CUTplorations New Release Blog Hop Party

Oh My,  so much happening over at STAMPlorations...do take a Look!  The Blog hop has so many inspiring, creative and fun New Christmas Release Samples by the Design Team.  Also a Linky party with prizes. Just add a card using a die cut by any company.  I chose "Smile" by CUTplorations.

I just had to play along when I saw Ksenija's Gorgeous Coffee Mug card for this months CASEplorations Challenge.  Here is her beauty!

Here is my card.  I loved how it turned out.  Thank you Ksenija for the Inspiration!

My card is for the STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge too.  I used Trendy Leaves stamp set by STAMPlorations and Smile die cut by CUTplorations.

I used my MISTI to line up my Trendy Leaves and stamped several times using Distress Inks going from light to dark shades.  I then splattered my panel using the same colors and a paint brush.  Sponging around the leaves and adding sequins.

I had fun with the Die Cut Smile.  Sponged the same colors as I used for my leaves onto mixed media paper and Die Cut.  Next I  die cut a layer of mixed media and a layer of Early Espresso CS,  which gave the Smile more thickness and a shadow effect.  I used my Fine Tip Glue Pen to attach layers and sequins. I splattered the Smile for the last touch.

Enjoy and thank you Ksenija and STAMPlorations for all your Inspiration.  Hugs..

Card Recipe

Stamps: STAMPlorations Trendy Leaves

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  SU Crumbcake and Early Espresso

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Scattered Straw, Ripe Persimmon, Walnut Stain and Brushed Corduroy

Accessories: MISTI, CUT plorations "Smile" die, sequins from stash, SU Fine Tip Glue Pen, foam tape, sponge dauber

CAS Mix UP September Reminder Card

Here is my CAS Mix Up September Marbling Reminder Card.  Already we are 15 days into our September Challenge.  You still have until September 24th to enter your cards.

I used Stamping + Shaving Cream Marbling + my choice of a doodled frame and fussy cutting.

This was my 1st time to try the Shaving Cream Marbling Technique.  I have added video's below on the technique.  I quickly discovered to do this technique in the kitchen near a sink!  Or at the least...with lots of paper towels handy.

My supplies: 10" paper plate, paper towels, scraper, butter knife, skewer, SU reinkers, Whisper White CS and my DH's Shaving Cream :-)

I spread a thick layer of shaving cream onto my plate.  Then used butter knife to smooth out the shaving cream.  Dropped Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango and Peakaboo Peach.

I used my skewer to swirl the inks around in a circular motion not blending too much so the swirls would show.  Then the fun began...I laid my 1st piece of Whisper White Thick CS onto my shaving cream and pressed down lightly.  Picked up and placed onto a piece of paper towel.  Then scraped off the cream,  but...pressed too hard and in a straight line, which smeared and ruined my piece...Oh well,  my 1st try.  Looked at all the cream left...too much to waste.

Next step...used my knife to spread out shaving cream again.  Added a few more drops of ink.  Then tried again...this time not pressing down hard with scraper and and removing cream in a circular motion.  Way Cool results...got a beautiful piece for this card :-) I repeated these steps and got three more pieces each a bit darker for future use.  One stenciled piece I used for my CAS Mix Up September 1st card.

Enjoy and do give the Shaving Cream Technique a try for our CAS Mix Up September Marbling Challenge.  Be sure and check out the other DT girls cards too.   Thank you for stopping by and  especially for your comments.  Hugs.....

Besides the listed supplies above I used my MB Stitched Rectangles Die, papersnips, Staedler Art Pen and Nuvo Crystal Drops..Glittery White and foam tape.

Shaving Cream Marbling Video's
Shaving Cream Technique by Stamp TV (4:56)
Shaving Cream Technique by meaningfulmama (1:13)
Marbling with shaving cream and stencils by Amy Pearce (5:39)

ALtenew's Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop

I am excited to take part in Altenew's Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop  with the rest of the CAS Mix Up Design Team.  The Blog Hop is Altenew's way to say Thank You to 18 Challenge Blogs for all their Inspiration and Dedication.  Such an honor to be included in the Hop :-)

I used a flower and leaf from the beautiful "Peony Bouquet" Stamp set. They were stamped onto Mixed Media paper with Archival Jet Black ink.   I watercolored each image with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then fussy cut.  I sprayed each image with my homemade shimmery paint spray.   Very pretty IRL!

My background was a piece of Yupo paper that I dipped into a shallow container of water that I had liberally dropped Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks: Lemonade and Wild Plum for a marble effect.  I framed the background by die cutting with my CUTplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies" (medium die).

