Tulip Background Feature for So Suzy Stamps

We're featuring the Tulip Background stamp today, at So Suzy Stamps.  Be sure and visit the So Suzy Stamps Blog and see how this amazing background stamp is being used, by the design team.  

Isn't it gorgeous?  I love this stamp.....so much!  

My background is completely heat embossed, then watercolored inside each tiny tulip.

My large tulip was watercolored and then fussy cut, with a popped out flower petal and added to my vellum panel that also includes ribbon embellishments, a golf foil sticker sentiment and die cut flourished frame.   Look closely and you'll see that I added some tiny white dots (gel pen) to the flourishes on my tulip background.  Wouldn't this make a gorgeous wedding card?  Change up the sentiment and it doubles as a Mother's Day card.


Visit the blog to see all the amazing projects today, featuring the tulip background stamp.

Purchase Tulip Background, here.

Purchase Tulip Stem, here.

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Partial Stamping and Watercoloring + Sneak Peek for So Suzy Stamps

I'm up on the So Suzy Stamps blog today, giving a peek at the newest Misti Zip Pouch headed to Suzy's shop, custom designed for the Original Misti, by Denise from Simply Charming Everyday.  I am loving these butterflies!  This Zip Pouch will be winging it's way soon, to So Suzy Stamps so keep checking back as they will sell out quick.  I've also got a 3 minute process video on partial stamping with the Misti and watercoloring those butterflies on my card, created with the Fancy Butterfly Stamp, the Sunny and Bright sentiment and lots of So Suzy Ink Bites.

Be sure and visit www.sosuzystampsblog.com today and get all the details and additional close up photos of the new Spring Misti Zip Pouch, then enjoy my process video.  I'd love for you to subscribe to my You Tube channel and give a thumbs up on the video.  

Thanks so much for popping in today!  

Terri

Purchase Fancy Butterfly, here.

Purchase Sunny and Bright, here.

Purchase So Suzy Ink Bites, here.

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Coffee, Books and Graphic 45

I'm joining the Sunday Sip n Share Sketch challenge over at Coffee Loving Cardmakers.  You can view any of the Sunday Sip n Share Sketches and create with any of the available sketches each month.  Every Sunday, offers a new sketch by design team member Kerry Urbatch.

I  chose to use products from the Graphic 45 Cafe Parisian collection.  Those tea cups are actually 5 individual cups that I stamped with the no-line water color technique and colored with a mix of Zig Clean color and Tombow dual brush markers.  I fussy cut each cup and stacked them, trimming as needed so they appear to fit.  I also used my mirror image stamp from So Suzy Stamps.  It's a flat rubber square that you can use with your Misti Stamping Tool.  It allows you to stamp a reverse image.  You can see that one of my stack cups is actually reversed.  Isn't that cool?  

I love Kerry's sketch so I totally had to play along.  Look for any of the Sunday Sip n Share Sketches that are posted and link up with the InLinkz at the end of Kerry's post.

Graphic 45 - Cafe Parisian Collection - 8 x 8 Paper Pad

Graphic 45 - Hampton Art - Cafe Parisian Collection - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamps - Three - $10.44

from: Scrapbook.com

You can find all the Graphic 45 Cafe Parisian products, here.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll join the Sip & Share Sketch Challenge.  Be sure and use hashtag #clcsipandshare when sharing on your social media.

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Growing in Unity Blog Hop + Coffee Loving News!

It's time for the Growing in Unity Blog Hop!  For those of us who've been lucky enough to be one of the Growing in Unity Girls in the last few months, we're coming together for one last fling before the year's end.  Stick around for a minute because I've got some other fun news to share as well.  If you arrived from Amy's blog, you're in the right place.

For my project today, I'm using the September 2015 Kit of the Month, "Our Hearts To Yours".  

Unity has several different membership programs to fit your needs and the KOM membership is very popular.  Of course, there are thousands of stamps available for purchase that don't require membership.  Thank goodness, right?

