TAGplorations May "Things with Wings" Challenge

 TAGplorations "Things With Wings" May Challenge!

Here is my tag with punched butterflies out of alcohol ink on Yupo paper scrap!

Here is another sample made at our recent Retreat in BC.

Susan lead this technique.  Stamped open flower stamp from Rubbernecker: 

"Sketch Poppies 909"

onto Strathmore Bristol CS.  Used Susan's Faber-Castell Pencil Crayons with Gamsol and stumps to blend the beautiful colors.  

The size of the sketch poppies fit perfectly in my large CUTplorations Luggage Tags 

Nesting  Die.  I then found these pretty alcohol ink on Yupo paper punched butterflies

in my stash. The colors matched perfectly...love that!

Next placed tag in MISTI and stamped my PB "Happy Snippets" sentiment.

Added SU Calypso Coral Seam Binding and Twine and then Signo White Gel pen

to the center of the flowers.  Done..a pretty and easy project:-)

You will be seeing more finished projects from our fun and creative retreat

in the very near future:-)  Enjoy...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Challenge: Anything Goes.

Supplies:
Stamps: Rubbernecker: Sketch Poppies 909.  Penny Black: Happy Snippets
Paper: Strathmore Bristol, Yupo
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Ranger Alcohol Inks for butterflies.
Accessories: CUTplorations: Luggage Tags Nesting Dies (large). SU Seam Binding, Twine, butterfly punch, and Mini dimensionals  (LOVE for dies). MISTI. Gamsol, Faber-Castell crayon pencils, stump. 

Eat, Sleep, Craft Repeated 2018

Our 2nd annual Creative Craft Retreat in BC

has been so much fun!

Alex took this photo of 6 smiling faces:-)

Left to right..Nancy Littrell, Trina Pham, Susan Bridgman, Loll Thompson, 

Christine Alexander, and Darnell Knauss:-)

Be sure and check out all the girls links to their Retreat Posts:-)

We have been playing with new and old techniques for 5 days and still have one

more fun day of techniques, sharing, laughing, chatting and eating delicious healthy meals.

Here is my cool underwater scene card!

I used Christine's stamps and sentiment. The stamped images were from Invisible Image. 

The sentiment a Rubbernecker stamp.

I will soon be sharing finished cards with all my backgrounds after I return home.
I did finish one card for this special post

  using Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper and blended with Blending Solution.  

Then stamped my images with Archival Ink.

I am also sharing photos of our Dirty Pour Canvas Paper Technique using acrylic paints.

Very marbled look with many color variations.   They will make beautiful backgrounds 

or can be used for die cuts.

We all have had so much fun creating together and making such wonderful 

close friendships.

Our dear friends,  Bonnie Klass and Nance Salkeld joined us via Skype for 3 days!

Once the "technical difficulties" were worked out,  they added to our fun!
We were all jealous of Bonnie's amazing crafting room.


Nance and Bonnie

I will be home in a couple of days and will be catching up with my commenting, etc.

and of course,  gardening.  

   Having afternoon tea at Susan's and seeing her gorgeous garden's
was a wonderful break from our crafting.

Susan's scones...her grandmother's recipe were delicious.

I am closing with a cute photo that Darnell took of Christine, Loll, Susan and myself

at Susan's beautiful tea party:-)  Hats courtesy of Susan.

Thank you again Christine for hosting our retreat at your beautiful home,  Loll for all the organizing and Susan for the lovely tea party.  Thank you Darnell for always being so entertaining:-)
Sharing link to our 2017 BC Retreat!

Enjoy and Happy Crafting my friends.  Hugs...

Twofer May Butterfly Challenge

Loving how our butterflies are showing up on our flowers.

The perfect Challenge for Challenge #5, Darnell!

I used a NBUS stamp set "Layered Butterflies" designed by Shirley of "Bees Knees".

Shirley is one of the talented designers for STAMPlorations.

Here are my Two Cards.  

Here is a close up of my card using Bisters pigment powders for the background.

Of all the backgrounds I made recently on our trailer camping/hiking vacation, 

this background with my new (to me) Bisters pigment powders was my favorite.

I just sprinkled Bisters on Strathmore Hot Press paper

and spritzed with water using  my TH spritzer.

