You're In my heart...

Hello there inky friends!  Today I'm sharing a card I created with the fab products from Miss Ink Stamps.  I wanted to create a fall/Thanksgiving card to send to some of my <3 people because I'm having to make some very hard decisions about Thanksgiving this year...Should I go, should I stay home, this decision is really weighing on me.  I know so many others are having to make these heavy decisions too, and I am not alone, but it still sucks royally!  

As I work through all the ramifications of my decision and how it affects so many (including myself), I think spending time crafting helps calm me and focus my intentions...So, while this decision was running through my mind, I pulled out my Gel Press, my acrylic paints, my stamps and my sewing machine and just got lost in the process.

 

To create my card, I started out by placing stripes of red/orange/yellow acrylic paint on my Gel Press.  I then used a sponge to blend them together in an ombre effect then added the fun Stripes in the Basics Stencil Bundle over the top then sponged again to help lift some of the paint.  I released the stencil and then stamped the leaf spray from the Springtime Banners set onto the paint to lift the ink from the plate.  I let that layer dry and then added some cream acrylic paint over that before adhering white cardstock and peeling it off to release the images from the plate.  

Next, I stamped the leaves as if they were falling onto the panel using black Versafine ink, heat set it and then colored the leaves with dark orange Copic marker.  I then flicked some black acrylic paint onto the panel and let it dry.

I machine stitched the black seam binding and pulled the thread to help gather and pucker the ribbon before attaching it to a piece of torn book paper.  I then used some white thread (colored with dark brown Copic) to add another layer of texture before attaching the paper to the panel.  I stamped the sentiment (from the Everyday Sentiments set) onto white cardstock and added that to my layers.  To finish things off, I colored some pearls with red Copic marker, attached them and then applied some Autumn Dazzle Dust to a wooden heart embellsihment.  

I attached everything to a piece of red/cardstock before mounting onto a white card base.  

Thanks for stopping over to check out my card... 

Inspired Light...New June Card Club from Richard Garay Designs!

Hello there inky friends!  Today I'm sharing this fun card I created with the new June Card Club set "Inspired Light" by RG Designs.  Check out the Card Club HERE!  It's a fun and creative set featuring a great big lightbulb and fun elements to embellish and play with.  It also includes some fun sentiments.

I created this card using the digital version of the set.  As with all Richard Garay Designs (formerly named RG Avenue) stamps, they come complete with a zip file that includes digital and cut file versions of the stamp set.

To create my shaker card, I layered two lightbulbs to create a shaker.  I also added, modified and printed florals, doves and the sentiment.  Next, I colored the images with Copic markers then fussy cut the lightbulb to allow for the shaker opening and then mounted foam tape to the back.  I set that aside so I could work on the background.

My background was created using the fun and exclusive RG Gel Press design called  "RG Call" Gel Press.  It's on sale now at a great price! I applied some Sour Mist Sugar Cube ink onto the edges of the talking bubble gel plate and then stamped repeatedly onto Powdered Sugar cardstock.  I then applied Pineapple Smoothie Sugar Cube ink to the "starburst" gel plate and stamped it directly over the talking bubbles.  I love how the ink speckles up on the plate!  It's a great way to add texture and fun to a background. 

After adding sequins and glitter to the center of the tag.  I also mounted some acetate to the back side of the lightbulb then mounted the lightbulb onto the tag so that it became a shaker.  and then layered the florals around it and tied some yellow twine into a quadruple loop bow.  Next, I attached some ribbon to the top of the tag and mounted it onto Tangy Orange cardstock.  After attaching the sentiment (I digitally merged the be and the inspired together from two separate sentiments), I mounted the background, tag and sentiment onto a Tangy Orange panel and then onto a white card base.  I used some white acrylic paint and Dazzling Pat to make the card complete! 

Thanks for hopping over and I hope this fun set inspires you to create something fun! 