I'm especially fond of this kit because I love winter stamps and I adore coffee stamps.  This adorable mug could pass for a specialty coffee or cocoa!  I'm using a mix of coloring tools on my project today to include Tombow dual brush and Zig clean color brushes on my Strathmore watercolor paper.  My papers are from Graphic 45's Cafe Parisian collection.  It is no accident that my colored images match my papers.  I love getting all matchy-matchy.  Don't miss my jingle bells, dangling from burlap string, either.  So cute!

If you'd like more information on the amazing products that Unity Stamps has to offer, visit their website, here.  

Now, it's time to hop on over to Helen's blog.   

If you get lost, head back to the Unity Blog.

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Now for the other fun news.......

The Winter Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop is just around the corner and Unity Stamps is one of the super sponsors which means another chance at an amazing Unity prize!  Be sure and bookmark the link below so you can participate by linking up your newly created coffee, tea or cocoa themed project (must be winter themed).  It's a fun, week long event!

http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: Dec 9 – Dec 16 at coffeelovingcardmakers.com

National Cocoa Day 12/13

International Tea Day 12/15

Theme:  winter/holiday

The fun starts at 6 am pacific.

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GIU Girl for Unity Stamps - Day 5

For my last day as the Growing in Unity Girl for the Unity Stamp Company, I've got a mixed media project for you, featuring "Nature's Holiday".  If you were smart enough to snag this last week when it was on sale, good for you!  It is such a precious stamp set.  Now, keep in mind, I set out with a vision in my head but, as often happens, I ended up with something totally different than what I intended.   Different is good, though.

Here's a close-up of my mixed media bird.  I went from stamping the original image with brown distress ink, to adding Flower Soft, Glitter Dimensional Glue, various inks and splatters of paint.

A friend had given me this amazing designer paper, I don't even know what brand, but it was a nice backdrop for what I had in mind.  My pinecones?  Lordy, they got the treatment, let me tell you; stamped, watercolored, dried, embossed, sanded, glued and splattered!

I dipped my wet toothbrush in DecoArt Americana paint, then ran my thumb across the brush to "spray" snow on my project.  I made some larger "snowflakes" with a paintbrush.  For my sentiment, I stamped it on canvas ribbon then used a glitter pen to embellish.

For my bird nest, I used burlap string and the trimmed edges of some wired faux burlap ribbon that I could fold and bend to my liking.

Purchase Nature's Holiday, here.

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered to win one of two prizes, a grab bag of 25 stamps. 

I'll be announcing the winners on Monday.

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Bottle Brush Tree Christmas Card for Two Paper Divas Stamps + News!

It's hard to believe that we're closing in on the end of September, isn't it?  Goodness, holiday season will soon be upon us and I am literally screaming for cooler weather to hurry up and get here. 

Today, I'm sharing a gorgeous Christmas card featuring the new Bottle Brush Trees stamp set from Two Paper Divas Stamps.  Hang tight to the end, as there's a sale to announce as well!

This glitter bombed tree was first inked with Memento London Fog ink.  I chose a gray ink to give  a little better definition to my tree.  I tried both ways, with and without the underlying gray ink and trust me, you'll want to add a little undertone if you choose to heat emboss your tree.

Not only did I heat emboss my tree with pink glitter embossing powder, but I cut an additional piece of white cardstock with my scalloped die, pressed Versamark clear ink all around the edges, then heat embossed those edges to create a glittery backdrop for my tree.    It is absolutely stunning in person.

I also made a glitter embossed backing for my sentiment which is a Tim Holtz chat sticker.  To finish, I stamped my tree stand in TH distress ink and diluted some of the color with my waterbrush, then added a pretty twine bow.  My brown snowflake papers are from The Story of Christmas paper collection from Echo Park Papers and Lori Whitlock. 

I love this card so much, I'm not sure I can bring myself to give it away!  I may just have to use it as a display piece.  We'll see which one of my friends or family can talk me out of it.....

SALE COMING UP! 

Two Paper Divas is a sponsor of the Fall Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop and in celebration, they will have a store wide sale starting Friday, 9/23/16.  Grab some of their new coffee stamp sets and join the blog hop or stock up on some seasonal favorites.  Happy shopping!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Purchase Bottle Brush Trees, here.

