STAMPlorations CAS Anything Goes Card Challenge: Optional color twist Cerulean Blue

Time for STAMPlorations CAS Anything Goes Card Challenge: Optional

Color Twist: Cerulean Blue.  Here is the link to the challenge!

You will love the gorgeous cards by the CAS DT.  

I used Cobalt Blue for a shade close to Cerulean Blue.

Birds of Paradise and Winged Things

Dragonfly Layering Dies

Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

Close up of pretty Wink of Stella Glitter and shine from heat embossing.

Isn't this the most beautiful shade of blue?  

I used Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors #62 "Cobalt" to make a smooshed

watercolor background on Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

When dry I splattered with a less diluted shade of the Cobalt.

Next I die cut the solid dragonfly using the Dragonfly Layered Dies Set out of

my pretty blue background.  Then Die Cut SU Black CS with the lined Dragonfly

Layered Die.

The two small dragonflies were from the "Winged Things" stamp set.  

I stamped them on the blue background with Versafine black ink and heat embossed

with SU Clear EB powder and fussy cut.

Set all the dragonflies aside and splattered the die cut card front with same Cobalt paint.

I attached all the dragonflies with SU Mini dimensionals and their tails with liquid glue.

Stamped the Birds of Paradise sentiment with Versafine black ink and heat embossed.

Attached and popped up card front with fun foam and Done!

I loved the bright colored dragonflies and fun sentiment.

I will be using for a get well card:-)

Enjoy and hope you get to play along.  The challenge ends the last day of the month.

Hugs..

Challenge Rules and Prizes:

• Players can link up to 3 CAS cards.
• Players can enter a CAS card with or without the optional color twist.
• Non-STAMPlorations products are OK
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)
• Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players

If you use my discount code STAMPGIRLNANCY when you check out at the 

STAMPlorations Store you can get a 20% discount,  which you can use
with most other discounts too:-)

Twofer Challenge #2 Hearts !

How cool to get "2" Heart cards done thanks to Darnell's Twofer Challenge!
Twofer Challenge #2 Hearts!

Here are my Two Heart Cards using the same Stampendous "Baby Background" stamp!

Close Up of 1st Card.

Happy 1st Birthday Boy card using my NBUS Stampendous "Baby Background" stamp.

I stamped with Versafine Black Pigment Ink onto SU Thick Whisper White CS 

and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder. 

Then die cut this section with NBUS AliExpress stitched rectangles die.

It was fun watercoloring with my Zigs and aqua painter..choosing bright colors.

I chose SU Thick Whisper White so all my whites matched, 

being careful not to use too much water.

Next die cut SU Real Red CS and SU card front with the same die set.

Inlaid white layer then placed card front in MISTI and stamped SSS Thoughtful Messages sentiments and heat embossed.  The stamps are separate.  Love this set:-)

Then covered main image with Versamark clear ink and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder. 

Wow,  that gave the image even brighter colors and plenty of shine.

Popped up my red and main image layers using fun foam and attached card front to card base.

Done and very happy with my One Year Old Baby Boy Card!  

Close Up of 2nd Card

My card is for a Newborn Baby Girl due around Valentine's Day:-)

I die cut a SU heart (ret) out of my heat embossed "Baby Background",  leftover from my above card.

Next I sponged background with SU So Saffron, Strawberry Slush (ret), Primrose Petals (ret) and Watermelon Wonder inks using my blending tool.   Then watercolored all the images using same markers and aqua painter.

Next die cut Larger heart from Primrose Petals CS and sponged with same ink for a soft suede look.

Attached SU White Tea Lace Doily to Penny Black Antique Frames layer

and placed in MISTI to stamp sentiment and then heat emboss.

Attached die cut card front using fun foam to SU Thick Whisper White Card Base.

Adding both hearts that I shaped with stylus and popped up with dimensionals.

I added Wink of Stella to entire baby background image.  So sparkly IRL.

Enjoy and Happy Twofer Creating!

Challenge ends on the 24th.