Coffee Loving Cardmakers and Trinity Stamps Collaboration Hop

Hello there Coffee Loving Cardmakers and fans of Trinity Stamps!  Today is the day!  If you've arrived here from Annette's blog, you're on the right track!  We're excited to be sharing the fun new stamp set that Trinity stamps designed in collaboration with Coffee Loving Cardmakers!  We're thrilled that we were asked to collaborate on the design of this fun set and we're exxcited to be sharing some yummy inspiration with you today!  The fun new Frappy Camper Stamp set AND COORDINATING DIE SET were released early this month on National Coffee Day and we shared a few inspirational pieces then.  Check out my post HERE to see my other coffee-licious creation.  

One lucky commenter will win a $20 Gift Card to the Trinity shop.  Please leave a comment no later than Oct. 22 at 11:59PM Pacific time for a chance to win! The winner will be announced on Oct. 26 on the Trinity blog.  

I decided to go a little watercolor/doodly route this time with my card.  To achieve the watercolor effect, I dropped watermelon, tangerine and banana colored reinkers on my Gelli Plate and spritzed them with water.  Once the ink was blended, I placed a piece of white cardstock onto it to lift the color.  Next, I dried the paper with a heat gun.  Once it was dry, I moved on to stamping the images.  I fussy cut the images and set them aside so I could start doodling on the page.  

I doodled the grass and the sun and then colored with Copic markers.  After that, I mounted the images onto the doodled panel and then mounted this panel onto pink cardstock and then onto a white card base.  VOILA!  I love it!

Thanks for hopping over and I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!  Please head on over to Helen's blog to check out her fab work!   

Blogroll:

Trinity Stamps

Brenda Noelke

Christine Burillo-Kirch

Davina Cantrell

Courtney Kreeber

Emelie Hessler

Emily Mydlowski

Jeannie Lieu

Lisa Cisneros

Shanna Slater

Coffee Loving Cardmakers

Amy Tsuruta

Annette Allen

Kerry Urbatch

Helen Gullett

Lisa Bzibziak

Robyn Jordan

Lori Turner

Dana Warren

Erin Thiem

Katie Brooks

Kathy Schweinfurth

Lisa Golzbein

Hoppin' Day 2!

Hello there coffee loving friends!  I'm back with my second creation for the FALL Coffee Lovers Hop.  This time, I'm sharing a scrappy little Christmas card that features the Joy Clair stamp set called Christmas Coffee.  Yes, I KNOW, I KNOW, this is a FALL hop but I have a reason for this card at this time!  LOL.  It is that time of year when I start cranking out millions and millions of Chirstmas Cards.  Yes, while I'm sipping my Pumpkin Spice Latte and dreaming of cool days ahead, I'm prepping my Christmas basket...So that's, ok, right!?!  

This is a fun set that includes two "sweater-like" backgrounds to fill a coffee mug, some holly leaves, coffee beans and a yummy collection of sentiment parts!  Such a great collection that you can mix and match to create an unlimited amount of unique creations.  

To create the colorful panel, I glued a variety of my cardmaking scrappy strips to a piece of cardstock.  It's fun to use these strips to make striped backgrounds!  I stamped the cup and just lightly stamped a few hints of the sweater background just to give the cup a bit of texture.  After that, I watercolored with a mix of colors that are found in the background and then added the holly leaves and coffee bean.  After that, I stamped the sentiment panel and distressed it with some coordinating colors and some golden embossing powder along the edge.  

Did you know that Joy Clair is one of the Super Sponsors of the hop?  They're offering one lucky participant (worldwide) a $25.00 gift card to the shop.  Check out the shop for their complete line of awesome clear stamps and start making your wish list!  You never know, you just might be a lucky winner!!!  

Jut a little twine to hold the cup...

Check out all the coffee-loving stamp sets that Joy Clair offers!  

Which one is YOUR favorite???

Thanks for stopping by and remember to come back tomorrow as I share another coffee-tea-cocoa-loving project with you!  Have fun hopping!