Island Sailing

~Stamps: Uncharted Territory, Plant Hope.~Paper: Pacific Point base card, Poppy Parade mat, Glossy CS. ~ Inks: Stazon, Pads and Markers: Pacific Point, Baja,Garden Green, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Suede, Markers: Pear, Poppy, Artichoke, Saffron, Blushing Bride, White Gel Pen. 

Glossy Scenes

I made these cards one right after another so I used Baja Breeze for all three skies and Pacific Point for both water scenes. LOL- All three scenes are stamped on Glossy CS with Stazon Black. I used sponge wedges, sponge daubers and markers for coloring tools. To create scenes, I stamp my main images first then define the sky/water and land lines by sponging an edge to create a line. Then I fill in one part at a time, making the waters darker away from my stamped image or under trees darker, ect. I go back and add details last! Try one today! I LOVE creating scenes and working with Glossy cardstock also working and getting familiar with the new colors!! Super Fun masculine stamps too! I'll post each one seperate starting with the sail boat! 

Greenhouse Aviary

Another Bird Cage card, I have made a bunch of cards with this Aviary set, I love it! I also used the new Teahouse background, stamped just the top across on the light paper from the Greenhouse Gala DS paper and then cut the stamped strip to fit across the top! Love this Teahouse stamp, you can use all of it or just a strip across your card! The tags were punched out and then adhered in place and  I drew the line on the top half of each one to make the tags look attached!  ~Stamps: Aviary, Teahouse, Teeny Tiny Wishes. ~Paper: Daffodil CS, Shimmery White CS, Espresso CS, Greenhouse Gala DS paper. ~Inks: Basic Black Pad/marker, Marina, Daffodil, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake and Tangerine Markers. ~ Acessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Marina Taffeta ribbon.

Bird Cage Thank You

My tall bird cage is leaning a little bit but that's ok! LOL

Love this new set- Aviary along with the new Love Letter DS paper. I stamped the Riding hood red card front with the Teahouse background stamp using Cherry Cobbler ink. The Birds and Cages were stamped with Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Basic Black inks on Shimmery CS. Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon and Regals Brads. The edges were sponged with Black and Crumb Cake ink.

Peach Parfait and Baja Breeze

Love these colors together! The Frame and the words are from the new set Notably Ornate, the flower is from the new set Happiness Shared and the Background is the new background stamp Teahouse! I stamped the background with Baja Breeze on Vanilla CS the Frame was stamped on Shimmery White as was the flower in black ink. I used Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive Pads and Markers to watercolor the Flower. The greeting was stamped in Black and then punched out and watercolored with Baja Breeze and Peach inks! I added the Peach ribbon along with the Chantilly Lace and pearls to the Greeting. Lastly I used the new top coat smooch on the flower shaded parts!  Love it all! I really love the new in-colors too~

July Paper Crafters Sampler

    July's Theme for the Paper Crafters Sampler is 'Summer Breeze'

We have many lovely projects and cards with summer in mind this month!

Who doesn't love summer and keeping cool! You won't want to miss this issue! Sign up here today for this month's issue! Use Code PCSCF or mention me-Stampcrave!

This is a Sneek Peek of my project for this month-Photo or image insert Tri-Fold Card!

This card can be adapted to any occasion or season and is super easy to make!

Greenhouse Bird

I wanted to use this last year's Hostess set -Wings of Friendship with this lovely new Greenhouse Gala DS paper. So very cheerful and happy paper and bird together! LOL

I inked the stamp with the edges of my pads starting with Old Olive, wiping ink off the other parts after each color. The flowers are Daffodil and the bird is Marina Mist with a Baja Breeze wing! I colored the centers of the flowers by the bird with a dry Aqua Painter and Tangerine pad. Marina and Shimmery CS. Dimensionals, Daffodil ribbon, Photo Corner punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval punch.

Recipe Card

I used every stamp in this set-Love that when all the stamps just fit! This set is called Compliments to the Chef! I used the Newsprint DS paper, Basic Black CS, Vanilla CS and Basic Gray Ink. Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Paper Flowers and Black brad.

Cherry Cobbler and Pink Pirouette

Love these Colors together! Again I used Because I care stamp set, stamping the image on Shimmery White CS and watercoloring with Garden Green, Cherry and Pink Pirouette inks and then cutting the image out. The background is the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder used with Pink Pirouette CS. I sponged Cherry ink on the raised part of the embossed  and then added some craft white ink with a q-tip to the flat spaces! Simple and easy card!

Crayon Watercolor

Happy Monday! Today's card uses the watercolor crayons and watercolor paper. I embossed the images with versa mark ink and white embossing powder. I watercolored the images first and then went back and added Night of Navy, Apricot and Not quite navy crayons around the flowers to fill in the spaces. I love this watercolor look! Easy to do too with direct brush to crayon method! The Card base is Daffodil along with Marina and Perfect Plum layers! Aqua Painter, Marina and Daffodil 1/8" ribbon.

Summer Time & Quality Family Time!

It's so busy this time of year! I went to Six Flags/Discovery Kingdom with all my boys and had a great time only I wrenched my knee that I had surgery on over a year ago. The swelling won't go down so I guess it's back to the doctor for me! Drat it! I'm getting ready to have my annual stamp sale next Friday July 9th but I will try to post some more samples next week! I will get back in my groove here at least until the first part of August then I'm off to Disneyland!! Who doesn't love Disneyland!!!! Woo Hoo!

