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I've been asked to do some HSN kit samples for work, and they have a tight deadline! So I will return to blog activities as usual starting next Tuesday. I've got a little sneak peek for you . . . I'll be showing you how to do embossing folder stamping to create a "Frozen" card!
When I saw this picture it reminded me how much fun my husband and I had camping for our anniversary last year, so I thought I would make a layout inspired by the photo. The image was used as a BING picture and is titled " A frog clings to the tip of a branch" by Rob Sturman/Corbis. You can see why I would be inspired to create a camping layout from all those georgous pallette of outdoor colors!
I just had to throw together a quick little card to go with my color inspiration board!
I hope your inspired to take this color palette and make something amazing with it!
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Into Woods Stamp |
6x6 Camp a Lot Pad |
Wood Embossing Folder |
Spectrum Noir Markers |
I just have to share with you this hilarious and totally fun stamp set by Lil' Inker Designs!
Just click the title to check out the stamp set:
You can see the large print, but in the really, really fine print it explains everything.
For Example:
i would
GO TO
HELL
and back just to see you
These stamps are fun and add a nice smart alec touch to any card, which yours truly always appreciates ; )
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Doodlebug 6x6 Paper |
AI Stamp |
Distress Markers |
Memento Ink |
Let's face it . . .we are all trying to save a little money here and there, but in crafting we really just want it all! SO, I am going to have Thrifty Thursday in an attempt to help my fellow crafters save a buck!(So you can have extra money to go out and buy that stamp set you really want!)
One of my favorite ways to save money is to create my own embellishments using Dingbats! If you've never heard of Dingbats let me tell you what they are! A Dingbat is a font that has images in place of letters.
The first sample I'm going to show you is taking Dingbats and using them to create your own 3D embellishments. For this sample I'm using LM Holiday Toons Dingbats found here. You might find him creepy...But I adore this crazy clown Dingbat!
First thing your going to do (after downloading it and installing it) is print 4 to 6 images on one page (The number of times you print will depend on how many different colors of paper you will use to put him together). Then you will cut and paste a different colored cardstock over each image.
Then your going to send it back through the printer, so you will end up with this . . .
We are going to build a 3D element, and in order to do that you'll need to decide which layer will stand out the most. For example I want the clown's face to stand out more than his hair. I want his hair to be red, so I will foam tape all my elements to the red clown. He will be my base.
*Remember you'll be foam taping other elements on top of your base, so if you mess up ( . . . like say cut a finger off accidentally) it won't matter because it won't show*
Now Start to build him up by cutting out, piecing, and gluing the elements together. For example I put his face together and foam taped it to the red base. Then I did the same with the purple suit, and so and so on. until you get this . . .
I must make a note and say I LOVE this clown, my son walked by my studio and saw this card and said "This belongs on a halloween card"! Apparently not everyone thinks clowns are cute!
If all the cutting isn't your thing than with just 2-3 cuts you can get the same look by just coloring, and using the layered paper piecing technique. I used Mellow Dingbat to show you what that will look like.
You can see how cute adding the foam tape looks
But if that's still too much effort for you, that's okay just try coloring the Dingbats and using them like stickers! You can get this LMS Junk Food Dingbat here.
Give Dingbats a try and you'll see that they are a convenient and affordable way to create fun embellishments! Check out these fun sites for more Dingbats:
http://www.1001fonts.com/cute+dingbat-fonts.html
http://www.urbanfonts.com/free-dingbats.htm
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Stickles Crystal |
Doodlebug 6x6 Paper |
Rhinestones |
Spectrum Noir Markers |
The point of Wacky Wednesday is to show you new ways to use your crafting supplies in a different way. Fun right? This Wacky Wednesday I'm featuring one of my favorite products. . . .
The Base & Bling Wearable Craft Necklaces
What makes them different from other necklaces is their larger size, and the incredible glass piece that fits on top! The glass is really thick and is rounded at the edges which makes whatever is under it magnify! And of course there is the whole "customize it anyway you want" aspect!