I used: Mahogany, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Natural and black Bisters.

After getting home I finished my card by Die Cutting the piece

with CUTplorations Crazy Double Stitch Rectangle Die.

Then placed in MISTI and Stamped my Butterfly.  Next stamped sentiment

using a piece of Mahogany colored white CS.

Popped image up on SU Whisper White Thick card base using

fun foam and Done!

I loved how it turned out. 

Here is the Close Up of my 2nd card.  Same butterfly stamp,  but very different design.

Shirley has many card samples using her new "Layered Butterflies" stamp set.  

Be sure and check out her blog (shirley-bee's stamping).

I was inspired by This Gorgeous card by Shirley.  Mine turned out very different,

but still liked the results.  Thanks Shirley.

I used Distress Ink refills:Blueprint Sketch, Dusty Concord and SU 

Daffodil Delight inks.  I added small drops of DI's and blew with a straw.

I added the yellow by stamping with the smaller stamps.

Next fussy cut my butterfly and set aside.

Then used diluted splatters of the blue and yellow inks for a background.

Then stamped the sentiment and die cut the card front with Penny Black Antique Frame Die.

Shaped my butterfly with my bone folder and popped up with dimensionals.

Finally popped up the main image with fun foam and done.

I would like to try Shirley's technique with Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper.

Thank you Shirley for the inspiration and your awesome new stamp set:-)

Be sure and check out the fun challenge and wonderfully creative Twofer designs

by Darnell and her amazing DT and GD plus...the growing gallery!

You have until the 24th to play along. Hugs.

Adding 1st card to STAMPlorations: CAS Challenge: CAS Things with Wings

 STAMPlorations Theme and Sketch: Only Theme this month..Things with Wings

STAMPplorations Never-Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations Inspiration Projects #173..Shirley..Things with Wings

Supplies Card #1:
Stamps: Layered Butterflies
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Hot Press.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  SU Daffodil Delight.
         Bisters Pigment Inks: Mahogany, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Natural and black.
Accessories: MISTI. TH Spritzer. CUTplorations Crazy Double Stitch Rectangle Die. SU papersnips.  Fun Foam.

Supplies Card #2:
Stamps: Layered Butterflies
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Hot Press.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  TH Distress Ink Refills.  SU Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: MISTI.  SU Bone Folder and dimensional.  Penny Black Antique Frame Die. Fun Foam.  Flat paint brush for splatter. Straw.

CAS Watercolour Reminder

Time for CAS Watercolour Rainbow Reminder Cards

Hosted by Loll

Here is my Rainbow card filled with Hugs!

I had so much fun watercoloring my Distress Ink Rainbow colors.

 Added ink to small rectangular acrylic block and spritzed with water using TH Spritzer, 

then stamped onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

I used these Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, 

Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet.  

I repeated my acrylic block stamping twice more for a real vibrant effect.
Drying between layers.

Next I die cut my piece with my MB Stitched Rectangle Die.

To add more dimension and pull the colors together,  I drew the circles

with my Staedler Pen using my Kaisercraft "Bubbly Stencil"!

Then added my CUTplorations "Hugs" word die that I cut 

from a scrap in my Distress Ink Smooshing Stash,
popping it up on a black die cut Hugs for more dimension and a shadow effect.

I then attached my main image with fun foam to my SU Whisper White card base.
And Done!  Loved the vibrant rainbow colors.

You have until the 24th to play along at CAS Watercolour. Be sure and check out
the gorgeous samples by our DT and awesome GD Hannelie (desert diva).

Happy Rainbow creating my friends.  Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps:None

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet.  

Accessories: MB Stitched Rectangle die. Small Rectangle Acrylic Block. TH Spritzer. Kaisercraft "Bubbly Stencil". Staedler black pen. CUTplorations Word Die Hugs. Fun Foam. SU fine tip glue pen.

May CAS Mix Up Reminder

Time for our CAS Mix Up Reminder hosted by Bonnie.

My card using Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, Stamping, and Dry Embossing.

I used SU "Layered Leaves" Dynamic Textured Impressions folder, 

which gave a dense design onto my Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

A Tip: when using dense designs, break CS fiber by spritzing

lightly with water or bending and sliding gently against edge of table or desk.

