Stamp Ink Paper: Water Color

I impressed myself with my water-coloring abilities.  I mean, I almost feel wow’d because when it comes to water-color, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.  I searched for “How to water-color for beginners” on YouTube and that’s it!

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The Details:

  • How to Get Started.  Believe me, I had no idea where to even start!  So, I went to YouTube and typed Watercoloring for Beginners and it returned me the list…start there and you’ll soon see that it’s easier than you think.  It’s literally how this card happened. he cardstock.
  • Watercolored Butterfly.  I learned about using an acrylic block from a fellow Pal and it was easy too.  First, I stamped the rubber with two different colors and then used our spritzer to spray water straight on the rubber.  It’ll come out different each time giving it a unique look.  Try it.
  • Black Die-Cut.  With the darker butterfly and light background, the black matte and die-cut made the “sunshine” stand out and didn’t overwhelm the entire card, at least that what I thought (HAHA).  It really does look so much more beautiful in person.

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Summer Fun

The last three months were a move in progress and now that the move is complete there are cards that never made it to the blog.  I make cards as therapy that has so many benefits.  Many understand it, yet there are more that have no idea.  Yet others, make cards to send and bring a bit of sunshine the lives of many.  Which type of card-maker are you?

I’m not much of a beach person, but I love the sounds of the waves.  When I realized I hadn’t posted this card, I figured it’s never too late to share it.  The card reminds me of a recent vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It was very relaxing sitting in a chair listening to the waves as they hit the shore.

The Details:

  • Patterned Paper.  I don’t remember what the designer series paper is called, but it was a left over scrap from a different project.  It simply reminded me of ocean waves.
  • Tiny Pearls.  Why not? LOL

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Stamp Ink Paper: Beach

Although Summer isn’t technically over, school-aged kids associate the end of Summer with the return of the school year.  Today’s Stamp Ink Paper Challenge is the beach and although I’m not a fanatic beach lover, I do love the sound of the ocean.  That is what I tried to capture with this retired stamp set, Seaside Sketches.

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The Details:

  • Paper Pumpkin Kit Recyled.  If you’re a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you know that we sometimes may have a a few supplies left over.  That’s where the card base came from.  The lines are not stamped, but rather it’s the printed cardstock.  It was my last one, so I’m really glad I recycled it.
  • Sun in 3D.  The sun is a circle punch which was cut in half to give a sunset popping off the card.  I stacked to Stampin’ Dimensionals to give it an extra lift off the card.

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Butterflies: Live Laugh Love

Last weekend I was at the Stampin’ Up! On Stage Event in San Diego and besides having a blast with my crafting friends, I met an extraordinary woman named Doris Martin.  A Holocaust Survivor, she beat the odds in life! Let me tell you, she was something else and I’ll never forget her.  She signed my book and as I hugged her she held me tightly and said in my ear, “Sweetie, with Peace & Love you have everything.  So live life, laugh always, and give away your love.”  Her words put tears in my eyes and I just had to share this with you.  I just started to read her book, Kiss Every STEP and I have to say, “I can’t put it down!”  You can get one yourself on Amazon.

Having visited Dachau in Germany years ago and remembering what I saw at the museum came flooding back as if it was just yesterday.  The weird thing was that I made the card a few weeks ago before ever meeting her and I found it lovely that she used the words on the card when I hugged her.  I think I’m just going to have to send her the card.  Be Blessed and Be Thankful!  Keep on Living, Laughing, and Loving!

The Details:

  • Simplicity is in the details.  Punch, Adhere, Stamp & Emboss and BOOM you’re done!  The particular Designer Series Paper on my card is no longer available, but don’t let that stop you!  Use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.
  • Butterfly punches are retiring.  Yes, they are being retired in May and they’re only available while supplies last.  So you may want to grab them now before they’re gone for good.  With a bone folder give the butterfly wings a little curl inward to give them the in-flight 3D look.
  • Embossing powder.  Use whichever color your heart desires.  The black one I used is retired by us, but you can get more colors here.

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Don’t Quit Your Day Dream!

What is the best and perfect way to encourage someone to continue their dreams?  With a simple handmade card…that how!  The number one value placed on a gift is time.  People will know what they mean to you when you stop for a few moments to make them that handmade card.

The Details:

  • The shirt.  Can you tell the shirt was made out of a onesie die-cut!?  I used the Babies First Framelits Dies and cut the bottom portion off!  I love the versatility of our framelits.  I used our Silver Foil sheets to make the hanger.  The possibilities are endless! I love it!

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Stamp Ink Paper: Kindness

I often say things like, “I love this stamp set” and I have to admit one truth…every stamp set I purchase is my favorite (LOL)!  After all, I do buy them to make cards and my private stash has grown beyond the space for them.  But in all seriousness the Kinda Electric set really is one that you will keep forever and today I’m showcasing it at the Stamp Ink Paper challenge because the challenge is to show Kindness.The Details:

  • Flat Stamping.  Never heard of it and I just made it up (LOL).  To me it just means that the card doesn’t have any layering and many refer to it as single/no-layer card.  The only added pop-up is the butterfly.  This stamp set is perfect for this type of flat stamping, yet gives a very cute elegant card.

