CAS Mix Up May Baby Wipes

I am playing along with the May CAS Mix Up Card Challenge.

Bonnie is hosting this fun challenge.

You will be so inspired by the DT and GD's sample cards.

There are plenty of video's if you need technique ideas too.

I am using Distress Oxide's and Baby Wipe + Stamping + Stenciling, 

 Smooshing and Dies.

I used Kia's Distress Oxide Inks and baby wipe video for my inspiration.

Thank you Kia (aplaceforkia).  I am thrilled with the technique.  

I began by using an A2 cut piece of SU Glossy CS to Smoosh on several

Distress Oxide Inks.  Drying between each color.

I used DOX's: Iced Spruce, Hickory Smoke, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs and

Aged Mahogany.

When dry I die cut with CUTplorations "ATC Builder Die" to get 2 backgrounds.

Unfortunately when I stamped on the 2nd background with Versafine Black

I did not dry and the sentiment really smeared.

My fault,  I should have used Archival Jet Black ink and then heated

because of the glossy surface of CS.  Lesson learned! 

Next..the magical part..wiping off the chalky residue caused by the

Distress Oxide inks using a Baby Wipe.

 Voila'..a bright and beautiful shiny image!

Then stamped SSS "Messages for Everyday" sentiments using Versafine

black ink and heat embossed with SU clear embossing powder.

Attached to ATC image.

Next stenciled on SU Whisper White card front with DOX Aged Mahogany 

using Tim Holtz "Dot Fade" stencil and sponge dauber.

Die cut card front with SSS Postage Stamp Edge Frames (lg).

Attached to Whisper White 100# card base and

popped up main image with White Craft Foam and Done!

Loved the results!!!

You have until the 24th to play in the fun challenge.  Hugs..

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Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Messages for Everyday sentiment

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# and 80#, Glossy CS

Inks: Distress Oxide Inks: ced Spruce, Hickory Smoke, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs and

Aged Mahogany.  Versafine Onyx Black pigment ink.

Accessories: CUTplorations ATC Builder Die.  SSS Postage Stamp Edge Builder Die (lg). T.H. Dot Fade Stencil. White Craft Foam. SU Clear EB Powder and Heat Tool.

Day 9...Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas

Day Nine..Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll and Friends.

You have until Nov 23rd to link your tags:-)

My Day Nine Tag!

I was inspired by Loll's Day 7 Tag.
Loll gave me this Gorgeous Die Cut Deer and Trees tag last Christmas:-)

Isn't Loll's Tag Stunning!

I changed the background and colored the deer with Zigs.

I also used CUTplorations Stitched Tag Die.

Loll die cut her deer scene with white paper and added a torn snowbank.

I added my die cut watercolored deer over the top of the Strathmore Mixed Media 

die cut deer family and tree scene and did not add a snow bank.  

For my background I used more of the SU Specialty Paper that I used on my 
Day 8 Peace on Earth Tag.

The dots on this sheet of the specialty paper reminded me of snowflakes 

even though they are a metallic copper color.

I stamped the Penny Black "Happy Holidays" sentiment on the smallest

Stitched Tag die and heat embossed in SU Copper EB powder.

Then attached small tag using SU White Twine to large tag. 
Next added SU mini dimensionals behind the small tag.

Then I added 20 year old SU white Organdy ribbon to the tag and Done!

I was pleased with how my bow turned out as I have not made a bow in ages...lol!

You still have until the 23rd to link your tags to Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas. 

Be sure and check out all the Stunning tags by Loll and her GD friends and

in the amazing gallery! Hugs and Happy Tag Creating!

Loll's 2018 Twelve Tags of Christmas Day 1

Twelve Tags of Christmas...Day 1

Such a fun time of year with our dear friend Loll making sure

we have Christmas tags ready for the holidays!

I am sad Loll that this is your last tag event, 
but Thank You so much for the 5 years of creative fun!

I use my tags to attach to plates of Norwegian Krumkakes for friends.

It has been a family tradition for generations starting in approximately 1914

after our Norwegian Grandma married Grandpa Knutson.  Both Norwegian immigrants!

 Grandma shared her Krumkakes in coffee tins to keep them crisp and fresh.

