Watercolored Bookmark with Adornit + Big News

I'm so happy to share that I've been chosen as a brand Ambassador for Adornit.  Officially, I'm an Adornit "It" Girl!  More about that in a minute, but first I want to show you this pretty bookmark that I made using the Adornit Art Play Paintables and distress ink to watercolor.

To get that pretty edging on my paper, I simply ran just the top and bottom edge through my Cuttlebug die cutting machine with a shaped nesting die.  Then, I jazzed up some of the white space around my art play image by stamping with a background stamp and distress ink and spreading some of the color around with my water brush.  I've also added stickers from the Documented Faith collection.  For this project, I placed my stickers on white cardstock, chopped up my stickers and ran them through my Xyron sticker machine, for a little bit of raised dimension.  

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Now for my happy news.  As an Adornit Ambassador, I'll be sharing lots of new products in the coming months and showcasing my creations as well.  Adornit is pulling out all the stops with several new lines of product and has added a couple of new licensed artists who have developed some super fun crafty products to create with.  I can't wait to share all the fun stuff headed your way.

I've got an upcoming project that will be on the Adornit blog soon that features one of their brand new collections of Art Play Paintables and it just might have something to do with coffee!  Stay tuned!

Additional supplies: Tim Holtz distress inks and waterbrush, Tombow dual brush markers, Xyron adhesives, ribbons, metal key, background stamp (Two Paper Divas), hot glue, Prima decorative clip, Lifestyle Nesting frame dies

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Do More Than Planning With Your Planner Pages and Adornit

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I know there are a lot of planner girls out there, so, today I'm sharing one of the ways that I like to expand the use of my planner; devotionals or scripture journaling.  I have an Adornit coloring planner and I like to use those "extra" pages" for weekly devotions.  It's nice to flip through now and then and be reminded of things that I need to work on.  Loving those who are hard to love is one of those things that I need to work on.  Can I get an Amen?!

I love incorporating the Adornit Art Play Paintables into my devotions.  It's a total no-brainer, for me.  For this project, I colored up the floral bouquet from the Sweet Blossoms collection, designed by owner/artist at Adornit, Carolee McMullins.

You can find many of the Adornit products at Scrapbook.com but some of the newest products can only be found at Adornit, such as the Sweet Blossoms collection and the new patriotic and summer

Art Play Paintables:

Art Play at Adornit.com

I also used the Adornit blender paper in this fun gray striped design, not only as a backdrop on my page, but also as a little edging to the right of my scripture.   In addition, I've used some of the Adornit planner stamps, stickers and even trimmed some elements from the Adornit "Family Path" scrapbook paper collection, the "blessings" sentiment and the yellow chevron arrows.  Adornit even has a fun selection of washi tape or decorative tape.  You can find that, here.

Here's a close-up of my coloring which was done with my Faber Castell watercolor pencils.  Did you know Adornit has now come out with a line of their own watercolor pencils that will be available soon in stores?  I can't wait to get my hands on them! 

This photo just doesn't capture all the sparkle and glitter from my Kaisercraft glitter pens.  All my writing was done with my black glitter pen and all those tiny dots you see, as well.  I use these fun glitter and gel pens on almost all my coloring projects for added sparkle.

Kaisercraft - Kaisercolour Gel Pens - 24 Pack

from: Scrapbook.com

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The Soulful Side of Adornit

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As a relative "newbie" on the crafty side of things, I've been lucky in the last couple years to have met and worked with some amazing people.  One of those that I'm happy to call friend, is Carolee McMullins, creator of Carolee's Creations and Adornit.  We've worked together on a few projects now and I'm always happy to promote her amazing products.  I use them regularly, not because I have to, but because I want to.

I've showcased numerous Adornit projects, from the Art Play prints and wood, to the Art Play Paintables and now, the Adornit Art Play Coloring Books.   The Art Play Paintables were presented to the public about a year ago and have evolved quickly, starting with designer/artist Lindsay Ostrom, and expanded to include designs this year featuring new collections from owner Carolee McMullins, Stephanie Ackerman and Michele Hamilton.

Today, I'm focusing on the Soulful Side of Adornit, with a nod to longtime designer/artist/crafter, Stephanie Ackerman, well known for her Documented Faith series.  She's created a series of Faith based images that are perfect for cards, scrapbook, bible bookmarks and more.

This image that I colored today is from the Walk by Faith Art Play Paintable collection.  I chose to keep this fairly simple.   Sometimes less, is more, and I plan on using this as a sympathy or encouragement card.  The beauty of these products are, the design is already laid out; all you need to do is add color and your own special touch.  I love the open space on this image which allows me to get a little creative and add some extra's of my own.  I'm also using the Adornit Blender paper for my backdrop.

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Art Play Paintables - 12 x 12 Paper - Walk by Faith - $1.39

from: Scrapbook.com

As you can see, I've taken liberty with the image by adding cracks to the wooden cross, little dots everywhere, embellishing the lettering with a gel pen.... do whatever you want.  It's easy and fun and I'm going to step out on a limb and say, it's virtually impossible to mess it up.  You can't beat the cost of the Art Play Paintable sheets.  At under $2.00 each, with numerous images to work with, you can create quite a few projects and get tremendous bang for your buck.

Visit Stephanie's blog, for boundless inspiration, and get to know her, if you don't already.  Purchase some of the Art Play for yourself or a friend.  Coloring is relaxing, calming and helps reduce stress.  These quality artist papers can be used with colored pencils, markers, paint and more.  

If you really want to make someone's day, give the gift of Adornit Coloring Books for Christmas this year.  I have women in my life who are not crafters, just your every day mom, sister, friend, and they are loving coloring books for adults right now.  Another new product that just came out is the line of Art Play Washi Tape, so take a peek at those as well.  The designs are fresh and unique and I think you'll like what you see.  This is just one roll in the series, below.  

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Documented Faith Collection - Washi Tape - I Am? - $3.99

from: Scrapbook.com

Here's a few links to help get your mojo going.  You can find Adornit projects on my blog, the Adornit blog and Mountains Plains Crafters.

Visit my Gallery at Scrapbook.com as well as my Adornit board on Pinterest and any of my other social media sites.  Thanks for stopping by!

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Additional Project Supplies:

May Arts Ribbon

Xyron Adhesive Runner

White gel pen

Marvy Le Pen ultra fine point black

Tombow Dual Brush markers

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ADORNit Watercolored Sympathy Card

There are times in a crafter's life, when we make cards to share in difficult times.  Today is one of those occasions.  My son's good friend has lost not one, but both parents.  What does one say to a 13 year old child who is now parentless?  Thankfully, he has a good support system and friends who care about him.

My prayer is that this card will offer a small measure of encouragement and a reminder to be strong amongst the turmoils of life.   I'm thankful that he knows we care about him and love him.

I chose to keep this card simplistic with a lot of white, so that the focus is on the layered sentiment and flower bouquet.  This image is from the Adornit Art Play Paintables Be Awesome collection and was colored and watercolored with Tombow dual brush pens.  The sentiment is from the Unity Stamp Co and was heat embossed on the flip side of the beige chevron Adornit blender paper.  Last, I've embellished with May Arts Ribbons, Skittles embellishments and Wink of Stella clear.

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Art Play Paintables - 12 x 12 Paper - Be Awesome - $1.49
from: Scrapbook.com

Additional supplies: white gel pen, 6x6 card The Paper Studio, Tombow power bond adhesive runner, American Crafts Black opaque embossing powder, Ranger liquid pearls Platinum Pearl, DoubleClick Connection Skittles Sailboat Blue, May Arts Ribbon 2" Silky Crushed white ribbon and blue floral print

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Sympathy card watercolor sky

I hear a lot from the crafting community that folks often don't like making sympathy cards.  I understand the reasoning behind it but I feel quite the opposite.  Enjoy is not the word I would use but I do feel a purpose in the creative process.  I also believe that when you pour your heart into a sympathy card, or any card for that matter, the recipient knows it is truly heartfelt.  

That is the goal.  Believing that this card will bring some measure of comfort.  That's what spurs me on when making a sympathy card.....maybe even distract from the pain and grieving, if only for a moment.

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Supplies:  Unity Stamp Season under Heaven, Tim Holtz distress markers, Twinkling H20's Watercolor paint, Pink Paislee floral stamp, Pentel yellow and sepia watercolor brushes

Scripture Encouragement card

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.  That is so true.  This is a wonderful scripture from Philippians and I fell in love with the Vintage Scripture stamp set from Unity Stamps.  I plan to use this set again and again.   Unfortunately, there are several people in my life struggling with cancer and other issues and we all need encouragement now and then.  I challenge you to be an encourager today.  God bless!

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Scripture card...The Lord is my Strength and my Song

This card was made with a stamp from the Unity Stamp Co.  I started out by cutting a piece of jute cord and unraveling it.  Next I stamped red ink on it and pressed it around the edges of a 6x6 card and the centerpiece.

I layered the card with a cut piece of musical scrapbook paper and placed the inked jute cord under the centerpiece which by the way, was embellished with the mini 8 We R Memory Keepers Flourish punch.  I also used some musical stamps from Inkadinkadoo on the side.  Love how it turned out.  Fits in with my musical self as I'm a singer and church musician (Shout out to Heflin Baptist!)
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