We’re Moving | Jane’s Doodles

HEY FRIENDS! So I have some news that I can finally tell you. I was recently asked to join the design team for Jane’s Doodles. This is a new-to-me stamp company, but one that I had been following for awhile because the adorable animal images fit my style. However, before I had a chance to purchase any stamp sets, Jane’s Doodles shut down. Covid has been hard on many small stamp companies and local craft stores — both of the stores where I teach closed in the past four months. But Jane decided to pivot and offer her images as digital stamps and that brings us to where we are today: my first project as a member of the Jane’s Doodles Design Team.

As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving Digital Stamp by Jane's Doodles

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Step By Step Instructions for We’re Moving

NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with digital stamps, take a look at two videos that I created showing how I set up my images to print using Microsoft Word. If you have the latest version of Microsoft Word, look at the video that I recently created for Colorado Craft Company. If you have an older version, check out the video that I made for Power Poppy.

Supplies

COPICS: E31, E33, E35, E37 (moose); R05, R17, R27 (shirt & scarf); R20, R22, Y35, E30, E33, E35 (bird); BV34, B00, B02, B04 (bag); W0, W1 (sign)

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving by Jane's Doodles | 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.]

Stylish Merry Christmas – Spellbinders

HEY FRIENDS! I’ve got something a little different today. I’ve been trying to design a few cards that could be mass produced. You know I love creating one of a kind cards with lots of Copic coloring, but that’s just not practical if you have to create a lot of cards or you’re in a time crunch. So today’s card is a simple design featuring the Stylish Merry Christmas die from Spellbinders. As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Stylish Merry Christmas by Spellbinders

STYLISH MERRY CHRISTMAS
SIZE:
A2
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I started with a piece of Scenic Poinsettias 3D Embossing Folder. Many crafters suggest misting the cardstock with water first, but I didn’t find it necessary. I glued the embossed panel to the front of an A2 cardbase cut from 110# Neenah Classic Crest.

As some of you know, I recently purchased a new Spellbinders Platinum 6 die cutting machine — which I love — but it didn’t come with the plates to create the correct sandwich for 3D embossing folders. So yesterday I splurged on the purchase of the Universal Plate System by Spellbinders. At first, I wasn’t going to because I thought the only reason I might need it was to create slimline cards (which I rarely make). However, I decided that it was a necessity once I realized that I would need it for 3D embossing folders.

With the Stylish Merry Christmas die set, I did the following:

  • Cut a piece of red foil cardstock with the letter die and popped out the letters. I set aside the background for another project.
  • Applied a sheet of double sided adhesive to the front of a piece of Neenah cardstock and used the background die to cut the solid shape.
  • Taped the letter die and background die together using Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape and die cut a piece of Neenah cardstock using the combined die. I popped out the white letters and set them aside for another project.

This resulted in:

  • Letters cut from red foiled cardstock
  • A solid background piece with adhesive on the front
  • A shaped diecut with the letters removed.

Next I removed the adhesive backing, adhered the solid background to the back of the lettered die cut, and inlayed the red foiled letters into the spaces. Since the adhesive sheet was exposed through the openings, I could easily inlay the letters without any additional (or messy) adhesive.

It happened that I already had a small stash of sentiment strips that I had created using the Mini Christmas Sentiments Glimmer Plate with Silver Glimmer Hot Foil and the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. It happened that I already had the sentiment strip created since I made a few extras the last time I had my Glimmer Foil System set up. I don’t know that I would necessarily create the sentiment this way if I were creating this card in bulk, but there are plenty of single line sentiment stamps that would work if embossed on black cardstock with white embossing powder.

Rowhouse Greetings | Stylish Merry Christmas by Spellbinders

Once I had all the elements of the card, all that was left was to assemble the layers as shown. I used Beacons 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue to adhere the embossed panel to the card base and the Merry Christmas die cut to the front of the card. I used Art Glitter Glue to adhere the smaller sentiment strip along the bottom.

That’s all from me today! See you again soon!

Rowhouse Greetings | Nancy Sheads

Supplies

[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.]

Potted Primroses by Power Poppy

Just finished up another class at The Queen’s Ink. This month we had some fun with the Potted Primrose stamp set from Power Poppy and embossed backgrounds. Be sure to join us next month for another Copic class featuring the Bloomin’ Wonderful stamp set from Power Poppy.

