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Archives for February 2016

Distress Marker Spritzer

February 23, 2016

Hi Everyone, 
Today I have two cards. I’ve been trying to figure out ways to use my TH Distress Markers and thought this would be a great tool to not only finally put those markers to good use, but to also play with some stencils. The Spritzer has been out for a long time, I just finally broke down and picked it up. Check Michael’s…it’s on clearance. 
Both cards are standard A2 size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″). I used a set of stencils from Heidi Swapp to create the main focal point of the card. I have to say I can’t remember what color I used to spritz the background of the Always card, but I do remember the pattern paper is from an old October Afternoon collection. The “always” sentiment die cut is with some dark brown cardstock. 
This next card is done with the same basics from the Always card. 

Something I’ve had in my stash is the Hero Arts Ombre Inks. I only have a few of these inks, I think I’m going to need some more 🙂 I used a Simon Says Stamps Celebrate stamp set with matching dies to create the balloons and stamped “happy” from that same set with Archival Black Ink. The ties on the balloons is with my favorite May Arts natural twine.

Supplies:
Here are the supplies I used to make these cards if you are interested in purchasing them for your own collection:

Tim Holtz Distress Marker SPRITZER TOOL Ranger TDA39730
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Marker Spritzer Tool
Distress Marker – Abandoned Coral
Distress Marker – Abandoned Coral
Distress Marker – Spun Sugar
Distress Marker – Spun Sugar
Distress Marker – Cracked Pistachio
Distress Marker – Cracked Pistachio
Distress Marker – Ripe Persimmon
Distress Marker – Ripe Persimmon
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Hero Arts – Ombre Ink Pad – Butter to Orange
Hero Arts Ombre BUTTER TO ORANGE Ink Pad AF309
Ranger Archival Ink (Black)
Ranger Ink – Archival Ink Pad – Jet Black
Hero Arts Ombre PINK TO RED Ink Pad AF306
Hero Arts – Ombre Ink Pad – Pink to Red
May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap
May Arts Ribbon, Natural Burlap String
Heidi Swapp – Stencil Mini Kit – Frames
BUNDLE OF STITCHES Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp CELEBRATION TIME Wafer Dies sssd111417
Simon Says Clear Stamps CELEBRATE sss101469
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink GOLDENLOCKS Ink029
On the Edge Wafer Die
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Disclaimer: I participate in an affilate program with Simon Says Stamps, Scrapbook.com, Cricut.com, Bluemoon Scrapbooking and Amazon. I receive a commission when products are purchased through the links provided at no additional cost to you.

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Birthday Brew

February 11, 2016

Hi Everyone, 
I love this cute little set from Newton’s Nook. Really how cute is it…Coffee and Kitties? Hello! Adorable! ha

The card base is a standard A2 top fold card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″). I used some pattern paper from a Teresa Collins paper pad that I have in my stash. I also used my favorite die set from Simon Says Stamp, Stitched Rectangle Die. 

For the background of the top mat section, I used my Antique Linen Mini Distress Ink with the Tim Holtz Spattered stencil to create that coffee stain look that is usually on my desk anyway.
The kitty (I named him Herman, Scott that is for you) is stamped with Archival Black ink and colored with Prisma Pencils (PC1099, PC 1051, PC 1070, PC 1018).

For the greeting I stamped it out with a sentiment from the same Newton’s Nook stamp set on some scrap from the pattern paper. I flagged the end and popped it up on the card. To give is some dimension I added some platinum gold thread.

Finally, to finish off the card I sprinkled some pink sequins.

Supplies:
Here are the supplies I used to make this card if you are interested in purchasing them for your own collection:

Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad ANTIQUE LINEN Ranger TDP39846
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink Pads – Mini – Antique Linen
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #3 TDPK40330
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink Pads – Mini Kit – Three
Stampers Anonymous – Tim Holtz – Layering Stencil – Splatters
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil SPLATTERS THS009
Newton’s Nook Designs NEWTON LOVES COFFEE Clear Stamp Set 20150902
Newton Loves Coffee
Ranger Archival Ink (Black)
Ranger Ink – Archival Ink Pad – Jet Black
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Gamsol
Inky Antic Gamsol Kit
Tsukineko 25 SPONGE DAUBERS Tools stdab025
Sponge Dauber Storage Box with 40 Sponge Daubers Included
Prismacolor Pencils 24
Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 72 Set 3599
Prismacolor 150 PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 1799879
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches
Versafine Black Onyx Ink Pad
InLinkz.com

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Disclaimer: I participate in an affilate program with Simon Says Stamps, Scrapbook.com, Cricut.com, Bluemoon Scrapbooking and Amazon. I receive a commission when products are purchased through the links provided at no additional cost to you.

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Valentine Wall hanging

February 5, 2016

Hello Everyone,
Happy Friday!
I wanted to make my dad something to hang on his door to his room and instead of a wreath I went with this…Wall hanging? Door Decor? hmmm what would you call it? I’ll go with Wall hanging.
I was inspired by a similar wall hanging I found on Pinterest.

I picked up all the ribbon I used at Hobby Lobby along with some 4×4 canvas tiles. I painted the tiles with black acrylic paint and spelled out “LOVE” with some foam white Thickers from my stash.

The bow was a little challenging but I think it came out pretty good.

Have a great weekend everyone. I’m off to deliver dad his hanging and then to help mom pack and get ready for her big move to her new place.
See you back here next week.
Hugs
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Tim Holtz Phase

February 2, 2016

Hi everyone,
Ever go through a phase where you just want to buy anything and everything by a particular designer? Me, I’m in a Tim Holtz phase. I was surfing the new products introduced during CHA and that made me go to a few of my favorite online stores. I’m resisting the temptation to pre-order but it’s really hard.
This has put me in the mood to do some more vintage (steampunk?) style projects. Have you visited Tim Holtz’ Pinterest board?  Yeah that doesn’t help the urge to shop! lol

What did you see during CHA that is on your “To Buy” list? (comment below)
Beside Tim Holtz, I’m waiting for a few Heidi Swapp products for the Minc (hello new foil colors) and of course as I mentioned last week the new Misti Stamp Tool.

Don’t forget to comment below and list what’s on your “To Buy” list…Have a great day everyone 🙂
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