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Apr 19, 2017

Tim Holtz Paper Dolls and Distress Oxide Cards

I'm thrilled today to be a guest at Crafting by Designs, a fun and inspiring challenge blog. The theme for this challenge is Vintage, and you all know that's my jam. I was inspired to play with Distress Oxide inks and some of Tim Holtz's new Ideaology products.

For this card I tinted texture paste as described in my article HERE. I used one of Tim's new stencils. This is one of my favorite stencils of his ever! I layered the paper dolls with his new floral cutouts, which have the butterflies included.

The sentiment is from his new Quote Chips. I love these so much!!! The jumbo size rocks my boat. The stamp at the bottom is also Tim's from an older release, which I picked up for a song at HL.

For this card I did a stencil monoprint with DOX over an DOX inky background. I really loved the accentuated chalkiness on the monoprint. I used the same collage elements, but the result is entirely different than the first card, however just as fun. I hope you enjoyed seeing these, thanks for your visit! Do hop on over to Crafting by Designs and enter a Vintage themed project of your own. :)

I'm also sharing with:
Simon Says Stamp: Splash It On
Lemon Shortbread: Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations: Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers: Things with Wings

Apr 14, 2017

UTEE PaperArtsy Lynne Perrella Card with Die Cuts

Hello friends! I had the best time in the studio last night playing with my ultra thick embossing enamel in conjunction with the PaperArtsy topic #6. I was inspired by THIS post by Nikki. I had several ideas, but first wanted to make sure my UTEE would adhere properly, so I did this test image and one thing led to another and I completed this card. For some reason the last time I used it it all flecked off of my project. Perhaps it was because I didn't use Versamark ink.

I stamped a favorite Lynne Perrella image onto inky card and cut with my Tim Holtz rectangle die. I was curious to see if the gorgeous stitched edging from the die would show through the enamel, and happily it did. :) I squooshed my Versamark pad over my stamped and cut card, then applied UTEE powder and heat set. I added another layer of Versamark ink and UTEE, but did not do a triple layer. I was quite happy with a double-dose.

I decided to use some die cuts that were also embossed to continue the shiny look throughout my card. The mini TH globe is done in bronze powder.

The clock is done in a colored mixed UTEE. I added a globe charm and a Prima flower over a string bundle. I struggled with this composition endlessly and once I was pleased I inked up a background panel with DI, DOX, and Lindy's for shimmer. I used a couple of ages old background stamps for further interest. I hope you like this and will give it a try!

I'm sharing with:

PaperArtsy Topic #6: Resin and UTEE

Craft Stamper: Anything Goes

Eclectic Ellapu: Shabby Chic or Vintage

Happy Little Stampers: Anything Goes w/Dies

WOW! Embossing Powder: Anything Goes w/Heat Set EP

Crafty Creations: Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown: Something Clear (Clear UTEE)

Apr 12, 2017

Altered Composition Book Butterfly Collage

Hello! I'm sharing this altered composition notebook project on the IndigoBlu blog today. There are so many fun techniques involved and I hope you will grab a cuppa and check it out.

I'm also sharing with:
Altered Eclectics: Anything Goes Altered Art
Lost Coast: Favorite Background Technique
Crafting With an Attitude: Anything Goes
Creative Artiste: Anything Mixed Media Goes
Stamping Sensations: Anything Goes
We Love to Create: Anything Mixed Media Goes

CAS Lotus Blossom Card with Distress Ink Background

I'm on the Tutti Designs blog today sharing a little CAS inspiration. It is not often that I do CAS, but the Lotus Blossom die is so impactful that it needn't much else for a beautiful design. If you are looking for a card project to make boxed sets or multiples for your stash, this is it! I'm sure it would be equally beautiful in another color palette if this isn't to your liking. Thanks for your visit and do check out the Asian release on the Tutti site today HERE.

I'm also sharing with:

Polkadoodles: Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams: Anything Goes
Dare2BArtzy: Anything Goes
heARTful Stamping: Anything Goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts: Anything Goes w/Option CAS

Apr 11, 2017

Tim Holtz Chocolate Easter Bunny Card

Hello and happy new week! I have a super simple quickie card to share with you today. I woke up early and decided to whip out an Easter card for all of these fun challenges I've seen of late. My amazing bloggy friend Marty gave me some of these Tim Holtz bunny die cuts when we visited the other week. I was afraid I wouldn't have time to work with them this year, but the inspiration struck bright and early.

I layered a Sizzix label die with the painted chipboard bunny. The paint strokes show up a lot in the photo, but it isn't as obvious in real life. So use your imagination. :) In retrospect, I wish I had embossed it in brown.

I've been playing with my new Small Tattered Florals dies and making a batch of flowers, so I had these on hand, which was a huge time saver.

Sadly enough, I don't have many Easter sentiment stamps, so I went back to this faithful Tutti Designs Celebrate die in the smaller size. I inked it to match the flowers. I sponged the edges of my paper and dyed my Sizzix leaves with Butterscotch Adirondack ink. I just had to take these photos in the grass! What fun! I wish you a lovely day...

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