Supplies:

Card #1"

Stamps: Stampendous "Baby Background" I found on Amazon.  SSS "Thoughtful Messages".

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Real Red.

Inks: Versafine Black Pigment Ink. Versamark.  Zigs Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

Accessories: SU Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool. AliExpress Stitched Rectangles Dies. Fun foam ($ store), MISTI.

Card #2:

Stamps: Stampendous "Baby Background".  SU "So Happy For You" (ret).  SU "Hearts Collection" (ret). SU Doily (ret). 

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Primrose Petals (ret) CS.

Inks: Versafine Black, SU So Saffron, Strawberry Slush (ret), Primrose Petals (ret) and Watermelon Wonder ink pads and markers.

Accessories: SU Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool. SU Hearts Collection Dies (ret). SU Doily (ret). Penny Black Antique Frames Die. SU Dimensionals.  Fun foam. Wink of Stella. Ranger Blending Tool.

CAS Watercolour Silhouette CASE!

I had so much fun CASE'ing my CAS Watercolour DT girlfriend, Karen's (Snippets) beautiful acrylic stamped watercoloured background and silhouette stamped beauty!

Karen's Gorgeous card!
Click on "Snippets" above for Karen's description!

Here is my card using Karen's technique.  TFS and always inspiring me my friend!

I inked my long acrylic block with Distress Inks: Faded Jeans, Peacock Feathers and Seedless Preserves.   I used only one color then spritzed with water.  Next I swiped one color at a time onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

After dry I stamped using Archival Jet Black Ink onto SU "Just Believe" stamp 2 times reinking between stamping.  Then stamped off for a light background image.

Then I placed my piece in MISTI  to stamp my 2 new Penny Black "Happy Snippets" sentiments. There are 37 choices of sentiments in different fonts that you can mix and match for many occasions. This is a very versatile set,  which are my favorite!

Next I die cut my piece using another new PB product.."Antique Frame" Dies. Then die cut mixed media paper with a larger  antique frame.  I popped up my main image onto that frame using fun foam.

Then attached the layers to my SU Thick Whisper White card base.  I loved the results.  Thank you again Karen for your beautiful technique and inspiring card.

My card is for our CAS Watercolour September "Silhouette" Challenge.  I just had to play again!

You still have until the 24th to play along.  There are so many creative and inspiring cards from our DT and GD, Birgit.  Happy Stamping...Hugs..

Supplies: 

Stamps: SU "Just Believe" (ret).  Penny Black "Happy Snippets" sentiments.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore 140# Mixed Media

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  T.H. Distress Inks: Faded Jeans, Peacock Feathers and Seedless Preserves.

Accessories: PB Antique Frame Dies. MISTI. SU acrylic long block and spritzer. Fun Foam ($ store).

If Friends were Flowers!

The Time Out Challenge #84 is "Inspired by Words"

'Flowers and Friends make life a garden"

My card was inspired by STAMPlorations Dee's Blooming Buds stamp set :-)

I spent quiet, relaxing time watercoloring my pretty flowers with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers using #4, 6 and 8 brushes.  I stamped my flowers onto Arches Hot Press WC paper with Archival Black ink using my MISTI.  I masked each flower and the bud to get the flower layout. This is such a versatile stamp set and my go to flower set.  

After watercoloring my image I cut my piece down to fit a CAS design using my MB Stitched Rectangle Die.   I had saved the black CS frame from a previous project and used it to frame my flowers.

Now..where to put my Blooming Buds sentiment?  I finally decided to use like a placard on a painting, which I think worked well.  I added the sequins for balance.  Mounted my main image using fun foam ($ store).

I am very pleased with the results and very happy to join the Time Out Challenge #84 :-) Hugs..

I am adding my card to more challenges..

STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge 

STAMPlorations June CAS Challenge: Anything Goes without optional twist.

CAS Watercolour June "Summer" Challenge

Flower Challenge:Anything Goes

CAS Mix Up March Smooshing and Birthday...again!

