This whimsical fairy was in the bag of stamps my gym friend gifted me.
Supplies: Stamps – My Besties by Sherri Baldy, Simon Says Stamp, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Orchid Opulence (retired), Pool Party, inks – Copic B0000, B00, B02, E23, E51, E57, V04, VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaMark, dies – Spellbinders, sequins – Simon Says Stamp, organdy ribbon – Offray.
I wanted to use the Distress Oxide Inks on dark cardstock.
Still inspired by the Jennifer McGuire blog post – Distress Oxide Ink Watercolor .
Also inspired by my latest Better Homes and Gardens cover.
Supplies: Stamps – My Favorite Things, Stampin’ Up!, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette (retired), inks – Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Oxide Inks Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean, Squeezed Lemonade, VersaMark, embossing powder – Stampin’ Up! Sterling Silver.
I have tried the smooshing technique before, and I am never totally satisfied with my results. I was inspired by this Taylored Expressions blog post to try again.
I used Distress Ink pads, so my color tended to stay linear (pad edges).
I was encouraged enough by this to want to try it again, maybe with watercolor paint or ink pad reinkers.
No jury duty today – the recorded message indicated no one was to report.
Supplies: Stamps – Papertrey Ink, Waffle Flower, paper – Canson watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Taylored Expressions Jelly Donut, inks – Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Inks Abandoned Coral, Picked Raspberry, Shaded Lilac, Spun Sugar, Wilted Violet, VersaMark, die – Taylored Expressions, embossing powder – Stampendous Detail Gold, organdy ribbon – Offray.
I love this old Hieroglyphic Tablet stamp (I forget when & where I got it).
I would send this to my Dad – a not so subtle “you are old” jab! (Don’t worry – he would laugh at it!)
I used a distressing tool on the edge of the tan cardstock – to give it some aged texture. The sentiment is embossed in copper.
Supplies: Stamps – KK Originals, Papertrey Ink, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, inks – VersaFine Vintage Sepia, VersaMark, dies – Spellbinders, embossing powder – Stampin’ Up! Classy Copper.
I blended Distress inks on Strathmore Bristol paper – the Bristol is so smooth, the ink just glides across.
Supplies: Stamps – Essentials by Ellen, paper – Gmund Royal, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Stardream Metallic Silver, Strathmore Bristol, inks – Hero Arts Unicorn, Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Inks Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaMark, dies – Essentials by Ellen (mermaid tail), Spellbinders (square), embossing powders – Filigree Fine Art Powder white, Ranger Silver Pearl, Super Fine Detail clear.
This bright bouquet is for my Aunt.
I am in love with this purple paper. I only bought a sample pack (years ago!), so I am hoarding it!
Supplies: Stamps – Avery Elle, Papertrey Ink, paper – Canson watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Pop Set Infra Violet, inks – VersaMark, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens Blue (030), Cobalt Blue (031), Light Green (041), Light Violet (081), Orange (070), die – Lawn Fawn, embossing powder – Stampendous Gold Detail.
The most difficult part of this card is gluing the butterflies to the base…I always wind up with glue on my hands!
Supplies: Stamp – My Favorite Things, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, ink – VersaMark, die – Hero Arts, embossing powder – Stampin’ Up! Sterling Silver.