Here is my tag for Day 1

A simple Christmas Tag using a CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Die.  I used the

2nd largest Tag Die.

Next sponged Strathmore Mixed Media paper with Distress Inks and 

then placed in MISTI to stamp images.

I used Archival black ink to stamp STAMPlorations Layered Mistletoe image and

sentiment designed by Shirley (The Bee's Knees).

Then added Nuvo Crystal Drops..Red Berry and SU red ribbon (ret) and Done!

Loved how my tag turned out and yet,  so easy.

Hope you get to play along in Loll's tag event that lasts until the 16th.

Happy Holidays and Tag creating, my friends. Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes

AAA Cards CAS Game #122 Use a Stencil

Playing along with the AAA Cards CAS Game #122

Use a Stencil Challenge.

STAMPlorations is the sponsor this month and offering a $15.00 gift certificate

for the winner:-)

Here is my stencil card using STAMPloration products.

Adding a close up showing the shimmery Lindy's Magicals pigment inks.

Such a fun quick CAS card design using the Stencil Monoprint Technique.

I placed the stencil over Strathmore Mixed Media paper and secured with

Post-It-Note Masking Tape.

Then sprinkled Lindy's Magicals Pigment Powder over the stencil

Using 3 greens: Lucky Shamrock,  Bells of Ireland and Mad Hatter Mint Green.

Next spritzed liberally with water using my T.H. Spritzer.

Removed stencil carefully and moved positive monoprint image to the side, 

then turned over stencil onto another piece of MM paper

and pressed down with paper towel to move the ink around for a negative image.

I rolled lightly a roll of paper towels over the negative and positive images

to soak up the puddles of ink.  Helps the samples dry quicker too.

When my positive sample was dry I die cut with CUTplorations

Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die.

Next placed my piece in MISTI and stamped STAMPlorations sentiment with

Archval Jet Black ink.  Repeated a couple of times to get good coverage.

I popped up my image using fun foam onto SU Whisper White Thick CS and Done!

I LOVE the Magicals shimmer.
This card was so fun and easy with my STAMPloration Products.

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes

STAMPlorations CAS anything goes Summer Vacation Challenge

CAS Mix Up Stencil Monoprint + Stamping + Die cutting.

Enjoy and Hugs...

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Typografia Christmas: "Peace, Love and Joy".
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick CS.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Lindys Magicals Pigment Powders: Lucky Shamrock,  Bells of Ireland and Mad Hatter Mint Green.

Accessories: ARTplorations: Lucky Shamrock,  Bells of Ireland and Mad Hatter Mint Green.

CUTplorations:  Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die. T.H. Spritzer. Fun Foam, Paper Towels. MISTI

CAS Watercolour Sunflower Challenge

Congratulations Jenny (My Paper Epiphany)
for being chosen the new DT member at CAS Watercolour Challenge.
I am so pleased you will be taking my place.
You will have an awesome creative and fun time with all the girls:-)

My Brushos Watercolored Stenciled Monoprint Sunflower Card!

I found this Negative  Monoprint using Brushos in my stash.

I die cut with CUTplorations Die and then added a sentiment that I had inked
with Early Espresso and versamark
then heat embossed with clear EB powder.

Then attached main image with fun foam to SU Early Espresso card stock
 that I had die cut with the same CUTplorations Die Set,
  which brought out the brown tones in the image.

I really like the Brown "White Space" on my card.
I think it makes a wonderful Fall guy card.

Do checkout the CAS Watercolour Sunflower beauties by the DT, GD, Izzy (Izzy Scrap)
and the growing Gallery.  Inspiring videos too.

I am adding my card to the CAS Mix Up August Challenge:
Stencil Monoprint + Stamping +Your choice.
My choice was die cutting and heat embossing.

I am hosting The CAS Mix Up Challenge this month.
Would love to have you take a look.
You have until the 24th to play in both challenges.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer my friends,  Hugs..

Supplies: 

Stamps: STAMPlorations Trendy Feathers 2

Paper: Arches Hot Press. SU Early Expresso CS

Inks: Brushos: Orange, Leaf Green and Dark Brown.   SU Early Espresso and Clear Versamark.

Accessories: TCW Joyful Sunflower Stencil.  Spritzer with water.  Clear EB powder.  CUTplorations Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

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.