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

Supplies

Rowhouse Greetings | Potted Primroses by Power Poppy

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic; Bazzill Cardstock in Atlantic
Stamp: Potted Primroses by Power Poppy; Honeycomb Background by My Favorite Things; Itsy Bitsy Polka Dotted Background by My Favorite Things
Dies: Tag Stacklets 2 by Taylored Expressions; Mixed Media dies by Sizzix/Tim Holtz
Inks: Memento in Tuxedo Black; Veramark; Versafine in Onyx Black; Delicata in Golden Glitz
Embellishments: Nuvo Fine Detail Embossing Powder in Clear
Copics: YG03, YG17, YG21, YG67 (leaves); B0000, B00, B02, B06 (flowers); Y32, Y38, YG21 (flower centers); BV23 (shadows)


Rowhouse Greetings | Potted Primroses by Power Poppy

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic
Stamp: Potted Primroses by Power Poppy; Lined Up Dots Background by My Favorite Things; Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots by My Favorite Things
Dies: Zig Zag Square Stackables by Lawn Fawn; Painted Hello Die by Simon Says Stamp
Inks: Memento in Tuxedo Black; Veramark; Distress Oxides in Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, and Worn Lipstick
Embellishments: Ranger Enchanted Gold Embossing Powder; Nuvo Fine Detail Embossing Powder in Clear; Honey Dew Drops by Honey Bee Stamps [retired]
Copics: YG03, YG17, YG21, YG67 (leaves); RV52, RV55, RV63, RV66 (flowers); Y32, Y38, YG21 (flower centers); BV23 (shadows)


Rowhouse Greetings | Potted Primroses by Power Poppy

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; X-Press It Blending Card by Copic; Bazzill Cardstock in Atlantic
Stamp: Potted Primroses by Power Poppy; Lined Up Dots Background by My Favorite Things
Dies: Small Cross Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Inks: Memento in Tuxedo Black; Veramark; Versafine in Onyx Black
Embellishments: Nuvo Fine Detail Embossing Powder in Clear; 29 Lilac Lane Sequins in Not So Heavy Metal
Copics: YG03, YG17, YG21, YG67 (leaves); W1, W3, W5 (pots); B00, B02, RV63, RV66, Y32, Y38 (flowers); E42 (background); BV20 (shadows)

New Class! Winter Greetings – Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at The Queen’s Ink

Join me at the The Queen’s Ink on Tuesday, November 20th for a new Copic marker class featuring winter themed stamp sets from Power Poppy.  We’ll make two cards in this class, with emphasis on basic Copic skills such as ink blending. Details are below. 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, November 20, 2018, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Register online or call the Queen’s Ink at (301) 497-9449

Rowhouse Greetings | Rustic Rejoicing by Power Poppy
Rowhouse Greetings | Bough Wow Wow by Power Poppy
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 bring all your markers to class and 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.

  • BV01: Viola
  • BV23: Grayish Lavendar
  • V20: Wisteria
  • Y11: Pale Yellow
  • Y15: Cadmium Yellow
  • Y19: Napoli Yellow
  • G20: Wax White
  • G21: Lime Green
  • G46: Mistletoe
  • BG70: Ocean Mist
  • B18: Lapis Lazuli
  • B21: Baby Blue
  • B23: Phthalo Blue
  • E25: Caribe Cocoa
  • E35: Chamois
  • E81: Ivory
  • E84: Khaki
  • E87: Fig
  • C1: Cool Gray No. 1
  • C3: Cool Gray No. 3
  • T8: Toner Gray No. 8
  • 0: Colorless Blender

OTHER SUPPLIES: Please bring

  • Scissors
  • Foam adhesive squares
  • Tape runner adhesive or double-sided tape

Celebrate Today and Every Day

I was feeling very zen as I left an early morning yoga class. The neighborhood was still and quiet. It’s been raining here off and on for days (weeks actually). When I stepped out of the door of the yoga studio, the sun was shining and the air was crisp and clear. The first thought in my head was:

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.

I’m not particularly religious, so on the one hand it was startling that a Bible verse would come to mind. And yet, with all that is going on in the world, it felt good to take a moment to find beauty, rejoice, and be glad.

My new found zen inspired me to combine a stencil, stamp, and sentiment that have been sitting unused in my stash for quite some time. I stenciled the background with Distress Inks – Tumbled Glass, Twisted Citron, and Mustard Seed. While the stencil was still in place, I applied a layer of transparent matte texture paste.

Rowhouse Greetings | Yoga Yolanda by Art Impressions

After coloring and fussy cutting the image, I attached it to the card with foam adhesive squares (I use Thin 3-D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives). However, the squares do not adhere well to texture paste. So I applied a little liquid glue to each of the foam squares to ensure that they bond to the background.

That’s all for now. Go celebrate today and everyday!

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.

Supplies

Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Neenah Solar White #80
Stamps: Yoga Yolanda by Art Impressions; Pretty Phrases by Paper Smooches
Inks: Black Amalgam by Gina K. Designs; Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black; Distress Inks in Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, and Tumbled Glass
Stencil: Glorious Petal Stencil by Hero Arts
Dies: Zig Zag Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn
Embellishments: Transparent Matte Texture Paste by Ranger
Copics: E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, V20 (skin); Y15, Y19, Y38 (hair); B000, B00, B02, V20 (leotard); V20 (shoes & socks)