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

Additional supplies: Elizabeth Craft Design scalloped pierced dies, Cuttlebug die cutting machine, Neenah cardstock, American Crafts Zing Glitter Pink embossing powder, Versamark, foam mounting tape, Sticky Thumb adhesives, Tim Holtz chat stickers, Tim Holtz Brushed Corduroy distress ink, Tim Holtz water brush, pink and ivory burlap string

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Guest Designer at Coffee Loving Cardmakers - Coffee Canvas

Hello coffee, tea and cocoa lovers!  Stop by the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog today, where I'm guest designing again with another fun project.  Check out all the pictures and details on how I made this yummy canvas, featuring Stamplorations stencils and stamps, here.  I'll also be entering this into the Stamplorations Mixed Media Challenge.  Click here for my post over at the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog.

 

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Devotion Journaling for Your Planner

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Have you been thinking about diving into Bible journaling?  I've been leaning in that direction and I think it's a beautiful art form, but I still haven't decided on which one to use.   I also thought about starting a devotion art journal, going so far as to scope out different journals here and there, locally.  I finally decided to use what I have on hand.  My planner.  I have a lot of great pages that are currently not being used; pages other than the 31 squares on a 2 page spread.  So why not just do some devotion journaling in my planner? 

I use the Adornit Coloring Planner which is a 3 ring binder and perfect for adding extra pages, if I need to.  I'm also discovering some really good benefits to devotion journaling in my planner.  Number one, I love to color and guess what?  There are pages to color.  Number two, I have a lot going on in my life, between church, work, my son's school activities and Band..... I need to be organized.  And number three?  It's good to keep your spiritual life in check, if you are of that mind set, which I am.  It seems like the obvious choice, for me now, is devotion journaling in my planner.  I'm using the Adornit Art Play image "Be Brave" designed by Lindsay Ostrom, Adornit Documented Faith planner stamps and Adornit Documented Faith stickers on my project.  Goodness, you can even get coordinating washi tape!

I have always had trouble remembering scripture.  As I get older, it does NOT get any better!  However, I've noticed with the devotion journaling, I'm remembering scripture better, making better connections and it's great to have these references in my planner that I can look back on.  You know, one day, when I'm long gone from this world, I hope my son will find these pages and have a better understanding of me.  I hope it fills him with joy and that he'll share these pages with his own children.  This devotion today focuses on Matthew 6:26 and is all about leaving your worries behind. 

I tend to be the big worry wart in our family.  Constantly thinking of things down the road, like college for the kid, retirement, a leaky roof!  What I know, and what I need to constantly be reminded of is this; I will never have control over these things.  In fact, God is in control and my job is to let him take care of all of it.  Pray more, worry less! 

Although I'm using an Adornit coloring planner, you can use the same products that I'm using today in your own planner.  Just customize them to your own needs on your planner pages, as I've done on mine.  Or, grab yourself one of the fabulous Adornit Coloring Planners; there are four to choose from.  I'm using the Be Happy Planner.  The differences in the four planners are this - a different cover and different dashboards inside to color for each month.  All of the actual loose leaf papers inside are the same for all four planners.  They are also not dated, allowing you to customize and start using your planner the day you receive it.

Here are some affiliate shopping links if you'd like to look around, or you can order direct from adornit.com. 

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Documented Faith Collection - Art Play Planner - Be Happy

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Documented Faith Collection - Clear Stickers - Faith Word Strips - $2.12

from: Scrapbook.com

Carolee's Creations - Adornit - Documented Faith Collection - Clear Acrylic Stamps - Dated - $10.19
from: Scrapbook.com






Additional supplies used:
American Crafts Glitter adhesive ribbon
Maggie Holmes Crate Paper Bloom papers
Xyron adhesive
Tombow Dual Brush Markers
Tim Holtz Water Brush


Also linking to these challenges:


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Shimmer
Craft your Passion #318 Anything Goes






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Sparklers and Glitter with TPD Stamps

How fun is this new Sparkler stamp from TPD Stamps?  The 4th of July was always HUGE with our family when I was growing up.  As kids, our parents would light those sparklers and we would hesitate to grab them for fear of a spark burning our hand.  But, once we got past that initial fear, the fun began... drawing swirly circles in the air until that last spark petered out, then starting all over again with a newly lit sparkler and haggling for the colored ones.  Remember that?  Of course, all the men would be up on the hill, lighting the most massive fireworks you ever did see. 