Smooshing has to be one of my all time favorite techniques!  I also love Birthdays and Prizes :-)

Be sure and check out the CAS Mix Up March Stamping + Smooshing + Your Choice Challenge for all the Challenge DT and GD Samples and the growing Gallery Samples.

Prizes

$25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp for Challenge Winner

&

$25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp for one random draw of all entries

 (must follow rules to be eligible for prizes)

Here is my 2nd card for the challenge.  Stamping + Smooshing + Die Cut and Watercoloring

I recently purged and did a bit of reorganizing in my stamping room and rediscovered these sweet little Art Impressions unmounted rubber stamps: "Flower Pot" and "Flower Set".

I started out by Smooshing my background using an ATC size piece of acrylic sheet (from a stamp set).  I smeared Tim Holtz DI's onto the acrylic sheet..only doing one color and then spritzed with water and smooshed onto the Arches 140# Cold Press paper.  Let dry.  I used Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters and Ice Spruce and also Inka Gold Gold Metallic paint for my smooshing.

I then placed a scrap piece of Cold Press paper in my MISTI holding it down with my Creative Corners and stamped my pot using SU Soft Suede. I then watercolored my image using a #4 paint brush.  Added a small amount of water to my brush and spread the ink from the stamped image around.  Then I restamped again with Soft Suede to enhance the image details.  Removed the pot and fussy cut with my papersnips. Stamped another pot onto 3M wide masking tape and fussy cut for a mask.

I placed my card front in my MISTI securing with Creative Corners and placed the pot mask.  I did not use my MISTI to stamp my leaves and flowers,  but acrylic blocks.  My MISTI and Corners made a nice secure work area.  Then repeat stamped my leaf stamp in Pear Pizzaz and the flower stamp in Rich Razzleberry.  I removed my mask,  shaped the pot with my stylus and attached to my card front with foam tape.  Next I did wet on wet watercoloring using Ice Spruce to ground my pot.

Removed my card front from my MISTI and added Little Things "Decadence" sequins, Stamplorations  Fond Expressions sentiment and Die Cut my card front using Cutplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die".   I am really happy with the results and loved using my new "My Sweet Petunia"  Creative Corners :-)

Splitcoaststampers is Reviewing this wonderful new product on this weeks "Weekly Inkling" and I was pleased to be asked to be one of the reviewers.   I have used my Corners on every card since receiving it last week.  I am hooked!  Be sure and check out the Creative Corners Product Review. You will be impressed.

Happy Stamping my friends and Happy Birthday CAS Mix UP:-)  You have until the 24th to play.

I am adding my card to the CAS Watercolour March "Spring" Challenge

CAS Watercolour Card November Reminder...Text!

It is time for the CAS Watercolour Card Challenge Reminder Cards from the Design Team.  You will be thrilled with all the inspiration...I know I was...!

CAS Watercolouring November Challenge: Text (other than a sentiment).

Lately I have been practicing my watercolouring techniques with several new Penny Black slapstick/Cling stamps that are perfect for watercolouring using the Brushstroke Stamping Technique.  A MISTI is a must have with this technique.  I have watched (several times) the Brushstroke Stamping Technique Video sponsored by Penny Black and done by Jill Foster, which is 11:17 minutes and well worth every minute..

I used a 4" x 5 1/4" Fluid 100 Hot Press watercolor paper and placed it in my MISTI.  I then placed my PB "Perfect Pear" on my paper,  closed my MISTI to have an exact placement for repeat stamping of my pear.

I used SU markers to color my pear image stamp.  Then spritzed with water and stamped onto my paper.  I used a #4 paint brush to move the wet ink around on the image.  I then stamped the pear again with the remaining wet ink on the stamp.  Again moving the ink with the paint brush.

When completely dry I masked the pear image with the pear that I had stamped on copy paper and fussy cut.  I then inked my SU French Script in Crumb Cake and stamped for my text background.  Then removed my mask.

I added splatters with diluted Soft Suede using my paint brush.  Die cut my piece with my CUTplorations  "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting medium Die.  My last step..adding my sentiment that I heat embossed with Early Espresso eb powder and sponged with Crumb Cake.

