Coloring with Oxides on Vellum for Graciellie Design + Promo

Today, Graciellie Design is offering a promo with several specially priced bundles ( 4 digital stamp sets per bundle) at a discount of 30% off (already discounted) until September 14th.  Plus, be sure and stop by her blog and leave a comment to be in the running for a $10 coupon to her Etsy shop!  The design team are creating special projects today that feature some of the digital stamps being offered up in the bundle promos. Plus, as if it couldn't get any better...... Gracie has added a Labor Day sale with 50% off  select stamps, no code needed.  Details on the graphics further down.

I'm creating with the "Just Because" digital stamp set, pictured in the ELEGANT COLLAGES bundle at the end of this post.  This entire image is one stamp!  The butterfly, the flowers and leaves, the script, etc.  Isn't it an amazing image?  It's so easy to resize, too.  I printed this on vellum and colored the flip side using a waterbrush and my Ranger distress inks and oxide inks, for this A2 sized card.  Vellum will tend to warp when wet, so take care when heat drying that 1) you don't overheat your vellum and 2) blot as needed with a paper towel to soak up any excess colored water.

I also created splatters using the same inks, with a medium paint brush for the larger splatters and my waterbrush for the tiny splatters, on Strathmore watercolor paper, heat dried, then adhered my vellum by fully covering my splattered watercolor paper with my adhesive runner.  You need to have full adhesive coverage in order to smooth out any warping that occurred from water coloring.

If you'd like to see my coloring and assembly of this project, be sure and check out the video on my YouTube channel.  I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel and give a thumbs up!





Be sure and visit Gracie's blog and leave a comment on her blog post, to be entered to win the $10 coupon to her shop, plus check out all the promo bundles that are available.


View all four bundles on sale, here.

Labor Day Sale good through 9/14/17

Thanks so much for stopping in!  

 Terri

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Altered Art Journal and New Release at TPD Stamps

It's day two of the new stamp release from Two Paper Divas and I've got a pretty altered art journal for you today that features 3 of the new stamp sets; those sweet birds from "Stuck on You", Doodle Alphabet and Journal It!1.  I'm super excited that TPD is introducing fun journaling stamps, also perfect for Bible Journaling!  Be sure and visit the TPD site to check out all of the journaling stamps as I'm only featuring one today.

I'll have a full supply list at the end of this post but primarily I'm including a few key "ingredients" in making this art journal; DecoArt Multi-Surface Satin Paint, 28 Lilac Lane Embellishment Kit, DCWV papers, Bo Bunny shimmer spray.

First, I painted my journal in 2 layers of white paint.  When dry, I added my DCWV tissue paper, covering both sides with Mod Podge and sped up the drying process with my heat embossing tool.  Next, I used my Tim Holtz Crackle stencil and painted another layer of white over my stencil.  Cover with Mod Podge and dry.

To make the gold, shimmery birds, I took my Bo Bunny shimmer spray and added a few droplets on my craft mat, spritzed with a little water and stamped my birds into the mix, then stamped onto my journal.  Blot with paper towel as needed.  Leaves a gorgeous shine!

My sentiments were stamped with Colorbox archival ink and I touched up my birds and the word, "Joy" with my mix of white and neon blue paint.  I hot glued all my embellishments, including the ribbon, and embellishments from 28 Lilac Lane which included those buttons and sequins.  I carefully sealed my birds and sentiments with one last swipe of Mod Podge to make them waterproof.

I'm so happy with how this turned out!  I plan on using this as a devotion journal.  I hope this inspires you!  If you've been thinking about creating your own art/devotion journal, it takes a bit of time but it's so worth it.

Purchase Stuck on You here.

Purchase Journal It!1 here.

Purchase Doodle Alphabet here.

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new July release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Additional supplies: DecoArt Multi-surface Satin paint in Cottonball and Neon Blue, DCWV Vintage Essentials Tissue Paper Stack, 28 Lilac Lane Autumn Afternoon embellishment kit; Bo Bunny Bronze Shimmer Spray, May Arts Ribbons, Mod Podge, Colorbox Saddle archival ink, Prima flower, hot glue and glue gun, Tim Holtz Crackle stencil

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Feel Better with Two Paper Divas Stamps

Here's another new release from Two Paper Divas Stamps, called, "Feel Better".  It's the cutest little bird with such sad droopy eyes....I just want to give him a hug!

I colored this little guy with my Tombow Dual brush marker, then blotted water with my Tim Holtz waterbrush, to dilute the color in the middle.  The pretty chevron card was from a set that I picked up at Hobby Lobby, from their Spring collection.  Some fun washi tape, burlap string and a doily complete this festive ensemble.   I think I'd perk right up if I received a fun card like this!  In fact, I know just the person to send this to.....

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new April release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Don't forget to enter the Monthly Challenge!  April 24th is the last day to enter:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/divas-monthly-card-challenges/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

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Sharks! Fun with So Suzy Stamps SAMClub

Hop on over to the So Suzy Stamps Blog today, and check out my project that features the new Stamp of the Month Club release.   I pulled a magic trick and truly waved my wand but you'll have to get all the details over at Suzy's!   So, go.  Leave some love if you'd like and look around Suzy's store while you're there.  She's got lot's of goodies.  Not that I would try to be an enabler....... 

The next quarter starts in April.  Membership is available in 3 month packages or for an entire year and is available worldwide!  An entire year of coastal stamps!

http://www.sosuzystamps.com/stamp-of-the-month-club/

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Birthday Flowers with Two Paper Divas and DCWV

 I'm back with another project featuring another one of the new releases from Two Paper Divas called, "Birthday Flowers".

I thought it would be fun to match my coloring with my designer paper of choice, which, today, is from the new DCWV collection "Garden Charm". 

I selected some Tombow Dual brush markers that closely matched my DCWV papers, to do some no-line coloring.  Although I could have gone in a number of directions with those sweet stamped flowers, I chose to keep it simple.

To finish off my card, I added some pretty ribbons from May Arts Ribbon and enamel dots.

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new April release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Don't forget to enter the Monthly Challenge!  April 24th is the last day to enter:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/divas-monthly-card-challenges/

Sharing with these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday April Challenge

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

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Upcycled Wall Art with May Arts Ribbon

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I've got a project up on the May Arts Ribbon Blog today, upcycling this picture frame.   Grab some ribbon and let's make some fun Wall Art!  Head on over to see all the photos and step by step instructions.  Scroll down for the affiliate links, if you'd like to purchase this silky satin ribbon from their online retail store, The Ribbon Resource. 

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New Release at So Suzy Stamps SAMClub

 It's time for the So Suzy Stamps April Release for the Stamp of the Month Club!  I love this month's stamp - it's an entire scene which is nothing but FUN to color.  Ya'll know I love to watercolor, so I pulled out my So Suzy Stamps Ink Bites, using the Coastal Breeze ink colors.

The only other ink color I used was for the sentiment and I ran my black Tombow Marker across the wording.  To give this scene a softer look, I stamped the entire image (not including the sentiment) in the Egyptian Sand color from the Coastal Breeze Ink Bites.  Then I colored in my scene, using my ink, stamped onto an acrylic block, then spritzed with water.  I add more ink or less water to enhance the colors.  I also added some Stickles glitter glue to my palm tree leaves and one side of the setting sun.  Suzy also carries those in her shop as well. 

To make the fringe on the sides, you can use burlap string but I used a trimmed piece of May Arts Ribbon open weave burlap ribbon.  It's quicker and easier than cutting a bunch of string.  I used some glue lines from Thermoweb to adhere to my Graphic 45 cardstock, to finish.

 

 I hope you enjoyed my project and handy tips.  Check out Suzy's website and maybe do some shopping while you're at it.   Then take a look at the SAM club.  Exclusive membership gets you special stamps each month, plus membership into a private Facebook group, fun giveaways and more! 

The next quarter starts this month so there's still time for you to sign up.  You can choose a 3 month membership or longer if you'd like.  Membership packages are available to USA, Canada and drum roll..... International!  I've already had a sneak peek at future releases and they are soooo fun!  You won't be disappointed!  If you love coastal, beachy, nautical fun..... sign up!  Membership can sell out quick so don't wait.

http://www.sosuzystamps.com/stamp-of-the-month-club/

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Elegant Mixed Media with So Suzy Stamps SAMClub

This week, I thought I'd play around a bit with the February Stamp of the Month from So Suzy Stamps.  I knew I wanted a black backdrop but other than that, I really didn't know which direction to take.  One thing led to another and I ended up with what I like to call, Elegant Mixed Media.  I was seriously hoping I could coin that phrase but alas, after a Google search, I discovered numerous others beat me to the punch, doggone it!  And before I forget,check out the link at the end of this post, for the 2 year anniversary celebrations going on all month at So Suzy Stamps.  

I threw a lot at this project; Graphic 45 papers, Bo Bunny Pearlescent with TCW stenciling, several May Arts Ribbons, buttons, gems and more.  I particularly love the Tim Holtz Big Chat stickers.  So many words to mix and match in either black or white which is perfect for just about everything, including the emphasis on my stamp called, "Sailor's Desk".  This card is all about traveling and even better, traveling and exploring with someone by your side, someone who can be a witness to your adventure.  Then when days have gone by, remembering those wonderful adventures together.  Yeah, I know....I'm kind of sappy and sentimental.  Plus, my child is in Orlando with the high school marching band without me, so any minute now, I may have a breakdown and weep all over my computer.  Ok, maybe not, but you get the picture.

I hope you'll stop by and check out all the offerings at So Suzy Stamps.  It's a one-stop shop with so much good stuff!  And if you love this stamp, you can join the Stamp of the Month Club and receive coastal stamps all year long.  The next quarter just started so you have time to join the April-June membership or go ahead and sign up for the entire year.  Membership is also available to Canada and International!  Check back on Sunday when the new April stamp of the month is released.  I'll be sharing another project then.  I think you will love it!

Visit this link for the 2 year Anniversary celebration going on through the month of April at So Suzy Stamps:  http://www.sosuzystampsblog.com/2016/04/we-are-turning-2.html

There are so many amazing projects and ideas to be found on Suzy's blog so be sure and scroll through and maybe do some shopping while you're at it.   Then take a look at the SAM club.  Exclusive membership gets you special stamps each month, plus membership into a private Facebook group, fun giveaways and more!  Suzy has already opened up membership for the next quarter which begins April 10th.  If you're even thinking about joining, don't wait.  Membership can sell out quick and then you'll be kicking yourself for waiting!

http://www.sosuzystamps.com/stamp-of-the-month-club/

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New Release at Two Paper Divas featuring "Howdy"

 The new stamp release for April is in full swing this week, over at Two Paper Divas.  Grab your partner and dosey doe!  I'm featuring the new "Howdy" stamp again with two images from this 6 piece set.  How fun are the frayed edges of the rope, twisted to spell Howdy?  Love it! 

I've also watercolored the background and the hat, using a no-line watercolor technique. 

I've chosen some more feminine papers, to appeal to your favorite Cowgirl, but you can switch it up for your favorite Cowboy, if you like.  Lastly, I've embellished with yummy May Arts Ribbon and some bling.

 

 

 

 Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new April release right here:

http://www.twopaperdivas.com/product-category/whats-new/

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

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