CAS Mix Up Cling Wrap January 2018

We are starting out the New Year with Loll's Gorgeous new "Splash" Badge!

I am hosting our CAS Mix Up Cling Wrap + Stamping + Your Choice.

Cling (Plastic) Wrap is the magic ingredient for creating interesting mixed media backgrounds

using any wet medium: acrylics, watercolors, pigment powders, alcohol inks, dye inks, etcs.

Your backgrounds can be used with die cuts, stamping,etc.

Remember, must be Clean and Simple designs.

 We would love to have you join our 1st 2018 Challenge.

Be sure and check out all the fabulous samples by our DT and creative Guest Designer, Christine (It's a card days night).

Here is my card using Stamping + Cling Wrap Technique with Brushos + Die Cuts.

I have a stack of 9 Cling Wrap Backgrounds using different watercolor and paper products.  Here are the 2 Brushos on Strathmore Bristol Paper that I used for my die cut flower.

I used this 1st  background that was mostly green Brushos to die cut the entire
flowers and leaves image.

I used this 2nd background using greens and blue Brushos to die cut just the flowers.

I still have leftover pieces for a future project.  I used our GD Christine's technique to wipe off

some of the ink with baby wipes to get the colors brighter.
Worked Great!  Thank you, Christine.

We have several You Tube videos for you if you need help with the Cling Wrap Technique.

I sprinkled Brushos onto my Bristol paper and spritzed liberally with water.

Then placed a Cling Wrap piece (larger than paper) over the wet Brushos and

scrunched the wrap.  The hard part..waiting for the ink under the wrap to dry.

Be patient..even over night is not a bad idea.

When dry remove the Cling Wrap and admire your background.

You will see several different ways to use your backgrounds by our DT and GD.

After die cutting my MB Vignette Floral Branch once with each background I attached to

my die cut PB Vintage Frame using SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.  The flowers have 2 layers.  The green layer and then the blue petals.

Placed layer in MISTI and stamped my SSS Thoughtful Messages sentiment

with Archival Black Ink.  Added my rhinestones, sequins and

popped up using fun foam. Then added main image to SU Thick Whisper White card base. 

You have until the 24th to play along at CAS Mix Up.  I am looking forward to seeing your

creative Cling Wrap CAS designs:-) Be sure and check out our DT and GD's samples.

I am adding to CAS Watercolour January Challenge: CAS Watercoloring: Birthday.

SSS Blog Monday Challenge: Something New..new technique and sentiment set.

SSS Blog Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Thoughtful Messages sentiment.
Paper: SU Thick Whisper White CS.  Strathmore Bristol.
Inks: Brushos.  Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: Memory Box Vignette Floral Branch Die. Penny Black Vintage Frames. SU Sequins (ret) and rhinestones. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen. fun foam.Wink of Stella of flowers

Peace on Earth!

I so wish for "Peace on Earth" every day of the year!

Another CAS Mix Up December Your Choice Christmas Card!

You have until the 24th to play along.

Here is my final 2017 Christmas Card..Happy Holidays dear friends!

Stamping + Die Cuts, Inlaid Die Cuts and Stenciling.

Another quick and easy CAS design using one of ARTplorations new stencils by Sanna: "Christmas Trees 1" stencil.  

I sponged using Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters and Mowed Lawn.  

Then die cut using MB Stitched Rectangle die.

I found this beautiful Alcohol ink T.H. Woodland Die tree in my stash.

I die cut a 2nd tree using SU Gold Foil and inlaid

in the alcohol ink tree.

I attached tree with Tombow liquid glue over my stenciled layer.

Stamped and fussy cut my sentiment,

popped up using fun foam onto my main image and Done.

I sincerely wish for Peace on Earth dear friends.

Happy Holidays and Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

STAMPlorations CAS December Challenge: CAS Optional Twist..Gold.

 CUTplorations Dec. Challenge: CUTplorations Photo Inspiration..inspired by tree.

Entering CAS on Sunday #123 Challenge: Christmas!

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Holly Jolly Greetings..sentiment.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Gold Foil CS. Yupo.

Inks: T.H. Distress Inks: Shabby Shutter and Mowed Lawn.  Ranger Alcohol Inks: greens and mixative gold.

Accessories: T.H. Woodlands Dies. MB Stitched Rectangle die. Fun Foam. Tombow glue. 

CAS Watercolour December Reminder

Our December CAS Watercolour  Reminder Cards.

You will be inspired by our talented DT and Guest Designer Hideko (Papercraft Boutique).

Be sure and visit their blogs for all their beautiful details!

What?  Not a Christmas Card?

I just had to play with my new Sanna Libbert Stencil from ARTlorations.

I was inspired by Shirley's (shirley-bee's stamping stuff) fun card!

Here is my version !

I began by taping down the 4 masked pieces from Sanna's "Senecio 1" stencil/mask 

onto Strathmore Bristol Paper using painter's tape.

Then sprinkled 7 different Brushos onto the paper and spritzed with water.

I used Shirley's tip to use a kitchen paper roll to dab the excess water.

Worked Great!  Then when dry I removed the masks

and die cut with CUTplorations Crazy Running Stitch Die and added my stamped sentiment.

Next I used my 05 Art Pen to draw outlines around the flower images and lines to make them pop!

Next added fun foam to my main image and popped up onto my die cut card front.