I am really pleased with the results of my loose flowing image.

Thank you for visiting..you have until November 24th to join our CAS Watercolour Text Challenge.  I sure hope you can join the fun :-)

Card Recipe
Stamps: Penny Black "Perfect Pear".  SU Partridge and Pear (ret)
Paper: SU Shimmery White.  Fluid 100 Hot Press 140# Watercolor paper
Inks: Versamark, SU Soft Suede and Crumb Cake.  SU markers: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Almost Artichoke, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Poppy Parade (ret)
Accessories: MISTI, Big Shot, Early Espresso EB powder, heat tool. CUTplorations Crazy Double Stitched Rectangle Nesting Die, #4 paint brush, dimensionals
Techniques: CAS, Watercolouring Brushstroke Stamping with MISTI, Die Cutting, Text background, heat embossing, splattering

CAS Watercolour November Challenge: Text

I am so excited to announce that I am on Loll and Bonnie's new CAS Watercolour Card Challenge  Design Team along with the other new Design Team Members...Susan, Karen and Harriet. Congratulations girls.  We are going to have so much fun playing together :-)

Be sure and visit the CAS Watercolour Card November Challenge link  to check out all the team members beautiful and creative "Text" cards and visit their blogs to leave them some love:-)

The challenge for November is Clean and Simple Watercolouring and "Text" (other than a sentiment).

I knew I wanted to color with my Zig markers one of the flower images from the STAMPlorations "Color Blooms" coloring book because many of the pages already have "Text" among the flowers.  After coloring the images I trimmed my piece to 3" x 3",  splattered with black diluted acrylic paint and drew a faux sewing frame.  The magic really happened after I attached my piece to a scrap of mixed media paper and covered the piece with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

I LOVE how it brightened the flowers and added shine to the entire main image.

I finished my card by using my MISTI to stamp my sentiment to a die cut card front of SU Whisper White Thick CS.  Then I Popped up my image using foam tape.  Added rhinestones for a bit of bling and Done!

My card is also for STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

The new CAS Watercolour November Challenge ends on November 24th so you have plenty of time to play along.  I can't wait to see your beautiful CAS Watercolour Text creations.  Happy Stamping,..

Card Recipe

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Trendy Butterflies" (sentiments)

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick, Mixed Media scrap and STAMPlorations "Color Blooms" coloring book paper.

Ink: Archival Jet Black ink, Versamark

Accessories: Zig Clean Color Real Brush watercolor markers, Black acrylic paint, paint brush, Staedler black pen, SU Clear EB powder, heat tool, and rhinestones, CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies, Foam Tape

Techniques: CAS, Watercolouring with markers, Marker layering, splatters, faux stitching, heat eb, die cut

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

Sunflower Stencil using Embossing Paste & Zigs

A very different and more traditionally colored TCW "Joyful Sunflower" Stencil Image :-)  Hope you do not mind all my cards using this awesome stencil?  It just keeps popping onto my desk :-)

My girlfriends Bonnie, Stamping with Klass and Loll, Stamping with Loll got me hooked on this beautiful and versatile stencil, especially after Bonnie gifted me my stencil.  I have since bought several for gifts :-)  Bonnie and Loll have many gorgeous samples on their blogs using this stencil.  I got the idea from Loll to use Embossing paste on my stencil and then watercolor while the paste is still wet.  I used my Zig watercolor markers to color my sunflower. Then I removed my stencil.  I am sharing a close up so you can really see the texture.

A couple of tips..use your palette knife to add your EB paste and to scrap off excess paste from stencil.  As soon as you finish watercoloring your image remove your stencil and soak in warm soapy water to remove remaining paste.

I will add a sentiment on the inside in the future when I send my card.  Here is my close up...

Card Recipe
Stamps: None
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick, Strathmore 100# Smooth Surface
Accessories: TCW "Joyful Sunflower" Stencil, Golden's Molding Paste, palette knife, Zig Markers, Craft mat
Techniques: Stenciling with Embossing Paste, Watercoloring

Enjoy and Thank you for Looking and especially Commenting.  Hugs...

