paper: Simply Smooth White, Suede Brown Dark cardstock by Prism, All Fall 8×8 paper pack by Fancy Pants Designs

Other: sewing machine, ribbon by Creative Impressions, hemp cord, markers by Copic

I’ve been having fun over the past couple days, just relaxing, reading, spending time with my family and doing a little stamping. While I love Christmas, it’s actually nice to have a little change of pace and think ahead to other holidays throughout the year. I’ve had this adorable Easter Basket stamp on my desk for a couple weeks now and I’m so glad I found some time to play with it. I just adore the Saturday Evening Post images. They have such a great classic and vintage look to them.

Easter Bunny

This design is very simple, I just stamped and colored it with my Copic Markers.

Quick Tip: If you’re not great at tying bows, simply knotting a short piece of ribbon and adhering to the design is an easy alternative. It also fits into an envelope better.

Have a great day!

Supply List:

Stamps: Easter Basket (Saturday Evening Post line) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento Ink by Tsukineko

Paper: Simply Smooth White cardstock by Prism, patterned paper by My Mind’s Eye

Other: ribbon by May Arts, markers by Copic

January is always one of those cold nasty months that I love staying indoors and simply staying warm. There is one fabulous thing about January though. I LOVE seeing all the new craft product releases for CHA. Kim Hughes has been busy creating some of her most fabulous releases to date (IMHO) and there will be four new sets release this January 6th. I have a sneak peek for you today on one of the sets, Spring Trees. There are lots of exciting samples on the CHF Creative Blog so check it out daily as well.

Hello Deer

Spring Birds

Have a fabulous day!