Velveteen Stamping

Karolyn Loncon uses this technique by combining white pigment ink with beautiful colored dye inks to create a patterned resist effect on her stamped images.  I was so inspired watching her latest creation and had to try it myself!  I used white pigment ink on the background with brown Distress Ink on top for the images.

I love the way this turned out even though I only used one color of ink.  (My supply is very limited living in only 400 square feet...and was able to use supplies I had on hand.) This would look amazing with different colored dye inks on top!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  -Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge--In the Clouds,  -The Crafter's Cafe Challenge
-Crafting for All Seasons,  Crafty Gal's Corner,
-Double Click- and check out her store's cute embellishments called Double Click Skittles! (winner chosen Feb 7th)
-Fresh Brewed Designs
-Inspiration Destination 
-Miriam's Crafting
**Mod Squad Challenge **
-Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 
-Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge  
Simon Says Stamp Official Blog Work it Wednesday
-Kraftin' Kimmy Stamps

Supplies used:

•  I heart you stamp set from American Crafts
• My Minds Eye Fine and dandy True Blue stamp set
• Heidi Swapp background stamp from Michael's
• 65lb card stock by Pacon Creative Products
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo
• Colored pigment ink squares from Tuesday Morning
• foam tape from Orientaltrading.com

Valentine's Card #1 - 2015

I enjoy making card's for Valentine's Day and here is the first one for 2015!  The background was made with red acrylic paint on white cardstock.  I have some 12x12 Die-cut pages for scrapbooking by Martha Stewart and decided to use one as a stencil. The 2nd layer was embossed with my Cuttlebug. The top pink layer was stamped and embossed using some red glittery embossing tinsel!

This card will be entered in contests by -Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge,
-Penny Black and more challenge,
-Hiding in my Craft Room 
My Sheri Crafts 
-Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge 
We Do Doobadoo
Bunny Zoe's Crafts 
-Craft-Dee BowZ 
-Crafting from the Heart 
-Craft Your Passion 
-Crafty Boots Challenge
-Eureka Stamps 
-Not Just Cards
-The Crazy Challenge
-The Pink Elephant
Inky Chicks 
-Penny's Paper-Crafty  
DL Art 
D.R.S. Designs Rubber Stamps 
-Time Out Challenge


Items I used:

•  Foam tape from Orientaltrading.com
•  Staz on Jet Black Ink
• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann
• Martha Stewart 12x12 Die-cut pages used as a stencil
• Americana Acrylic in Calico Red
• Cuttlebug folder = Paper Lace 2
• Stampabilities gold ink
• PDX Design Red Embossing Tinsel
• Heidi Swapp stamps from Michaels
• My favorite things stamps = large wood-print heart
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities Butterflies
• Holiday Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
• Embellishments and red glittery gel pen by American Crafts

Birthday Card and My First KISS Card

Today was my first try at making a KISS card.  KISS stands for Keep It Simple Stamper!  I did just that with both of my cards today!

I found this lovely birthday cake image on Melly Moo's Papercrafting blog (link below) and thought it was perfect for a simple birthday card to help Bugaboo celebrate their 5th birthday! It was colored using inexpensive colored pencils and outlined in a blue glitter gel pen by American Crafts.  

I really enjoyed making the KISS card!  The small pigment ink squares from Tuesday Morning were perfect for this project with their vibrant colors. I used a permanent tape runner diagonally across the card and pressed some nail art glitter into it. Found the chunky glitter in the nail section of Dollar Tree! 8 beautiful colors were each in their own little plastic bottle and they fit nicely into the small drawers of an art cabinet on my work area. This card is also being entered into: -The Crafter's Cafe,  
-Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge,  Winter Stamping
-Craft Your Passion
-Through the Craft Room Door (TTCRD)
-Dream Valley Challenges 
-Sparkle N Sprinkle 
-Little Miss Muffet Challenge 

Other items I used for birthday card: (and winter sparkle card)

•  Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann
•  Deco Art Craft Twinkles Winter Glitter Paint Writter
•  Hampton Art Owl Stamps (SC0191) birthday balloon
•  Melly Moo Papercrafting Image (birthday cake) 
• Colored Pigment Ink Squares from Tuesday Morning 
• I used the above paper and ink for the Winter Sparkle card, along with a stamp set from OrientalTrading.com, some large glitter flakes I found in the nail decor section at my local Dollar Tree, and some tiny embellishments that were given as a gift.

It's a Guy Thing

This post from -Simon Says Stamp (my entry is #123) Wednesday Challenge gives me the perfect opportunity to share with you the card I created for my dad's birthday!  I found this stamp for only .99 cents at Scrapbook Clearance Outlet near Gatlinburg, TN. (and yes, it was a fun shopping trip!)  I also like the papers in The Latte Stack paper pad from Jo-Anns.  This cute gecko was colored using Distress Markers.

I have also entered this card into -Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Entry #21 Anything goes. 

Here are the supplies I used for this card:

• Inkadinkado Rubber Stamps (the cute gecko/lizard)
• TPC Studio Rubber Stamps
• Tim Holtz Distress Markers
• Master's Touch Fine Art Studio 140lb watercolor paper
• The Latte Stack paper pad 6"x6" from Jo-Ann
• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann
• Staz on Jet Black Ink
• Stampabilities Gold Ink
• Embellishments from Michael's

Inky Background Card

Today I was inspired by a challenge I found on -Simon Says Stamp, which is...Challenge: Inky background. (my entry is #72!) This technique was achieved by putting Distress Inks on parchment paper and misting with water, followed by dipping a piece of watercolor paper into the ink. Love the effect!  Then used Distress markers directly on my flower image to stamp on top. 

This is a new technique for me (new stamp set as well!).  I have watched many YouTube videos of this technique and finally decided to try it for myself.  Love Distress Markers...I messed up in the corner, but used extra water to create grass and cover up my mistake. 
Also entered this card into -Fab 'n' Funky Challenges:  Entry #85  Something New. -The Crafter's Cafe: KISS Card (Keep It Simple Stamper) Entry #31

Items used include:

• TPC Studio Rubber Stamps
• Inkadinkado Rubber Stamps
• Tim Holtz Distress Markers and Distress Ink pad squares
• Brown Pigment ink pad squares from Tuesday Morning
• Master's Touch Fine Art Studio 140lb watercolor paper
• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann
• Embellishments given as a gift, origin unknown.

  I also included images of the card inside as well as the stamp I include on the back of all my card creations. Hope you enjoyed this crafty inspiration! :)