Old Guys Rule!

This is one of my favorite stamps from Art Impressions because it reminds me of vacations.  I always see retired gentlemen sitting on benches waiting on their partners to finish shopping or just enjoying what strolls by.

Zen....

Today on the Some Odd Girl blog I shared my ‘feeling zen’ card featuring Libra Digi Stamp.  

This card was super easy to create.  I started by using some stencils and my Quick Dry Spectrum Noir inkpads to create the background.  I usually make things in bright colors so this is a change for me.  I colored digi stamp Libra using Spectrum Noir Illustrators, cut her out, and added her to the card.  Finished it off with the sentiment stamp, some foam flowers, and boom – done!  

Once Upon a Time...

OK you Crater's Companion HSN Autoship lovers... this is the May pop-up-box autoship.   What princess won't love to receive this or even make it?  Stamp, color, diecut, adhere - easy!

Products used:

Once Upon a Time Stamps & dies autoship
Pop-up Box Card
Gemini Happy Birthday expression
Pop up Box Paper pad
Spectrum Noir Illustrators:
EB1
RB2
TN1, 3
BGR2, 3
BP3
CR3
DR2
OR1, 2
BO3
IG1
BG1, 5
GT1, 3
LG3, 4
IB1
TB1
AB3
CT1, 3
PV2, 3, 4
CY2, 3

Predictable?

This is Mini Hula Girl from Some Odd Girl.  I decided she needed purple hair it would be too predictable to have black hair!

The background is stenciled with Spectrum Noir quick dry inks which makes for a quick card.  Hula girl is colored using Spectrum Noir Illustrators.

Who needs COFFEE!

I was digging through my stash of stamps and discovered this oldie but goodie!  It's perfect for what I was looking for so I decided to color it up for a friend who is dealing with more than her share of anxiety.  I hope it brings a smile to her face.

The card will also be added to the challenge at Art Impressions Animals & Nature #284.  

Your Kind of Crazy!

Created with:
Some Odd Girl Tunes Mermaid
Crafter's Companion Your Kind of Crazy sentiment Stamp
Gemini Cascading Circle dies
Colored with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers:
FS7, 8
TN1, 3
GT1, 3
TB1, 4, 5, 6
HB 2, 3

Sara Signature Rose Gold Collection!

There is a new Sara Signature Collection going to be available on June 8 - the Rose Gold Collection!  All I can say is it's amazing - the paper pads, stamps, dies, sequins, foil..... a gorgeous collection.  Here is a peek at some of my projects using this collection.  

Rose Gold Collection 12x12 paper
Rose Gold Collection Sequin Pack
Rose Gold collection Dimensional glitter glue
Rose Gold Collection Scent with Love
Rose Gold Collection Love
Spectrum Noir:
 AP1, 2, 3, 4
 PP1
 Clear sparkle pen

Rose Gold Collection 12x12 paper pad
Rose Gold Collection Sparkle and Shine
Rose Gold Collection Happy Birthday
Rose Gold Collection dimensional glitter glue
Rose Gold Collection embossing powder
Spectrum Noir Metallic Pink lace ink pad
Spectrum Noir Harmony Quick Dry - Pink Tulip & Straw Bale ink pad

Rose Gold Collection Sparkle Frame Stamp & Cut
Rose Gold Collection Foil
Rose Gold Collection Mixed Ribbon Pack
Rose Gold Collection 12x12 paper pad
Rose Gold Collection Modern Roses Dies

Rose Gold Collection Birthday Wishes
Rose Gold Collection Ornate Frame
Rose Gold COllection 12x12 paper pad
Spectrum Noir Markers: AP1, 2, 3
Spectrum Noir Ink: Metallic Pigmment Blush, Quick dry Black
Rose Gold Collection Dimensional Glitter Glue
Rose Gold Collection Ribbon

HERE is the link to the show booklet: https://bit.ly/CCHSNJun8  

Did you see the new VERSE Stamps?

This is just a wee sampling of the new Crafter's Companion Verse stamps.  Sara has really done a fantastic job with all the new Verse stamp sets.  Be sure to check out HSN November 5 because you NEED these in your stash!

