Let's Scrap Reveal Day!

Another great sketch from Cheri over at Let's Scrap!  Have you played along yet?

I decided to use the right side of the layout to complete this challenge:

I wanted to show you the flowers close up:

I used Tim Holtz' Tattered Florals die to make these.  That die is amazing - cutting four different flowers at once.  Once I cut them, I painted them with Ranger clear rock candy distress paint.  Not only does this make them a little shiny, but it makes them easy to bend and shape.  I threw in a couple of epoxy stickers and some ribbons for centers.

Items used: TPC Studios Heartfelt Travel paper, ribbon, and epoxy stickers; Tim Holtz Alterations Tattered Florals Die; Creative Imaginations Transparency; Ranger Clear Rock Candy Distress Paint

Sending You a Little Happy

Quick post today using some Unity Stamps.  These stamps are from kits of the month - such a great deal!

I used CTMH white daisy, indian corn blue, and honey cardstock and did a lot of layering.  For inks I used Ranger faded blue jeans and wild honey.  I used a Ranger foam blending tool to get the two different colors on the stamps.

Enjoy your day!  I am off to teach some kiddos a mini album at Camp Creativity!

Alcohol Inks

With the resurgence of vintage artwwork, I have lately become interested in all the different products made by Ranger Ink. This morning I put together two small gift cards using three alcohol inks.
Both cards are made with the same inks - Lettuce, Eggplant, and Cranberry. I made one lighter by using a little more blending solution. Other products used are Bazzill flowers, CTMH rub-ons, and random ribbon from my stash. Pretty little cards!

If you'd like to learn this technique, I am offering you this link. In this video, Tim Holtz leads the correct way in applying alcohol inks. You will never regret hopping over to Ranger and learning some new things. I have absolutely loved gaining some new paper crafting knowledge through all of these fabulous videos!!

Edit on 3/1: These cards fit into the Practical Scrappers challenge this week - using inks/chalks.

Riley's Birthday

Second post for today, so if you'd like to see some cards, scroll down to the next post!

I came across these pictures from my nephew's birthday party about 2-1/2 years ago. It was such a nice evening - good company, good food, and a good bonfire!

I created the patterned paper by using two stamp sets - Recollections Comic Talk and Splat. I based my colors on CTMH's You Rock paper, so that I would be able to use some of the Stickease. Letters were cut with my Just Chillin' Slice design card.

I highlighted the bonfire by using Ranger Crackle Accents. Perfect for a roaring fire!

Brad Challenge

There is a challenge this week over at Practical Scrappers that is just too fun to pass up. I did a card and a layout for this challenge, but you may see more. I just love what can be done with brads!

For this card, I used Basic Grey Wisteria papers. The stamp is Inkadinkado, the sparkles are CTMH, and the ribbon is from Wal-Mart (after Christmas sale and the rolls were $0.13!). The pattern is from CTMH's Wishes how-to book, and it's called Stay Left.

Now let me tell you about the Bazzill and CTMH flowers. What I've done is distressed them both with a Ranger Gold paint dabber. The silver brad was painted with a Ranger Eggplant paint dabber. Once I put the flowers together with the brad, then I added a bit of Dusty Concord distress stickles. Great way to make a flower or two vintage!

In this layout, I've used all CTMH products - Indian Corn Blue CS, Free Spirit Level 2 paper, Autumn Daisy flowers, Legendary Moments stamp set. letter dimensional elements, and autumn terracotta brads.

In order to give the letters this look, I sponged them with Autumn Terracotta ink. Then I stamped them with an image from the Legendary Moments stamp set. In all, I used 43 brads on this page! This is one of my favorite pages. First of all, I love Shane's adorable face. This picture was taken almost 3 years ago at his graduation party. The paper is perfect as well.

Dream

This is my second creation for the day, so be sure to scroll down to see some other fun things!

This is fun product that I used to create this card! Nothing on this card is stamped with ink. Instead I used Ranger Paint Dabbers in Lettuce, Shell Pink, and Hazelnut. Paint dabbers are so much fun and end up looking so vintage!! When you use them, you do just that - dab them on your stamp. For this card, I used Fancy Pants "In My Words" stamp set. The images on this 12x12 sheet of stamps are just lovely. Other items used are Hero Arts gemstones, Cotton Candy Stickles, Hero Arts flowers and Pearl Glimmer Mist.

Let me know if you try the paint dabbers. I'd love to see your ideas!

Sharing More Valentine's Day Cards

I was busy making Valentine's Day cards yesterday. I originally wasn't going to share them, but I thought there might be an idea or two in them that you might like. First I want ot tell you that I only used in scraps in my cards. I love that about cards. They are a real paper saver, and you can do a lot with a little! As you look through the cards, you will see an "items used list" under each one, and if you'd like to see them a little larger, just click on the picture.

Items used: (All CTMH) Baby Pink Textured CS, Chocolate CS, Colonial White CS, Topstitch Level 2, Promotion stamp set (no longer available), Blush & Chocolate Ink, Bitty Sparkles

Items Used: CTMH Colonial White & Hollyhock CS, Bo Bunny Persuasion papers, CTMH Treasures stamp set, Hero Arts phrase stamp set, Ranger Worn Lipstick ink, CTMH Ribbon, Hero Arts pearl

Items Used (All CTMH unless noted): Baby Pink Textured CS, Chocolate CS, Topstitch papers & Stickease, Priceless Love stamp set, Hero Arts sparkles

Items used: TPC Studio paper, CTMH White Daisy CS, Slice Design Cards (Just Chillin' & Holiday Words and Expressions), Hero Arts gems, CTMH Swirl Clip

Items Used: SU Real Red CS, CTMH Colonial White CS, Cuttlebug Birds & Swirls folder, CTMH Soulmate stamps set, stash ribbon, CTMH Desert Sand & Cranberry Ink

Items Used: CTMH Colonial White CS, Bo Bunny Persuasion papers, Prima flowers, Bo Bunny Ribbon, CTMH Sweet Leaf Buttons and Ribbon Slide, assorted gems

Items Used: CTMH Colonial White CS, CTMH Baby Pink Textured CS, Topstitch paper, Basic Grey Marrakech paper, CTMH Treasures stamp set, CTMH Card Commentary stamp set, CTMH sparkles