Handmade Greeting Cards & Papercrafts
There are still seats available for Tuesday’s Copic class at the Queen’s Ink featuring Laurel Burch holiday themed stamps sets from Stampendous. In this class, you will make two cards and there will also be a bonus card that you can make in class if time permits or take home to make at your convenience. You can register online or call The Queen’s Ink at (301) 497-9449. Class fee is $25 and all of the details are available here. Hope to see you Tuesday!
Just finished up another class at Photo Scraps. This was actually a make up class for me. I was supposed to teach this one a couple of weeks ago, but the combination of an unexpectedly strong snow/sleet storm and a flat tire while on my way to the class forced a postponement. Although I had a spare (and plenty of help to change the tire), I didn’t realize that my car has wheel locks and I didn’t have a key.
So I had to call a tow truck – and 6.5 hours later it finally arrived. It was a long day to say the least! But the next day I was back on the road thanks to the service guys at the dealership.
So with no further mishaps, we finished up this class for the month. This one was particularly fun because we used the same stencil three different ways. Hopefully this will inspire my students to incorporate stencils into their projects and look towards different ways of using them.
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. Read more.
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic; Canson Watercolor 140#
Stamp: Fall Friends by My Favorite Things; Birdie Brown Greetings Galore by My Favorite Things
Dies: Dienamics Fall Friends by My Favorite Things; Dienamics Essential Slanted Sentiment by My Favorite Things
Inks: Black Amalgam by Gina K. Designs; Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black; Distress Inks in Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Fossilized Amber; Delicata by Tsukineko in Golden Glitz
Stencil: Color Burst Stencil by My Favorite Things
Embellishments: Embossing Paste by Dreamweaver; Embossing Powder in White by Lawn Fawn
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic; Canson Watercolor 140#
Stamp: Fall Friends by My Favorite Things
Dies: Dienamics Fall Friends by My Favorite Things
Inks: Black Amalgam by Gina K. Designs; Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black; Distress Inks in Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Fossilized Amber
Stencil: Color Burst Stencil by My Favorite Things
Embellishments: Honey Dew Drops by Honey Bee Stamps; Nuvo Mica Mist in Nebula Blue, Fresh Pear, and Antique Gold
Copics: E000, E00, E31, V20 (skin); YG01, YG03, YG17 (hat, scarf, shirt, socks); BG11, BG23, BG15 (sweater); Y32, Y35, Y38, E31 (pumpkin); BV20 (shadows)
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic
Stamp: Fall Friends by My Favorite Things; Birdie Brown Greetings Galore by My Favorite Things
Dies: Dienamics Fall Friends by My Favorite Things; Dienamics Essential Slanted Sentiment by My Favorite Things; Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn; Scalloped Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Inks: Black Amalgam by Gina K. Designs; Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black; Distress Inks Fossilized Amber
Stencil: Color Burst Stencil by My Favorite Things
Embellishments: Fairy Sparkle by 28 Lilac Lane
Copics: E000, E00, E31, V20 (skin); YG01, YG03, YG17 (sweater); BG11, BG23, BG15 (scarf, shirt, socks); Y32, Y35, Y38 (pumpkin); BV20 (shadows)
THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY! Even though I’m retired, I’m still happy to see the week come to an end. No plans for the weekend so I’m looking forward to a few quiet days before the holiday rush of the coming weeks.
So here I am! Another day, another elf! This time my card features Little Elf Fin by Mo’s Digital Pencil. Lately, I’ve been avoiding coloring images in the traditional reds and greens of the holiday, but decided it suited this cheeky elf.
That’s all for today! I’m heading off for a day of catching up on errands! Hope you get to have some craft time of your own!
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. Read more.
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copics
Stamp: Little Elf Finn by Mo’s Digital Pencil; Season’s Greetings by Mo’s Digital Pencil
Inks: Ranger Distress Inks in Festive Berries and Candied Apple
Dies: Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Copics: E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, V20 (skin); E53, E55 (hair); R22, R24, R35, R46, R59, C1, C3, C5 (clothing); G21, G24, G28, G43, G46B21, B23, B24, B28, BV23, BV25, C1, C3, C5 (ornament)
GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! I’m still on a roll coloring holiday images. Although I’ve only been coloring a few years, I’ve already accumulated quite a collection of stamps. Recently, I realized that like many crafters, I actually have two hobbies: one is collecting craft supplies and the other is actually using them. So last night, I decided to look through some of the images that have been waiting patiently in my stash to finally make it onto a card.
I’ve long been a fan of Maurie Manning and I have many of her digital stamps as well as those sold as rubber stamps by Penny Black Stamps. Her series of stamps featuring the elves Mim, Finn, Kin and Pippa are among my favorites. Although I’ve colored this image before, I decided to try my hand at it again with non-traditional holiday colors.
Again, I kept the card design simple so that the image could take center stage. It’s getting close to Christmas and I just might have cards ready to mail if I don’t waste time agonizing over layout!
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. Read more.
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic
Stamp: Little Elf Mim by Mo’s Digital Pencil; Seasons Greetings by Mo’s Digital Pencil
Inks: Distress Oxides by Ranger in Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio
Dies: Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Embellishments: Festival of Lights Sequins by 28 Lilac Lane
Copics: E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, V20 (skin); RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99, C1, C3 (clothing); BG10, BG11, BG23, BG13, BG15, B21, B34, C1, C3, C5, BV23 (ornament); G20, G21, G46, R56 (holly)
GOOD MORNING! I back today with another card featuring one of the new digital images from Power Poppy. This time I used the Country Home Christmas digital stamp, previously released in clear format as Simple Joys.
I love the simplicity of this image so I kept the card design simple as well and opted for vintage tones of mauve, teal and silver.
I added clear Wink of Stella to the ornaments to add a little sparkle. I added the sentiment from the new Filigree Tree digital stamp to complete the design.
That’s all for now! Hope you find time for some crafty inspiration today!
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. Read more.
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Ultra Smooth Cardstock by Spectrum Noir
Stamps: Country Home Christmas (*) by Power Poppy; Filigree Tree (*) by Power Poppy
Dies: Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn; Scalloped Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Embellishments: Wink of Stella in clear by ZIG-Kuretake
Copics: RV93, RV95, RV99 (ribbon); E40, E41, E42 (package); BG70, BG72, BG75 (ornaments); RV95, RV99 (berries); E35 (branch); C0, C1, C3, C5 (watering can & shadow)
