Alphabet stencil fun

When you’re snowed in, you start getting creative about how to spend the day. For me, that meant finally diving into some new craft supplies I’d been meaning to try. They’d been sitting untouched in their packages like little treasures waiting for attention. So, I tucked each one into its own protective envelope — a tiny bit of organizing to make myself feel productive — and then happily settled in to play.

I used the Alphabet Stencil from LDRS Creative—check out their site to see everything this set has to offer. I’ll be trying out a bunch of them.

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. 

** you are awesome

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!!!

New Card

Hello,

 Today I am adding a few cards made with Altenew products. I embossed 100 # White cardstock with the Fairy Tale Florals Botanical 3D Embossing Folder. Then I positioned the Fairy Tale Florals detailed Stencil set over the embossed image. There is a stamp and die that goes along with this (but I didn't purchase them). I had so much fun with this set using the different ALTENEW FRESH DYE INKS.

This card is being entered in the January challenge at ALTENEW (as well as the card listed below)

I'm back to teach a few fun classes using the same stencil for both classes!!

   Hi all,

    It's been a while (long while) since I've been at Maco's Paper to teach.

I have fallen in love with all things PINK FRESH STUDIO and with that said I'd like to introduce you all to the beauty and versatility of their products!  That's why I've chosen a few unique card folds using a set called BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS. You will be using the Beautiful Blooms layering stencils – Pinkfresh Studio from that set for both classes in different ways. The stencil is necessary for you to have for the class and when you sign up for the class you will get a percentage off of the stencil (great for you). 

      So, sign up soon, Beautiful Blooms Vase & Envelope with Lisa Nelson -- July 13 - Marco's Paper (marcopaper.com) and if the class is sold out, I will do a second class! Can't wait to come back and share what I love to do. Hugs to all, see you soon!

In this class all flowers will be stamped and embossed (powder) you just need to use inks of your choice and your stencils to complete the flowers!

Woo Hoo It takes a DT call

   

It takes a DT call to get me off my butt and join the crafting world again. It's been a long journey for me this past year and a half. I went from a very Part time creative job and Design teams to a very demanding full time job!! Not an easy feat when you have never worked like that before. Now that I have that part of my life  relatively comfortably handled it's time to get my creative life back. I am starting to color again, design cards , do vinyl work , even tried my hand at knitting ( that was interesting lol) I begin pottery classes with my granddaughter soon and Jewelry soldering and design next month ! 

So here is a sampling of what I've been up to 

She is a gorgeous little fairy from  7 Kids Crafts

 Her name is NEVA

She was colored with COPIC markers 

hair : BG11,45,49 C5

clothing:V91, 93, 95, 99 

background:B0000, 000, 01, C1

Have a norse day

  I absolutely love the stamp set !! I did this a bit ago and didn't realize I never posted it! ugghhh

 so without further ado.....

Layered Floral card

Welcome back , today on Paper Passionate Creations and Friends our sponsor is 

7 kids crafts , where you can find all sorts of craft supplies! This is where you can find find stamps from ALTENEW  and many other companies.  

supplies

Altenew - Peony Bouquet

Altenew - Warm and Cozy stamp cube set- 

firebrick, autumn blaze, orange cream, sunkissed

rose quartz, puffy heart, purple wine, cosmic berry

When you're feeling down........

Here's a little pick me up  from 2 adorable Hedgehogs . These cute little guys and the dies are from PINK AND MAIN called HEDGEHUGS . This wonderful stamp company is this week's sponsor over on Passionate Paper Creations and Friends .

supplies

copics 

Pink and Main sequins

recollections tiny beads

MFT  stitched arch die 

Brianna the Butterfly

One can find all sorts of craft items at OOZAK, your online shop for all things crafty!

I found some adorable things myself,  one being this cutie pie from StampingBella , Brianna the Butterfly! 

you can even find Oval Dies and NUVO drops

you can even find COPIC markers which is what I used to color the butterfly.

OOZAK has great prices and a big selection !

 COPIC butterfly colors

YG21, 23, 25, 67

B91, 93, 95, 97, 99

R20, 22, 24

E33, 35, 37,29

Who doesn't love this face,,,,,

I WOOF YOU,

My Valentine's day card for someone special.

Using Gina Marie Dies

Stamp is from Technique Junkies

OVAL DIES - Gina Marie

PINSTRIPE cover stamp. ALTENEW

A hug from a Dragon

 How adorable is this little dragon hugging a handful of hearts ?

When I first saw him I knew he would look so cute colored in a lot of different ways .

Here are 2 examples of different  color combinations.

He comes from the imagination and talent of Coni Fong.

Tori the Dragon it's raining hearts

 Supplies

copics 

Dragon: YG 91, 93, 95,97,99

cheeks & pads of feet R81, 83,85

Hearts: R81,83,85,89, 32,35,37,39

Smile die cut : ombe R32,35,37,39

Gina Marie  Peek a Boo Ovals   , Stitched Ovals

MFT  All smiles / Double the Smiles 

supplies

Dragon: RV 91,93,95,99

Cheeeks and Pads : BG 90,93,96

Make it Crafty: chipboard pieces 

Altenew Background die

Happy Birthday in winter

January is the month of my Mom's birthday ! 

for years i was convinced  her birhtday was the 11th , apparantly she gave up  telling me it was the 14th. So for many many many years the 11th was her birthday. It wasn't till recently i finally got it through my head her proper day! With that said , I still call on the 11th ( if I don't she thinks I forgot, LOL). and the 14th !!

I'll mail this right before the 11th so she gets in between the dates!

love you MOM! 

SUPPLIES

copics

hat and scarf--B91, 93, 95,97

cheeks--R20, 21

bear fur--C0,1,3 E40
MFT Bitty Bears and dies 

A teeny tiny elf

This is a teeny tiny townie from Stamping Bella  . I used pencils to color this and did as a no line.  I stamped it out in Distress ink antique linen. Gina Marie Dies