Happy Spring

Hi everyone,

Well today is the first day of Spring and I have a couple of cards to share with you using the Farm Life stamp set from the new Rain or Shine release from https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/rain-or-shine

For my first card I stamped the barn and coloured with Copic markers. 

Masked off the barn and then blended the background with Distress inks.

I then stamped all the cute little farm animals and coloured with Copics.

Added a grass die cut border and foam mounted the animals.

The background for my scene was created with a stripe stencil and Distress inks.

For my second card I used a cloud stencil and Distress ink to create the background.

I embossed the piece with a large postage die.

I stamped the cute ducks and used Distress watercolour pencils to colour them in and also the background of each.

I used a postage die set to cut them out.

Stamped the sentiment and embossed with white embossing powder.

Well that’s it for my cards today and thanks so much for stopping by 🙏🏻

Products used:

Simon Says Stamp Farm Life stamp set

SSS Postage Stamps dies 1230sd

SSS Stitched Rectangles 

SSS Diagonal Stripe stencil

Hero Arts Nesting Postage Stamps Infinity die

Lawn Fawn Grassy Border die

Lawn Fawn Cloudy stencil 

Distress inks - Tumbled Glass, Twisted Citron 

Distress watercolour pencils

Copic markers

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I have posted here but I thought I would share a little love today which is much needed these days with the world as it is.

Anyways wherever you are and whomever you are sharing today with, please enjoy yourselves and share some love ❤️ ❤️❤️

Now on to my card.

I created my background with Distress ink and a little water on a piece of watercolour card stock using a smooshing technique and then added a little Distress spritz spray.

I used an embossing folder to create the tiny heart background.

I added a strip of very light pink vellum also embossed with the same embossing folder under the stacked hearts.

I used a heart die set and cut 5 different sized hearts with shiny red card stock. I also added a floral Idea-ology strip just under the hearts.

I added a couple of Idea-ology hearts which I had coloured with Alcohol inks and then added a stamped sentiment.

Well that’s it for my card today and thanks so much for stopping by 🙏🏻

See you soon.

Supplies used:

Sizzix:

Love Notes 666860

Stacked Tiles, Hearts 665858

Stampers Anonymous: Love Notes CMS477

Idea-ology Paper Strips TH94377, Flowers with Alcohol inks

Distress Spritz - Picked Raspberry

Distress inks - Candied Apple, Black Soot

The Count loves the beach - Everyday

Hi everyone,

I made this fun tag of the Count who loves going to the beach.

I started by stamping my background with Versamark embossing ink and then adding white embossing powder. After that was heat set I blended on my colours of Distress inks.

I die cut the count in different shades of beige card stock.

I added different patterned papers for his swim suit and cape/towel.

I die cut a ball from red and white card stock and added a fence on each side of the tag.

I die cut a banner and the words were die cut 3 times and glued together.

Below is a list of products used and for what part of the tag they were used on.

Well that’s it for my tag today and thanks so much for stopping by 🙏🏻❤️

Products used:

Bubbles stamp CMS449

The Count 665557

Speckles stencil THS071

Vault World Travel 666606 - words 

Bunny Games 665850 - banner, flowers

Decorative Trims 665435 - brick border with Idea-ology Halloween paper and etcetera scallop trim piece

Gladys 665851 - feet and hat feather

Tailored 666289 - bow tie 

Harvey 666066 - moustache 

The Gent 665202 - hat

Vault Series Halloween 665563 - fence

Modern Festive 666069 - ball and SSS circle die

Distress ink - Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Antique Linen, Scattered Straw

Lawn Fawn papers - towel and bathing suit

White embossing powder 

 

Gladys is sending you sunshine

 Hi everyone,

Today’s card is all about welcoming summer and sending sunshine your way.

I ink blended my background with a stencil and Distress inks.

Added glossy accents to her beak.

Added splatters of Liquid Stardust and spots with a Tombow marker.

Products used:

Sizzix Gladys 665851

Lawn Fawn Beach Sunset stencils LF3189 

Grassy Hillside Borders LF1200

Henry’s Build a Sentiment LF3361

Distress inks - Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Antique Linen

Lawn Liquid Stardust

Sunny days

Hi everyone,

Well it’s been a while since I’ve posted here but I have a fun card to share with you.

I used the Mosaic embossing folder on white card stock. I then took some Distress sprays and sprayed them on the piece in rainbow order.

I die cut the doily with vellum and inked the edges. I die cut the frame with black card stock and added gold metallic circle dies. The black circle and sentiment are Idea-ology stickers. I die cut the butterflies from black shiny card stock.

Below is a photo of the supplies I used.

Well that’s it for my card and thanks so much for stopping by 🙏🏻

Products used:

Sizzix / Tim Holtz Mosaic embossing folder 666156

Sizzix / Tim Holtz Vault Boutique 666607

Sizzix / Tim Holtz Vault Rosettes 666567

Idea-ology Metallic sticker book

Ranger Distress sprays - Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Wilted Violet

Trio of ATC’s

Hi everyone,

I have never made an ATC before but thought I would give it a try. It’s quite challenging to me to a lot in a small space. Well I had fun and maybe this is a new crafty venture for me. Who knows 🤔 

Started by adding a little colour to the backgrounds with Distress Watercolour pencils.

I then added a stencil to each with Grit paste and sprayed on some Distress spray stains.

Below are close up photos 

Well that’s it for my Trio of ATC’s. Stay tuned for more maybe 😘 and thanks for stopping by 🙏🏻❤️

Products used:

Distress watercolour pencils - Ripe Persimmon, Spiced Marmalade, Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Gathered Twigs, Scorched Timber, Lucky Clover, Mowed Lawn 

Distress spray stains - Rustic Wilderness, Twisted Citron, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge

Distress Mica sprays - Bubbling Cauldron Mulled Cider, Flickering Candle, Fallen Acorn, Crooked Broomstick 

Distress embossing glaze - Peacock Feathers, Pumice Stone, Spiced Marmalade

Distress Opaque grit paste 

Stampers Anonymous mini stencils - Sticks, Berry Leaves, Gingham 

Stamps - Spring Shadows CMS 393

Ledger Script CMS 241

Ultimate Grunge CMS075 

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Metallic stickers and butterflies #sss20yearsofdistress #timholtz #sssmchallenge #stampersanonymous #timholtzideaology #timholtzaddicts #rangerink #cardmaker #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafter #atcs #artisttradingcard #distresswatercolorpencils #distresspaste #distressspraystain #distressmicaspray #distressembossingglaze

Friendship

Hi everyone,

The new Love Notes stamp set from Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous isn’t just for Valentine’s Day.

Here I used it to create a card for a friend.

 I smooshed the ink pads over my craft mat, spritzed with a little water and used a paint brush to pick up some colour to lightly swipe over a piece of white card stock to create my background panel.

Layered a white die cut panel over top, added my sentiment and a red embossed heart.

Well that’s it for my card and thanks so much for stopping by 🙏🏻❤️

Products used:

Leafy Twigs 665436

Love Notes CMS477

Distress inks - Picked Raspberry, Festive Berries and Picked Raspberry Oxide

Happy Birthday treat box

Hi everyone,

It has been a while but I thought I would share my little birthday treat box with you today.

I started my die cutting the box with plain white card stock, and then I painted on the rainbow of colours using distress paints, and then added little drops with a Mica stain spray.

At the end of each box I added a piece of gold coloured metallic card stock.

I die cut the Happy birthday with gold glitter card stock and adhered the letters to the front of the box.

It was pretty quick and easy to do but certainly makes a nice little treat box to give to someone for their birthday or any other occasion for that matter.

I hope you like it and thanks for stopping by🙏🏻

Products used:

Sizzix by Tim Holtz Vault Pillow Box die 666568
Sizzix by Tim Holtz Bold Text #1 665847
Stampers Anonymous any Tim Holtz Fractured stencil THS171
Ranger Distress paints by Tim Holtz Distress - Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Mermaid Lagoon, Villainous Potion
Distress Mica spray - Crooked Broomstick

2023 Christmas shops

Hi everyone, 

I am sharing my 2023 Christmas shops that I made using a lot of Tim Holtz Idea-ology products.

I added red Distress crayon to the metal sentiment piece.

I added white Distress crayon to the metal sentiment.

The below photo shows the inside of each of the boxes.

I used striped card stock and added to the sides of this box and added some Sparkle paste to it.

I used an embossing folder and red card stock to add to the outsides of the red shop and a stencil for the inside walls of the shop.

I covered wooden pieces with paper to make the gift boxes.

The soldier was painted with Distress pain.

Well that’s it for my shops. Thanks for stopping by 🙏🏻

Supplies used:

Sparkle embossing folder 666298

Lattice Trim die 663292

Diamonds stencil THS081

Bricked stencil THS038

Distress paints - Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Blueprint Sketch, Black Soot, Picket Fence, Tarnished Brass, 

Distress crayons - Candied Apple, Picket Fence, Shiny Bauble

Idea-ology pieces- Idea-ology Santas, Toy Soldiers, Xmas trees, mini lights, confectionery, baubles, bubbles, tree stand, barrels, deers, pinecones, Festive Marquees, Christmas 2023 Baseboards & Transparencies, Wallpaper Scraps Christmas 2021, Christmas 2022 Backdrops, Design tapes, bells, Handmade (by me) mini books, Holly, wreaths, poinsettia, thimbles, icicles, stickers, globe, snowflake charm

Distress Sparkle texture paste, Clear Rock Candy glitter, Grit paste, Mica flakes, Snowfall grit paste