I'm Back! And playing with distress markers.

It's been a long time since I posted on my blog.  I've been waiting for my camera to be repaired and then decided to redesign my blog.  I still may make some changes to the blog but will take any and all suggestions.

This cute little butterfly is from Inkadinkado which was stamped several times with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto watercolor paper.  I applied several layers of coordinating distress markers and then used a water brush to blend the colors.  The sentiment is from an unknown source.  Good to be back to blog-land and hope you had a great summer!

Masculine Birthday

I found this cool new stamp from Memory Box and just had to have it!

My good friend Karen showed us how to do the chalkboard technique at the Madison Mingle this year so I had to try it out with this new stamp.  This technique is all over the blogs so had to post it on mine, too:)  Hope it's sunny and warm where you are.....certainly not here!

Hero Arts Poppies

I somewhat CASE'd this card from Pinterest.  Think the only thing I changed out was the color of the poppies.


The image is a reverse solid stamp which I stamped in gray ink on white card stock and then colored with Copics.  I added black pearl pen to the centers of the two flowers.  The sentiment is from Endless Creations and stamped on vellum.  This is such a lovely stamp from Hero Arts and very versatile.

Butterfly Birthday

I've been playing with this newer stamp from Hero Arts and really like its versatility.

This is a one layer card which I hardly ever make:)  I typically create two to three layers (or more) to make a card.  I stamped the Hero Arts image in Versamark ink and embossed with white detail embossing powder.  The die cut is Wonderful Wings from Spellbinders cut from designer paper.  The sentiment is from Endless Creations and stamped on vellum.  Added a little bling and done.

Having fun with Gelatos

Gelatos are my new favorite coloring tool!

The background was created by coloring various green Gelatos on a Stampin' Place background stamp.  Spritzed the stamp lightly with water and pressed the water color paper onto the stamp.  The bottom was trimmed with one of the new Spellbinder border dies and mounted onto a teal card base.

The Judikins dragonfly was stamped directly onto the background design with black ink and colored with Smooch ink.  I stamped the wings again in black ink on white cardstock and trimmed.  I then glittered the wings and attached.  Added some teal pearls for the eyes and done.

If you haven't tried Gelatos, I highly recommend giving them a whirl with your creativity.

Penny Black Stickers and Spellbinders

My friend, Marie, gave me these die cuts from Spellbinder's called Fancy Ribbon Threader.  I don't know if this is part of their card creator series but it should be!

The die creates the entire card front.  All you have to do is add ribbon and the main image.  Marie's card inspired me to do the same with my stash of Penny Black stickers.  All three cards are created using PB stickers including the sentiments.  You can have a beautiful card in just a few minutes.  Thanks again, Marie, for the die cuts and inspiration!

Sketch Challenge

Karen provided this really cool sketch for our stamp club this month.


The main image is from Hero Arts and colored with Copics.  The paper is from My Minds Eye and distressed with Antique Linen as was the white card base.  The sentiment is from TAC and may be available at Red Rubber Designs.  I cut the circle with a circle Nestability die from Spellbinders.  I punched pin marks along the sides of the designer paper using Tim Holtz's ruler so the holes are evenly spaced.  Added a bit of ribbon and done.  Very simple but elegant.