CAS Watercolour Reminder: Bird!

You still have until the 24th to play in our CAS Watercolour Bird Challenge!

There are so many beautiful Bird cards from our awesome DT and Guest Designer.

Be sure and check them out!

Recently I played making several ATC's (Artist Trading Cards..2 1/2" x 3 1/2"). 

I used my CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" die to die cut my Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Then the fun began watercolouring the cards.  

On this ATC I used TH Distress Oxide inks: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

I used Loll's Smooshing and Splashing Techniques on each ATC just varying the colors.

The trick to Distress Oxides is to ALWAYS let each layer dry.

When done I did flick a few water drops with my hand.

BTW,  if you want a real creative treat,  go to Loll's (Stamping with Loll) blog and click on 

her Tutorial Button.  Loll's videos are short, professional and filled with samples:-)

Next I stamped my STAMPlorations "For the Birds" bird using Archival Jet Black ink

using my MISTI and added a doodled border with my 05 art pen.

Then stamped my sentiment in MISTI.

I die cut an ATC window in my 4" by 5 1/4" SU Thick Whisper White layer 

and popped up with foam tape onto card base.

Used Tombow glue inside aperature and placed ATC.  Then attached my black die cut MB "Woodland Branch" that I partially cut down with end of branch on outside of frame.

I added a rhinestone eye for my pretty bird and Done!

Sharing another card I made recently using a red version of my ATC background.

I still have 2 more backgrounds to play with in the future:-)  Enjoy!

Do hope you can play in our CAS Watercolour Bird  Challenge.

Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds" 

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  TM Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

Accessories: CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" Die.  Memory Box "Woodland Branch". Fun Foam, Tombow liquid glue, craft mat, MISTI, TH mister, SU Rhinestone. 05 Art Pen.

CAS Watercolour Bird Challenge

Our April CAS Watercolour Bird Challenge is hosted by Bonnie.

Such a fun early Spring Challenge, my friend:-)

Be sure and check out all the fabulous Bird cards by our talented DT
and awesome Guest Designer, Stef (Perry Papercrafts).

You have until the 24th to play along!

Here is my card using 3 die cut birds on a branch!

I am loving my fairly new STAMPlorations "For the Birds" stamp set (my sentiment) 

and coordinating CUTplorations "For the Birds" dies.

Bonnie's CAS Watercolour Challenge is perfect for both these sets.  You will be seeing more:-)

My birds and branch were die cut out of a Cling Wrap Brushos and Bisters pigment inks 

background from my stash.  I used Brushos: Turquoise and Brown
 and Bisters: Blue Black pigments on Strathmore Bristol paper, spritzing liberally with water, 

tipping the paper to get the wet ink to run and blend.

Then placed a Cling Wrap (Saran Wrap) piece that was larger than the paper,

over the wet pigment inks and then scrunched up the wrap to move the inks around and add lines.

Next tucked the excess wrap under the piece and set aside to dry.

Be patient...can even let dry overnight.

I set aside my cool die cut birds and dry embossed my SU Thick Whisper White CS 

background using my SU Woodgrain EB Folder for added texture.

If I was thinking ahead I would have stamped my sentiment 1st before the dry embossing,

but my MISTI saved me...I repeat stamped my sentiment and got perfect coverage 

using Archival Jet Black ink:-)

Then I attached my birds using Tombow liquid glue and popped up

my main image with fun foam onto my SU Thick Whisper White cardbase and Done!

I was so pleased with the CAS design and Loved the Birds!!

Hope  you get to play along too.  You have until the 24th.

Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds" sentiment.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White CS and Strathmore Bristol.

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Brushos: Turquoise and Brown.  Bisters: Blue Black.

Accessories: Big Shot. SU Woodgrain EB folder. MISTI. Tombow glue. Saran Wrap. MISTI.

New CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Holly!

So excited to play in Loll and Bonnie's brand new CAS Christmas Card Challenge:-)

Challenge #1 is Holly!

I was inspired by This beautiful CAS card by Susy aka Boss on Splitcoaststampers,  who was recently chosen Featured Stamper for the week of February 18th:-)

Here is my CAS Holly Christmas Card!

While I had my supplies out I made a 2nd card for my stash:-)

I have a feeling my Christmas card stash is going to grow much quicker than normal with the new CAS Christmas Card Challenge:-)

I started by swiping T.H. Mowed Lawn and Barn Door Distress Inks onto acrylic stamping block and spritzing with water using my T.H. spritzer.  Then stamped onto Fluid 100 Hot Press WC paper.

I used my aqua pen to help move the ink around and add more ink from my block where needed.

When dry I stamped my holly and berries from STAMPlorations "Layered Holly" by Shirley,  with Archival Jet Black ink using my MISTI. Adding Wink of Stella to stamped images.

Then I die cut the frame using SU Square Dies (ret) attaching my main image to my 5" x 5" SU Thick Whisper White card base.  Next adding fun foam to my frame and covering my image.  As you can see,  I used the same framing design as Susy's card above.  Susy also stamped her background with her inked and spritzed acrylic block.

Instead of a silhouette die cut image like Susy used,  I die cut a sentiment
and attached to the upper left corner using Tomboy clear glue.
Thank you Susy for your inspiring card and Congratulations again for being chosen
SCS Featured Stamper.

I was very pleased with both my cards and so happy to add to my Christmas Stash.
Thank you Bonnie and Loll for creating your new awesome challenge:-)

Congratulations dear friends.  Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Layered Holly" by Shirley

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Fluid 100 Hot Press WC paper.

Inks: T.H. Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn and Barn Door.  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: SU Square Die Cuts (ret).  Acrylic Block.  T.H.Spritzer.  CUTploration "Be Jolly Word" Die. Tomboy glue.  Fun Foam. Wink of Stella.

CAS Watercolour Happy Birthday Reminder!

Time for CAS Watercolour Birthday Reminder cards by the talented DT 

and our amazing Guest Designer, Birgit (Rapport fran ett skrivbord)

I am so pleased to have another Birthday card in my stash:-)

Here is a close up of the Magicals Mica Powder Shine!

I have been playing with a tripod this week given to me by Denny from his photography "Stash"!

It is a good backpack tripod with lots of loving nicks and scratches and memories:-)

Thanks again Denny and especially for the tips!

I am especially pleased with the clear and non-blurry close up.

I am also playing with my new Lindy's Stamp Gang Prairie Wildflower Magicals Set, which was a SSS gift from Loll.  Thanks again dear friend.

Here is another recent birthday card I made using the product.

I added Bells of Ireland Green powder to my paint palette well and reconstituted with water.  Then added Bachelor Button Blue to another well and reconstituted.

Now I was ready to do a wet on wet watercolor wash technique using a flat wet brush

onto Strathmore Mixed Media watercolor paper.  

I painted the green and then the blue Magicals letting them blend by tipping my paper.

I loved the result.  It is interesting how all the shine does not show up until the paint is dry.

Very Magical!

Next I die cut the frame using MB Stitched Rectangle die.

Then die cut the happy with CUTplorations Happy Word Die 3 times.  

Once from the watercolor background and twice with SU Thick Whisper White CS. 

I attached all 3 layers using SU Fine Tip Glue Pen, which made the hidden word pop up.

Then used my MISTI to stamp birthday.  

Added sequins for a bit more bling and fun foam to pop up the image

onto the SU Thick Whisper White card base.

I loved the color combination, shine and watercolor wash.  Hope you like it too.

You have until the 24th to join us at CAS Watercolour.  

Be sure and check out the DT, GD and Gallery cards.  So much Gorgeous Inspiration. Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations January CAS anything CAS with optional Twist: Silver.  I did not do the twist.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU Sunshine Sayings (ret)
Paper: SU Thick Whisper White. Strathmore Mixed Media watercolor paper.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Lindy's Stamp Gang Prairie Wildflowers Magical set: Bells of Ireland Green and Bachelor Button Blue.
Accessories: CUTplorations Happy Word Die. MB Stitched Rectangle Die. Flat paint brush, pallette, spritzer to reconstitute powders, SU fine tip glue pen, sequins from stash.

CAS Mix Up January Cling Wrap Reminder!

Time for our January CAS Mix Up Reminder cards!

Stunning cards by our DT and Guest Designer, Christine (It's a card days night)!