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Stamp Ink Paper: Elements

Today’s card is a Natural Elements Challenge and what is more natural than venicen?  At least that’s what my husband said when I asked him what he considers a natural element.  LOL

What do you consider a natural element?  Show us this week over at the Stamp Ink Card Challenge #82.

The Details:

  • Dual Colored Flowers.  The easiest ever way to color an image two different colors is with your Stampin’ Write markers.  See video below if you haven’t seen it done.
  • Masking Technique.  To give the image the look as if the deer are standing in front of tall grass, I did the masking technique.  Many know what it is, but basically you stamp the image on a piece of paper (sticky note works great) and the image already stamped on cardstock is covered to protect the image.  You then simple stamp over it.  You can view a video below to see what I’m talking about.

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Stamp, Ink, Paper: Come Sit By Me

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I seriously am the friend your friend warns you about before you meet me.  Once you get to me you too will become afraid of what will come out of my mouth without warning.  I think it began shortly after joining the military…my filter came off and never put it back on again.  But don’t worry, I’m always very pleasant and never mean-spirited, it’s always done in a professional manner to make you smile.

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I’ve really been wanting to use this stamp for such a long time.  It’s not Stampin’ Up! and I purchased it at a craft show a few years back. I can’t even remember who made it, except that it an old saying I’ve seen on t-shirts and coffee mugs.  I’d love for you to see all the other funny cards created by the fabulous Stamp Ink Paper crew here.

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The Details:

  • Make Your Own Wall Paper Background.  To make the wall paper I used the masking technique and stamped Wilma (not her name, I made it up) on a post-it and snipped her out and put it over the stamped image.  Then simply used the lines in Gorgeous Grunge to stamp in the background to give it the wall paper lines in the background.  It looked really plain when I stamped Wilma and created the background after I was done with the card.
  • Coloring. I made this card the night before I was leaving for vacation and I apologize, but I can’t remember which exact colors I used for Wilma’s clothing colors. But you can use your own favorite colors. I don’t know how to color coordinate…after spending 25 years int he military, I never color coordinated, I was just told what to wear….LOL.

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Pals Paper Arts Challenge (306): A Trio

Love You Lots Hostess

Never in the history of the whole five years that I’ve been a demonstrator have I used a new set more than once in a matter of three weeks….LOL. But the Love You Lots hostess is so cute that I know it’s going to become a highly sought after set, I just know it.

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The Details

  • Seeing double.  No, the stamp set doesn’t come with two mice looking at each other. I used a clear sheet to transfer the stamped image onto the cardstock to give the appearance of the two looking at each other (in a loving way).  There is someone out thee for everyone even for mice.
  • Floating hearts. The versatile use of the Confetti Hearts punch came in handy with attaching the smallest punched hearts over the lady  bugs and mice.  

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Stamp Ink Paper: Case the Designer

 

IMG_0563Today’s card is especially special and a causes a littler nervousness because for the first time you get to decide which team member’s card you want to use as to enter today’s card challenge. When stamping it together I wondered would mine even be somebody’s choice. LOL  But as a card-maker I know that we make our cards for the love of the craft and not to mention the therapy is gives me.Stamp Ink Paper Challenge

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Remarkable You

 

The Details:

  • Easy Layout.  Stamped the leaves and flower on the matted whisper white piece with the same color matted for the sentiment. Although the flower is just as beautiful without color, the added color makes it more bright against the white background and uncolored leaves.
  • Embellished with Basic Peals and Sequin. The tiny pearls resemble the seeds that often fall from with the flower as it blooms and causes sneezing to those with seasonal allergies (LOL).  But do we care? We sure don’t because these flowers are stamped and are no cause for alarm…HA!

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Remarkable You

Sunshine and Stamp Ink Paper #50

Now more than ever I try so hard to make sure I am kind to everyone.  When I cross paths with someone I don’t know I always make sure to say hello and find something to compliment them on.  Whether it be their shoes, hair, blouse, shirt, even their smile.  I do this because the world is awful and one kind word will go a long way.  I’ve decided, I’m going to start handing out my cards to complete strangers.  Inside there will be a short note for them to pay it forward and give the card to someone who can use a smile.  What would you do if it was you I handed this card to?

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When I give this card out, I’ll be sure to let you know about the whole experience.  I’m so excited to find someone too!  I’m not sure how I’m going to approach the person, I’m just gonna do it!

Stamp Ink Paper Challenge

The inspiration for my card game from this week’s SIP Card Challenge.

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Maggie Made Tips:

  • Non-traditional Sun.  The challenge called for the sunset and my sun (burst is more like it) hasn’t set yet and that’s okay.  It’s all about what inspired me and the star-burst from Kinda Eclectic stamp set was the one for me.
  • Balance the Eye.  When I decide where and how to place an item on a card, whether it’s a stamped image or even an embellishment, I always try to eye-ball the card to see if it seems balanced.  I look at the card with one eye closed.  I’m not sure why I do that, but maybe it has something to do with my military training…LOL.  The eye-ball should have a focal point and to accomplish that goal I punched a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper with a 3/4″ Circle Punch.  Go on and close one eye and look at the card…doesn’t the gold glitter draw you in?
  • Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set

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