I shaped my flower with my bone folder and popped up with foam tape and added the sentiment.

I am also adding my card to the CAS Mix Up September Challenge: Stamping, Floating Alcohol Ink Marbling and my choice Die Cutting, fussy cutting and spraying

Enjoy and hope you get to join the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop.  Hugs....

Card Recipe

Stamps: Altenew Peony Bouquet and Wild Hibiscus (sentiment)

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick, Strathmore Mixed Media 140# and Yupo Paper

Inks: Archival Black, Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks: Lemonade and Wild Plum. Zig markers

Accessories: Big Shot, CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies (med), Shimmer paint spray, SU mister, bone folder, foam tape, papersnips

Techniques: Stamping, Floating Alcohol Ink marbling, fussy cutting

One Layer Stamping and Painting

I recently was going through Pinterest Boards to add to my watercoloring techniques.  I found the most awesome "One Layer Stamping and Painting Video" by Jill Foster for Penny Black. from 2015.

Here is my attempt at trying Jill's Technique...

I followed Jill's instructions as closely as possible.  I used a ruler to draw my 1 1/2" x 3" rectangle on my Strathmore Mixed Media 140# paper.  I then stamped my SU Sheltering Tree and heat embossed with SU Early Espresso EB powder.  I then traced the rectangle with my Early Espresso marker and pulled the ink out into the pre-wetted CS using a paint brush creating a loose watercolor effect.  I added  Brushed Corduroy and Walnut Stain DI's..again using the Wet on Wet technique until I liked the effect.

I let the watercoloring dry before adding Distress Inks: Fired Brick, Dusty Concord, Broken China and Peacock Feathers to the rectangle using again the Wet on Wet Technique.  Let Dry.

Then masked my rectangle and stamped my snowflakes around the edges with Early Espresso ink.  I was pretty happy how my piece turned out after completely dry.  I did add Early Espresso splatters to the rectangle before I framed the card front with Early Espresso CS and popped up on SU Whisper White Thick CS.

I hope you get to try Jill's One Layer Stamping and Painting technique.  It really gives the allusion of 2 layers.  I loved the effect,  since I am One Layer Challenged :-)

My card is for a couple of favorite challenges...."Time Out Challenges": Challenge #65 Inspired by Words...“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” 

Also Simon Says Stamp Blog Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It!

Thank you for the visit and especially for your comments.  Hugs....

Card Recipe
Stamps: SU Sheltering Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Serene Snowflakes (ret)
Inks: SU Early Espresso ink pad and marker, Versamark and Tim Holtz Distress Inks listed in description
Papers: SU Whisper White Thick, Early Espresso.  Strathmore Mixed Media 140#
Accessories: SU Early Espresso EB powder and heat tool.  Watercolor brushes..#6 and #8, foam tape

STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop...again

I just had to make another STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop card with one of my scrap pieces from my Color Blooms Coloring Book.  I used my Zig Clean Color Brush Markers to color this piece.  Love the quality of coloring book paper.  It colors so easily with watercolors.

My CAS card is also for STAMPlorations September CAS Anything Goes: Optional Twist: Pink Challenge.

I had fun using my new (today) CUTplorations "Hugs" thin metal die from STAMPlorations :-)  Love using new toys,  don't you?!?  I also used my CUTplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die..I used the medium size for my border..I LOVE all 3 dies :-)

After coloring my flowers I attached my coloring book piece to a layer of SU Whisper White Thick CS and die cut the stitched frame.  Popped up at an angle and was done.  CAS and I think pretty card.
Enjoy....

My 3rd STAMPlorations Challenge..Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

I Love STAMPlorations products, wonderful customer service and very inspiring blog challenges!  My order that I received today was partially paid for by their generous gift certificate I was awarded for winning the CASEplorations Challenge in July.  Thank you again Shery for all the inspiration from your awesome Design Team and your generous prizes :-)

Thank you for visiting my blog and especially for your much appreciated comments. Hugs...

Card Recipe

Stamps: None
Paper: STAMPlorations Color Blooms Coloring Book.  SU Whisper White Thick CS
Ink: Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers
Accessories: Coloring Book Scrap page, Big Shot, CUTplorations Hugs and Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies (medium), SU Fine Tip glue pen, foam tape

STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop Linky Party

Here is my 2nd card for the STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop.

Also for STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge

After playing in the 1st Color Blooms Blog Hop I ordered Shery's Coloring Book that has 34 pages of Gorgeous Flowers to color with any medium.  I chose my Tim Holtz Distress Crayons to color one of the dahlia pages.  I loosely colored the flowers with my crayons smudging with my finger after coloring a few petals at a time.  I then cut out a 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" piece from my 8" x 10" coloring  book page.

I sprayed the page with Shimmery White spray.  Not only did the spray give the flowers a beautiful shiny shimmer,  but gave the flowers a pretty watercolor look.  So much prettier IRL..but isn't that always the case!

I mounted my piece when dry to a piece of SU Black Basic CS and then to a SU Whisper White Thick Card Base.  Added my STAMPlorations "Blooming Buds" by Dee sentiment and 2 NUVO Crystal Clear Drops..glittery white.

I plan on taking my coloring book on future trailer camping trips...what a fun and creative toy for evenings :-)

Enjoy...and Thank you for visiting and especially for your comments.  Hugs...

STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop

Here is my Color Blooms card for the current STAMPlorations Color Blooms Blog Hop.

 I  used part of the Dogwood Page that I had colored with my Zig markers on August 6th.  It was for the STAMPlorations Color Blooms Sampler Challenge.

Here is the link on my blog with the description of my sample for STAMPlorations Color Blooms Sampler Challenge.

I had so much fun coloring the printed copy of the Dogwood page that Shery shared with all those playing in the challenge that I ordered the Color Blooms Book...34 coloring pages of gorgeous flowers!

For my finished card I cut the sampler to size and attached to a piece of SU Basic Black CS.  I then popped up the layer onto SU Whisper White Thick CS.  I stamped the "Art Is" sentiment with Archival Jet Black ink onto Whisper White CS and attached to my card front.  Added "Wink of Stella" to my flower centers for a bit of bling.  That was it.  So quick and easy,  since my main image was already colored.

Enjoy and thank you again Shery for your creative and fun Color Blooms Book and fun Challenges.

Thank you for visiting and especially for your comments.  Hugs.....

Adding also to STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge

Also Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge

CAS Mix Up September Challenge: Marbling

It is time for the CAS Mix Up September Challenge: Stamping + Marbling + Your Choice. I used the messy,  but very fun Shaving Cream Marbling Technique. My Choice..stenciling, fussy cutting and die cut.

This was my 1st time to try the Shaving Cream Marbling Technique.  I have added video's below on the technique.  I quickly discovered to do this technique in the kitchen near a sink!  Or at the least...with lots of paper towels handy.

My supplies: 10" paper plate, paper towels, scraper, butter knife, skewer, SU reinkers, Whisper White CS and my DH's Shaving Cream :-)

I spread a thick layer of shaving cream onto my plate.  Then used butter knife to smooth out the shaving cream.  Dropped Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango and Peakaboo Peach.  So...how did I get the colors for my coffee cup?  Read on please......

I used my skewer to swirl the inks around in a circular motion not blending too much so the swirls would show.  Then the fun began...I laid my 1st piece of Whisper White Thick CS onto my shaving cream and pressed down lightly.  Picked up and placed onto a piece of paper towel.  Then scraped off the cream,  but...pressed too hard and in a straight line, which smeared and ruined my piece...Oh well,  my 1st try.  Looked at all the cream left...too much to waste.

Next step...used my knife to spread out shaving cream again.  Added a few more drops of ink.  Then tried again...this time not pressing down hard with scraper and and removing cream in a circular motion.  Way Cool results...got a beautiful piece for a future card :-) I repeated these steps and got Two more pieces each a bit darker for future use.

Still plenty of shaving cream,  but turning brown so......I added brown reinkers: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip and Melon Mambo.  Looked like chocolate syrup and raspberries..Yum!

I swirled around the colors and placed my TCW Caffe Latte Stencil over the cream.  I only got one good image with a bit of smearing on the edge.  I let it dry and placed my stencil over the image and traced it with my art pen and fussy cut.  Loved the results.

My 5th image from the original plate of shaving cream resulted in this really fun cup of Mocha :-)  I used a very old retired SU stamp set..."Like it a Latte" for all my stamped images including the whipping cream and straw.

Enjoy and do give the Shaving Cream Technique a try for our CAS Mix Up September Marbling Challenge.  Be sure and check out the other DT girls cards and our special Guest Designer this month Kimberly's (wienerhoneymooner) 2 cards too.  We would love to have you join in the fun this month.

Thank you for stopping by and reading my long description, but especially for your comments.  Hugs,  Nancy

Video's
Shaving Cream Technique by Stamp TV (4:56)
Shaving Cream Technique by meaningfulmama (1:13)
Marbling with shaving cream and stencils by Amy Pearce (5:39)