Rowhouse Greetings | Oh My Whiskers by Honey Bee Stamps

Oh My Whiskers by Honey Bee Stamps

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WELCOME BACK! I’m here today with a card destined for my sister-in-law whose birthday is this weekend. My card features the Oh My Whiskers and Purrrfect Sentiments stamp sets, both from Honey Bee Stamps.

To be honest, I was not feeling very crafty when I set out to make this. I spent a couple of hours on Pinterest hoping to get some inspiration, but as usual, I got overwhelmed and ending up pinning crock pot recipes. So if you’re looking for a good recipe for slow cooker Mongolian Beef, I found one!

At any rate, I finally looked through my stash of stamps and found that I couldn’t resist the kittens in the Oh My Whiskers set. Using a Misti, I stamped in the images using the new Amalgam Ink in Obsidian from Gina K. Designs. The stamped images are dark and crisp, making this ink one of my favorites for stamping. After coloring the images, I stamped the sentiment from Purrrfect Sentiments with Versafine and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Rowhouse Greetings | Oh My Whiskers by Honey Bee Stamps

For the inside, I stamped another image from the Oh My Whiskers set using Ranger Archival Ink in Shadow Gray, stamping another sentiment from Purrrfect Sentiments on top with Versafine followed by clear embossing powder.

Rowhouse Greetings | Oh My Whiskers by Honey Bee Stamps

I’m entering this in the Honey Bee Stamps Buzzworthy Challenge #36 – Anything Goes.

Hope you got some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon!

Disclosure: Below are the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. All items were personally purchased except those marked with an asterisk (*) . I never share a product I do not like. All opinions are my own. Read more.

Where available I use compensated affiliate links, meaning that at no cost to you I receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I use this money to support my blog. If you like my projects, please consider supporting me by clicking through these links when you shop. Thanks so much! Read more.

Supplies

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Hammermill Digital Color Copy 100#
Stamps: Oh My Whiskers by Honey Bee Stamps; Purrrfect Sentiments by Honey Bee Stamps
Inks: Amalgan Ink in Obsidian by Gina K. Designs; Versafine in Onyx Black by Tsukineko
Dies: Zig Zag Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Embellishments: Embossing Powder in Clear by Ranger
Copics: R24, R35, R46 (boots); W0, W01, W03 (cat combo 1); C0, C1, C3 (cat combo 3); Y15, 19, R24 (flowers); G43, G46 (leaves); B63, Y19, R24 (butterfly); YG21, G40, G43, G46 (grass)

New Class! Hello & Hugs – Photo Scraps

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Join me for a new workshop where we will be playing with embossing powder and ink blending to create quick and easy cards. In this class, you will create five backgrounds using various techniques that you can transform into lovely greeting cards with the addition of sentiments and die cuts from Poppy Stamps. Seats are limited – sign up today! CLASS FEE $29

Photo Scraps
1213 Liberty Road | Eldersburg, MD 21784
phone: 410-549-5187 | web: http://photoscraps.blogspot.com
Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please call Photo Scraps at 410-549-5187 to register.

  • Rowhouse Greetings | Butterfly Wings by Poppy Stamps
  • Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Garden by Poppy Stamps
  • Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Garden by Poppy Stamps
  • Rowhouse Greetings | Butterfly Wings by Poppy Stamps

Bring to Class

  • Waterbrush (filled with water)
  • One disposable ink blender (such as Ranger Ink Blending Tools). Do not use a blending brush.
  • Distress Oxides in Picked Raspberry and Mustard Seed
  • Paper towels
  • Baby wipes  
  • Scissors
  • Foam Squares (such as Gina K. Designs Foam Squares or Scrapbook Adhesives 3-D Squares)
  • Tape runner
  • Liquid glue that dries clear (such as Connect Glue by Gina K. Designs or Ranger Multi Medium Matte)

New Class! Coloring With Copics – Oddball Alice in Wonderland – Queen’s Ink

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Join me for a new Copic markers class featuring the Oddball Alice in Wonderland Collection from Stamping Bella. In this class, you will make three whimsical cards featuring basic Copic techniques as well as embossing and ink blending. All necessary techniques are taught in class. Seats are limited, so sign up today!   CLASS FEE $25

The Queen’s Ink
Savage Mill Box 2048 | 8600 Foundry Street | Savage, Maryland 20763
phone: (301) 497-9449 | website: https://queensink.com
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
Register online or call the Queen’s Ink at (301) 497-9449

  • Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball White Rabbit by Stamping Bella
  • Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball Alice in Wonderland by Stamping Bella
  • Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball Caterpillar by Stamping Bella

Copic Markers to Bring to Class

BRING TO CLASS: The list below reflects the Copic markers that I will use in class. You can follow along using the same colors OR substitute colors based upon your personal Copic collection. Please make sure your Copics are marked with Washi tape or some other means of identification. Markers are available for purchase at The Queen’s Ink. Students will receive a 10% discount on Copic markers. I will be available prior to class to help with selection.

PLEASE NOTE: You must bring your own markers to participate in class. If you need markers, please contact The Queen’s Ink in advance of class. If you wait until class time, you may not be able to purchase the markers you need.