This prevents image from cracking.

I cut image down to a panel size and watercolored with T.H. Distress Crayons:

Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron,

Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves for a rainbow effect.

I scribbled each crayon color onto my craft mat and spritzed with water.

I used a #2 watercolor brush to color each rainbow colored leaf.

I had no idea there was so much pigment in Distress Crayons, 

so works beautifully for watercoloring.

I watercolored the border with Chipped Sapphire, so colors would match and attached

to SU Whisper White Thick Card Base.

Then stamped the sentiment using Festive Inks Distress Ink.

Adding Rhinestone and Done.

Thank you Bonnie or such a fun challenge.  It was the push I needed to get out my crayons:-)

Be sure and check out all the DT and our talented Guest Designer Jenny (My Paper Epiphany) sample cards.  You have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs...

I am adding my reminder card to CAS Watercolour Challenge: Rainbow.

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black Happy Snippets.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Crayons: Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves.  TH Distress Ink: Festive Berries.

Accessories: Big Shot, SU "Layered Leaves" EB folder. TH Spritzer. Craft Mat, #2 watercolor brush. Rhinestone.

CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Snowman

CAS Christmas Card Challenge for May: Snowman.

So fun adding cards to my Christmas Card Stash!

Thank you Susan for a fun Challenge.

Very simple design..just stamped images using my MISTI 

onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper and watercolored with Zigs.

Die cut using CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die.

Then die cut snowbank using CUTplorations "Stitched Snow Hills" Die.

Added Tombow glue and SU Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for snow.

Popped up image with Fun Foam and Done!

Hope you enjoy this very "Be Merry" card.

Be sure and check out the inspiring cards by the talented DT and GD Barb, 

(Barb's Studio Creations)

Hope you all are having a wonderful Spring.  Hugs...

Supplies: 

Stamps: SU Snow Much Fun (ret). PB "Holiday Snippets"

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Zig markers.
Accessories: MISTI.  CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die and Stitched Snow Hill Die.  Tombow Glue.  SU Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Fun Foam $ Store.

STAMPlorations Things with Wings CAS Challenge

May's STAMPlorations Things with Wings CAS Card Challenge.

All the STAMPlorations May Challenge Themes are "Things with Wings".

So many inspiring projects by the amazing DT.

Here is my birthday card for our 9 year old grandson, who has chickens!

I was inspired by Linda's (Life in the Craft Lane) cute "Fowl Play" birthday card!
Thank you, Linda.

I used my MISTI to stamp my"Fowl Play" chicken, so it looked like the hen
was holding the balloon strings.
Then stamped the hen again on a scrap of Strathmore Mixed Media paper and colored
using Zig markers and aqua painter brush.  Fussy cut body of hen and wing and set aside.

Next stamped the "Tweet Love" balloons with Archival black ink using MISTI
and colored with Zigs.
Next attached the colored and fussy cut hen.

I used my MISTI again to stamp the "Tweet Love" sentiment and chick.
Finally I added a strip of paper that I colored the same as the chickens to balance my scene.

Such a fun card to design for our chicken loving grandson:-)

Enjoy and happy stamping.  Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes 

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPloration Bee's Knees "Fowl Play" and Dee's "Tweet Love".
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media
Inks: Zigs.  Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: MISTI. Papersnips. Aqua Painter. Dimensional. Fun Foam.

Inking with Tape Splitcoaststampers Technique Challenge

My good friend, Karen (Snippets) is hosting Splitcoaststampers 

Technique Lover's Challenge this week.  The challenge date is always open.

Karen's challenge is "Inking with Tape".  Be sure and check out her blog for the photo

tutorial. Here is the SCS Challenge Link too for the gallery of samples.

Here is my "Inking with Tape" Card!  

I wanted a white border,  so masked off the edge of my Strathmore Bristol paper

using 3M Masking Tape.

Next came the fun of using a small piece of same masking tape to stamp

background with Distress Oxide Inks: Antique Linen, Wild Honey, Fossilized Amber,

Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick.

I then used my TH Spritzer to spritz water on my inks for a 

more blended look.  Let Dry.

