I ended my day by playing with my new Hero Arts Irreverent Elf Messages (from Ellen Hutson) and the 8th Tag of Christmas with a Feminine Twist, which is a sketch. For my background, I decided to use Emerald Isle Infusions Dye Stain on Ivory cardstock. I attached to a kraft tag and wrapped the … Read more
The fourth tag challenge in the Ellen Hutson 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist is Watercolor. A card from a friend last week reminded me that I had to yet to break out the Christmas Grumplings this year, so it was time to ink them up. I started by die cutting a Stitched … Read more
STAMPlorations has been sharing a new collection of Typografia stamps … you know I am all about the words, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to Guest Design for the Blog Hop for this Christmas release. Make sure you start hopping at the STAMPlorations Blog, so you don't miss any of the posts. … Read more
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be hopping with an amazing group of designers showcasing fun Unity Stamp Company images & the amazing MISTI from My Sweet Petunia (thanks to Unity for sharing these stamps with me). For my first card, I stamped the lovely image from Unity Stamp Company Present In my … Read more
The current Unity Stamp Company challenge is to incorporate any Water Color Technique into your design. I pulled out water color paper, my water spray bottle, and green & blue Color Burst to make my background. Stamp is from Unity's Another Year Older inked in Teal & Green Inks. Layout is this week's Sketch … Read more
I had some fun with a vintage Stunning Snowflake Background stamp from Hero Arts and Color Burst powders (Aquamarine Blue, Orchid & Violet) this week for our Jingle Belles Snow Prompt. I used the sketch from Feeling Sketchy … since my weakest resist was at the top left instead of the top right, I reversed … Read more
The shimmery watercolor ring I had leftover from making this card was too pretty not to use in another design. The layout is the Wednesday Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things. The sentiment is from MFT Piece of Cake.
I love the retro feel & colors in the current Challenge at The Heart Desires. I started by painting watercolor paper using the colors on the right. Next I added sprays of coordinating shades of Fireworks Spray for all-over shimmer. I initially die cut the large label, but I liked the reverse of it so … Read more
On Day 8 of the 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist, the them is Watercolor … so on a snowy Saturday, nothing better to do then get all messy with some Color Burst. Since the theme is feminine, I used a flower stencil with four colors of Color Burst (Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Indigo … Read more
I am THRILLED to be a Guest Designer at the Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights Challenge for November. Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights challenge is a monthly inspirational challenge based on a Pinterest Inspired photo that is located on the CLASSroom blog (and seen below). A random challenge participant will receive a $50 gift certificate to the … Read more