A Beautiful Journey!

I decided to experiment with Spectrum Noir Sparkle and Sheena Douglass Paint Fusion together.

First I created the back ground using the water-coloring technique with Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens on Sheena's Mountboard shape.  After it dried I stamped 3 daisies and then painted them using the 'paint fusion' technique.  I was hoping that the blue background would bleed through into the white acrylic paint and it did!  I realize normally you don't want this, but I wanted to give the flowers some blue color and I'm pleased with the results.

Products used:
Spectrum Noir Sparkle
Sheena Matt Acrylic Paint
Sheena Mountboard Shape 
Sheena Paint Fusion Daisies stamp set
Crafter's Companion Stamp set - Say it with Words
Cardstock
Tulle

Hop to it!

Sharing some SOME ODD GIRL inspiration using three of the four new bunnies that arrived this month in the SOG shop.

Harvest Bunny used for a quick Easter Basket tag.

Esther Bunny  mailed to my college girl.

Puddle Bunny, eventually she'll be another Easter Basket Tag.

Farming Bunny - he's on my desk waiting to be colored!

From Me to You!

This was very easy to put together using all the Crafter's Companion products and the Gemini.  They make card making a breeze!

Crafter's Companion Vintage Tea Party paper pad - HSN
Crafter's Companion Shimmering cardstock
Crafter's Companion Ribbon Threading Die Mollie
Crafter's Companion In Full Bloom Stamp & Die set Precious Poppy - HSN
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create a card Decorative Sentiment 2 Pack - HSN
Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils
Cardstock
Tulle

Big Bright Happy Birthday!

I decided to use some bright colors when I started 'frosting' my cupcakes using Spectrum Noir Sunshine Yellow Sparkle!  The embossing folder and die cuts are all from Crafter's Companion and I find myself reaching for them again and again.  Who doesn't like a cupcake?

Materials used:
Spectrum Noir Sparkle

Crafter's Companion Vintage Tea Party paper pad
Crafter's Companion Vintage Tea Party Vintage Doily Die
Crafter's Companion Vintage Tea Party Doily Delights embossing folder
Crafter's Companion Vintage Tea Party Cherry Cupcake Die
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Classic Flourish Dies
Crafter's Companion Flutterby Simplistic Sentiments
OTHER
Cardstock
Enamels
Tulle

Welcome Spring!

I discovered this watering can while looking for something else entirely in the crafty section of my basement storage.  I'm big on finding things while out shopping that I might be able to craft with and putting it down there.  Anyway, I decided it would make a perfect spring home decor item with a little help from Crafter's Companion products!  

Products used:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Peony Duo Dies
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Assorted Leaves Dies
Spectrum Noir Aqua - used to color flowers
Tulle
Cardstock
Foamiram 

The layered look!

This was such an easy card to create.  Just cut all your layers, remove the colored cardstock layers keeping the remaining layers in place and stamp using waterproof ink.  Color with Spectrum Noir Aqua, add colored cardstock layer in and BOOM - that's it!

Products used:
Spectrum Noir Aqua (Bud Green, Meadow, Prussian Blue, Orchid, Purple, Wildflower)
Spectrum Noir Watercolour Paper
Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Adorable Anemone stamp and die bundle (HSN)
Crafter's Companion Dream Big Stamp set

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Having some Irish Luck today?  You bet I am, I'm Irish. Really I am!

I created this using the following Crafter's Companion materials:

Crafter's Companionm Classic Flourish Dies
Crafter's Companon Sheena Heart Petals die
Crafter's Companion Stylish Alaphabet uppercase
Crafter's Companion Luxury Mirror Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Shimmering cardstock

Dragons!

I finally got my replacement printer and right away I had to print out the new Dragon digi from Some Odd Girl.  He is such a character puffing out that smoke.  He'd be great on cards, scrapbook pages, birthday decorations...endless possibilities!

Both dragons were colored using Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils.

In Full Bloom

I absolutely LOVE to color, especially using Spectrum Noir ColourBlend pencils and pencil pad.  It's all about the control when you blend colors and I'm all about blending colors!

Products Used:

Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils - Peony, Flame Red, Russet, Peach, Lemon, Pear Green, Grass, Black
Spectrum Noir Pencil Pad
Crafter's Companion Precious Poppy stamp

Monochromatic Coloring

I decided to do something a little different, I stamped directly on patterned paper using the Crafter's Companion Adorable Anemone Bundle (available on HSN).  I wanted to do some monochromatic coloring with just released Spectrum Noir Graphic Markers.  The sentiment is also a Crafter's Companion die which I think finished it off nicely.

Products Used:

Crafter's Companion Sheena Adorable Anemone Bundle
Spectrum Noir Graphic Markers - Grey tones
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Die 2 pack Decorative Sentiment
Cardstock
Enamel dots
Thread
Ribbon

Watercolor with ColourTint Pencils!

It's such fun to watercolor with the Spectrum Noir ColourTint Pencils.  I wanted an overall soft look and feel that I got just that.  I just put down some color and then added water with a paint brush, super easy.

What are Spectrum Noir ColourTint Pencils?  They are an artist's quality, graphite based pencils with a hint of color.  They produce a beautiful muted effect that can be enhanced with water.

Crafter's Companion products used:
Spectrum Noir ColourTint pencils
Crafter's Companion Flutterby Butterfly Dreams
Crafter's Companion Flutterby Stamp & Die Botanical Butterfly
Crafter's Companion Love, Hug & Kisses stamps
Crafter's Companion Luxury Mirror Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Watercolour paper

Paint Fusion!

Well, here is my paint fusion attempt.  I'd never heard of this until Sheena introduced this to us last week.  I watched her videos and just jumped in.  I'm looking forward to seeing all the projects that will be showcased on March 7 on HSN.  Better add these to your shopping list!

Products used:

Crafter's Companion Sheena Paint Fusion Berries Set
Crafter's Companion Sheena Matt Acrylic Paints (white, black, iris violet, dark green)
Cardstock
Ribbon

Happy Anniversary!

I created this card using different products from Crafter's Companion (listed below).  I love how it turned out, now to just pop it in the mail to my friends!

*Products will be available on March 7 on HSN
*Crafter's Companion Sheena Gorgeous Gerbera Stamp and Die Set
*Crafter's Companion Rustic Cottage Paper Pad
*Spectrum Noir Graphic Markers
*Cardstock
Tulle
Rhinestones