  • BV25: Grayish Violet
  • BG10: Cool Shadow
  • BG11: Moon White
  • BG23: Coral Sea
  • BG15: Aqua
  • Y11: Pale Yellow
  • Y21: Buttercup Yellow
  • YR23: Yellow Ochre
  • YR24: Pale Sepia
  • R24: Prawn
  • R46: Strong Red
  • B91: Pale Grayish Blue
  • B93: Light Crockery Blue
  • B95: Light Grayish Cobalt
  • B97: Night Blue
  • E000: Pale Fruit Pink
  • E01: Pink Flamingo
  • E04: Lipstick Natural
  • E11: Barley Beige
  • C1: Cool Gray No. 1
  • C3: Cool Gray No. 3
  • C5: Cool Gray No. 5
  • 0: Colorless Blender

Other Supplies

Please bring:

  • Scissors suitable for fussy cutting
  • Foam adhesive squares
  • Tape runner adhesive or double-sided tape

Class Cards

Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball White Rabbit by Stamping Bella
Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball Alice in Wonderland by Stamping Bella
Rowhouse Greetings | Oddball Caterpillar by Stamping Bella

Class Wrap Up – Techniques for Clothing – Queen’s Ink

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Another great class yesterday at The Queen’s Ink. Stay tuned for details on the next class scheduled for September 24th.

Here’s a hint: Alice in Wonderland! Hope to see you there!

Below are the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. All items were personally purchased except those marked with an asterisk (*) . I never share a product I do not like. All opinions are my own. Read more.

Supplies

Rowhouse Greetings | Tiny Townie Hayley the Super Hero by Stamping Bella

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Hammermill Copier Digital Cover 100#; Vellum by Bazzill
Stamp: Tiny Townie: Hayley the Super Hero by Stamping Bella
Inks: Amalgam Ink in Black by Gina K. Designs; Archival Ink in Jet Black by Ranger; Distress Inks in Mustard Seed, Mermaid Lagoon, and Dusty Concord
Dies: Zig Zag Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Stencil: City Buildings by The Crafters Workshop
Embellishments: Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder in Clear by Ranger
Copics: E000, E01, E11, BV00 (skin); E49, E50, E53, E57 (hair); Y18, YR15, YR18, E19, BV00 (cape); V12, V15, V17, BG11, BG53, BG57, C7 (leotard); C3, C5, C7 (stockings); BG53, BG57 (glasses)

Rowhouse Greetings | Tiny Townie Garden Girl Violet by Stamping Bella

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Hammermill Copier Digital Cover 100#
Stamp: Tiny Townie: Garden Girl Violet by Stamping Bella; Thanks a Bunch by Honey Bee Stamps
Inks: Amalgam Ink in Black by Gina K. Designs; Archival Ink in Jet Black by Ranger
Die: Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Embossing Folder: On The Spot by Taylored Expressions
Stencil: Dots & Stripes Border by Studio 490 – Wendy Vecchi
Copics: E000, E01, E11 (skin); E49, E50, E53, E57 (hair); BG10, BG11, BG53, BG57, B000 (dress); V12, V15, V17 (sash & violets); BG53, BG57 (shoes)

Rowhouse Greetings | Bundled Up by Penny Black

Bundled Up by Penny Black

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GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS! I’m back today with another holiday card featuring Bundled Up by Penny Black, one of the brush stroke images which was perfect to try out some no line coloring.

For no line coloring, the image is stamped with a light colored ink instead of the traditional black ink. In this case, I decided to try out Fadeout No Line Coloring Detail Ink by Inkon3, a hybrid ink suitable for alcohol markers, watercolors, and colored pencils. The ink appears as a light tan color when stamped, but takes on the color you lay on top. As a result, Copic blends stay true and are not changed by the underlying ink.

I stamped the image and planned out my coloring. With no line coloring, you need to put more thought into depth and layering since you don’t have black lines to help the eye see the various shapes and folds. I started with the folds in the scarf and worked my way from there. At first, my coloring looked a little strange without the guidance of the black lines, but the more I colored, the more it came together. So it was just a matter of having faith that it would all work out in the end.

After I finished the Copic coloring, I cleaned up my lines a little with a Prismacolor pencil in Indigo blue, adding lines where necessary or adding a little more color as needed to push some areas back and pull others forward. I filled in the eyes with a black Copic multi-liner (0.05 tip) and added a few highlights on the berries with a white gel pen.

Rowhouse Greetings | Bundled Up by Penny Black

Once complete, I added a simple sentiment to let the image stand on its own. I love how it turned out in the end, particularly the movement and billowing of the scarf.

Have you started your holiday cards yet? Hey – it’s August already! What are you waiting for?

Disclosure: Below are the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. All items were personally purchased except those marked with an asterisk (*) . I never share a product I do not like. All opinions are my own. Read more.

Where available I use compensated affiliate links, meaning that at no cost to you I receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I use this money to support my blog. If you like my projects, please consider supporting me by clicking through these links when you shop. Thanks so much! Read more.

Supplies

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover 100#
Stamps: Bundled Up by Penny Black; Christmas Sentiments by Penny Black
Inks: Fadeout No Line Coloring Detail Ink by Inkon3; Versafine in Onyx Black by Tsukineko
Copics: BV20, BG11, BG53, BG57 (scarf & hat band); C5, C7, C9 (hat); R27, C5 (berries); C5, YG03, YG17 (leaves); C5, R14, R22, R27 (nose); BG0000, BG10, B0000, BV000 (snow)