Be sure and check them out for more Inspiration!

Here is my card.

Using Stamping + Cling Wrap Brushos on Glossy Paper + Die Cuts.

I had the perfect Cling Wrap background using Brushos on Glossy paper in my stash:-)

I had sprinkled several colors of Brushos (scarlet, purple and leaf green) onto Glossy paper from my friend Christine, our GD this month.  Then spritzed liberally with water.  

Placed a piece of Saran Wrap larger than the photo paper 

and scrunched it up to make lots of wrinkles.

Then set aside for several hours to dry.

I loved the more pastel textured looking shades, perfect for a baby card.

Next I die cut the larger layer of SU Thick Whisper White CS 

with CUTplorations Crazy Double RunningStitch Rectangle die.  

Then die cut the Square Peek-A-Boo window.

Another gift from Christine.  Thank you again my friend!

I die cut my cling wrap technique piece with the square die then stamped

the sentiment and birdie using archival black ink.

Next inlaid the square piece into the center of die cut square frame.

Then stamped the bottom sentiment and added the cute melon mambo birdie that I had stamped 

and fussy cut.  Next I attached the pink birdie to the stamped black birdie.

The sentiments and birdie were from a retired SU set..Nursery Necessaties.

I attached the image layer to fun foam and attached to the SU Thick Whisper White card base.

I was very pleased with the results!

Congratulations Shery and David on your sweet baby "Winter Rainbow"!

Big sister, Kathryn must be thrilled too:-)

Challenges:

STAMPlorations: Never-Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations: CAS January Challenge: CAS but no twist.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Nursery Necessaties (ret)

Paper: Glossy paper.  SU Thick Whisper White.

Inks: Brushos: scarlet, purple and leaf green.  Archival Jet Black.  SU Melon Mambo.

Accessories: CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle die.  Die-Namics Square Peek-A-Boo Window Die. fun foam. SU papersnips.

Day 8 Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll & Friends!

Oh my, already Day 8 for Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas Event!

Loll has the cutest tweety birds tag today!

Loll is joined by Julia (Create with Me) as her Guest Designer !  Julia is sharing her Amazing Mixed Media Tag with photos and descriptions of each layered creation:-)

Here is my 8th Christmas tag using a new technique to me...No-Line Watercoloring!

I was inspired by Loll's Day 5 No-Line Beauty!

Thank you again my friend for all your inspiration and your awesome 2017 Tag Event!

I placed my CUTplorations Luggage Tag (large) die cut using Arches Hot Press paper, into MISTI.

Then placed my Penny Black "Berry Kissed" stamp on my tag and on my MISTI.

Stamped with Distress Ink "Tea Dye" so I could see the details of the stamp on my Hot Press Paper.

Then the fun began.  I adding my Distress Inks onto my craft mat and used my aqua painter to color the image using one color at a time.  I used: Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint and Salty Ocean.  I kept adding ink layers until happy with the results.

Next I used a SU Watercolor pencil...dark brown to add veins to my leaves.

Next I die cut my Poppystamps "Old Fashion Merry Christmas" die.  Die cutting  with White CS and Black CS.  Attaching layers and die cut sentiment to tag using Fine Tip Glue Pen and weighting down with acrylic block.

One last step..adding the satin SU Pear Pizzazz retired ribbon.  I am really pleased with the results.  I should have added one more step.  I should have used my aqua painte to spread the Tea Dye stamped layer.  It is a little splotchy,  but does add texture.

The Guidelines for the challenge are that it must be a mixed media Christmas Tag (any style/any size), which includes stamping, plus at least two mixed media elements (techniques or products)

There will be samples by Loll and her Guest Designer until the 17th, but you have until the 24th to link your tags to the challenge;-)  It is so fun and great to get tags done ahead of the holidays!

Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes!

Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black Berry Kissed
Paper: Arches 140# Hot Press. SU Basic Black
Inks: Distress Inks: Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint and Salty Ocean.  

Accessories: CUTplorations Luggage Tag (large) Die.  Poppystamps Old Fashion Merry Christmas Die. SU ribbon retired and Fine Tip glue Pen. MISTI..I did all my watercoloring with my tag in MISTI. Aqua Painter.