This card came together quickly and was pretty easily done.  I wanted black cardstock, to bring out that sparkly, glittery goodness, and I thought my WRMK acetate would be great to pair with it to bring out the bits of blue glitter glue on my cardstock, yet still allowing the black to come through, between those blue stripes.

It's a bit difficult to capture glitter in all it's shiny glory.   To get the effects that you see, I heat embossed my sparklers with Versamark and white embossing powder, then filled in the space on the stick with clear glue and dusted with DecoArt Glamour Dust extra fine glitter.

The sparks were enhanced with Stickles glitter glue with more shades of glitter glue on the background.  The sentiment is from another TPD Stamp Set called "Mason Jar Accessories #1", which I thought was the perfect quote to accompany my sparklers.  I sponged the edges of  the torn white cardstock with my Powder Puff chalk ink and wrapped some pretty red wired beads around  the ends, hot glued on the backside.

Just draw on some extra fireworks and tap little dots all over your background with the glitter glue to finish it off.  This is such a pretty card in person with all that sparkle and perfect not only to celebrate summer and Independence Day, but to share with someone special that lights up your life; a teacher, friend, or that special girl or guy in your life.  Have fun with it!

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

Additional supplies: Coredinations black cardstock, Stickles Glitter Glue Mercury, Christmas Red and Lagoon, Tombow mono aqua glue, foam squares, Score-tape, Neenah white cardstock 

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So Suzy Stamps New SAMClub release..... Old World, Vintage Ship!

I'm up on the blog over at So Suzy Stamps today, with the newest release for the Stamp of the Month Club.  Hop on over and check out my last project for the SAMClub design team, that pairs that amazing vintage ship with papers from Heartfelt Creations, and take a peek at some up close photos.  If you'd like, leave a little love while you're there.  Thanks so much......it's been a blast being on this team!  I'll miss everyone, but I'll still be around....hugs!

Vintage Ship for So Suzy Stamps/Blog

Start your membership today and choose a 3 month package or an entire year.  Membership packages are available to USA, Canada and drum roll..... International! 

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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Wizardly Finds for Crafting With Universal Theme Parks #ad

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Have you been looking for scrapbook papers, stamps or other craft items for documenting your vacations to Universal Studios theme parks?  After unsuccessful attempts to find what I was looking for locally, I finally found exactly what I needed at Scrapbook.com.   In fact, I was so excited, I decided that I had to blog about it and share with all my crafty friends.

My son just got back from a Band trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL and of course, I immediately began the search to find products for scrapbooking.  Trying to find what I needed, using what I thought was the proper search terminology, got me nowhere.  I finally discovered several products from Reminesce and Moxxie, along with the perfect stamp set by Scrapbook Customs/Card Craft Stamps, at Scrapbook.com.  The last time I checked, there were 2 in stock, so if you want that stamp set, I suggest you run!  I purchased additional papers, not included in the World of Adventure collection, as pictured above.  The sticker set, pictured below, is also included with the set.

Themed papers included in this set will cover many of your themed rides and attractions such as Harry Potter World, Jurassic Park, The Mummy, Minions and more.  It's a must have collection!

Scroll down and click on any of the photos to be taken directly to the product page.  

Reminisce - Worlds of Adventure Collection - Page Kit

Reminisce - Worlds of Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Cardstock Stickers - Poster - $3.99

from: Scrapbook.com

Scrapbook Customs - Rubber Stamp - Wizard Words

Moxxie - Wizardry Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Wizard Wares - $0.97

from: Scrapbook.com

Moxxie - Wizardry Collection - Rub Ons - $1.99

from: Scrapbook.com


Happy shopping!  I hope these links are helpful for you.  I love sharing my favorite finds with my crafty friends!  I'll share some of my projects created with these items soon.....


Terri from Waving My Wand


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