Surprise Inks

 

Hello! It's a beautiful day here in Dayton Ohio. If there was perfect weather it would be today. Anyhoo, let's get to checking out my newest creations using these marvelous Cloud 9 inks.

They are a versatile ink consisting of Interference, Color Shifting and Metallics.

 Now these have been out for a while, but so many of my fellow crafters are unaware of their unique qualities OR how to use them. So, I am bringing you a peek at some of the techniques I used. (I have found that the Tim Holtz blending tool works best for me)

Cloud 9 inks are a great addition to your ink collection!  

Using a brayer and your ink pad, spread the color lightly over the embossed surface to achieve this surprise shimmer and elevate your card look. 

With this card I used the Blue Knight stamp "Star Gazing Deer" on top of a background blended with Cloud 9 Inks then splattered with diluted white watercolor paint.   

 Boo!  The moon was stenciled with the awesome Tim Holtz Moon Mask , it comes with 3 different sized moons. These Inks show as different shimmers on black and white.

(2 colors for the price of one ink pad, How great is that!!) 

 

This beautiful moody background card was also done using a blending of Cloud 9 inks and a Blue Knight Stamp Tall Pines.

         

Lastly, I have for you a "mistake".  Here's the story...

My best friend and I were having a craft day together to play with these inks, we smooshed the inks on a glass mat and sprayed them with alcohol then dabbed the paper onto the misted colors. It did not turn out as planned so it was set to the side, (disappointed with the result), however I looked at it again and thought "I can salvage that" so I flipped it around a few times and saw a dusky sky and had the perfect stamp for it. Voila! A mistake (or ugly ink smooshing) made useful.

And to think I was going to throw that background away!!

Please leave a comment or question 

 and I will get back to you, thank you for visiting!

 

It's that spooky time of the year!

Now I know it's early September, but the season of Halloween is upon us!! It's beginning to feel like Fall; the morning air is crisp the sweaters are being unpacked and everything spooky is coming.  Colors are changing to a deep and vibrant hue. It's the time when the bold and beautiful inks come out of hiding and are used for blending and coloring bold and beautiful cards.

I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks in Wilted Violet, Festive Berries and Villainess Potion.  The balloon was blended using Cloud 9 interference ink in Pumpkin Spice.

I know these striking colors will get your creative juices flowing and be a great addition to your cardmaking supplies!

Thanks for stopping by. ENJOY your crafty day.

            

 

Flowers for a friend

 Hello, Today I decided to work in watercolors. I used a SIMON SAYS STAMP "Garden Fresh" as well as ALTENEW "words and banners" It's been a long time since I've worked in watercolors. So be kind if you leave a comment. I'm working on it.:)

                                                                                           

* you are awesome

baby shower card

 Hello again! Today my daughter asked me to make a baby shower card for a friend of hers who is having a baby girl. She said it was also a floral themed shower. I had carte blanche on what to do with those parameters. So, here is what I did for her. Using PINKFRESH Studio Arch Floral.

** you are awesome!

Again

 Hi all! I'm back again with another creation using, yet again, the Pinkfresh studio Butterflies in Bloom set! This set has so many possibilities for different layouts. 

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Lattice work

 Hi all! I’ve got another card featuring Pinkfresh Butterflies in Bloom set. It’s a very versatile set. You can use stencils to color or you can color it yourself using any markers or pencils. It has a press plate or use the stamp. You can cut it out ( as I did) or leave it as is after you use the press place or stamp. I will be entering in February 2025 Challenge – Pinkfresh Studio.  Thanks for stopping by. And as always “you are awesome”

Pink Fresh February Challenge

 Hello, today I am sharing my entry into the February 2025 Challenge – Pinkfresh Studio !

Using Butterflies in Bloom stamp – Pinkfresh Studio, stamp, press plate, stencil and die. This is my take on their inspiration I hope you like it. 

  If you have any questions, you can always leave a comment, and I will get back to you.

*** you are awesome!

Challenge time

 Hi all! Today I am featuring my entry into the February challenge at Altenew. Having to create a card based on the latest inspiration.   February Challenge | Textured backgrounds & sweet greetings I used Altenew Pinstripe stamp, Floral art stamp and sentiment is from the Fairy Tale Flowers. I also used the Altenew Inks.

                   

                                                ***and remember YOU are awesome!!!