Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Watercolor Block Stamping: Be-Leaf In Yourself

Hello everyone… We are almost in the middle of August. Lots of Fall/Autumn theme stuff are out already. Can’t you believe that? So…let’s enjoy the rest of the Summer no matter what!

Today I have couple of Fall/Autumn themed cards that I created using a fun techniques called Watercolor Block Stamping and Inlaid Diecutting. I tried the stamping with block before and love the texture and effect on the results. But on these cards, I tried the technique from Jennifer McGuire that I watched on YouTube.

I added the Distress Inks directly on the stamping block and spray with some water. Then stamped it on a piece of watercolor paper.

On the video she also showed how to get extra splatter by tapping the block while the watercolor paint still wet. I did that and love the distressed/splatter look on the edges of the rectangle. I also added some splatters on the panel.

When the panel was dry, I run it through my die cutting machine to cut out the leaves using A Jillian Vance Designs – Grand Leaf Trio Die Set. And I also cut out the panels with Rectangles Die Set.

I stamped the sentiment from A Jillian Vance Design – Be Leaf In Yourself stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black and Mini MISTI.

To put the card together, I added them on the card with some adhesive runner. For the leaves, I used the inlaid diecutting technique using 3D foam tape for extra dimension.

Here’s another one I made with the same technique.

May these cards inspire you to jump into Fall/Autumn themed projects. And… I also sharing these cards at A Jillian Vance Designs blog today, hope you all can visit me there 🙂

Thank You so much for stopping by here today. Hope you all have a fabulous blessed day!

I also link up at:

Anything Goes Challenge 294 – 295

Simon Says: Splatter It

HLS August Watercolour Challenge

Paru’s Cardmaking Challenge – August Anything Goes

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Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2017

Thursday Coffee Break: Marble Coffee Mug CAS Cards

Hello everyone… I am so glad to be back here with you all! I hope you all have a blast and fun this Summer. Today I have a fun project to share with you when you take your Thursday Coffee Break at Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.

My cards today are simple with die-cuts and I left them open for any occasion events. I started with a fun technique called marbling with shaving foam and re-inkers. You can watch the shaving cream full tutorial and video at Splictcoaststampers.

On this card, I use the Coffee Cup Silhouette Die and Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies from STAMPlorations. And the re-inkers are from Taylored Expressions.

First, I added the shaving cream on a paper plate and then added the re-inker randomly on top of the cream. Using a stick, I mix the cream and re-inkers like when I baked marble cake 🙂

Next step, I added white cardstocks on top of the colored cream and gently I pushed it until the ink transferred to the cardstock. And using an old credit card, I scraped the shaving cream of the cardstock. And the marble is revealed under it. So cool!

As you can see, I got 2 different results. The first 3 on the top are from the first 3 times I dipped the cardstocks in. And the second 3 cards below are the ones I dipped in after I mixed all the colors. Check out the different look on each card:

I finished each card with some splatters of the Shimmer Spritz – Frost and Sparkle for extra shiny and sparkly on them.

With mixed media, I would say…you need to expect the unexpected results. You’ll be surprised with the result for sure. So…my coffee loving friends, have you tried a new technique this Summer?

Thank you so much for taking a coffee break with me today and I hope you see you again next week. Have a fabulous Thursday!

I play along at:

Simon Says: Food and/or Drink

Summer CAS Card Challenge

Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge

Anything Goes Challenge 294 – 295

Simon Says: Splatter It

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Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Joy Clair August Challenge: Anything Goes

Hello everyone…I am back again with some mixed media cards. Getting back to create is not easy especially after being off for 2 months. All I need is inspiration…lots of inspirations!

Today I got my inspiration from the image and color combo from the Joy Clair – Anything Goes August Challenge. The theme for this month is Layers: layers of colors, layers of papers, layers of stamps, etc. But this is an option for you to play along. Any new projects you created are welcome.

And for the background, I created them with the Ink Spritzer Tutorial on Splitcoaststampers forum. It a new fun technique I tried when creating these cards. I used Distress Mini Ink Pads that I smooshed on craft mat, sprayed with some water and added the cardstock, a great way to create texture watercolored background. I am thinking to try this technique with different mediums for my future projects.

If you need more some inspirations to create projects this month, you are invited to come over and play along with Joy Clair -Anything Goes August Challenge. You have until August 30th. By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Joy Clair Store. And one lucky winner will be announced on Joy Clair blog on August 31st. Here are the rules to play along:

MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post (or entry will not count)
Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please
You can use any brand of stamps (if you have Joy Clair stamps, we’d like to see it on your project)
Number of entries is unlimited (each project must have different link)
Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz here

It is your turn to create and share with us! Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day!

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I play along at:

Challenge #292- #293 – Anything Goes

Simon Says: Anything Goes

HLS August Watercolour Challenge
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Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017

ODBD August New Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello everyone… August is here and kids are going back to school soon! Kicking off this month, Our Daily Bread Designs has new stamps and custom die sets. It is all about sports…we will be going to lots of Soccer practices and games starting next week until the end of Fall.

You are invited to join us at the new release blog hop that starts at ODBD Blog where you also can see all the details on this new release and how you can save with their special bundle offers.

For this new release, I have 3 cards to share with you that I created using the August stamps and custom die sets: Soccer Stamp/Die Duo, Basketball Stamp/Die Duo, All-Star Jersey Clear Stamps, and Sport Jerseys Dies.

***GIVEAWAY***

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 Gift Code to the ODBD Website just for commenting on the Design Team cards! You have until August 2, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win! The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on August 3rd so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Here are the Designer Blogs where you can see all the details on their projects:

Cathy * Grace * Angie * Sandee * Kathy

Diana * Dawn * Lisa * Chris * Lori * Helen

An InLinkz Link-up

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you all are inspired and have a fabulous blessed day!

I play along at:

Challenge #292- #293 – Anything Goes

Simon Says: Anything Goes

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