Saturday, February 1, 2020

*Cherishing Her* Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Cherishing Her S2002


If you've just arrived here from
then you are on the correct path.

Today I'm sharing a standard-size card I created
using the SOTM and the Julep "Mix-in" patterned
paper that can be seen using this link.


My featured technique today is:
Partial Scene Masking with Dies
You can easily find a variety of instructional videos
that show how to do this technique on YouTube,
just do a quick search for"partial scene masking."

Ink pad colors I used here include:
Intense Black, Ballerina, Pixie, and Raspberry.
The thin-cut I used was the largest frame from
our new Stitched Bracket Thin Cuts Z3631.
The mask was cut from an address sticker label
backing I had saved. The thin waxy paper holds
up nicely as you blend your ink inward from the 
edges and can then be re-used multiple times.

It required a little practice to get my ink to blend
perfectly, but I used three round make-up sponges 
(that's just what I happened to have on hand),
and it worked just fine. No special tools required!



I hope my card inspires you to try this beautiful technique!
Now you can continue on with the blog hop
and be inspired by more creativity using this 
stamp set by visiting Ramona's BLOG next!


Saturday, January 4, 2020

Save these Dates ... for my upcoming Classes & Workshops!




WEDNESDAY MORNING
CREATE DATES
(9am-1pm)
January 8, 15, 22, and 29
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
Join us for creative time in
my home MOST Wednesdays!
Most cards are $2 each.
*Optional featured monthly
scrapbooking kit pricing:
January SPRUCED UP ($41)
February CELEBRATE TODAY ($43)

CARD-MAKING CLASSES
Friday Nights
Jan. 17th (6pm-9pm)
Feb. 21st (6pm-9pm)
and/or
Saturday Potlucks
Jan. 18th (10am-4pm)
Feb. 22nd (10am-4pm)

SATURDAY SCRAPBOOKING
and POTLUCK/CROPS
(10am-4pm)
Please BRING a Potluck dish to share!
and CROP with us FREE of charge!
Card-makers can join us too!
Most cards are $2 each.
*Optional featured monthly
scrapbooking kit pricing:
January SPRUCED UP ($41)
February CELEBRATE TODAY ($43)

SAVE THE DATE for our next...
TRIPLE TREAT WORKSHOP!!!
A multi-consultant event held
THREE times a year
(this will be date #1 in 2020!)
Saturday, MARCH 21st (10am-4pm)
@ the Holiday Inn Express
(2700 Lenwood Rd. Barstow, CA 92311)
Your choice of the featured
monthly scrapbooking kit
OR a 20-card workshop, also
includes a catered buffet-style
lunch and beverages.
($60 per person)

**Space in my home is
limited to the first 12 guests,
so please RSVP ASAP to
guarantee your spot for each
date you plan to attend.


Friday, November 1, 2019

*Family Time* Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Family Time S1911

If you've just arrived here from
then you are on the correct path.

Today I'm sharing two standard-size cards I created
using the SOTM and patterned papers from
THREE different new paper collections...
Cedar and Pine, Holly Jolly, and the Mix-in's,
patterned papers that can be seen HERE!

So you thought this was a Fall/Thanksgiving

themed stamp set? Challenge accepted!!

My featured technique today is:
Ink Streaking
Simply swipe or slide your stamp side-ways
 on the surface of your ink pad, to achieve the
streaked lines across your image when stamped.
To create the poinsettia, I also rolled the outside
edges of the petals on my Candy Apple ink pad
after swiping the stamp across the pad the first time.
Ink colors I used here include:
Intense Black, Candy Apple, Evergreen, and Toffee.
I also used the Cedar & Pine - Cardmaking
(Nutcracker) stamp set (Z3535) to stamp the word
"Christmas" and to stamp/thin cut the holly leaves
I also added to the Christmas Blessings card.





I am the last blogger participating in this blog hop.
If you're just starting out or want to continue on
to see more creativity using this stamp set,
you'll want to begin by visiting
my friend CAT's BLOG now!


Tuesday, October 1, 2019

*Autumn Air* Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Autumn Air S1910

If you've just arrived here from
then you are on the correct path.

Today I'm sharing two standard-size cards I created
using the SOTM and patterned paper from the
HAWTHORN paper collection.
(See the entire Hawthorn collection here!)




I also used the following materials/supplies:
Espresso ink pad
Intense Black ink pad
Saffron ink pad
Sage ink pad
Espresso cardstock
French Vanilla cardstock
Sage cardstock
Toffee cardstock
Layered Leaves Thin Cuts (z3523)
Stitched Rectangle Frames Thin Cuts (z4260)
Stitched Hearts Thin Cuts (z4182)
Sandpaper
Black Journaling Pen
Watercolor Paints
Julep glitter gems (z3507)
White & Gold skinny ribbon (z4194)



Now you can continue on with the blog hop
and be inspired by more creativity using this 
stamp set by visiting KRISTA's BLOG next!