Monthly Archives: September 2011

What if…

Posted on September 23, 2011 | 13 comments

I’m always looking for fun new things to try. Ways to get more use out of things I already have on hand. I love my Copic Markers but lately they’ve been getting a tad dusty. It was long past time to dig them out and have some creative fun.

While I was thinking about my markers, it occurred to me that I have two large bottles of Copic Blending Solution sitting in my cupboards. I should be using it. The Color-Bleed Grid Technique is what I came up with.

I hope you’ll join me today in the CLASSroom for the tutorial and step outs.

Have a super fabulous weekend all!

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Posted in Copics, Ellen Hutson LLC projects, Hero Arts, Tutorials & Techniques

thoughts & prayers

Posted on September 22, 2011 | 4 comments

Remember yesterday’s post? The Vintage Wallpaper stamp in pink? Well…here it is again! In pink. Funny how that happened. Especially seeing as I created the designs at least a week apart. I guess this is one of those times when working ahead doesn’t quite work out. I usually like to vary things up a little here.

BUT…

At least today’s design has a slightly different look. It’s soft and pretty as a thinking of you should be.

If you look closely, you’ll find that I’ve used three different shades of ink on this card design. A soft pink, a coral-red color and a lavender. They are chalk inks that blend beautifully on the stamp but making your impression.

 

Today I’m sharing this design on the Market Street Blog. It’s a daily source of great stamping inspiration. Hope you’ll join us!

Supplies: Kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Solar White cardstock by Neenah, Twinchie by Inchie Arts, Vintage Wallpaper stamp and Comforting Florals stamp set by Market Street Stamps, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, White Pigment Ink by Clearsnap, Chalk Ink by Clearsnap, hem binding, Crystal Trinket Pin by Maya Road

Have a beautiful day!

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Posted in Card Designs, Market Street Stamps

the compass

Posted on September 21, 2011 | 10 comments

This morning I’m sitting here in a fog. It’s fall and it seems, time for a cold. So I’ll be keeping this short and sweet if you don’t mind.

Love these stamps from Market Street Stamps. I’ve been itching to use them together and today’s Market Fresh sketch seemed like the perfect time. Once again, I’ve taken a few liberties 😉  You can find the sketch and the challenge here. Hope you can play along!

Just simple stamping today as these stamps are so great on their own without any techniques at all. Just a little pink ink. I’m really into pink these days for some reason.

 

I had fun making some felt roses again. I just can’t seem to stop making these! It’s really interesting the different looks you can get by using different felts. These flowers use the Papertrey Ink felt which is a little thinner and makes daintier roses. If you want to compare, here’s a project using the same die with different felt.

Supplies: Cream cardstock by Neenah, Rosebud Memento Ink by Tsukineko, Vintage Wallpaper stamp and Compass Stamp Set by Market Street Stamps, doily by Ellen Hutson LLC, Kraft Ticket by Maya Road, Crystal Trinket pins by Maya Road, 3D Flower Bigz Die by Sizzix, felt, Tiny Attacher by Advantus, Word Charms by Maya Road

Happy creating!

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Posted in Card Designs, Challenges, Market Street Stamps

all boxed up

Posted on September 19, 2011 | 24 comments

Ready for some more cardboard? Upcycling never looked so good.

The latest Lessology challenge is up and it is to create a trinket box using an upcycled box. In my house there always seems to be an endless stream of cardboard cereal boxes headed for the recycling box. A cereal box seems a little large for a trinket box challenge until you decide to cut it down a little.

I cut my cereal box down to a single panel and then die cut it using a pillow box die. Flip the outer printed side of the box to the inside and you are left with a pretty cardboard colored box. To pretty it up a little, it’s been stamped with the Sweet Lace background stamp from Market Street Stamps. Market Street is sponsoring this latest challenge and have some beautiful stamps to giveaway so make sure you play along!

 

Supplies: cereal box, Pillow Box Bigz Die by Sizzix, white pigment ink by Clearsnap, Sweet Lace Background Stamp and Autumn Greetings Stamp Set by Market Street Stamps twine, hem tape, Strawberry Shortcake Chalkboard Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Pearl Trinket Pin by Maya Road

Have a beautiful day!

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Posted in Challenges, Market Street Stamps, Papercraft projects

smile

Posted on September 17, 2011 | 9 comments

Just wanted to send you a smile today…

It’s simply made of cardstock and punctuation from letter stickers. What could be easier? I think my teenagers just might like this one.

Supplies: Pool Party cardstock by Stampin Up, Thickers by American Crafts

Have a simply wonderful Saturday!

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Posted in Card Designs

got the blues

Posted on September 16, 2011 | 5 comments

Today I have the blues. No. Not sad. Just lots of beautiful misted blue color.

I just can’t resist a good challenge and today’s SCS challenge is Mostly Blues.

I decided to play around with a white and black card design and add all my blue color in with a mist. Wouldn’t it be fun to make a whole collection of these cards in white and black and then add a mist of color as the mood suits you? Note to self: try it!

To add extra interest with mists, I always love to add in a little masking. First stamp the card in a waterproof ink. I like the Ranger Archival inks for this (and just about everything else too). Lay down a mask and mist away. You can leave the misting subtle or you can flick the intake straw for a splatter effect like I did. Mist the flower and adhere the embellishments and you’re done.

 

Supplies: white cardstock by Neenah, Caribbean Blue Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, Basic Grey Carte Postale stamps and Basic Grey Sweet Threads Labels stamp set by Hero Arts, sewing machine, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Wedding Shoes flower by Prima, Crystal Trinket Pins by Maya Road, kraft tag by Maya Road, twine, white pigment ink by Clearsnap, Out of Print lace stickers by Basic Grey,

A couple other quick things. If you like sales…keep reading.

  • Ellen Hutson LLC is Tim Holtz & Wendy Vecchi Sale. Everything by them both is 20% off until September 21st. Promo code is WendyTim
  • Market Street Stamps is having a background stamp sale. All their background stamps are on sale for $9.50 through noon CST Saturday the 17th


Have a fabulous weekend!

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Posted in Hero Arts

Autumn’s in the Air

Posted on September 15, 2011 | 5 comments

Brrrrr….

Can you feel it? There is a definite chill in the air. Time for sweater weather soon. Wreaths, apple picking, pies, stunning leaves, pumpkins and Canadian Thanksgiving are on the horizon. Autumn is a time to count your blessings.

Today I have an Autumn Blessings card to share with you. It uses Avocado Arts stamps and a little paper piecing for fun fall card. Thankful for You is the latest Avocado Arts release and it’s paired up with Ho Ho’s and Holiday Blessings, a sneak peek at the soon-to-come set.

This card is mostly stamped. I love creating the chevron background with the zig zag stamps.  By spacing them a little apart or closer together, you can vary the look.

Supplies: Kraft & White  Cardstock by Bazzill, Thankful For You and Ho HO’s and Holiday Blessings stamp sets by Avocado Arts, White Pigment Ink by Clearsnap, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Stationery Line Patterned Paper by Lily Bee Design, twine, Copper Embossing Powder by American Crafts, Glue Dot by Glue Dots

 

Ready for some fabulous designs by the rest of the Avocado Arts team?!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Posted in Avocado Arts, Lily Bee