I was so pleased with my colorful card thanks to Sanna and Shirley. .

Thank you my dear friends.

You still have until the 24th to play along with our CAS December Watercolour Challenge.  The winners will be announced on the 28th.  Happy Holidays to all!

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

STAMPlorations Dec. CAS Challenge: No option.

CAS Mix Up Dec. Stamping + 2 Your choice..Die Cuts, Masking/Stencil, Brushos Watercoloring.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Fond Expressions 2

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Bristol.

Inks: Brushos 7 colors.  Archival Jet Black.  T.H. Distress Ink: Wild Honey.

Accessories:  ARTplorations Sanna Lippert Designs Stencil: Senecio 1 mask. 05 Art Pen, SU spritzer, painters tape, fun foam.

CAS Mix Up December Reminder-Your Choice

Time already for our December CAS Mix Up Reminder Samples

by our Design Team and talented Guest Designer, Ina (Little Bits of Craft).

You will be Inspired!

You still have until the 24th to play along in our last 2017 CAS Mix Up Challenge!

Here is my Christmas Card using Stamping + Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper + Die Cuts.

My card design is a CASE of  This Christmas Card I made in August CASE'ing my girlfriend, Christine.  I have been getting wonderful use out of my Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper backgrounds in my stash.

Check out Loll's Tissue Paper Watercolouring & Techniques Video.

For a Detailed Description of my background click on my link.

I added die cuts for the frame, background, snow bank and trees.
Fun and Easy CAS design for a last minute Christmas card.

Hope you are done or close to being done with your holiday preparations.
Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs.

I am adding to CAS-usual Fridays CFC189 Dreaming of a White Christmas.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Acetate and White Crinkled Tissue Paper.

Inks: T.H. Alcohol Inks..green tones.  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle medium die, ATC Tag Builder die and Stitched Snow Hills Die.  Impression Obsession Fir Trees. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen, dimensionals, rhinestone and retired snowflake.

CAS Mix Up Christmas in the Heart!

Another last minute Christmas Card!

Adding to CAS Mix Up December Stamping + Your Choice.

Here is my Stamping + Stenciling + Heat Embossing and Die Cutting Christmas Card!

Such a quick and easy CAS design using one of ARTplorations new stencils by Sanna: "Christmas Trees 1" stencil.  I sponged using Distress Inks Iced Spruce.

Placed in MISTI and stamped STAMPlorations  Typografia Christmas: Christmas in the Heart 

using Versamark ink.  Then removed from MISTI and heat embossed 

with SU Cherry Cobbler EB powder.

Next Die Cut the piece with MB Stitched Rectangles die 

and framed with SU Cherry Cobbler CS.

Popped up using fun foam onto SU Thick Whisper White CS and Done:-)

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas!

You have until the 24th to play along at CAS Mix Up.  Your Choice is perfect for the holidays.  

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

STAMPlorations CAS Dec Challenge without option.

SSS Blog Monday Challenge: Christmas/Winter Holidays.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Typografia Christmas: Christmas in the Heart.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler CS.

Inks: Distress Ink: Iced Spruce. Versamark.

Accessories: Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die. ARTplorations Sanna Christmas Trees 1 Stencil. sponge blender. SU Cherry Cobbler EB powder and heat tool. EB buddy. Fun foam ($ store).

Merry Christmas Die Cuts!

Are you finished with your Christmas Cards?

This is one of my last Christmas cards for 2017 and I Love it!

Such a fun way to end the year:-)

There was still one NBUS die from my T.H. Mixed Media Christmas 

Dies set just waiting to be used.  Also a pretty Alcohol Inks on Acetate background with shades of  green,

that was sitting next to the die.  They were meant for each other!

 Merry Christmas to all my 2017 Stamping friends!

Sharing a Close Up of the shine and glitter!

As many of you know...I Love Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper background.

And I love Dies.  I die cut the holly leaves and berries (notice the detached holly pieces) and set aside.

Next I die cut the leaves and berries on SU Thick Whisper White CS and then die cut the border using Penny Black "Antique Frames" (largest) die.

Then die cut the same Antique Frame on another piece of SU WW CS to attach under the die cut holly layer.  Then the fun began..adding all the die cut pieces like a jigsaw puzzle.

I wanted red not green berries, so I die cut the holly leaves again using SU Cherry Cobbler CS

and carefully placed the red berries.  All the inlay pieces were attached with SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Next I die cut my sentiment with Poppystamps "Old Fashioned Merry Christmas" Die using Cherry Cobbler twice for Merry and Green Alcohol Ink scrap twice with WW CS for Christmas.

Attached 2nd layer to Merry and Christmas and then attached to card.

Popped up main image with Fun Foam and Done!

Love the results.

Enjoy and Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends!

Hugs,

Adding to Less is More #357 Red & Green.

Time Out Challenge #98: Home Sweet Home Photo..inspired by colors.

Splitcoaststampers F4A407 Merry December Challenge!

  

Supplies:
Stamps: None
Paper: SU Thick and regular Whisper White. Acetate and Tissue Paper.
Inks: T.H. Alcohol Inks: shades of green.
Accessories: T.H. Mixed Media Christmas Dies. Poppystamps Old Fashioned Merry Christmas Dies. Penny Black Antique Frames Dies. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen. Fun foam ($ store)