Daffodil Delight & Marina Mist

New Colors and New Hostess Sets!!! This is Called Because I Care L-1 New Hostess Set! I Stamped the images with Stazon Black ink and then watercolored the flowers with Marina Mist and a small amount of Cherry Cobbler mixed with the Marina. The background paper is the new Greenhouse Gala DS paper which I LOVE....so cheerful and fun! The leaves were watercolored with Garden Green and Certainly Celery ink. ~Whisper White CS, Aqua Painter, Half Pearl, Crystal Effects.

Newsprint Collage #2

I could just sit and make these collage cards all day! For this one I added a little bling....rhinestones and a pearl! I also added a little Cherry Cobbler ink to the crown. I love the negative image sheets in the Newsprint DS paper, that white writing on black is awesome!! Again Black and Vanilla CS, Black Ink and black 1/8" taffeta ribbon! I had some clear stick on rhinestones but I can't wait to get the SU ones!!! I've been waiting for SU to include flat back Rhinestones in their catalog! Ya Hoo!!! I'm so jazzed about those and the pearls!

Newsprint Collage

Another Collage Card using Artistic Etchings and Newsprint Designer paper. I love to start with wonderful paper like this and combine it with a stamped image for my focal point and then build out from that! The strip across the bottom is the large letters, actually an 'R' that got cut off and looks like a bracket. I also love to combine stamping on patterned paper to embellish it a little more here and there when needed. The vanilla label frame has the negative images punched out from the newsprint paper behind it. Such an easy, quick card combining the newsprint and stamping using Basic Black ink, Vanilla CS and Black CS. I cut out the tower, key and crown and attached a half pearl to the crown at the top. Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon

Faux Domino Collage

This paper just screams Collage!!

Oh WOW do I love this paper and set!!! Both are in the new catalog...Newsprint DS Paper and Artistic Etchings Stamp Set! I used Basic Black ink pad, Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Crop-a-dile, flat back pearls, Vanilla CS, Black CS and Corner Rounder Punch!

Glimmer Marble Technique

This is another technique junkie background using Vanilla Smooch spray. This is also a June class card!

The flowers are stamped on Vellum CS and then flipped over, ink side down and colored with the crayons on the back and then adhered to copypaper and framed with Pretty in Pink CS!

~Stamps: Elements of Style ~Inks: Stazon, Regal Rose Classic Pad. ~Paper: Pretty in Pink CS, Vellum CS, Whisper White CS. ~Accessories: Scallop Border Corner Punch, Square Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch. Crayons, Aqua Painter, Pink Satin Ribbon, Soft Subtles Brads, Vanilla Smooch, Cutter Kit distressing tool.

Missing Week!

I have been so sick, this is the first time I've logged onto my blog in a week....EEK! I am of course behind because I haven't been creating anything and my Stamp Class was postoned but I am getting better and for anyone who cares, I will be posting again starting tomorrow! Happy June Everyone!

Shabby Elements of Style

Elements of Style stamp set. ~Paper: Confetti White CS Card base, Whisper White Embossed Background, Watercolor paper, Pumpkin Pie CS. ~Inks: Tangerine Tango Pad, Garden Green Pad, Old Olive Pad, Stazon Black pad, Rich Razzleberry Pad, So Saffron Pad, Bashful Blue,Old Olive and Banana Markers. ~ Accessories: Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval Punch, Lg. Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Mat Pack, paper piercing tool, Sponge, aqua painter.

The textured background was sponged with so saffron lightly around the outer edges. 

Flowers and Lace

Stamps: Elements of Style ~ Paper: Base Card Vanilla, Embossed Background Whisper White, Main image Watercolor paper, Scallop Punch Shimmery White, Greeting Oval Watercolor Paper ~ Inks: Stazon Black Pad, Regal Rose, Old Olive, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink, More Mustard, Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue and Barely Banana Markers ~ Accessories: Scallop Punch, Large Oval Punch, Pretties Kit, Aqua Painter, SU background Texturz Plate, Big Shot, Lace ribbon, Crystal Effects, Vanilla Smooch.

Greeting is from Watercolor Trio Set.

Marker Tapping Garden

Another summery card that I made using the Marker Tapping Technique by Technique Junkies. I liked this simple card, thinking I might use it for one of June's Class Cards but decided to use another technique instead. I feel as though I still haven't given this lovely set-Watercolor Trio it's due! LOL

Does anyone else ever feel like that? I have played so much with Elements of Style and neglected the rest of the Summer Mini sets I think!

The Card Base is Certainly Celery as well as the strip across, embossed with the new Square Lattice folder which is so textured! I find myself using it so often! The background technique is on watercolor paper because I decided after doing the marker tapping and spraying it with water, I like the muted look after it dried. The greeting and flowers are stamped on Shimmery White CS using Celery, Regal Rose and Pumpkin Pie Markers. The Butterfly is stamped using the Baja Breeze Pad. The greeting was stamped using the Regal Rose pad and punched out with the large oval punch and layered on a Scallop Oval punched out of Regal Rose CS. The flowers were stamped off first and then stamped over the greeting. I used the paper piercer around the scallop circle along with the white gel pen. The scallop edge border was punched out of Regal Rose CS and then paper pierced and adhered along the adge of the textured Celery strip. The Pink Satin Ribbon completes the card! I aften like small details like paper piercing and texture which adds so much but still makes the card sendable without too much bulk. Other accessories: Big shot, Scallop circle die #2, Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat.