Adventures with Friends | 3C

HEY FRIENDS! I’m back today with the new Adventures with Friends release from Colorado Craft Company. This release features images by Kris Lauren. As you can see from the banner, this release includes lots of cute animals, but I was drawn to the daisy stamps, so here’s a quick card that I put together that requires no coloring at all! Included below are the details for the blog hop and giveaways so be sure you stick around to the end of the post!

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Rowhouse Greetings | Kris Lauren Daisy Background by Colorado Craft Company

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Kris Lauren - Daisy Background | Colorado Craft Company

* Kris Lauren – Daisy Background
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Kris Lauren - Wild and Free | Colorado Craft Company

* Kris Lauren – Wild and Free
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Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts

Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Versafine - Onyx Black | Tsukineko

Versafine – Onyx Black
[ SBC | SSS ]

Mint Tape - Low Tack and Repositionable - 4 Inch Roll | Scrapbook.com

Mint Low Tack Tape – 4 inch roll | Scrapbook.com
[ SBC ]

Black Licorice Cardstock | MFT Stamps

Black Licorice Cardstock | MFT Stamps
MFT

Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover, 100 lb.

Hammermill 100 lb Smooth Cardstock
[ AZ ]

Classic Crest Solar White | Neenah

Solar White Cardstock | Neenah
[ AZ ]

Coloring Notes

I’m not sure why I labeled this coloring notes because there’s no coloring! To start, I created an A2 top folding cardbase from Neenah Solar White cardstock. Next, I trimmed a piece of Hammermill Smooth Cardstock to 4″ x 5.25″ using the Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies from Hero Arts. I masked the right side of the panel, covering approximately 1.75″ with Mint Tape. I stamped the Daisy Background stamp on the left side of the panel using Versafine Ink. I removed the mask and glued a narrow piece of Licorice cardstock to cover the transition between the two areas. On the right side, I stamped the sentiment from the Wild and Free stamp set using Versafine Ink. Once the ink was dry, I assembled the layers as shown.

Giveaways

Colorado Craft Company (3C) is doing two giveaways! You can enter to win as many times as you wish. Entries will end on April 30th at Midnight (ET). Winners will be announced on May 2nd on the 3C Blog
Giveaway 1: 3C will be giving away one clear stamp set per designer to a lucky winner drawn from all the comments left on our social media hangouts. Leave a comment, follow and like! Winners are chosen randomly.
Giveaway 2: 3C will also give away be giving away the entire release to one randomly chosen winner that has placed an order using your favorite designer’s affiliate links (HERE’S MINE!). When you visit their blogs you can then hit their links to the 3C shop to be entered.

Blog Hop

Ready for some inspiration? See what our designers have for you!

Adrienne Kennedy
Amy Young
Jasleen Kaur
Jennifer Kotas
Kelly Griglione
Kelly Taylor
Kassi Hulet
Nancy Sheads
Sandy Allnock 

Instagram
Adam Karle
Daniel West
Joe Sysavath
Nicole Künzig
Traci Jenkins

That’s all for today!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

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Easy Watercoloring with Tombow Markers

HEY FRIENDS! As you know, my creativity has been in a bit of a slump lately. I have lots to work with so BUYING isn’t my issue, but USING certainly is! But on Saturday, I did a demo at The Paper Herald — a gem of a stationery store here in Baltimore owned by my friend Ashleigh — and that has sparked my creativity again. I pulled out my Tombow Dual Brush Markers and a waterbrush as well as assorted stamp sets from Colorado Craft Company. [Compensated affiliate links below].

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Rowhouse Greetings | Pleas Forgive Me by Colorado Craft Company

TOMBOW: 723, 947, 969, 992 (hamster); 060, 177, 192 (lettuce); N65 (shadow)

Rowhouse Greetings | Pleas Forgive Me by Colorado Craft Company | Color Map

For my first card, I used the Peas Forgive Me stamp set. You can see a somewhat awkward video of me coloring the image while I was at The Paper Herald. I even managed to stamp my hand with the Versafine ink pad! Be kind – it was my FIRST Solo Instagram live video. If you’re unable to see it below, try THIS LINK.

Once I was back in my studio, I was inspired to color another Colorado Craft Company image. This time I used the Anita Jeram Happy Day stamp set.

Rowhouse Greetings | Anita Jeram Happy Day by Colorado Craft Company

TOMBOW: 723, 947, 969, 992 (rabbits); 192 (grass); 526 (sky)

Rowhouse Greetings | Anita Jeram Happy Day by Colorado Craft Company

Coloring Notes

As you’ll see, I kept the layouts simple — both cards are just single layers made from Canson XL Watercolor Paper that I cut to 4.25″ x 11″ to create a top folding card. I stamped the images with Versafine Ink in Onyx Black. I love this ink because it’s perfect for detailed images and sentiments AND it’s waterproof. I applied some of the color directly with Tombow markers and then blended it out with a waterbrush. It all, it took 15-20 minutes per card to complete. And by keeping the layout so simple, I was able to complete the cards without a lot of fuss agonizing over the design.

That’s all for today!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Anita Jeram Peas Forgive Me | Colorado Craft Company

* Anita Jeram Peas Forgive Me | Colorado Craft Company
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Anita Jeram Happy Day | Colorado Craft Company

Anita Jeram Happy Day | Colorado Craft Company
[ 3C ]

Versafine - Onyx Black | Tsukineko

Versafine – Onyx Black
[ SBC | SSS ]

Tombow Dual Brush Markers

Tombow Dual Brush Markers (Sets & Pens)
[ BLICK ]

Canson XL Watercolor Paper

Canson XL Watercolor Paper
[ BLICK | SSS ]

Medium Water Brush | Kuretaki

Medium Aqua Brush | Kuretake
[ AZ ]

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More Whimsy World | 3C

Whimsy World Bunny Life Release

HEY FRIENDS! Today I have another project from the latest Whimsy World release by Colorado Craft Company using the Bunny Life stamp set and coordinating dies. Colorado Craft Company is offering FREE SHIPPING on US orders and $10.00 FLAT RATE SHIPPING on March 9th & 10th. As always all orders over $75.00 receive FREE SHIPPING on US orders. So get your order in now and take advantage of the shipping discount.

Please note that there are a limited number of bundles so keep that in mind as well if you want the release packages. Affiliate links below.

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Today’s Project – Bunny Life

Rowhouse Greetings | Whimsy World Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company

Featured Supplies

COPICS: R20, W1, W3, W5 (large bunny); Y21, YR23, YR27 (small bunny); R20, W0, W1, W3, W5 (bunny in basket); BV20, BV23, W1, W3, W5 (shed); B37, B39 (basket); Y21, YR23, YR27 (mailbox & door handle); B000, B41 (window glass); YG03 (grass foreground); YG17, YG67 (tree combo1); BG90, BG93 (tree combo 2); YG61, YG63 (tree combo3); Y21, YR23, YR27, YG03 (basket)

Rowhouse Greetings | Whimsy World Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Whimsy World - Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company

* Whimsy World – Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company
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Whimsy World - Bunny Life Coordinating Dies | Colorado Craft Company

* Whimsy World – Bunny Life Coordinating Dies | Colorado Craft Company
[ 3C ]

Copic markers

Copic Markers
[ BLICK ]

Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Intense Black Ink | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Versafine Clair - Nocturne

Versafine Clair – Nocturne | Tsukineko
[ SBC ]

Distress Ink - Speckled Egg | Ranger / Tim Holtz

Distress Ink – Speckled Egg
[ SBC ]

Cloud Stencil – MFT Stamps

Cloud Stencil – MFT Stamps
[ MFT ]

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil - Warm Grey 30%

Prismacolor Pencil PC1052 (30% Warm Grey)
[ BLICK ]

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil - French Grey 50%

Prismacolor Pencil PC1072 (50% French Grey)
[ BLICK ]

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil - French Grey 90%

Prismacolor Pencil PC1076 (90% French Grey)
[ BLICK ]

Bristol Smooth 300 Series | Strathmore

Bristol Smooth 300 Series | Strathmore
[ BLICK ]

Classic Crest Solar White | Neenah

Solar White Cardstock | Neenah
[ AZ ]

Coloring Notes

I have to admit that I was a bit intimidated by coloring the shed and it’s probably not my best effort. However, I think the concept is pretty good even if my execution could use some work. I wanted the wood to have some texture so I stamped the image onto Strathmore Bristol Smooth (300 Series). Why? Well, I needed a paper that could handle both Copics and colored pencils. While X-Press It or Hammermill could handle the Copics, neither paper is suitable for colored pencils. So I switched to Bristol since it’s smooth enough for Copics, but has enough tooth for colored pencil. I put down a base coat of W1 on the shed, adding W3 in the areas that I wanted to be a bit darker. I added BV20 to create shadows. Then I used Prismacolor pencils PC1052 (30% Warm Grey), PC1072 (50% French Grey), and PC1076 (90% French Grey) to draw in the lines to add texture. I got carried away with making my lines very straight and very consistent. But from a distance, you get the effect (I hope!).

That’s all for today!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

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Whimsy World Bunny Life | 3C

HEY FRIENDS! I’m back today with another card featuring the Whimsy World Bunny Love release from Colorado Craft Company. No pre-sale this time, but the stamps, coordinating dies and bundles are in limited supply so if you want them, act fast. Once they sell out, you’ll have to wait until they’re back in stock. Please note that there are a limited number of bundles so keep that in mind as well if you want the release packages. Affiliate links below.

Be sure you check out the giveaways and blog hop below!

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Whimsy World Bunny Love

Rowhouse Greetings | Whimsy World Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company

Featured Supplies

COPICS: R20, W0, W1, W3, W5 (bunny combo 1); YR31, E11, E13, E15 (bunny combo 2); R20, C1, C3, C5 (bunny combo 3); E30, E34, E44, E47 (barrel); YG05, YG11, YG17 (pillow)

Rowhouse Greetings | Whimsy World Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Whimsy World - Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company

* Whimsy World – Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company
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Whimsy World - Bunny Life Coordinating Dies | Colorado Craft Company

* Whimsy World – Bunny Life Coordinating Dies | Colorado Craft Company
[ 3C ]

Whimsy World - Spring Background | Colorado Craft Company

* Whimsy World – Spring Background | Colorado Craft Company
[ 3C ]

Copic markers

Copic Markers
[ BLICK ]

Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Intense Black Ink | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Versafine Clair - Nocturne

Versafine Clair – Nocturne | Tsukineko
[ SBC ]

Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts

Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass | Ranger / Tim Holtz

Distress Ink – Tumbled Glass
[ SBC ]

Distress Ink - Twisted Citron

Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
[ SBC | SSS ]

Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover, 100 lb.

Hammermill 100 lb Smooth Cardstock
[ AZ ]

Classic Crest Solar White | Neenah

Solar White Cardstock | Neenah
[ AZ ]

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Cardbase: Cut a piece of Neenah cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ to create a top folding card base.
  2. Base Layer: Ink the Spring Background stamp using Versafine Clair ink in Nocturne and stamp a piece of Hammermill cardstock cut to 4.25″ x 5.5″. Trim the stamped image using the 4″ x 5.25″ die from the Hero Arts Nesting Rectangle Infinity die set.
  3. Background Layer: Cut a piece of Hammermill cardstock using the 3″ x 4.25″ die from the from the Hero Arts Nesting Rectangle Infinity die set. Set aside until assembly.
  4. Image Layer: Cut a piece of Hammermill cardstock using the 2.75″ x 4″ die from the Hero Arts Nesting Rectangle Infinity die set.
  5. Image: Stamp the image from the Bunny Life stamp set on a piece of Hammermill cardstock using Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. Color the image with Copic markers (see list) and trim the image using the coordinating die. Adhere foam squares to the back of the die cut.
  6. Finishing: Assemble layers as shown. I use Beacon’s Advanced Craft Glue to glue the layers.
Rowhouse Greetings | Whimsy World Bunny Life | Colorado Craft Company

Giveaways

Colorado Craft Company (3C) is doing two giveaways! You can enter to win as many times as you wish. Entries will end on March 10th at Midnight (ET). Winners will be announced on March 12th on the 3C Blog
Giveaway 1: 3C will be giving away one clear stamp set per designer to a lucky winner drawn from all the comments left on our social media hangouts. Leave a comment, follow and like! Winners are chosen randomly.
Giveaway 2: 3C will also give away be giving away the entire release to one randomly chosen winner that has placed an order using your favorite designer’s affiliate links (HERE’S MINE!). When you visit their blogs you can then hit their links to the 3C shop to be entered.

Blog Hop

Ready for some inspiration? See what our designers have for you!

Adrienne Kennedy
Amy Tsuruta
Amy Young
Emily Midgett
Erin Thompson
Jennifer Kotas
Kassi Hulet
Koren Wiskman
Michelle Lupton
Nancy Sheads <– That’s me!

INSTAGRAM
Daniel West
Jennifer Gross
Joe-Sysavath
Noga Shefer

That’s all for today!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

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Anita jeram Share the Love | Colorado Craft Company

HEY FRIENDS! I’m back today with another card featuring the Share the Love release from Colorado Craft Company. The stamps and dies are now available so if you missed the pre-sale, you now have a second chance to obtain the stamps you know and love. Be sure you check out the giveaways and blog hop below!

Share the Love

Two sweet bunnies, quick coloring with a limited set of markers, and a lot of love!

Anita Jeram Share the Love | Colorado Craft Company

Featured Products

COPICS: R20, W0, W1, W3 (left rabbit); R20, W0, E70, E71 (right rabbit)

Anita Jeram Share the Love | Colorado Craft Company | Color Map

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

Anita Jeram Share the Love | Colorado Craft Company

*Anita Jeram Share the Love | Colorado Craft Company
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Copic markers

Copic Markers
[ BLICK ]

Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Intense Black Ink | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Versafine Clair - Nocturne

Versafine Clair – Nocturne | Tsukineko
[ SBC ]

Distress Ink - Kitsch Flamingo

Distress Ink – Kitsch Flamingo
[ SBC | SSS ]

Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts

Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies | Hero Arts
[ SBC ]

Cardstock - Princess Pink | MFT Stamps

Cardstock – Princess Pink | MFT Stamps
[ MFT ]

Bristol Smooth 300 Series | Strathmore

Bristol Smooth 300 Series | Strathmore
[ BLICK ]

Classic Crest Solar White | Neenah

Solar White Cardstock | Neenah
[ AZ ]

Step By Step Instructions

  1. Cardbase: For a top fold card, cut a piece of Neenah cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″. For a side fold card, cut a piece of Neenah cardstock to 5.5″ x 8.5″ and score at 4.25″.
  2. Background: Cut a piece of coordinating solid cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and adhere to the cardbase. I used Princess Pink from My Favorite Things from my stash, which is currently either out of stock or retired.
  3. Image Layer: Cut a piece of Bristol Smooth cardstock using the Nesting Rectangle Infinity Die set. I used the die measuring 3″ x 4.25″. Stamp the image using Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. Stamp the sentiment using Versafine Clair in Nocturne. Stamp the heart using Distress Ink in Kitsch Flamingo.
  4. Coloring: Color the image using Copic markers. See list above.
  5. Assembly: Assemble layers as shown.

Giveaways — Now Closed

Colorado Craft Company (3C) is doing two giveaways! You can enter to win as many times as you wish. Entries will end on February 9th at Midnight (ET). Winners will be announced on February 11th on the 3C Blog
Giveaway 1: 3C will be giving away one clear stamp set per designer to a lucky winner drawn from all the comments left on our social media hangouts. Leave a comment, follow and like! Belle will choose the winners randomly.
Giveaway 2: 3C will also give away be giving away the entire release to one randomly chosen winner that has placed an order using your favorite designer’s affiliate links (HERE’S MINE!). When you visit their blogs you can then hit their links to the 3C shop to be entered.

Blog Hop

Ready for some inspiration? See what our designers have for you!

Adrienne Kennedy
Jennifer Kotas
Kassie Hulet
Kelly Taylor
Michelle Lupton
Nancy Sheads (that’s ME)

INSTAGRAM

Daniel West
Jasleen Kaur
Joe Sysavath
Noga Shefer
Traci Jenkins

That’s all for today! Don’t forget to leave a comment to enter the giveaways!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads