Day 5 Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring Blog Hop and Heartfelt Creations

Today marks day 5 of the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Spring Blog Hop.  Let me just say, there's an awful lot of coffee, tea and cocoa drinking papercrafters out there.  Count me as a lover of all three but, coffee?  Yup, that's my go-to.  Every day, multiple times a day.

I thought it was the perfect time to, again, ink up this amazing stamp from the Heartfelt Creations Coffee Talk collection, including the papers that I'm using.

  

Since it's a Spring themed hop, I chose spring colors for my cup which was stamped with distress ink and colored with Zig Clean color brushes.  I added some dots with my gel pen and texture with a scrunched up paper towel and white pigment ink.  I really do love this stamp, which, by the way, is just a partial stamped image.  I thought it would be interesting to only stamp part of the cup which is amazingly huge at around 4".

Additional features on my card include stenciling with The Crafter's Workshop stencils, Powder Puff chalk ink and more distress ink.

I'm thrilled that Heartfelt Creations is a Super Sponsor of this blog hop.  If you haven't discovered all that Heartfelt Creations has to offer, start with the Coffee Talk collection.  It's absolutely amazing.

Link up to the hop here:

http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2016/03/spring-coffee-lovers-blog-hop-2/

Also linking to:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Food/Drink

Now, if you stuck around long enough, you'll see that I absolutely cannot let a fabulous blog hop like this go by without doing something special, so I'm going to be giving away a little blog candy via random draw to those who comment on this post or any other posts that I link up this week.

How does a $10 Starbucks gift card sound?  Good luck!

Additional supplies:

Neenah Extra Heavy cardstock

Ranger Brushed Corduroy distress ink

Powder Puff Chalk Ink Tahini and Coconut White

May Arts Ribbon faux silver burlap

DoubleClick Skittle bubble embellishments, Stream

Tombow Aqua Mono glue

Xyron adhesive runner

#coffeelovingcardmakers #springclh #coffee #coffeestamps #stamps #card #cardmaking #nationalcraftmonth #cre8time #wearecha #heartfeltcreations #coffeetalk #powderpuff #chalkink #quickquotes #mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #burlap

Argyle Easter Eggs with Two Paper Divas

 There's a whole lot going on over at Two Paper Divas Stamps,  but let me start by sharing this project that features one of the new March Releases, "It's All About the Egg".  I believe there's around 10 new stamp sets that were recently released.  That's incredible!  Melissa and Gayla are busy bees and designing some fabulous products that I am more than happy to play with and share! 

There are 6 different eggs in this stamp set and today I have chosen to highlight this pretty argyle or harlequin style egg.  I started by creating my own background on watercolor paper, using 3 different TH distress ink sprays and spritzing with water on watercolor paper.  When dry, I took a paper towel, scrunched it up and dabbed it into white pigment ink, then dabbed it all over my card.  Next, I used a TCW stencil and sponged on Powder Puff chalk ink.  Kind of makes me think of bunny tails! 

To stamp my eggs, I first stamped in a lavender ink, then re-stamped over my same image with white pigment ink.  I added some diamond Stickles glitter glue as well.  The finishing touches were the sentiment, also from TPD, called "Wishing You a Happy Easter", heat embossed onto vellum with white pigment ink and clear embossing powder.  A pretty ombre bow from The Ribbon Resource rounds out this card.

 Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog for daily project inspiration and on Wednesdays for the Design Team Roundup.  Check out the new March 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.

#twopaperdivas #tpd  #mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #cre8time #newrelease #card #scrapbook #craft #stamp #xyron #ranger #liquidpearls #easter #eastereggs #basket #tcw #thecraftersworkshop #quickquotes #powderpuff #chalkink #ribbon #emboss #bristolstrathmore #watercolor #distress #distressink #nationalcraftmonth #timholtz #seedlesspreserves #dustyconcord #wiltedviolet #vellum #bazzill #stencil

Week 2 - DoubleClick Skittles Challenge "Use a Wheel"

Welcome to week 2 of the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge!

Challenge #32 - Use a Wheel

Sept. 30 - Oct 13

I went all "au naturale" on this card.  I wanted to do a tire swing for my wheel, so I hand drew a tree branch, then drew a tire, colored it and then fussy cut and popped it out with foam squares.  I cut a couple slits with my craft knife above and below the branch, then looped my twine through.

The sentiment is a stamp from Two Paper Divas and I added another little knot and some stickers that look like tire tracks.  

The skittle color I'm using today is latte and it pairs perfectly with my color scheme, don't you think?  I did a little sponging with mocha chalk ink on my card edges as well.

Have you seen the new Skittles release, Witches Brew?  It's just a little fabulous, I think.  These fun colors are Pumpkin, Witch and Frog, and Carri has 3 different price options for this set, starting at a price point of $3.75 for the 3 pk set.  That includes free USA shipping and PAYPAL accepted.  Go....now!  New releases sell out quick!

You can shop here:

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

 Join the wheels challenge and be entered for a fun prize, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional Supplies:

My Minds Eye designer paper

Powder Puff chalk ink mocha

Tombow dual brush pens

May Arts Ribbon kraft twine

Tombow adhesives

Ranger black archival ink

white gelly roll pen

SRM Press stickers

The Paper Studio white card 6x6

Join the DoubleClick Skittles Food Challenge!

There's one week left in the current DoubleClick Skittles Food Challenge.  There's always a fun prize up for grabs, so why not play?  Skittles are not required to enter.  Just link up your food themed creation but be sure and check out the challenge rules; backlinking is not allowed.

I truly believe that cake should be a food group unto itself.  I love cake in any shape, flavor....basically, I have a major sweet tooth.  I'm knocking out two birds with one stone here; I need a birthday card and a food card.  Voile!

I chose to use the Strawberry Skittles on my cake.  The cake is a Miss Kate Cuttables svg and it had some larger decorative circles which made for perfect placement of my Skittles.  The card shape itself?  I used my Cricut Explore to cut the layered card shapes with a scallop frame in the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge.

Aren't they yummy?  You can purchase most sets as a 3 pk for $4 or less or buy individual bags.  Each bag has 25 Skittles.  There's so many colors to choose from!  A rainbow of colors, just like the candy.... And as always, Carri offers free USA shipping and PAYPAL is accepted.  Now, that's a deal!  She even offers a free bonus bag on some purchases.  I've been asked by some of my followers, how to apply the Skittles.  I use Tombow Mono Aqua Glue to really make sure it stays put but mini or small adhesive dots work well too.  Experiment by adding a touch of glitter glue to the bottom of your Skittle.  That adds even more wow factor.  Be sure it's dry though, before adding your adhesive dot.  I usually go ahead and add my clear glue right away with no problems, though.  

DoubleClick Skittles Store

Scroll down if you'd like to see the supplies I used.  Did you catch the new release of the "Believe in Magic" Skittles?  They coordinate perfectly with Disney projects and are still available.  Get them before they sell out though.  Don't come cryin' to me later.... 'cause you missed out!  #grin

Be sure and link up to the challenge by 8/18/15.   

Thanks for popping in to see my project!  I'd love if you'd click on the Friend Connect button on my upper right sidebar and become a follower. (P.S. I'm having a big blogiversary event this month!)

Terri

Linking to these challenges:

Simon Says stamp Wednesday Food/drink ChallengeAdditional 

Additional supplies:

DCWV Prism Play cardstock

May Arts Ribbon 1.5" white tulle ribbon

May Arts Ribbon scallop adhesive ribbon

May Arts Ribbon iridescent yellow ribbon

DecoArt Paper Effects Paint white and pink pearl

Ranger Liquid Pearls Platinum Pearl

Basic Grey buttons

DecoArt Glamour Dust

Tombow adhesives

Quick Quotes Powder Puff white chalk ink

TCW mini sea bubbles stencil

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue in Yellow and Fruit Punch

#doubleclickconnect #skittles #embellishments #bubbles #dcwv #mayartsribbon #decoart #ranger #rangerink #basicgrey #tombow #tcw #thecraftersworkshop #stencil #chalk #glitter #birthday #cake #celebration #cre8time #ribbon #card #craft #polkadot #dots #party #banner #cricut #cricuteverywhere #ssswchallenge

Stenciled Sympathy Card

(affiliate links below) I recently came into possession of this fabulous Tim Holtz Wildflower stencil and Idea-ology word stickers.  Sadly, a friend has a loved one who recently passed away, and I felt this would be appropriate to use for a sympathy card.  Certainly, there are a wide range of uses for this lovely stencil, however, in taking it for my first spin, I plan on keeping it simple, due to the circumstances.

Tim Holtz Layering Stencil 2015 WILDFLOWER THS035 - $5.99

from: Simon Says Stamp

 

I chose to do some generational stamping in chalk ink, first fully covering my stenciled image, then moving my stencil and sponging with the leftover ink on my sponge, to give the shadow effect.

Tim Holtz Distress Paint PICKET FENCE Ranger TDD36425 - $4.99

from: Simon Says Stamp

 

The paint splatters were created using my Tim Holtz Picket Fence dabber.  Simply blot some ink/paint onto an acrylic block or craft mat, dip a wet toothbrush into the paint, then run your thumb across the toothbrush bristles, aiming where desired.  It gives so much character to your projects.  I absolutely adore this technique.

Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 BIG CHAT Stickers TH93192 - $4.99

from: Simon Says Stamp

Next, I used the Tim Holtz Big Chat word stickers to convey words of sympathy.  Simplistic and beautiful.

To finish off my project, I added a strip of Bazzill vellum with May Arts Ribbon natural burlap string and a large We R Memory Keepers Enamel Dot. 

Give these fun techniques a try!  Feel free to shop at my affiliate links for your convenience. 

Additional supplies:

Quick Quotes Powder Puff white chalk ink

The Paper Studio 5x7 kraft card

Tombow adhesives

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links so, if you purchase a product using the link I may receive a commission. I only participate in the affiliate programs linked above because they are products that I use and love. Your purchase price is not affected in any way, by using my links. Thank you for your support and helping me keep my content free!

#cre8time #mayartsribbon #ranger #rangerink #timholtz #wrmk #stencil #sympathy #enameldots #bazzill #vellum #powderpuff #chalk

Be Brave and Just Keep Dancing

 Another weekend, come and gone.  I struggle with Mondays, although I am happy to have my health and the ability to get up out of bed every morning.  I made this card for a friend who is facing the unknown with some medical issues.  We're all praying for good news, but in the meantime, I hope she likes this card.  It's a reminder that no matter the struggle, you can go in two directions: let the struggle win.... or win the struggle.  So be brave and just keep dancing! 

Scroll down for some of the fun details and photos

 I've colored some May Arts Ribbon Flowers.  All the ribbons on this project are from MAR.  You can press your flower directly onto an ink pad, or use a blending tool.  For the blue flower, I used my blending tool and Powder Puff chalk ink, also on the doily, as well.  For the pink, I pressed directly onto the pad.  Both options are presented so you can see the difference. 

 

I thought I'd try to make a rolled flower, using my satin ribbon and a die with my Cuttlebug.

It's all about the experiment, right?  I cut 3.5" ribbon strips and ran them through my Xyron 9" Creative Station.  I then overlapped 3 strips each, then placed the sticky side of both 3.5" strips together to form a sealed square. 

It was a little too thick and after multiple passes through my Cuttlebug, I had to finish off by fussy cutting the scalloped outline, which was actually very easy, since there was a very good impression.  I think it turned out great!

I watercolored this lovely sentiment from the ADORNit Art Play Paintables and added some Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue.  Those cute little bubbles are Skittles in the color "Stream", from DoubleClick Connections.

 

You can purchase the ADORNit Art Play Paintables here:

 

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

I'm entering my project in the challenge below:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "Color Swatch"

Additional supplies: Ranger Stickles Glitter glue in Lagoon, Neon Flamingo and Yellow, Tombow Dual Brush pens, Pretty Little Studio Polka Dot paper and Flag, Flowers and Pink burlap string from May Arts Ribbon, pink iridescent gemstone (maker unknown), Spellbinders Celebra'tions Rectangle Pierced dies, Quick Quotes Powder Puff ink in Tahini, Colorbox Pinkolicious ink,  My Favorite Things Die-namic rolled scallop flower die, Marvy Le Pen black ultra fine point, white gel pen, Tombow Power Bond adhesive runner, Tulip fabric paint (for adhering flowers), Tombow adhesive dots

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links so, if you purchase a product using the link I may receive a commission. I only participate in the affiliate programs linked above because they are products that I use and love. Your purchase price is not affected in any way, by using my links.  Thank you for your support and helping me keep my content free!

Painting and Distressing Paper Flowers (plus a little whimsy!)

 I see a lot of serious mixed media art and I'm blown away by the talent that's out there.  I personally know a few of those talented artists and can attest to the time and energy and love that goes into the art.  I've dabbled myself but, today, I thought I'd make something that mixes in a bit of whimsy.   Plus, Simon Says Stamp is having a fun challenge starting today, if you use their products.  More at the end of this post.

(Before you leave...come like me on FB!  facebook.com/wavingmywand )

I made some die cut flowers using my Cuttlebug and Simon Says Stamp Delicate Flower dies, along with the coordinating stamp set, Friendly Flowers.  You can purchase the set which is called Hi Lovely, here: Simon Says Stamp Hi Lovely set

I stamped the flowers with Simon Says Stamp Lavender Ink and then added some additional coloring by stamping onto my craft mat and diluting the color with water, then adding a bit of Ranger Picket Fence dabber mixed in and painting on some additional color.  I scrunched  up my flowers a bit,  then let them dry overnight.

For the whimsy, I colored onto the flower and petals with a white gel pen and gave it a "cartoonish" look.   Hey, sometimes it's fun to not take life too seriously!  I did some background stamping with the stamp that coordinates with the die, then, for the center of  the flowers on the card, I placed some Ranger glossy accent and added sead beads.

Here's a picture of the stamp and coordinating die set.

I'm linking up to these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (use SSS products)
Sister Act Card Challenge #105

Additional supplies: Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Lavender Ink, Twinkling H20's green shimmer paint, Quick Quotes Powder Puff purple chalk ink, May Arts Ribbon pink natural burlap string, Recollections Enamel Dot pastel green, seed beads (maker unknown), foam square dots

#ssswchallenge #simonsaysstamp #mayartsribbon #powderpuff #quickquotes #rangerink

National Scrapbook Day - Creating with Paper Bags at MPC + Prize!

We're so excited to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day at Mountain Plains Crafters.  All the action is happening on our Community Facebook page here:

Mountain Plains Crafters on Facebook

We have a wonderful prize sponsored by Lawn Fawn, a stamp set of your choosing!  How awesome is that?  You get to pick the prize!  So what do you have to do to qualify?  First, be sure you "like" us on our Facebook page, then head over to Lawn Fawn on FB and tell them MPC sent you (not required but they'd love to hear from you!)

Be sure and comment on one or all of our trivia questions throughout the weekend.  Please only comment once per question, however each question you answer, earns you an entry!  Our design team has chosen the theme, "Creating with Paper Bags".  Yes, we're doing a little upcycling and making fun things with paper bags.  Be sure and visit their blogs and show a little love.

 Check in throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, answer the questions and we'll announce a winner on Monday.  The contest ends Sunday, May 3rd at midnight ET.   OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL

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For my project, I chose to create a set of ATC cards for scrapbooking Project Life style, using a Garden theme.  I also added some embellishments to my project, also using paper bags.

Here's what I made and yes, I even used foil!  Scroll down for more pics and info.....

Let's start with the foil ATC card:

 - Run a section of your trimmed paper bag through your Xyron Creative Station or sticker maker, large enough to accomodate 3"x4" (or use adhesive runner)

- Peel off the backing and apply a craft foil sheet

- Emboss with embossing folder (I used my Cuttlebug to emboss and Couture Creations Hyper Magical embossing folder)

Once embossed, I measured 3"x4" for ATC size and used a corner rounder.  Isn't it gorgeous?!

Next, I embossed 2 plain pieces of paper bag to embellish.  Did you know you can stack your layers and run them through your embossing machine?  Don't waste time, stack up to 4 layers and just run it through a couple times for good measure.

On this one, I did some heat embossing with a font stamp set called "Be My Guest" from Waffle Flower Crafts in gold embossing powder, stacking the lettering on the leaves.  I also created 2 paper bag flowers, one plain, the other adhered with foil, using the same technique above.  I used MFT Die-namics Rolled Scallop Flower Die with my Cuttlebug and rolled with a quilling tool.  I also added a little stitched tag for documenting a date or any journaling this this ATC card and the next one as well, using Lil' Inkers Design stitched tag die.

Lastly, I did some inking with Quick Quotes Powder Puff  Ink by directly and "gently" inking the raised surfaces.  I added some Ranger glossy accents to one of the leaves and sprinkled glitter, then accented with some pretty flower sequins from Craftin' Desert Divas "mini bloom".

You can incorporate these fun paper bag ATC cards into your documented scrapbooking.  The garden theme is perfect for Spring pages, a garden lover or any celebration where flowers are a focal point.  I hope you like my paper bag project as much as I do.  I would love if you shared your thoughts in the comment section.  Thanks so much!

 #NSD2015 #mftstamps #prize #giveaway

• Xyron - Xyron 510 Creative Station Sticker Maker
• 
• Price: $34.99

• Quick Quotes - Powder Puff Chalking Ink - Limeade
• 
• Price: $2.99

• Ranger Ink - Foil Sheets - Brights - 10 Sheets
• 
• Price: $5.09

• We R Memory Keepers - Embossing Folder - Wood Grain
• 
• Price: $8.99

• Ranger Ink - Glossy Accents - Clear Dimensional Embellishment - 2 ounces
• 
• Price: $5.09

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links so, if you purchase a product using the link I may receive a commission. I only participate in the affiliate programs linked above because they are products that I use and love. Your purchase price is not affected in any way, by using my links. Thank you for your support and helping me keep my content free!

#nsd2015 #lawnfawn #lilinkerdesign #wrmk #ranger #paperbags #upcycle #recycle #scrapping #cdd

Blooming Butterfly

 I found the most gorgeous butterfly stamp, with the most intricate webbing.  It is absolutely breathtaking.  When I saw this, at So Suzy Stamps, I knew it had to be mine.  I'll be entering this lovely creation into a couple challenges today, listed at the end of my post.

I started my project by heat embossing in several different colors, using a tiny spoon to dip out my powder and sprinkle where needed.  I did one color at a time, tapping off the excess, then heating all the colors at once.

I watercolored my background and the inner workings of the butterfly as well, using numerous inks, then used a stencil and white paint dabber for the corners of my project.  The sequins were placed with Stickles Glitter glue and I brushed some Wink of Stella in Clear all over my butterfly.

For the inside of the card, I stamped a sentiment from So Suzy Stamps by masking and stamping one word at a time, so I could then use this adorable cloud shaped die on each word.  I blended a little Powder Puff chalk ink around the edge of the clouds, to coordinate with the butterfly.

Card dimensions 5.75"x5.75"

Linked to these challenges:

So Suzy Stamps

http://www.sosuzystampsblog.com/2015/03/march-challenge-watercolor.html

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=2568

Additional supplies: Spellbinders Celebra'tions Cloud die, Ranger Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass distress ink, Tombow Dual Brush pens Bright Collection, Spellbinders Celebra'tions Odacious Orange ink, Ranger Picket Fence paint dabber, Simon Says Stamp Stencil, So Suzy Stamps pink sequins, Quick Quotes Powder Puff chalk ink Tahini, DCWV Quince Blossom chevron cardstock, Strathmore Bristol 300 series 140 lb watercolor paper, American Crafts Zing Embossing powder in Aqua, Black and Pink Glitter, Stickles Neon Flamingo Glitter Glue, Wink of Stella Glitter pen Clear, Colorbox Pinkolicious ink

#nationalcraftmonth #sosuzysaysstamps #simonsaysstamp #tombow #spellbinders