Watercolored Emboss Resist Hello

I tried a new technique "Watercolor Burst",  but used Zig Markers instead of the "Peerless" Watercolors shown on this awesome You Tube Video "Watercolor Burst".  I Heat Embossed my SU Hello using Versamark and SU Black EB powder and heat gun.  Then I used the wet on wet watercoloring technique for my Zig colors.  I used a wet paint brush #4 to lay down water onto my Strathmore 140# Mixed Media paper.  Then laid down seven Zig marker colors for a rainbow of colors letting the watercolors follow my water tracks.  Always fun to watch that process.  I finished my card by die cutting my layers with my MB Stitched Rectangles and added a pretty ombre watercolored punched butterfly with rhinestones.  I watercolored a scrap of  Arches Cold Press WC paper with my Zigs and then punched my butterfly.  I used my Zig marker to color my purple frame spreading the watercolor with a wet paint brush. When all dry I inlaid the main image and purple frame turning over and attaching both with scotch tape.  Then attached main image to Certainly Celery layer.  My card is 3 3/4" by 4 3/4".

Enjoy and hope you get to watch the really cool video. Watercolor Burst Video

My card is for these challenges...

CAS Mix Up May Challenge Stamping + Heat Embossing + Watercoloring + Inlaid Die Cutting

Time Out Challenge Celebrate Sandie's 50th..CAS with Purple Twist

AAA Cards #64 Inlaid Die Cutting

Happy Little Stamping CAS May Challenge Inlaid Die Cutting

Splitcoaststampers CAS377 Groovy Challenge

Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge #545 Color Combinations
I was inspired by This Pinterest Color Palette

Card Recipe

Stamps: SU Four You (ret)

Paper: SU Certainly Celery (ret), Strathmore Mixed Media, Arches Cold Press

Ink: Versamark, Zig Clean Clear Real Brush watercolor markers

Accessories: SU Black EB Powder, heat tool,embossing buddy, rhinestones and Bitty Butterfly Punch. Memory Box Stitched Rectangles, dimensionals

Techniques: CAS, Heat Embossing, Inlaid Die Cutting, Wet on Wet Watercoloring

Thank you for Looking and a special thank you for Commenting.  Happy Birthday Sandie :-)

CAS Butterfly Thank You

I had fun today designing a thank you card using the current CTS #163 designed by Chrissy Larson.

I used SU Wildflower Fields DSP from the SAB catty and a SU retired Washi Tape.  I then used SU markers to ink up my STAMPlorations "Mini Mixed Media Backgrounds" stamp and spritzed with water to give it a Watercolor look.  I stamped my SU "Papillon Potpourri" butterfly using Memento Tuxedo light grey ink and colored with SU markers: Calypso Coral, Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey.  Spritzed with water and then punched out with my SU Elegant Butterfly punch.

I shaped my butterfly with my bone folder, added gel medium for a bit of gloss and clear Wink of Stella for glitter and attached with dimensionals.

Adding my Simon Says Stamp "Lots of Thanks" sentiment for the final touch.

I am adding my card to several more favorite Challenges.

CAS Mix Up March 2016 Challenge

Addicted to Stamps & More  Challenge #184 - CAS

Time Out #51 & 2nd Birthday

Card Recipe:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Mini Mixed Media BGs", Simon Says Samp "Lots of Thanks", SU "Papillon Potpourri"

Inks:  Memento London Fog, SU markers: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey and Calypso Coral.  SU Blackberry Bliss ink pad

Paper:  Whisper White Thick, SU Wildflower Fields DSP

Techniques:  Watercolor Spritzing, Stamping, CAS

Other:  SU Elegant Butterfly punch, Thick Gel Medium, Washi Tape, dimensionals, Spritzer with water

Thank you for visiting my blog.  All comments appreciated,

Hugs,

Thank you for Looking.  Your comments are so appreciated !