Monthly Archives: August 2011

simply saturday…

Posted on August 6, 2011 | 5 comments

It’s Saturday and I like to keep things simple on Saturday. Don’t you?

Today’s card uses a Twinchie as a base to stamp on. They are perfect for small images. If you’ve never heard of a Twinchie, well, it’s just an Inchie that is larger. A Twinchie is 2″x2″ in size and it makes a great accent for a card design.

Supplies: Kraft and white cardstock by Bazzill, patterned paper by October Afternoon, ZipnBy stamp set by Avocado Arts, twinchie by Inchie Arts, brads, Emerald Green Archival Ink, Jet Black Archival Ink and Aquamarine Archival Ink by Ranger

Have a simply wonderful weekend!

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Posted in Avocado Arts, Card Designs

krazy for kraft

Posted on August 4, 2011 | 10 comments

While I have a few colors of cardstock in my stash, for the most part, I only use two colors of cardstock. I’m not even sure you can even really call them colours as they are more just neutrals. What are they? Plain white cardstock and my favourite, Kraft cardstock. Prehaps the thing I love most about Kraft is how flexible it is. It’s not too dark or too light. It goes with everything. Kraft can be dressed up or down to look casual or elegant. I {adore} this humble cardstock.

Kraft Thank You

Kraft always looks amazing stamped in white pigment ink so for today’s card, I’ve done some simple stamping with some beautiful stamps. You’ll also find a kraft journaling die cut and a kraft colored chipboard bird. It’s a laser cut chipboard piece by Magenta that is so pretty.

Supplies: Kraft Cardstock by Bazzill, chipboard birds by Magenta, sewing machine, Cling Classic Fabric Design stamp,  Cling Circle Design and Cling Daisy Label by Hero Arts, velvet flower by Maya Road, twine, Leaf Trinket Pins by Maya Road, epoxy button by K & Company, fabric leaves by Prima, 5th Avenue chipboard accents by Melissa Frances, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, White Colorbox Pigment Ink by Clearsnap, Kraft Scroll Frame Journaling Tags by Maya Road

Happy stamping!

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Posted in Card Designs, Challenges, Hero Arts

Alter It

Posted on August 3, 2011 | 9 comments

It’s no secret that I love altering things. Misting, inking, sponging, stamping…just making it my own is pretty much my favorite way to paper craft. Today I just had a blast altering pretty much every item on this card. My hands are inky and there is a huge smile on my face. Isn’t that what crafting is all about?

This project uses a LOT of Glimmer Mist and Distress Ink. I’ve used stamping, masking and misting to create the unique background. It comes as beautiful printed canvas sheets that I just can’t get enough of. Seriously. I’ll be going into withdrawal if it’s ever discontinued. The flower is also spritzed with two colors of Glimmer Mist, Sugar Cookie and Viva Pink.

The canvas chipboard crown was actually the piece that started off my entire design. I felt like using it today and sponged it with Worn Lipstick and Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink.

 

I had the foresight (for once) to take a picture of how I created the background as I knew the embellishments would cover quite a bit of it up. The canvas was masked with a Voila Felt Strip and then spritzed with Glimmer Mist. A heat gun comes in super handy to speed things up. My white felt strip is all misted and pretty now and I’ve set it aside for another day, another project. Lastly I stamped some fun postal images onto the canvas and I love the final result.

 

Here’s the closeup.

If you like to alter things too, make sure you stop by Ellen Hutson LLC as she is having a sale on all her alterable projects. Gasp! That’s 671 products. I just couldn’t resist having a little shop! Check it out here!

 

 

Supplies:Classic Cream cardstock by Neenah, Basic Grey Out of Print Carte Postale stamp set by Hero Arts,  Viva Pink Glimmer Mist, Sugar Cookie Glimmer Mist, Sweet Clover Glimmer Mist, Caribbean Blue Blue Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, twine, Crystal Trinket Pins by Maya Road, sewing machine, Mini Tags Canvas Pieces by Maya Road, Journaling Ticket by Tim Holtz, Innoscence Snow Peony Flower by Prima, Printed Canvas by Prima, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger, Canvas Laminated Chipboard by Prima, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink and Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink by Ranger, Felt Voila Strip by Prima

Happy creating!

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Posted in Card Designs, Hero Arts

something new

Posted on August 2, 2011 | 18 comments

I’ve been keeping a little something under my hat for the past few weeks and am excited to share it today.

Not too long ago I discovered a stamp company that I just love. I love the fresh look. The easy to use stamps. Super fun! When they had a design team call, I just had to try out.

My news is that I’ll be part of the new Market Street Stamps design team. I can’t wait to get started!

The new Market Street DT is one that I’m super excited about working with. It’s full of great designers and wonderful people. If you’ve been missing the buzz, all day at Market Street Stamps they’ve been introducing the new team, one designer an hour. As a wonderful way to introduce each new member, we’re each sharing our favorite stamp or set from Market Street Stamps. I’m a total background stamp addict and so mine is one of the fabulous MSS backgrounds. It was SO hard to choose!

How about a chance or two or more to win some fabulous Market Street Stamps?

Stop by the Market Street Blog today and meet the new designers. Leave a comment on each Designer Reveal post for a chance to win their favorite stamp set! Here’s the link!

Psssstttt….just before I go, Market Street also has a surprise up their sleeve so stay tuned today!

Happy stamping!

 

 

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Posted in Market Street Stamps

one set… two looks

Posted on August 1, 2011 | 6 comments

The best stamp sets are those that are super flexible. Don’t you agree?

The kind of stamps that you can use over and over for many different looks. One of the reasons I love the new ZipnBy stamp set from Avocado Arts is because I can use it in so many ways. I especially love that hot air balloon. Do you notice that it was the same stamp I used on Saturday’s post as a globe? How cool is that?!

Besides being flexible to use for two very different images, this sweet hot air balloon works in a feminine shabby style and a clean and graphic masculine style design. Check it…

Pairing up the sweet balloon with pink papers, kraft cardstock and lots of goodies makes a pretty card design.

Supplies: ZipnBy stamp set by Avocado Arts, white & Kraft cardstock by Bazzill, patterned paper by Crate Paper, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, White Pigment Ink by Clearsnap, Tiny Attacher by Advantus, Twine, Crystal Trinket Pin by Maya Road, White Doily Transparency by Maya Road, white flowers by Maya Road, Tim Holtz Tissue Tape

Here’s the clean and masculine version. I love grouping image together to form a collage of stamping. When you’re doing this, take into account positive and negative shapes to find a good arrangement of images. Avocado Art’s clear polymer stamps make it super easy to line them up and stamp just where you want them.

Supplies: ZipnBy stamp set by Avocado Arts, Solar White Cardstock by Neenah, Cobalt Archival Ink, Emerald Green Archival Ink, Aquamarine Archival Ink and Vermilion Archival Ink by Ranger, Wood Bingo Motif by Maya Road

Which of the two styles do you like best?

How about checking out some fabulous ideas using this ZipnBy stamp set?

Thanks for Zip N By!

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Posted in Avocado Arts, Card Designs