Then die cut my layer with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die.

Placed my layer in my MISTI and stamped using my new STAMPlorations 

"Create Your Own Sunshine" sentiment,  which is a stamp from the new

 "Say It Big" Collection.

I added a rhinestone to the i and Wink of Stella to the sentiment.  Popped up

on fun foam and attached to SU Whisper White Thick Card Base and Done!

Such a Quick and Easy CAS design.  I really liked the results too.

Thank you Karen for a fun, new to me technique, my friend.  Hugs....

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

Adding to CropStop May Anything Goes.

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Create Your Own Sunshine"..Say It Big Collection.
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Bristol.
Inks: TH Distress Oxides: Antique Linen, Wild Honey, Fossilized Amber,Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick. Memento London Fog.
Accessories: CUTPlorations Crazy Stitch Rectangle Die.  MISTI. 3M Masking Tape. Fun Foam. Wink of Stella, Rhinestone. TH Spritzer.

CAS Watercolour Rainbow

Springtime and Rainbows are a beautiful combination!

Here is Loll's May CAS Watercolour Card Challenge.

You are going to love all the gorgeous samples from our DT 

and our very talented GD Hannelie (desert diva).

Here is my SSS Luminary Circles Dies using Rainbow Distress Oxide Inks!

I sponged T.H. Distress Inks:Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, 

Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet onto 

Strathmore Mixed Media paper. Then used my aqua painter to spread watercoloured inks.

Next die cut my background with SSS "Luminary Circles Die".  

Using my new SSS Marvy Jewel Picker made picking up

and gluing each circle thru the die negative onto SU Thick Whisper White CS, 

so quick and easy. I Loved the result.

I think this Jewel Picker is a must have tool for picking up sequins, etc.

Next I die cut the XOXO from a scrap of watercoloured background 

and glued onto cardstock.  Then popped up with fun foam.

So colorful and fun.  Thanks again Loll for a cool challenge.

You have until the 24th to play along.  Happy Springtime Stamping. Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: T.H. Distress Inks:Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet.

Accessories: SSS "Luminary Circles Die.  SU Circle Card Dies (XOXO) ret. Marvy "Jewel Picker" from SSS. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.

CAS Mix Up Distress Crayons

Bonnie's hosting CAS Mix Up Gelatos or Crayons Cards Challenge with awesome samples 

by our DT and very talented Jenny (My Paper Epiphany)

I was thrilled to see Bonnie's Challenge.  It inspired me to get out my rarely used

T.H. Distress Crayons:-)

Used Distress Crayons + Stamping + Dry Embossing, Sponging and Die Cut

I had so much fun watercoloring my stamped images using my Distress Crayons.

I used the technique from this YouTube Video by Debbie for Ranger:6:32.

I used Strathmore Mixed Media Paper to Dry Emboss my SU "Woodgrain" EB Folder and then lightly colored with Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Crayons.

Then moved each layer of color around with Baby Wipes.

Die cut my background with MB Stitched Rectangles Die.

Then stamped my SU "Flowering Fields" (ret) using Archival Black Ink.

Next added a little crayon color to my craft mat and spritzed with water. 

Using one color at a time and a #2 paint brush,  colored each flower.

I used Distress Crayons: Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, 

Seedless Preserves and Chipped Sapphire. Sponged Edge..with Vintage Photo.

When dry, stamped and colored the butterfly and added Signo White Gel Pen

to the the white flowers.  Stamped the Hello with MISTI.

Popped up main image onto SU Thick Whisper White CS using fun foam and Done!

I LOVED the results.  I had no idea how easy it was to use the crayons for watercoloring 

and how much pigment was in the crayons.  The Colors move beautifully with a paint brush.

You have until the 24th to play along with your Gelatos or Crayons!

Be sure and check out the videos on the CAS Mix Up Challenge. Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Flowering Fields (ret). SSS Bouquet of Thanks sentiment.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Archival Jet Black. T.H. Distress Crayons: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Crayons.  Also Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, Seedless Preserves and Chipped Sapphire.

Accessories: MB Stitched Rectangles Die. #2 Watercolor Paint brush. Craft Mat. Baby Wipe. Fun Foam. Gel White Pen. MISTI.