Products used:
Crafter's Companion Get Well Soon Stamp set
Gemini Pretty Peonies Background Foil stamp and die
Silver Foil
Gemini Fluttering By die

Products Used:
Crafter's Companion Get Well Soon verse stamps
Crafter's Companion 12x12 Vintage Florals paper
Ribbon

Products used:
Crafter's Companion Get Well Soon stamp
Gemini Fluttering By die
Foam flowers and stamen
Gemini SCalloped Edge Circle 2
Crafter's Companion 12x12 paper Summer Breeze
Ribbon

It's time for SHAPED CARD DIES!!

Crafter's Companion is introducing Shaped Card Dies, coming to HSN on November 5th.  Below are some samples I created using both the dress and shirt die.  There are sooooo many possibilities with these dies and you just 'dress' them for the occasion you are creating for!

Products used to create this:
Gemini Create-a-Card Best Dressed die set
Crafter's Companion Best Dressed Accessories stamps
Gemini Torn Edge Rectangle
Crafter's Companion Wood Veneer
Sara Signature Nautical Collection 8x8 pad
Nautical Collection twine
OTHER
Buttons
Enamel

Products used to create this:
Gemini Creat-a-Card Be Fabulous die set
Crafter's Companion Be Fabulous Accessory Stamp set
Gemini Scalloped Edge Oval 2
Papers by Chloe 8x8 gold accents
Sara Signature Floral Fantsy Decorative Edges
Ribbon
Pearls

Products used to create this:
Gemini Create-a-Card Be Fabulous
Crafter's Companion Be Fabulous accessories
Gemini Stitch Edge Heart
Die'sire Heart Easel
Summer Breeze 12x12 paper pad
Die'sire Garden Party die
Ribbon
Tulle
Flowers

Available July 11 on HSN!

Crafter's Companion will be live tomorrow, July 11, on HSN.  This is a sample showing off some of the new floral dies and Tyography letters.  Products used to create this: Die'sire die Fringed Flower Small, Die'sire die Lace Flower, Die'sire die Blossom, Shenna die Perfect Partners Victorian Floral, Leonie Pujol die Typography Letters, and Glamour Collection pearls.

I thought you may like to see a picture of the actual products so I have included a little peek below.

These pictures are NOT the actual size of  the products.

Crafter's Companion on HSN July 11!

Join Crafter's Companion Watch Party on Facebook and get peeks at what will be introduced on July 11 on the Home Shopping Network (HSN).  Crafter's Companion is going to have new amazing products including stamps, dies, pencils, pens, markers....  This is a great way to get great deals on products you want.

This was created using stamps from different sets of the Time Travelers stamp collection created by Sheena Douglass and available July 11th.  If you love the steampunk look, these stamps are a must for your collection.

Spectrum Noir Markers used : FS1, FS2, FS6, FS9, TN2, TN3, TN1, TN9, IG3, IG5, IG7, IG9, AP4, BG1 GB7, TN6, LY3, LY1, VB3, VB1

Be Sparkly!

I find it hard to get a good picture of sparkly projects where you can really see that glimmer.  But I still wanted to share this card.  It features The Greeting Farm Fluffy Unicorn stamps, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens, Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Cardstock, Crafter's Companion Signature Collection Birthday Party Paper Pad, and Crafter's Companion Going in Spirals die.

Those little unicorns are having so much fun.  Be Sparkly!

Butterfly's are free to fly...

An easy project to share!

I colored and cut out the butterfly from a Crafter's Companion Colorista coloring book using Colorista markers.  Next I paired it up with the patterned paper from Authentique using Core'dinations cardstock as the card base. The lace border was made using Crafter's Companion Diesire Edge'ables Doily Lattice metal die.  Tossed on a few shiny tiny buttons and TA-DAH!

Quick peek at Watercoloring with Spectrum Sparkle Pens

Watch how easy it is to watercolor using Spectrum Sparkle Pens on Spectrum Aqua Watercolour cardstock.

The digi stamp is on the CD that comes with the 2017 Spring Edition of Crafter's Companon Inspiration Magazine (available May 9 on HSN, more info available HERE).

I merged the cupcakes together and added the sentiment, printed it, and watercolored.

I also used products by Core'dinations, Freckled Fawn, Echo Park, and Doodlebug.

Pink and Purple tag!

Today I'm sharing this bright tag I created using Crafter's Companion Colorista products, including Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers.  There is also an added touch of the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens.

What to do with a Medallion?

One easy thing is to turn it into a card.  I trimmed this coloring page from Crafter's Companion so I could use it to create a card.  I also cut out the very center flower and raised it using some Scrapbook Adhesives pop dots.  Quick and easy card!