There is the Circle Pendant
Here I've placed a sticker inside the pendant
This is a piece of paper placed inside
Here I've attached another bail to the bottom to add more beading
They also have the Square Pendant
(which is my fav, because you get more surface to cover)
You can customize your squares by . . . .
Embossing
Using rub-ons
Pattern paper
Stamp a sentiment
Use your cutting dies
Use your cutting dies with stamps
Use stamps and Stickles
As you can see you can customize these anyway you want, and they would make excellent gifts! So go ahead use your stash to create something interesting, think outside the box. Make one of your own . . .but you can't have this one, this one is mine ; )
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Square Pendant |
Square Glass Cover |
Antique Silver Chain |
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Circle Pendant |
Circle Glass Cover |
Glossy Accents |
Is it just me or is Water coloring for cards the new "It" thing? I like many, have tried it and found it completely intoxicating! Watercolors are so forgiving, but still I have friends that are afraid to try! So I decided it was time to help those newbies in need of some watercolor guidance!
I created a simple card that you can absolutely NOT mess up! You heard right, you can't mess this up not even if you have never picked up a brush! Trust me, you'll try it and then be HOOKED! I've listed supplies down below the video, so feel free to gather supplies and paint along with me!
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Peerless Watercolors |
Stampendous Peony |
SSS Exchanging Friends |
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Memento Ink |
Stencil Tape |
White Embossing Powder |
Color Me Monday's are all about color inspiration! Color is everywhere, and I am inspired by it all the time. For example this is a macro picture of a paper weight that belongs to my Aunt. (Don't ask me why but I'm obsessed with macro pictures lately!) Anyway, I love the colors in this piece of glass! I especially love the way the greens and blues swirl together.
So that got me thinking. . . Maybe it would be fun to create a card using a swirled technique! Have I peaked your curiosty yet? Alright then, check out this!
Gather the following supplies:
Liquid Pearl in Ocen Blue, Key Lime, and Platinum
Stickles in Turquiose, Firefly, Yellow, and Diamond
Glossy Accents
Transperency Sheet
Remove spout from Glossy Accents and pour onto transperency sheet. Spread into a circle about 3" in diameter. Start squeezing in Liquid Pearls, and Stickles. Swirl with your fingers(my favorite, you know you want to!) or you can use a brush. Be careful not to mix to much or colors will just bleed together.
You'll end up with something fun and swirly, that now has to dry overnight. But don't be sad, when you wake up it will be just like getting a suprise package for your Birthday!
*Before I headed for bed, I placed the transparency sheet gooey side down on a piece of watercolor paper. It hardened by morning, and gave me something sturdy to cut*
Find some color inspiration somewhere today and let it motivate you to create something wonderful!
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Key Lime Liquid Pearls |
Ocean Blue Liquid Pearls |
Platinum Liquid Pearls |
Glossy Accents |
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Dude Stamp |
Diamond Stickles |
Firefly Stickles |
Turquoise Stickles |
I had the wonderful opportunity to go to a Close to My Heart Crop last weekend. I was able to purchase this ADORABLE stamp set called Tech Speak. I LOVE this stamp in a big way because I live in a house of nerds (present company included)! It's always hard to find stamps that has a combination of video games, computers, and all around geek!
I decided since all this glorious nerdy-ness was usually directed at men, I would make a nerdy card for the ladies!
This stamp is so much fun! I can't wait to see what else I can create!
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Tech Speak |
Sequins |
DIY Boutique |
Radiant Neon |
Radiant Neon |
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Radient Neon |
Prism Stamp |
Neon Cubes |
I'm re-working my studio to include an area to shoot how to video's! I'm so excited!!!
Stay tuned!
I'm partial to nerds because hey, I am one and I married one! Trying to find cute nerdy stuff is impossible! I've been gathing things here and there and finally came up with this card. I love the way it turned out, especially with th computer parts on it!
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Tim Holtz Embossing Folders |
Foil Sheets |
Embossing Powder |
Cute Nerd |
Pipeline Stamp |
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